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RCA CPL8 3699

Track Listing:

Side 1:

 1. Heartbreak Hotel

 2. Long Tall Sally

 3. Blue Suede Shoes

 4. Money Honey

Side 2:

  1. An Elvis Monolog

Released: August 1980:

Sound Format: mono/stereo

UK Album No: (126)

 

This 8 LP silver box set was released to mark the 25th Anniversary of Elvis signing for RCA (1955 - 1980). A replica of Elvis' signature was embossed on the front of the box. The material inside covered the 25 year period from his early live performances in the fifties to his later concert appearances in the seventies. Each set was numbered and came with a detailed 20 page booklet.

Side 1: CPL8-3699-1A     Side 2: INTS 5031 B

Record 1: (AN EARLY LIVE PERFORMANCE)    (MONOLOG)

Record 2: (AN EARLY BENEFIT PERFORMANCE)

Side 1:

1. Heartbreak Hotel
2. All Shook Up
3. (Now and then there's) A Fool Such As I
4. I Got A Woman

5. Love Me - Introductions

6. Such A Night

7. Reconsider Baby

Side 2:

1. I Need Your Love Tonight

2. That's All Right

3. Don't Be Cruel (to a heart that's true)

4. One Night

5. Are You Lonesome Tonight?

6. It's Now Or Never

7. Swing Down Sweet Chariot

8. Hound Dog

Record 3: (COLLECTOR'S GOLD FROM THE MOVIE YEARS)

Side 1:

1. They Remind Me Too Much Of You (Take 1)

2. Tonight's All  Right For Love (Takes 3,4,2,7,17)

3. Follow That Dream (Take 2)

4. Wild In The Country (Take 16)

5. Datin' (Takes 6,7,8,11,12)

Side 2:

1. Shoppin' Around (Takes 3,5)

2. Can't Help Falling In Love (Take 24)

3. A Dog's Life (Takes 4,5,6)

4. I'm Falling In Love Tonight (Takes 1,2,3,4)

5. Thanks To The Rolling Sea (Take 10)

Record 4: (THE TV SPECIALS)

Side 1:

1. Jailhouse Rock

2. Suspicious Minds

3. Medley:

          a) Lawdy, Miss Clawdy

          b) Baby, What You Want You Want Me To Do

4. Blue Christmas

Side 2:

1. You Gave Me A Mountain

2. Welcome To My World

3. Trying To Get To You

4. I'll Remember You

5. My Way

Record 5: (THE LAS VEGAS YEARS)

Side 1:

1. Polk Salad Annie

2. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (Rehearsal)

3. Sweet Caroline (Rehearsal)

4. Kentucky Rain

5. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (laughing version)

Side 2:

1. My Babe

2. In The Ghetto

3. An American Trilogy

4. Medley

          a) Little Sister

          b) Get Back

5. Yesterday

Record 6: (LOST SINGLES)

Side 1:

1. I'm Leavin' (stereo)

2. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (stereo)

3. Hi-Heel Sneakers (stereo)

4. Softly, As I Leave You (live)

Side 2:

1. Unchained Melody (live)

2. Fool (strings)

3. Rags To Riches (stereo)

4. It's Only Love (stereo)

5. America, The Beautiful (live)

Record 7: (ELVIS AT THE PIANO)                                   (THE CONCERT YEARS-PART I)

Side 1:

1. It's Still Here (long version)

2. I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen (undubbed)

3. Beyond The Reef (overdubbed, no backing vocals)

4. I Will Be True

Side 2:

1. Also Sprach Zarathustra

2. See See Rider

3. Medley:

          a) I Got A Woman

          b) Amen

          c) I Got A Woman

4. Love Me

5. If You Love Me (let me know)

6. All Shook Up

7. Medley:

          a) Teddy Bear

          b) Don't Be Cruel

Record 8: (THE CONCERT YEARS-CONCLUDED)

Side 1:

1. Hound Dog

2. The Wonder Of You

3. Burning Love

4. Dialogue/Introductions/Johnny B. Goode

5. Introductions/School Days

6. T-R-O-U-B-L-E

7. Why Me Lord

Side 2:

1. How Great Thou Art

2. Let Me Be There

3. An American Trilogy

4. Funny How Time Slips Away

5. Little Darlin'

6. Medley:

          a) Mystery Train

          b) Tiger Man

7. Can't Help Falling In Love

(Box Set Variation 1 - Front)

Matt Box Set

Silver Replica Elvis Signature

(25th Anniversary Limited Edition Sticker Applied)

(Box Set Variation 1 - Rear)

Sticker Applied: ELVIS 25
7x HH
U.K. Limited Edition
Serial No.
RCA Logo
TMK(S) ® Registered - Marca(s) Registrada(s) RCA Corporation
© 1980 RCA Records, New York, N.Y. - Printed in U.S.A.
(Bottom Centre)

(Record 1: Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(1956 Publicity Photo)

(Record 1: Variation 1 - Rear)

AN EARLY LIVE PERFORMANCE

MONOLOG
Tracklisting
(live Photograph From The Fifties)
CPL8-3699-1
TMK(S) ® Registered - Marca(s) Registrada(s) RCA Corporation
© 1980 RCA Records, New York, N.Y. - Printed in U.S.A.
(Bottom Left)

(Record 2: Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(1960 Army Press Conference Photo)

(Record 2: Variation 1 - Rear)

AN EARLY BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
Tracklisting
(Photograph From Hawaii In 1961)
CPL8-3699-2
TMK(S) ® Registered - Marca(s) Registrada(s) RCA Corporation
© 1980 RCA Records, New York, N.Y. - Printed in U.S.A.
(Bottom Left)

(Record 3: Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(Photo From The 1967 Movie "Double Trouble")

(Record 3: Variation 1 - Rear)

COLLECTOR'S GOLD FROM THE MOVIE YEARS
Tracklisting
(Photograph From The 1966 Movie "Spinout")
CPL8-3699-3
TMK(S) ® Registered - Marca(s) Registrada(s) RCA Corporation
© 1980 RCA Records, New York, N.Y. - Printed in U.S.A.
(Bottom Left)

(Record 4: Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(Photo Taken As Elvis Arrives In Hawaii In January 1973)

(Record 4: Variation 1 - Rear)

THE TV SPECIALS
Tracklisting
(Photograph From The 1968 NBC TV Special)
CPL8-3699-4
TMK(S) ® Registered - Marca(s) Registrada(s) RCA Corporation
© 1980 RCA Records, New York, N.Y. - Printed in U.S.A.
(Bottom Left)

(Record 5: Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(Photo Of Elvis On Stage In Las Vegas, Jan/Feb 1970)

(Record 5: Variation 1 - Rear)

THE LAS VEGAS YEARS
Tracklisting
(Photograph From The August 1970 TTWII Rehearsals)
CPL8-3699-5
TMK(S) ® Registered - Marca(s) Registrada(s) RCA Corporation
© 1980 RCA Records, New York, N.Y. - Printed in U.S.A.
(Bottom Left)

(Record 6: Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(Photo From The 1967 Movie "Double Trouble")

(Record 6: Variation 1 - Rear)

LOST SINGLES
Tracklisting
(Photograph Live On The Road in 1972)
CPL8-3699-6
TMK(S) ® Registered - Marca(s) Registrada(s) RCA Corporation
© 1980 RCA Records, New York, N.Y. - Printed in U.S.A.
(Bottom Left)

(Record 7: Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(Photo From The 1969 Movie "The Trouble With Girls")

(Record 7: Variation 1 - Rear)

ELVIS AT THE PIANO

THE CONCERT YEARS-PART I
Tracklisting
(Photo From The 1969 Movie "The Trouble With Girls")
CPL8-3699-7
TMK(S) ® Registered - Marca(s) Registrada(s) RCA Corporation
© 1980 RCA Records, New York, N.Y. - Printed in U.S.A.
(Bottom Left)

(Record 8: Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(Photo Live On Stage In 1972)

(Record 8: Variation 1 - Rear)

THE CONCERT YEARS - CONCLUDED
Tracklisting
(Photo Live On Stage In 1975)
CPL8-3699-8
TMK(S) ® Registered - Marca(s) Registrada(s) RCA Corporation
© 1980 RCA Records, New York, N.Y. - Printed in U.S.A.
(Bottom Left)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

(Factory Sample Record 1 - Side 1)

(Factory Sample Record 1 - Side 2)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

(Factory Sample Record 2 - Side 1)

(Factory Sample Record 2 - Side 2)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

(Factory Sample Record 3 - Side 1)

(Factory Sample Record 3 - Side 2)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

(Factory Sample Record 4 - Side 1)

(Factory Sample Record 4 - Side 2)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

(Factory Sample Record 5 - Side 1)

(Factory Sample Record 5 - Side 2)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

(Factory Sample Record 6 - Side 1)

(Factory Sample Record 6 - Side 2)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

(Factory Sample Record 7 - Side 1)

(Factory Sample Record 7 - Side 2)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

(Factory Sample Record 8 - Side 1)

(Factory Sample Record 8 - Side 2)

(Silver Label, Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo)

(Record 1: Variation 1 - Side 1)

(Silver Label)

Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo

AN EARLY LIVE PERFORMANCE

(1980 RCA Pressing)
(
Mono/stereo)

(25mm Press Ring Circle)

(Record 1: Variation 1 - Side 2)

Matt Label

Side B

MONOLOG
(All Tracks Below Centre Hole)

TMK(S) ® RCA Corp - MADE IN U.S.A.

© 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1980 RCA Records

(Bottom Centre)

(Silver Label, Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo)

(Record 2: Variation 1 - Side 1)

(Silver Label)

Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo

AN EARLY BENEFIT PERFORMANCE-PART I

(1980 RCA Pressing)
(
Mono/stereo)

(25mm Press Ring Circle)

(Record 2: Variation 1 - Side 2)

Matt Label

Side B

AN EARLY BENEFIT PERFORMANCE-CONCLUSION
(All Tracks Below Centre Hole)

TMK(S) ® RCA Corp - MADE IN U.S.A.

© 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1980 RCA Records

(Bottom Centre)

(Silver Label, Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo)

(Record 3: Variation 1 - Side 1)

(Silver Label)

Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo

COLLECTOR'S GOLD FROM THE MOVIE YEARS

(1980 RCA Pressing)
(
Mono/stereo)

(25mm Press Ring Circle)

(Record 3: Variation 1 - Side 2)

Matt Label

Side B

COLLECTOR'S GOLD FROM THE MOVIE YEARS
(All Tracks Below Centre Hole)

TMK(S) ® RCA Corp - MADE IN U.S.A.

© 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1980 RCA Records

(Bottom Centre)

(Silver Label, Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo)

(Record 4: Variation 1 - Side 1)

(Silver Label)

Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo

THE TV SPECIALS

(1980 RCA Pressing)
(
Mono/stereo)

(25mm Press Ring Circle)

(Record 4: Variation 1 - Side 2)

Matt Label

Side B

THE TV SPECIALS
(All Tracks Below Centre Hole)

TMK(S) ® RCA Corp - MADE IN U.S.A.

© 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1980 RCA Records

(Bottom Centre)

(Silver Label, Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo)

(Record 5: Variation 1 - Side 1)

(Silver Label)

Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo

THE LAS VEGAS YEARS

(1980 RCA Pressing)
(
Mono/stereo)

(25mm Press Ring Circle)

(Record 5: Variation 1 - Side 2)

Matt Label

Side B

THE LAS VEGAS YEARS
(All Tracks Below Centre Hole)

TMK(S) ® RCA Corp - MADE IN U.S.A.

© 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1980 RCA Records

(Bottom Centre)

(Silver Label, Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo)

(Record 6: Variation 1 - Side 1)

(Silver Label)

Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo

LOST SINGLES

(1980 RCA Pressing)
(
Mono/stereo)

(25mm Press Ring Circle)

(Record 6: Variation 1 - Side 2)

Matt Label

Side B

LOST SINGLES
(All Tracks Below Centre Hole)

TMK(S) ® RCA Corp - MADE IN U.S.A.

© 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1980 RCA Records

(Bottom Centre)

(Silver Label, Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo)

(Record 7: Variation 1 - Side 1)

(Silver Label)

Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo

ELVIS AT THE PIANO

(1980 RCA Pressing)
(
Mono/stereo)

(25mm Press Ring Circle)

(Record 7: Variation 1 - Side 2)

Matt Label

Side B

THE CONCERT YEARS-PART I
(All Tracks Below Centre Hole)

TMK(S) ® RCA Corp - MADE IN U.S.A.

© 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1980 RCA Records

(Bottom Centre)

(Silver Label, Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo)

(Record 8: Variation 1 - Side 1)

(Silver Label)

Stamped RCA 25th Anniversary 1955-1980 Logo

THE CONCERT YEARS-PART 2

(1980 RCA Pressing)
(
Mono/stereo)

(25mm Press Ring Circle)

(Record 8: Variation 1 - Side 2)

Matt Label

Side B

THE CONCERT YEARS-PART 3 (Conclusion)
(All Tracks Below Centre Hole)

TMK(S) ® RCA Corp - MADE IN U.S.A.

© 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1980 RCA Records

(Bottom Centre)

UK Chart Information:

This box set entered the charts on August 23, 1980 and peaked at no. 21.

Chart Run: (4 Weeks)

21/08/1980 - 56

28/08/1980 - 21

07/09/1980 - 26

13/09/1980 - 49

Information: www.officialcharts.com

Recording Information:

Heartbreak Hotel

(May 6, 1956: New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

Long Tall Sally

(May 6, 1956: New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

Blue Suede Shoes

(May 6, 1956: New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

Money Honey

(May 6, 1956: New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

An Elvis Monologue

(May 6, 1956: New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

Heartbreak Hotel

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

All Shook Up

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

A Fool Such As I

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

I Got A Woman

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

Love Me/Introductions

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

Such A Night

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

Reconsider Baby

((March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

I Need Your Love Tonight

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

That's All Right

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

Don't Be Cruel

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

One Night

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

Are You Lonesome Tonight?

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

It's Now Or Never

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

Swing Down Sweet Chariot

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

Hound Dog

(March 25, 1961: Bloch Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii)

They Remind Me Too Much of You

(September 22, 1962: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

Tonight's All Right for Love

(May 6, 1960: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

Follow That Dream

(June 25/26, 1961: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Wild in the Country

(November 7, 1960: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

 

Datin'

(August 4, 1965: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

Shoppin' Around

(April 27, 1960: RCA Studios, Hollywood, California)

Can't Help Falling in Love

(March 23, 1961: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

A Dog's Life

(August 4, 1965: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

I'm Falling in Love Tonight

(September 22, 1962: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

Thanks to the Rolling Sea

(March 26, 1962: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

 

Jailhouse Rock

(June 29, 1968: (8pm) NBC, Studio 4, Burbank, California)

Suspicious Minds

(January 14, 1973: Honolulu International Centre, Honolulu, Hawaii)

 

Lawdy, Miss Clawdy/Baby What You Want Me To Do

(June 27, 1968: (8pm) NBC, Studio 4, Burbank, California)

Blue Christmas

(June 27, 1968: (8pm) NBC, Studio 4, Burbank, California)

You Gave Me A Mountain

(January 14, 1973: Honolulu International Centre, Honolulu, Hawaii)

 

Welcome To My World

(January 14, 1973: Honolulu International Centre, Honolulu, Hawaii)

Trying To Get To You

(June 21, 1977 (ES): Rushmore Plaza, Rapid City, South Dakota)

I'll Remember You

(January 14, 1973: Honolulu International Centre, Honolulu, Hawaii)

 

My Way

(June 21, 1977 (ES): Rushmore Plaza, Rapid City, South Dakota)

 

 

Polk Salad Annie

(August 13, 1970 (DS): The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

(August 10, 1970: The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

 

Sweet Caroline

(August 10, 1970: The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

 

Kentucky Rain

(February 16, 1970 (DS): The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

 

Are You Lonesome Tonight?

(August 26, 1969 (MS): The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

My Babe

(August 26, 1969 (DS): The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

In the Ghetto

(August 24, 1969 (MS): The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

An American Trilogy

(February 15, 1972 (MS): The Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada)

Little Sister/Get Back

(August 12, 1970 (MS): The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

 

Yesterday

(August 24, 1969 (DS): The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

 

 

 

I'm Leavin'

(May 20/21, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

(March 15, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

Hi-Heel Sneakers

(September 11/12, 1967: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

Softly, As I Leave You

(December 13, 1975 (MS): The Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada)

Unchained Melody

(June 21, 1977 (ES): Rushmore Plaza, Rapid City, South Dakota)

 

Fool

(March 28/29, 1972: RCA Studio C, Hollywood, California)

Rags to Riches

(September 22, 1970: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

It's Only Love

(May 20/21, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

America

(December 13, 1975 (MS): The Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada)

 

 

It's Still Here

(May 19/20, 1971: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

I Will Take You Home Again, Kathleen

(May 19/20, 1971: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

Beyond the Reef

(May 26/27, 1966: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

I Will Be True

(May 19/20, 1971: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

Also Sprach Zarathustra

(June 10, 1975: Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee)

 

See See Rider

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

 

I Got A Woman/Amen

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

Love Me

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

If You Love Me

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

All Shook Up

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

Hound Dog

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

 

The Wonder of You

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

Burning Love

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

Introductions/Johnny B. Goode

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

Introductions/School Days

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

(June 5, 1975: Hofheinz Pavillion, Houston, Texas)

Why Me Lord

(June 9, 1975: State Fair Coliseum, Jackson, Mississippi)

How Great Thou Art

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

Let Me Be There

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

An American Trilogy

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

Funny How Time Slips Away

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

Little Darlin'

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

Mystery Train/Tiger Man

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

Can't Help Falling in Love

(June 6, 1975: Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas)

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20 page booklet

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NOTE: NEW BLACK LABEL REPRESSINGS ...

Up until this point, RCA had replaced some of their orange label LP's, by repressing them on the blue elvis label. But in August 1980, they began replenishing any gaps found in their catalogue by repressing using a "new black label". It retained the "stamped" vertical RCA logo, synonymous on the orange label since 1969, but now the word "Victor" that was positioned to the right of the spindle hole had been omitted.

First pressings of this new black label were mostly cut at the U.K. Washington plant, and like the blue label, came with the words "MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED" on the bottom of the label. Later repressings updated this to read "MARKETED BY RCA LIMITED".

NOTE: New LP releases continued to bear the blue elvis label.

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