Monday, Nov. 01, 2010
Elvis Presley: The Complete Elvis Presley Masters
This 30-CD set contains every song Elvis put out in his lifetime, in the order in which he recorded them, as well as a smattering of posthumously released curios. It's the most detailed portrait ever of Presley's career arc: up the mountain for the first three discs, then back down for the rest. There are some forgotten jewels among the classic hits as well as a lot of kitschy dreck. ("Yoga Is as Yoga Does" from 1967 is the sound of the King realizing he's sold his dignity.) The initial, limited edition sold out — at $749 a pop — before its release date.
What's In the Box: 30 CDs and a hardcover, annotated discography
Price: $749