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Elvis Presley in MONO (Promo Edition)

MONO is how most listeners first heard Elvis in the 1950s and 1960s, when it was the predominant audio format. Until 1968, each Elvis album was given a unique MONO and STEREO mix, but Elvis always regarded the MONO mix as primary.  This was also true for singles.  Up until affordable home STEREO systems in the late 1960s, the record industry always regarded STEREO as secondary, going back to its debut in the late 1950s.  MONO singles, EPs and LPs were the standard for retail and radio.  Simply put, MONO had all of the sound mixed in a single channel and was meant to be listened to on a turntable with a built-in speaker, a car radio, or a stand-alone AM radio receiver.  The goal was to create MONO master takes with as much clarity and power as possible.

 

When EMI released MONO masters of the Beatles in 2009, they received rave reviews. Left out in the cold were Elvis’ loyal fans. Somehow, SONY didn’t see a reason why they might want the pleasure of listening to his original MONO mixes.  So when we first heard about the existence of the original MONO master tapes of Elvis’ hit singles, it was an easy decision to make these available to the fans in a five-disc collection.  Elvis' acclaimed MONO tracks have been newly-mastered for CD, using the best digital technology. Hours were dedicated to concentrated listening, fastidiously comparing these master tapes with mint, MONO first pressings. The result is a perfect reproduction of Elvis' original MONO vinyl sound!

 

ELVIS PRESLEY: THE MONO MASTERS 1960 - 1975

- All the single sides, including 24 completely UNRELEASED, in their original MONO mix

- LP-size, 480-page hardcover book, containing rare pictures, plus original US and rare foreign single sleeves

- Stunning bonus picture with a 2016 calendar on the back

- Limited edition of 750 numbered copies

 

We trust you’ll enjoy this set for many years to come!

 

 

 

Track listing:

Stuck On You - Fame And Fortune - It's Now Or Never - A Mess Of Blues - Are You Lonesome Tonight? - I Gotta Know – Surrender - Lonely Man - I Feel So Bad - Wild In The Country - (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame - Little Sister - Can't Help Falling In Love - Rock-A-Hula-Baby - Good Luck Charm - Anything That's Part Of You - She's Not You - Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello - Return To Sender - Where Do You Come From? - One Broken Heart For Sale - They Remind Me Too Much Of You - (You're The) Devil In Disguise - Please Don't Drag That String Around - Bossa Nova Baby - Witchcraft - Kissin' Cousins - It Hurts Me - Kiss Me Quick – Suspicion - What’d I Say - Viva Las Vegas - Such A Night - Never Ending - Ask Me - Ain't That Loving You Baby - Do The Clam - You'll Be Gone - Crying In The ChapelI - Believe In The Man In The Sky - Such An Easy Question - It Feels So Right - I'm Yours - Long Lonely Highway - Puppet On A String - Wooden Heart - Santa Claus Is Back In Town - Blue Christmas - Tell Me Why - Blue River - Frankie And Johnny - Please Don't Stop Loving Me - Love Letters - Come What May – Spinout - All That I Am - If Everyday Was Like Christmas - How Would You Like To Be - Indescribably Blue - Fools Fall In Love - Long Legged Girl - That's Someone You Never Forget - There's Always Me – Judy - Big Boss Man - You Don't Know Me - Guitar Man - Hi-Heel Sneakers - U.S. Male - Stay Away - You'll Never Walk Alone - We Call On Him - Let Yourself Go - Your Time Hasn't Come Yet Baby - A Little Less Conversation - Almost In Love - If I Can Dream - Edge Of Reality – Memories - In The Ghetto - Any Day Now - Clean Up Your Own Backyard - The Fair's Moving On - Suspicious Minds -You'll Think Of Me -  Don't Cry Daddy - Rubberneckin'  - Kentucky Rain - My Little Friend - Mama Liked The Roses - The Wonder Of You - I've Lost You - The Next Step Is Love - Patch It Up - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - I Really Don't Want To Know - There Goes My Everything - Rags To Riches - Where Did They Go Lord – Life  Only Believe - I'm Leavin' - Heart Of Rome - It's Only Love - The Sound Of Your Cry - Merry Christmas Baby * - O Come All Ye Faithful * - Until It's Time For You To Go * - We Can Make The Morning * - Bosom Of Abraham * - He Touched Me * - An American Trilogy * - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face * - Burning Love * - It's A Matter Of Time * - Separate Ways * - Always On My Mind * - Fool * - Steamroller Blues * - Raised On Rock * - For Ol' Times Sake * - If You Talk In Your Sleep * - Help Me * - Promised Land * - It's Midnight * - My Boy * - T-R-O-U-B-L-E * - Bringing It Back * - Pieces Of My Life *

* Unreleased original MONO mixes, taken from mint acetates

 

THE BOSTON GARDEN – NOVEMBER 10, 1971  (New and still sealed)
(BOOK + 3 DISC set in 24k GOLD & HIGH DEFINITION)
The third book + multimedia series.
Gravelroad Music label has announced a DELUXE 168 pages BOOK including a 24k gold CD, DVD & BLU-RAY in HD to ensure the very best possible quality in any way.
The audio is a brand new transfer from soundboard tape & the footage on Blu-ray is High Definition (HD). A release that should be out in January, 2022.

THE BOOK INCLUDES:
168 pages and over 150+ rare or unknown photos of the Boston concert, from private collections, mainly in color and unedited news reviews (good & bad ones), personal stories & little known facts. For the first time, a brand new transfer from the concert which unveils much more detail, previously unnoticed! The sheer richness and fullness is amazing. The idea of a mono recording is gone! And the best thing is, this is the real deal!
You’re wondering, “Do gold CDs sound better? Are they really that much better than regular CDs?” Short answer : “You bet!” - The fact is that the gold disc's aural improvements are audible under any circumstances. Yes they can be played in any CD/DVD/Blu-ray player.
To us, this concert doesn’t need any enhancements to overwhelm the listener, it is the first row with ELVIS & 15,000 fans at the BOSTON GARDEN! It sounds all new. There was additional work but it all started with the transfer and we loved it! It’s a thrill to hear it like this.
We included due to the large demand the footage of Boston & the November tour also in HD on Blu-ray. (Almost 2 hours and yes, it includes little bit of new footage too). The very first release in High definition!
We’ve chosen to use dual-layer DVD to have the best possible quality on a DVD. As a bonus we added a compilation of Boston & Tuscaloosa to have a more enjoyable viewing expirience of the Boston concert. Although priority has been given to the historical content. So you’re good to go either way!
YOU’LL GET THIS

1 Book 168 pages and over 150+ mainly rare or unknown color photos of the Boston concert 1 24k Gold CD with high-end audio 1 DUAL-LAYER DVD with 2 hours footage of Boston concert & November tour. 1 BLU-RAY same content but in HIGH DEFINITION (HD) All region free & no copy protection for personal use! Tracklist: Also Sprach Zarathustra - That's All Right - I Got A Woman / Amen - Proud Mary - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - Polk Salad Annie - Coming Home, baby’ - Love Me - Heartbreak Hotel - Blue Suede Shoes - One Night - Hound Dog - How Great Thou Art - Band Introduction - I'm Leavin' - Bridge Over Troubled Water + reprise - I Can't Stop Loving You - Love Me Tender - Suspicious Minds - Instrumental Intermezzo - Funny How Time Slips Away - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

 

 

 

 

 

THE FINAL PERFORMANCE : DELUXE EDITION (2 CD + Book) 
 (this set is very hard to get)

Elvis' final performance for sure was a legendary performance, on the night of June 26th 1977 nobody was aware they were witnessing a legends last outting on stage.
Now it's all history and this historic performance is available on a 2 cd set in its entirety.  
 This deluxe set contains a 100 page hardcover book including 2 cd's. All packed in a beautiful hard slipcase.
 This is a very limited edition.

This remastered edition also includes the pre-show by JD SUMNER & THE STAMPS plus THE SWEET INSPIRATIONS. 
 
To be short, a historic performance that can't be missed in any music collection.
 
DISC 1
THE PRE-SHOW
JD SUMNER & THE STAMPS
01 GREAT GOOD MORNING
02 STREET CORNER PREACHER
03 GONE AT LAST
04 OPERATOR
05 SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT
THE SWEET INSPIRATIONS
06 BLACK SUNDAY
07 IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW
08 GET AWAY
09 INTRODUCTIONS
DISC 2
THE COMPLETE SHOW
01 ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA
02 SEE SEE RIDER
03 I GOT A WOMAN / AMEN
04 LOVE ME
05 FAIRYTALE
06 YOU GAVE ME A MOUNTAIN
07 JAILHOUSE ROCK
08 O SOLE MIO / IT'S NOW OR NEVER
09 LITTLE SISTER
10 TEDDY BEAR / DON'T BE CRUEL
11 RELEASE ME
12 I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU
13 BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
14 BAND INTRODUCTIONS
15 EARLY MORNIN' RAIN
16 WHAT'D I SAY
17 JOHNNY B. GOODE
18 LARRY LONDIN DRUM SOLO
19 JERRY SCHEFF BASS SOLO
20 TONY BROWN PIANO SOLO
21 I REALLY DON'T WANT TO KNOW
22 BOBBY OGDIN ELECTRIC CLAVINET SOLO
23 JOE GUERCIO ORCHESTRA
24 HURT
25 HOUND DOG
26 INTRODUCTIONS
27 CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
28 CLOSING VAMP