Hello!
Jamie Kelley here - as a collector for over 20 years (yes, since I was 10!), I've amassed an Elvis CD collection of roughly 1500... but I'm now moving into different areas of Elvis collecting and other collecting.
These, while still very cool, are pieces from my personal collection that I'd like to see in the hands of fellow fans who would like them for their own collection.
Thanks, and e-mail me if you have any questions or would like to see more pics of any of the CDs!
Sincerely,
Jamie
(NOTE: CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO VIEW FULL-RESOLUTION VERSIONS)
First off are promotional and singles releases, most of which are from the UK and Europe.
Top Row ($20 each):
Various singles from '97 for "Always On My Mind". The middle two are UK/Ireland and are for the CD release of the same title, the ouside two are from the Netherlands and (judging by the tracks) are probably promos for the "Platinum" box set. ($20 each)
NOTE: the left and right ones are gone, only the middle two remain!
2nd row:
a: "Stuck On You" CD single from Germany 1987 ($20) ; b:"limited edition picture disc" of interviews, CBAK 4007 ($15); c and d: two copies of the 2001 "Suspicious Minds" single release, numbered 10126 and 10127, respectively ($15 each)
3rd row:
a: "Heartbreak Hotel" single for "Elvis '56" 1996 ($15) ; b:"20th Anniversary Sampler" from Blockbuster Video 1997 ($15) ; c:"Live In Las Vegas" promo 2001 ($25) ; d:"He Touched Me" promo from UEPS and "It's Elvis Time" 2000 (sealed) ($25)
4th row:
a and b: promotional CDs from BMG Mexico 1990's ($20 each) ; c and d: shape CD singles of "Jailhouse Rock" and "Burning Love" (2nd has crack in front of case, both are sealed) ($15 each)
5th row:
a*:"Daily Mail" promo for "Elv1s: 2nd To None" 2003 ($5) ; b:MRS single release, (enhanced CD w.video, sealed) #09411 2007 ($10) ; c*:"Then & Now" promo that came w/ a magazine, promo for "Elv1s: 30 #1s" 2002 ($5)
6th (last) row:
a:"Elvis: The Concert 1999 World Tour" (lists Austrailia concert dates on back) sealed, 2CD Limited Numbered Edition (09,807 of 15,000) 1999 ($30) ; b and c:UK Singles, numbered editions "Return To Sender" (#32752) and "Wooden Heart" (#31421) sealed, 2005 ($15 each)
* = the "Daily Mail" and "Then & Now" discs (5th row) had the following scratches/defects when I got them - see pics below
Promo for "The Definitive Collection" series, BMG Ariola (some marks/wear on packagine1989 ($30)
This next batch here is various: sets from various countries, BMG Special Products, including some VERY rare stuff!
1st row:
a and b:"32 Film Hits", both 2CD set volumes (1984 and 1985, respectively. booklets included and are in perfect condition, but Vol. 2's case has two cracks ($40 each) ; c:"50 Years 50 Hits" 2CD set, larger case version (like the 32 Film Hits cases), crack along back of case. 1990 ($30)
2nd row:
a:"Elvis Gospel Treasury: Special Edition" 1CD Heartland/BMG:SP 1997 ($15) ; b:"Elvis Gospel Treasury" 2CD Heartland/BMG:SP 1996 ($30) ; c:"Gospel Favourites" BMG/Camden UK (1999) ($10)
3rd row:
a and b: "American Music Legends" series by Cracker Barrel, Christmas and hits, respectively (hits has crack across front). Notes: The Christmas CD has the "This Is Elvis" version of "Merry Christmas Baby" (strings), and the Hits collection has the "Elvis In Concert" '77 version of "My Way".
c:"Super Hits" - 2008 budget release, all from the new mastering - currently the only place to find "We Can Make The Morning" from the new remasters without the box set. ($10)
4th row:
a:"Elvis Sings Hits From His Movies, Vol 1" not from the new CDs, this is the original 1993 release by BMG: SP. Took me FOREVER to find this 1993 ($50)
b:"Aloha: From Hawaii" from RCA France (before BMG??) 1985 ($15) ; c:"Remembering Elvis" RCA/Pair Rec. 1988 ($30)
5th row (all sealed!):
a:"Double Features: World's Fair / Fun In Acapulco" w/Artist Of The Century sticker (I liked the cover better than US release) 1993 ($30) ; b:"Die Hits der deutschen Charts" (Dutch Chart Hits) neat cover, two holes in seal on back 1991 ($15)
c:"The Love Songs" Green Hill/BMG:SP 2000 ($15) ; d:"The Very Best Of Elvis Presley" Heartland/BMG:SP release, 2CD - this is the version that has "One Night" on CD1 and "One Night Of Sin" on CD2 - later recalled and changed ($25)
Here are some extra discs I traded for before breaking down and buying the whole "Franklin Mint" set - these are from the new masters, and the sound (imo) is amazing. Much more natural / "real" sounding than all previous releases - the '76 disc especially, for me. These are especially good since many fans have expressed disapproval for the "theme" CDs on the set, but these themes are very fitting - "Madison Square Garden", "complete Jungle Room masters", and "Memphis '69 masters" 2009 ($25 each or $60 for all three)
These rwo are from Japan (although the 2nd has the sticker from the US release):
a:"Blue Hawaii" - mini-LP version, very cool series 2000 ($45) ; b:"From Elvis In Memphis", Super-High-Material CD, a huge thing in Japan since the CDs are supposed to be much better for fidelity. Has the OBI strip and original outside sticker in the booklet. Sticker seen here is from US release and is attached to the case cover. The booklet paper and printing are much higher grade than the US 2000 release. BMG Japan 2009 ($50)
The 2009 / 2010 releases, featuring the new remastering. The sound is great, and the releases all have their original stickers in the booklets. (Top row, $12 each, the rest $6 each, or $40 for all of them)
These are mainstream BMG releases, mostly from the '90s and early 2000's
Tow row, $20 each, all others 10 (except "That's The Way It Is: Special Edition" which is $30)
This set is mainly Hayride recordings, but does include some others:
1st row: 3CD set, "The Louisiana Hayride Shows" Goldies label 1998 ($15)
2nd row: a and b:"A Tribute To Elvis" and "Elvis & Friends: Good Rockin' Tonight", respectively with interviews, live recordings by Elvis, Faron Young, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill Haley, etc. ($10 each)
c:"Perfect For Parties: Highlight Album" promo from SPCD-0001 ($20)
3rd row: a and b:"Rock & Roll" and "Unguarded Moments" VCD documentaries from HVN, distributed in Malaysia. 2000 ($20 each, $30 for set)
c:"Memories Of Elvis By The Jordanaires", Jordanaires tell stories about the songs, then sing them. ($10) ; d:"A Private Moment With The King", the 11-73 recordings with Linda Thompson (first pressing?) ($10)
Bottom: "Farewell To The King" - interviews and Hayride recordings, plus the tribute song "Farewell To The King". thought the tin was neat. UK (missing phone card when I got it) 1995 ($10)
Very odd 10-CD "picture-disc" set. Covers masters from '55-'61 ("Sun" to "Blue Hawaii") Not sealed, but still has most of seal wrapping on it Jezebel Label 1992 ($200, or best offer) NOTE: Sorry, this set is sold!
Some unique CDs of various origin
1st row: a:"The King Of Rock And Roll" cool 2CD set, Outlaw Records. Elvis' story told by commentary and various performances, though some facts are wrong. 1997 ($25) ; b:"Elvis: Re:Versions Spankox" Japan edition w/music video, Canyon International 2008 ($20)
2nd row: a:"Come And Get Me" from "Elvis For Everyone" fan club, interviews and 50s performances 1999 ($30) ; "Reflections Of The 70's", also from "Elvis For Everyone" fan club (500 copies made) 2007 ($35)
Bottom: Shape CD - very odd! 1st track is "We Love You Elvis" sung to "We Love You Conrad" from "Bye Bye Birdie", then a tribute song. 2nd track is an instrumental of "That's All Right". Then the '56 Carlie Walker interview and the '56 Robert Carlton interview. ($15)
Last but not least, a digipack collection of FTDs and various promo CDs.
1st row: (both CDs are new and sealed) a:"That's The Way It Was" and "Unchained Melody" ($40 each)
2nd row: "America" and "Southern Nights" ($30 each)
3rd row: "Dixieland Rocks" and "Dragonheart" ($30 each)
4th row: "One Night In Vegas" (has some wear, see below pics) and "Elvis At The International" ($30 each)
5th row: "Jackie Kahane: Reading Of The Diary" two copies, one is sealed, EUP Productions 2002 ($25 each)
6th row: "In The Shadow Of A Legend" and "Elvis Gospel Show: Randers, Denmark 2003" both from EUP Productions 2001 and 2003, respectively ($30 each)
If interested in more than one: For all but the sealed two, (10 CDs), $250 (that's $25 each), for the sealed two as well, $310 (that's $25 each for all but sealed two, for $30 each)
