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Track Listings
| 1. Blue Suede Shoes |
| 2. I'm Counting On You |
| 3. I Got A Woman |
| 4. One-Sided Love Affair |
| 5. I Love You Because |
| 6. Just Because |
| 7. Tutti Frutti |
| 8. Trying To Get To You |
| 9. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) |
| 10. I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin') |
| 11. Blue Moon |
| 12. Money Honey |
| 13. Heartbreak Hotel |
| 14. I Was The One |
| 15. "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy" |
| 16. "Shake, Rattle And Roll" |
| 17. My Baby Left Me |
| 18. "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" |
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CD Remastered & W/Bonustracks
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Charlie
Format:Audio CD
This was originaly Elvis Presley's first LP, and it belonges in top 200 R'n'R albums Hall of Fame.
Remastering was done by Kevan Budd, who also did 'Elvis at Sun' and his second LP simply titled 'Elvis'.
If you want early material in superb sound - this is it!
With crisp, clear sound featured here you can realy enjoy virtuoso guitar of Scotty Moore & Chet Atkins,
that constant slapping bass of Bill Black or smart drum rolls of D.J. Fontana, and hear other musicians in all their glory.
Far better sound then on 50's masters boxset.
Booklet and CD are done in the style of original LP release.
With smartly chosen bonus songs this makes one of the greatest R'n'R
CDs you can buy.
Remastering was done by Kevan Budd, who also did 'Elvis at Sun' and his second LP simply titled 'Elvis'.
If you want early material in superb sound - this is it!
With crisp, clear sound featured here you can realy enjoy virtuoso guitar of Scotty Moore & Chet Atkins,
that constant slapping bass of Bill Black or smart drum rolls of D.J. Fontana, and hear other musicians in all their glory.
Far better sound then on 50's masters boxset.
Booklet and CD are done in the style of original LP release.
With smartly chosen bonus songs this makes one of the greatest R'n'R
CDs you can buy.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Elvis' first Album was a rag tailed affair, pulling together tracks Steve Sholes (and before him Sam Phillips) didn't feel were suitable for single release. The Sun sides were less than great, and "I Love You Because" is just poor. That is except the breathtaking "Trying To Get To You". Why was this not a single? This was easily one of Elvis' best songs, and his father's favourite. Good taste.
Other highlights of Elvis' first outing where a rocking version of "I've Got A Woman", "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down A Cry" and the breathtaking "Blue Suede Shoes", that didn't appear as a single for legal reasons only.
The additional material makes this a 5 start album. "Heartbreak Hotel" is probably his best single, moody and brilliant. "I was The One" was also one of this best ballads, it'd be a while before he reached these heights with a ballad again, though "I Want You I Need You" came close.
"Shake Rattle And Roll" and "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" showed how Elvis struggled for material, but are great songs.
And the best to last. "My Baby Left Me" is one of Elvis' best songs, and anyone who thinks Elvis' career stopped when he left sun and listen to this breathtaking barnstormed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Dangerous Dave
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
The first Elvis Presley album was released by RCA in March 1956. You'll already be aware of the sleeve; it's possibly the earliest to be accorded the overused adjective, iconic - could even be justified here. Originally it contained seven tracks from the January 1956 recording sessions, and five tracks which had been recorded at Sun, but not released on that label, the rights for which were transferred to RCA as part of the new contract agreement. The CD release also contains six further tracks from the Jan `56 sessions, several of which appeared as A or B sides of singles in a similar timeframe to the album release.
So what was the music like? Was he going to be able to maintain the stunning performance level of the Sun releases?
The first track ,"Blue Suede Shoes" appears to give a positive answer. Written by Presley's ex-stable mate Carl Perkins, though his version had not yet been released, it's in-your-face rockabilly, but with drums now in the mix. The fSun approach still seemed to be working. However the RCA production team don't stick to this formula, possibly feeling it could have limited shelf-life, obviously concerned that they had to produce something that would sell. Several of the new tracks benefit from the addition of a piano (from Floyd Cramer, later to become Nashville session legend), and some have vocal backing. This certainly adds variation to the end product though in many cases there isn't a dramatic change from the Sun sound. There's no jarring between the new RCA and "old" Sun numbers present.
The material is more varied. Whilst Elvis and the boys had recorded covers at Sun, these tended to be of numbers, the original recordings of which would probably be unknown to the average record buyer.... Read more ›
So what was the music like? Was he going to be able to maintain the stunning performance level of the Sun releases?
The first track ,"Blue Suede Shoes" appears to give a positive answer. Written by Presley's ex-stable mate Carl Perkins, though his version had not yet been released, it's in-your-face rockabilly, but with drums now in the mix. The fSun approach still seemed to be working. However the RCA production team don't stick to this formula, possibly feeling it could have limited shelf-life, obviously concerned that they had to produce something that would sell. Several of the new tracks benefit from the addition of a piano (from Floyd Cramer, later to become Nashville session legend), and some have vocal backing. This certainly adds variation to the end product though in many cases there isn't a dramatic change from the Sun sound. There's no jarring between the new RCA and "old" Sun numbers present.
The material is more varied. Whilst Elvis and the boys had recorded covers at Sun, these tended to be of numbers, the original recordings of which would probably be unknown to the average record buyer.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
With a running time of just under half an hour, one might wonder how this album had such an effect on music that was to follow. But upon listening to it, one recognises embryonic rock 'n' roll.
The energy that Presley brings to this record is certainly one of the more noticeable things, expecially on "I Got a Woman" and "Trying to Get to You." But I think that the beauty of this record lies in its inherent contrasts. The differences between "I Got a Woman" and his tender rendition of "Blue Moon" show an artist who was starting to realise his potential to interpret many forms of song. Even this early on, one can see the potential for Presley to become an excellent ballad singer.
But the standout tracks here are total rock 'n' roll. And here Presley takes hold of a genre and makes it his own. The cover shot itself is evidence of Presley's whole-hearted enthusiasm and commitment to R'n'R. It is a visual distillation of the fabulous music contained in the album.
Listen to it and understand how it influenced a huge amount over the next few years.
The energy that Presley brings to this record is certainly one of the more noticeable things, expecially on "I Got a Woman" and "Trying to Get to You." But I think that the beauty of this record lies in its inherent contrasts. The differences between "I Got a Woman" and his tender rendition of "Blue Moon" show an artist who was starting to realise his potential to interpret many forms of song. Even this early on, one can see the potential for Presley to become an excellent ballad singer.
But the standout tracks here are total rock 'n' roll. And here Presley takes hold of a genre and makes it his own. The cover shot itself is evidence of Presley's whole-hearted enthusiasm and commitment to R'n'R. It is a visual distillation of the fabulous music contained in the album.
Listen to it and understand how it influenced a huge amount over the next few years.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Clive Parker
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is raw rock and roll from the greatest rocker of all. I like early Elvis because it is so unsophisticated and you are complelled to listen. Just great!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By royturner
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
Elvis first LP in 1956 bought it then will never get fed-up of it long live Elvis HIS MUSIC WILL NEVER DIE
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Dennis Smith
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Awesome. Elvis' contribution to modern popular music should never be underestimated. Although you cannot compare his Shake, Rattle & Roll with The great Joe Turners or Tutti Frutti with the legendary Richard Wayne Penniman or even his attempts to cover LLoyd Price and Ray Charles, he was unique. Always a better ballad singer than a rock 'n' roller his songs or his renditions of those songs will never be forgotten. These pre army sides are amongst Elvis' best
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This was a christmas present for my grandson who is a vinyl collector.It arrived on time and he was very pleased with his present.
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This was Elvis's first LP release back in 56 + bonus tracks if you want the best buy this and not the restored version also available.
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With his original line up, Elvis and the boys really kick socks here. In it's newly remastered form with bonus tracks this is a true classic which stands the test of time at 50... Read more
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