or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
35 used & new from £19.99
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
The Complete '68 Comeback Special (Limited Edition Deluxe)
 
See larger image and other views 
Share your own customer images

The Complete '68 Comeback Special (Limited Edition Deluxe) [Box set] [Import]

~ Elvis Presley
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Price: £25.98 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Only 5 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

Want guaranteed delivery by Thursday, November 12? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
29 new from £21.33 5 used from £23.60 1 collectible from £19.99

Special Offers and Product Promotions

Frequently Bought Together

Customers buy this with Elvis Presley - 68 Comeback Special (3-DVD Amaray Version) [1968] DVD ~ Elvis Presley

The Complete '68 Comeback Special (Limited Edition Deluxe) + Elvis Presley - 68 Comeback Special (3-DVD Amaray Version) [1968]
Price For Both: £42.96

Show availability and shipping details

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Love, Elvis

Love, Elvis

~ Elvis Presley
4.5 out of 5 stars (2)  £4.98
From Elvis in Memphis

From Elvis in Memphis

~ Elvis Presley
4.8 out of 5 stars (12)  £12.48
From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee

From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee

~ Elvis Presley
4.6 out of 5 stars (8)  £4.78
America

America

~ Elvis Presley
2.3 out of 5 stars (3) 
Elvis Presley Vs Spankox

Elvis Presley Vs Spankox

~ Re Versions
3.8 out of 5 stars (6)  £9.98
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Audio CD (4 Aug 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 4
  • Format: Box set, Import
  • Label: SonyBMG
  • ASIN: B001AX60KU
  • Other Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 63,929 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
   Listen to Elvis opens new browser window
www.Songs.Sky.com  -  Listen to Elvis Available Now with Sky Songs 
   Elvis Presley Music opens new browser window
www.MUZU.TV/ElvisPresley  -  Free High Quality Music Videos To Watch Or Share From MUZU.TV. 
  
 
Disc: 1
1. Trouble/Guitar Man
2. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy/Baby, What You Want Me To Do
3. Where Could I Go But To The Lord/Up Above My Head/Saved
4. Blue Christmas/One Night
5. Memories
See all 11 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Introductions
2. That's All Right
3. Heartbreak Hotel
4. Love Me
5. Baby What You Want Me To Do
See all 29 tracks on this disc
Disc: 3
1. Heartbreak Hotel
2. Baby What You Want Me To Do
3. Introductions
4. That's All Right
5. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
See all 29 tracks on this disc
Disc: 4
1. I Got A Woman
2. Blue Moon/Young Love/Oh, Happy Day
3. When It Rains It Really Pours
4. Blue Christmas
5. Are You Lonesome Tonight?/That's My Desire
See all 21 tracks on this disc

Product Description

CD Description

In the annals of Elvis Presley, his live 1968 "comeback" TVspecial is legendary as one of the finest moments of his later career. This expanded reissue of the soundtrack featureseverything included in the original show and plenty more, for a whopping 86 tracks including a wealth of alternate takes, rehearsal versions, etc. Even decades later, it's still athrill to hear Elvis tackle tunes from early in his career,like "All Shook Up", "Hound Dog", and "Blue Suede Shoes", investing them with both the gravitas of maturity and an energy equal to his original versions. And if the sheer aesthetic value isn't enough of an enticement, the overwhelming amount of previously unreleased material will make this set irresistible to collectors and hardcore Elvis maniacs.

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
 
superstar icon
pop
elvis comeback special is the greatest
comeback

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

5 Reviews
5 star:
 (5)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The resurrection of a King! , 7 Sep 2008
By jayhikkss - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)   

Once the revolutionary icon of American music from the fifties, Elvis Presley had, by 1968, almost become obsolete. The changing trends in popular music (think: British invasion, "psychedelic" music...) was a contributing factor. But Elvis mostly suffered from the greedy mismanagement of the infamous "Colonel" Parker who made him appear in movies that went from bad to worse. This, in turn, cut him from live performance.

The decision to record a TV Christmas show proved to be a cornerstone in Elvis' career. Witness to informal jamming sessions where the musicians would be sitting in Elvis' room, the TV producer persuaded Elvis (despite Parker's objections) to film similar sessions in order to intersperse them with the more polished shootage.
The original album LP included both types of material but leaned heavily on the latter cuts. Some of the informal material was sporadically released through the ensuing years.

Elvis delivered an incredible performance throughout the television special. His vocals were loose and gutsy showing, for the first time in about ten years that Elvis could still deliver. The musicians, including studio pros as well as his earliest bandmates, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana, are top-notch. Bones Howe's sound recording is excellent, as usual. By the way, this TV special let everybody see that, while no virtuoso, Elvis definitely knew his way around a guitar.

This "40th anniversary" 4-CD box set collects the original LP and bonus tracks on the first disc. The second and third CD present Elvis' complete performances of both the 'informal" and "polished" shows. The fourth disc includes earlier, very loose rehearsals for the TV special. A lavish, well-documented booklet is included.

Of course, a 4-CD set comprising material from a single show - with much song duplication - could prove too much of a good thing for anyone but the true fans.

Considering the price, it represents nonetheless pretty good value for money. Those intense, spirited and moving performances, mixing rock, country, blues, soul, pop and everything in-between prove to be an unexpected resurrection as well as a formidable testament to the King's talents.

"The Complete '68 Comeback Special" also constitutes the definitive, if belated, blueprint for what was to be the rest of Elvis' career.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis Tiger Man unplugged, 19 Aug 2008
By Mr. N. Thompson "neilthompson13" (Harlow UK) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This 4 cd set represents most of what is available from the '68 TV Special live and studio recordings. It is great to have it all in one box set as earlier releases were rather fragmented. I don't think there is much unreleased material on this and certainly there is no indication of any unreleased material at all in the comprehensive booklet which accompanies the set. Having said that some of the dialogue did appear "new" to me. Elvis does a grand rocking job throughout and as we all know was lean, mean and vocall fired up throughout. Buy it and enjoy the best ever Unplugged set ever!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Elvis, 26 Oct 2008
By P. Ross (U.K.) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This 4 set CD is superb! Pleased to hear the TV recordings from 1968 - a good mix to suit everyone's taste, I particularly like his rendition of 'Where could I go but to the Lord' vocals are excellent and you can feel the atmosphere of the session he really puts everything into the songs and has the girls screaming with delight. I can't add anything further other than - buy it, it is brilliant to say the least.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Its the KING! What more needs to be said.
Excellent compilation. Includes many conversations and excellent humour between the King and his musicians. Top quality.
The music is without question Magic.
Published 2 months ago by Elizabeth Kennedy

5.0 out of 5 stars elvis is king
this product is excellent. elvis at his best, especially the sit down gig. one night with you one of the best songs and versions done by elvis. box set highly recommended.
Published 8 months ago by A. A. A. Macdonald

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

The Complete '68 Comeback Special (Limited Edition Deluxe)
62% buy the item featured on this page:
The Complete '68 Comeback Special (Limited Edition Deluxe) 5.0 out of 5 stars (5)
£25.98
From Elvis in Memphis
13% buy
From Elvis in Memphis 4.8 out of 5 stars (12)
£12.48
Memories: The '68 Comeback Special
4% buy
Memories: The '68 Comeback Special 4.8 out of 5 stars (4)
£10.88
Explore similar items

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject







i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback

Ad

Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.