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Product Identifiers

Record LabelSony Music

EAN0887254732020

eBay Product ID (ePID)4052254901

Product Key Features

Era1950s

Release Year2012

FormatCD

FeaturesCompilation, Studio & Live

GenrePop, Rock, Rock 'n' Roll

TypeAlbum, Box Set

StyleRelaxation, Early Pop/Rock, Rockabilly

ArtistElvis Presley

Release TitleKing of Rock 'n' Roll: the Complete 50s Masters

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs5

DistributionSony Music/Sony Dadc

Number of Tracks140

ReviewsRanked #3 Reissue in the Village Voice's 1992 Jazz & Pop Critics Poll., "...essential....a stunning revelation....suggests that Elvis mirrored all sides of our musical culture--and became an American icon because he gave all kinds of Americans exactly what they most wanted to hear..." - Rating: A+, Included in Vibe's 100 Essential Albums of the 20th Century, 5 Stars - Classic - "...Presented with generally decent, challenging material throughout this era, his singing reaches masterful heights....the 1954 and '55 sessions are probably the most perfect recordings in rock & roll history....a box set fit for the King..."

Number of Audio ChannelsStereo

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by irvger_123
28 Feb, 2018
A must for every music lover.
Excellent collection of recordings of Elvis at his early years of his carrier. Very interesting and historic at the same time. I strongly recommend this set of five CD's to all music lovers, especially to the Elvis fans around the world.
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by iandouthwaite2000
16 Jan, 2019
Elvis at his raw best
Well presented box set
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by 19leon57
03 Jun, 2024
Great CD set thank you
Great CD set thank you
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by thememphismafia
21 Jan, 2021
The King Never Went Away!
Elvis at his best
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by liamjb17
30 May, 2024
Well pleased with purchase,will buy from again.
Well pleased with purchase,will buy from again.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned