Monday, January 18, 2016

January 18 - Ultimate Rock Anthology

The 4 CD box "The Ultimate Anthology" has been released by Anglo Atlantic. It contains the "greatest hits 1953 - 1973" according to the press-release. The first three CDs contain material from 1954 until 1961. The last disc contains the 1973 “Aloha From Hawaii” concert.

Raised On Rock

Friday Music Records released the their vinyl re-issue of the 1973 “Raised On Rock” album. It comes on 180 gram audiophile clear vinyl as a Limited Edition Birthday Edition with a gatefold cover.

From the press-release:
As another classic installment in our exciting Elvis Presley 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl Series, we are very pleased to present this masterwork in all its true stereophonic hi-fi glory. Mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios and manufactured at R.T.I., Raised On Rock / For Ol’ Times Sake will be a much anticipated audiophile dream release for Elvis fans everywhere. Especially during the celebration of his birthday month! 

For this exclusive presentation, we are also including the first time ever gatefold artwork which includes the groundbreaking original LP cover elements as well as rare 45 sleeve artwork from this historic Elvis Presley era. 

Elvis Presley’s “Raised On Rock / For Ol’ Times Sake”, a history making rock and soul album from a historic legend, an original stereophonic audiophile dream release, first time gatefold cover, is now an audiophile clear birthday vinyl dream come true. Stay tuned for more Elvis Presley original RCA Record audiophile recordings from Friday Music. 

Tracks:
1. Raised On Rock
2. Are You Sincere
3. Find Out What's Happening
4. I Miss You
5. Girl Of Mine
6. For Ol' Times Sake
7. If You Don't Come Back
8. Just A Little Bit
9. Sweet Angeline
10. Three Corn Patches

(Source: Friday Music / The King's World / Amazon)