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Posted by: Steve Jun 19 2005, 07:50 PM

This new poll,

Is to no how much CD's you guy's own.

I self have at this moment just over the 1000

Hope to here what you got.....

Posted by: cas Jun 19 2005, 08:10 PM

i have 350 cd with elvis. but i started also first when elvis 30 hits came

Posted by: Eve Jun 19 2005, 08:43 PM

I think I have between 250 - 300 CD's (Elvis of course)

Posted by: hexia Jun 19 2005, 08:44 PM

I have just over 300. I have a lot of vinyl records and can't afford to buy them all over again. Still, with people like you sharing I hope I don't miss out on too much.

Posted by: The Batman Jun 19 2005, 10:03 PM

way too many

Posted by: stefan Jun 19 2005, 10:45 PM

way more than 500

Posted by: NightRider Jun 19 2005, 10:59 PM

Between 1000 and 1500...not sure the exact count...but a few

Posted by: spinner8742 Jun 19 2005, 11:40 PM

I assume you mean Elvis. I have no idea. I have a lot, just haven't tried counting them. Maybe one of these days.......

Posted by: hounddogone2000 Jun 20 2005, 08:49 AM

quite a few over the 500 mark, but when it comes to elvis , you can never have enough.

Posted by: Gordon Jun 20 2005, 09:42 AM

Close to 30o if we're counting cdr's ... planning to get more soon

Posted by: andy_m Jun 20 2005, 06:04 PM

Well I would say more than 500
But I don't know how much more

Posted by: TigerManSwe Jun 23 2005, 12:28 PM

Well. I have ca 300 Boots... no official count ono mine..

TigerManSwe

Posted by: MoodyBlue Jun 23 2005, 08:55 PM

only 70 elvis cds so far. started late

Posted by: starchild642001 Jun 24 2005, 12:17 AM

I have 700 + just of Elvis.

Posted by: NightRider Jun 24 2005, 07:14 PM

Awesome pics Reinhold

Posted by: Gordon Jun 25 2005, 11:56 AM

I wish my room looked like that!!

Posted by: Rigu Jun 25 2005, 03:38 PM

Huh....you're not the only one with that problem go...i don't know from where to start when i'll decide to clean my room!!!

Posted by: christophe Jun 26 2005, 11:34 AM

I have between 1,000 and 1,500 on Elvis, but much more with other artists.

Posted by: tce Jun 26 2005, 10:18 PM

I voted about 300 but I think I have much more . I stopped counting. lol. I even have albums I haven't listened. Too much monkey business I guess. lol. I only know that when I reach the age of 65 I don't have to worry I get borred. Lol.



Be safe and take care,

Christel (TCE)

Posted by: CHRISTIAN M Sep 30 2005, 02:57 PM

I HAVE VOTED MORE OF 300 also

christian M

Posted by: Ian Oct 6 2005, 08:53 PM

About 150 including cdr's plus about 50 or so vinyl.

Posted by: elvisfan57 Oct 6 2005, 10:53 PM

i voted 300. i probably have quite abit more. i guess i will have to count them one day and find out

Posted by: DJ Double Trouble Oct 7 2005, 08:08 AM

Much More Then 500

Posted by: SNOWBIRD7791 Oct 9 2005, 01:39 PM

hi!!! bys i more often than not think about 700.....who knows perhaps more???

Posted by: boogie Nov 27 2005, 06:28 AM

Almost 500, never count them, maybe one day.......

Posted by: MoodyBlue Dec 2 2005, 07:53 PM

Only about 60cds But its a start

Posted by: whitehavenboy Dec 2 2005, 07:56 PM

around 250 elvis cds I think

Posted by: MattC Dec 7 2005, 06:56 AM

Thanks to my buddy on here, I have over 1,000 cd-rs

Posted by: kenotess Jan 2 2006, 12:47 PM

Around 1,400,maybe more,i need to update.Many from my great friends around the world ,but i can still remember just dreamin about the Elvis imports etc ..Whether you have 30 or 3000,it makes no difference,being a fan is all that matters , and i think fans should help each other thats what Elvis would want us all to do i feel.

Posted by: Aron Jan 7 2006, 03:17 AM

I have about 1400 cd's and i'll gues 2000 on mp-3 but that is no cd i know.
but what the heck if we love Elvis that is enough!

Posted by: marcel Jan 15 2006, 07:03 PM

Started out with a tape, now i have over 200 cd's.

Posted by: PACATODO Mar 12 2006, 07:46 PM

Hi,

I have more than 2000 Original Elvis CD.
I think 2200 or 2300

Posted by: NightRider Mar 13 2006, 06:59 AM

Impressive collection Pacatodo [img]style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif[/img]

Posted by: wamee Apr 5 2006, 03:32 AM

well if we are talking strictly elvis i have 400+ (this includes boxed sets, time-life, ftd, bmg, import, promo, and boots). if we are talking cd's in general i have a collection well over 1500 (i love ALL kinds of music). elvis however is THE MAN!!!

Posted by: Jouni Apr 20 2006, 01:26 PM

I have about 87 Elvis CDs. It's not much, but it's a start.

Posted by: mezaid Apr 21 2006, 04:43 AM

Hi

I have about
500 original cd's.
200 cdr's

It difinately is an expensive hobby. Lucky I have a tolerant wife who puts up with my obsession.
At this stage :-)

Adrian

Posted by: Brad Apr 28 2006, 01:37 AM

I just started buying alot of the imports around November of last year and so far I have somewhere around 130 cds.

Posted by: kissmequick Jun 17 2006, 05:02 AM

I can tell right now I'm way behind and have a bunch of catching up to do!
You all have taught me a thing or two about staying up on the new releases.

Where have I been?
The FTD's I gotta have them!

Posted by: sH91 Jun 21 2006, 07:24 PM

Im affraid to say i have 9 original CDs so voted 10-15. have some copys. Im only 15 years old so will get much more CDs the next years..

Posted by: littlel Jun 23 2006, 07:44 AM

I only have ten Elvis CDs. The funny thing is that my friends think ten Elvis CDs is too much, but you guys are probably thinking it's too few!

Hey, man, I'm poor. Give me a break.

Posted by: hounddogman Jun 23 2006, 08:37 AM

Too much? There's no such thing... and 10 is a good start. [img]style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif[/img]

I remember when I was around 16 and got my 25th Elvis LP and felt on top of the world. Soon after I visited a guy who had around 800 of them and got back to earth. But hey, I was just as big a fan and I loved the music just as much, so it's not how many that counts...

Posted by: NightRider Jun 23 2006, 04:30 PM

Sure, doesn't matter how many you have. The fact that you are a fan - thats the main thing....and the collection will grow.

Posted by: FlamingStar Jun 23 2006, 04:33 PM

I only have 6 cd's and one box-set, but i'll collect cd's till the end of my life (Now, i'm only 14 years old) so i'll get hundreds of cd's (Originals and copies) in a long time

I also have a lot of import dvd's/vcd's..

I think i'll be one of the bigest collectors in my country. (I'm glad no of the rich people here is Elvis fan, lol)

Can't wait to get a job (With money)because, Then i can buy Elvis all the time

Now, i only buy Elvis with money i don't have

Posted by: NightRider Jun 23 2006, 04:35 PM

The same thoughts i had at 14 Simen. Though i did have a few more at that age.....i got there...and i am sure you will too.....and enjoy it all the way [img]style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif[/img]

Posted by: FlamingStar Jun 23 2006, 04:38 PM

Oh, that's cool the hear

I'm sure i'll enjoy it

Posted by: Lior Jul 23 2006, 12:06 PM

i have between: 250-350 ELVIS CDs , about 700 Vinyl albums & singles
LIOR

Posted by: ChrisG- the younger Sep 13 2006, 02:19 PM

Got a few, not sure how many...

Posted by: NightRider Sep 14 2006, 10:33 PM

a few is such a loose term Chris............ [img]style_emoticons/default/LSHIC.gif[/img]

Posted by: ChrisG- the younger Sep 15 2006, 09:31 AM

[img]style_emoticons/default/laughing.gif[/img]

Ok, I spend hours last night going through them all....

In total I have 3..... but hey.... you gotta start somewhere...

Posted by: Suspicious Minds Sep 15 2006, 02:10 PM

I have nearly a 100 Elvis CD's.
I have over 300 Elvis vinyl records.
Lost count on CDR's.
I have over 300 CD's by various singers and groups from the 50's to the 70's.

Posted by: NightRider Sep 16 2006, 03:42 PM

Is that 3 ?

Or is that 3....... with us left to guess the missing numbers [img]style_emoticons/default/LSHIC.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/default/LSHIC.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/default/LSHIC.gif[/img]

Posted by: ChrisG- the younger Sep 18 2006, 02:30 PM

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Posted by: colonel snow Oct 19 2006, 08:11 PM

is it for the quality or a great numbers of CD's/CDR etc; being an Elvis fan is important wheter you have 1 or 1000 cds.
I saw lists with concerts some people showed and on these lists were from the same concerts 3 or 4 titles availabe.
when you collect in this way you break records because it's possible to get 3-4000 and more cds.

colonel snow

Posted by: memphis 77 Mar 6 2007, 08:37 PM

i have at current 1889, and many on order, these are boots, imports, domestic, not including the ftd releases, and some cd's that came with books. i don't collect cdrs, i have no more lp's[got rid of them some years ago], many of the cd's i listen to once and then they are shelved, theres some cd;s i keep comming back to like BAXTERS JUST PRETEND, DAE ILL TKE YOU HOME, TTWII. etc...

Posted by: Noodles Mar 7 2007, 08:53 AM

wow, 1889 was a great year

Posted by: Elvis_Priestly Mar 7 2007, 03:22 PM

Erm, I've got 28 Elvis CDs, and 19 vinyl albums and I thought that was a lot! Some of my vinyls are nice though.
I do also have 4,118 Elvis mp3's on my pc which is about 230 albums worth, so even thats not huge.
And I dunno how they got there, I think it mighta been pixies did it, but its ok cause they are only there as samples so I can decide whether I wanna buy the album or not when I get a proper job

Become a priest: the wages suck, the uniforms weird, the promotion chances are next to zero, but, the retirement plan is literally out of this world!

Posted by: zesty Apr 22 2007, 12:49 PM

I only have a handful of Elvis CDs but I've got a few hundreds CDs of other artists. When it comes to Elvis I prefer vinyls so I got around 200 Elvis vinyls.

Posted by: Don Michael Apr 22 2007, 08:05 PM

maybe to much 2000 or more Elvis CD's.
1500 other CD's by various singers and groups

Posted by: Suspicious Minds Apr 26 2007, 11:37 AM

I just counted my collection. Well most of it.
I have 51 official CD albums.
I83 downloads on CDR's.
116 Vinyl albums.
8 12 inch EP's
100 vinyl singles

Total so far = 462

I have not counted my EP collection but will do later.
My collection is not that big but it's growing.
Some of the downloads are very good sound wise.
I don't like soundboard concerts. Not the ones recorded at the back of the audience.

I have another collection of various music CD's. Nearly 300.

Posted by: Elvis_Priestly Apr 26 2007, 02:24 PM

I've got 6 FTD cds now!!

Ain't you all proud of me!?

Posted by: Suspicious Minds Apr 26 2007, 02:31 PM

I forgot to say I have several FTD downloads as well.

Posted by: BJBAmerica Apr 26 2007, 02:53 PM

Missed Chris on the board yesterday.....Didn't see him on. He must have been counting his Elvis CD collection......If so, we may not hear from him 'till Christmast......LOL!!!

Posted by: NightRider Apr 26 2007, 05:09 PM

Cheeky Git !!

I do not count any downloads as part of my collection...because i seldom do them.....and they are not like any actual CDs IMO.

It matters not to me whether you do or you don't...i am just saying that i don't.

Nice to hear that someone is using the shop....congrats Conor....

Posted by: LittleDarlin Apr 26 2007, 05:43 PM

That's Ma Boy

Posted by: BJBAmerica Apr 26 2007, 06:04 PM

GREAT, Father!!

Have you listened to Elvis Is Back yet?

Posted by: Jouni Apr 27 2007, 07:26 AM

I probably shouldn't say anything, but I'm VERY much against downloading FTD's... yes, I know, people say that they're
expensive, but if everyone would start downloading them, it would destroy the label, and then what? No more studio
outtakes in crystal clear quality, and no more never-before-heard concerts... soundboard or multi-track... now wouldn't
that be nice? I think we should support the label, as it's... I dare to say, one of the best things ever happened to Elvis fans.

Posted by: Suspicious Minds Apr 27 2007, 08:30 AM

I like to buy the FTD albums when they are at the cheapest price online. There is no way I am spending £20 an album. Is FTD an official label like Sony/ BMG?
If you have no downloads, nobody would hear all those unreleased tracks and albums. There are others on here who downloads soundboard concerts. Why should we wait years for these releases. I like these downloads. For some of us it is expensive hobby if you tend to buy up every album that is released. Even if you got the greatests hits albums again and again.
As for FTD downloads I think fans should be allowed to download as it would make their mind up if they want to buy it. Not everyone is blessed with wealth (money).

Posted by: Gordon Apr 27 2007, 08:58 AM

you have good points there guys.....if possible we should support FTD...yes, possibly the greatest thing since Elvis' death.

But they are expensive and I for one am not wealthy at all....should i be deprived of listening to anything released on FTD? I don't think so.

If possible I would buy every single FTD release, but unfortunately..that is way out of sight.

Posted by: Jouni Apr 27 2007, 06:48 PM

FTD's are being produced under Sony/BMG, so yes, it's an official label.




Well, everyone who actually buys the albums can hear all the unreleased concerts, studio outtakes and what not.




I agree to a certain point. But if you mean that the fans should be allowed to download the full albums, so that they could make up their minds if they want to buy it or not, then no, no, no... that would NOT be a good idea. That would definitely lower FTD's sales figures, and if they don't do enough profit, do you really think they would continue releasing unreleased stuff just because the fans want it? I think not. It's ok if there are something like 30-45 second samples available of (some of) the songs on the albums... that should be enough for everyone to make up their minds.

Posted by: NightRider Apr 27 2007, 07:04 PM

I must agree with Jouni. FTD must be supported. Downloading them doesn't do that....and whether you have the money or not...downloading them does effect the sales and could put the label at risk....and i couldn't agree to that. If you buy anything....buy FTDS...... JMHO.

Posted by: Suspicious Minds Apr 27 2007, 08:02 PM

Why didn't FTD have a download page so you had to pay for the downloads?
When most are £17.98 an album I won't buy them until they low price online.

Posted by: NightRider Apr 27 2007, 08:10 PM

Then don't buy them. You still shouldn't be downloading them though.

This is not a "get at Frank" Frank.....anyone who downloads FTD's should think more seriously about it. One day, it could all be gone. Then what would we have ?

Posted by: Suspicious Minds Apr 27 2007, 08:14 PM

I know you are not Chris. It's still a pity they can't charge a reasonable price.

Posted by: NightRider Apr 27 2007, 08:18 PM

Personally, for what you get, i think that they are priced ok. But of course understand fully, that they could be better priced. The way to do that would be to put them on general release.....can't see that happening either...sadly.

Posted by: MattC Apr 28 2007, 01:58 AM

I think like everything else related to Elvis if they see a way to get peoples money then they're gonna do it. Up until the ftd label came out, here in the states, you hardly ever saw a cd going for damn near $30.00, the only time you did was when it was a 2 cd set. I've got about 34 or 35 original ftd cds, the rest are copies or mp3 files. I'd rather give my money to the import world. Alot more to choose from. Don't get me wrong, the ftd cds are cool and if I can ever get money to spend I will replace the copies I have with the originals. There's too many forums offering downloads of just about everything nowdays, so whether we like it or not, mp3 files are here to stay. Perhaps one day they will replace the audio cd all together

Posted by: curtis simpkins Apr 28 2007, 08:38 AM

I have a few cds, and i am getting starting to buy more Elvis cds,
all though i love Elvis music from the 50s and 60s even a few soundtracks.

and i do injoy Elvis music from the 70s but the 50s and 60s are my most play cds
and vinyl lps.

but i do try to buy everything that Elvis did from the 50s 60s and 70s
and i dont care that i have same o same old tracks that sony/bmg album releases

has long its Elvis.

and i also buy some Johnny Cash cds has well. but its mostly its Elvis.

Posted by: ChrisG- the younger May 2 2007, 12:29 PM

Hello,

Not sure if you read what I posted a few days ago: http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/index.php?showtopic=7724&st=10

We've never charged £20 for an FTD. The price is £15.99 post free to the UK, unless you are a qualifing member of the TKC (which you most certainly are), then it is even cheaper.

Cheers, Chris

Posted by: C.C.Rider May 2 2007, 12:32 PM

Will be in touch soon Chris

Posted by: ChrisG- the younger May 2 2007, 12:39 PM

Cheers Shaun, speak soon mate!

Posted by: poormansgold Sep 10 2007, 12:03 PM

I got alot of CDR the last time I kno w it's over 300 CDS, that's not RCA/RElease ones I got alot Box Sets
One time I had albums , when I move that got lost in moving few them all over USA, Washington State and MIchigan, I got some here with me in North Carloina, MY Cassettes are In Washington State, That's about 100 them.
Tom

Posted by: hcvegas Sep 10 2007, 06:09 PM

I have probably a little over 300 Elvis cd's and 30 lps from the 70's from when I first started.

Posted by: NightRider Sep 10 2007, 07:38 PM

A nice collection HCVegas....and welcome to the board

Posted by: pacer1965 Sep 10 2007, 09:25 PM

Welcome to TKC...hope you enjoy your stay with us

best wishes
Lorraine

Posted by: hcvegas Sep 12 2007, 06:50 PM

Thank you Chris and Lorraine for the welcome I really like this site and the many features it offers

Posted by: yadee Sep 12 2007, 08:35 PM

I have only 40-50 CDs but I began to collect them since I became a fan.. in April 2007

Posted by: NightRider Sep 12 2007, 09:11 PM

Thats a nice start in such a short time.....



You are most welcome.....hope you will visit us often and make yourself at home

Posted by: hcvegas Sep 14 2007, 05:28 AM

Thank you nightrider, I'm enjoying my stay here, so much to do, great site!

Posted by: MattC Sep 14 2007, 05:10 PM

Now to really make it interesting how many "original" factory pressed cds do you all own? Myself, I have maybe 200 if I am lucky...

Posted by: Gordon Sep 15 2007, 05:33 PM

This poor git's only got a dozen of those

Posted by: MattC Sep 15 2007, 05:37 PM

Don't feel bad Gordon, compared to some on here my collection is very minute, lol

Posted by: Suspicious Minds Sep 16 2007, 10:12 AM

I counted my official Elvis CD's yesterday and I have 62 CD's and lost count on CDR's. I have over 300 Elvis vinyl records and I do miss playing them.
The rarest EP's I bought was the Tickle Me V 1 and Vol 2 on the black RCA label.

Posted by: hcvegas Sep 16 2007, 06:31 PM

It's funny what you do in your young days of being a Elvis fan, I actually paid one hundred and twenty dollars for the LP "Rockin' with Elvis new years eve, pittsburgh, pa. dec. 31, 1976. Great Lp but I don't even have a Lp player now and still have the LP.

Posted by: MattC Sep 20 2007, 06:08 AM

I bought that 2 LP set on Ebay a long time ago. It's still sealed. Don't remember how much I paid for it, I think around fourty dollars. But then I discovered the wonderful world of imports!

Posted by: Suspicious Minds Sep 20 2007, 08:44 AM

Why buy the records still sealed? I know some fans buy the records and don't bother playing them. To me they are not real Elvis fans. When I buy records I always play them to make sure they are not faulty. In the Uk you take back faulty goods and get it replaced. If you leave it too long you got faulty goods for good.

Posted by: C.C.Rider Sep 20 2007, 12:26 PM

You will find that many collectors keep certain releases sealed purely from a collectors point of view Frank. I know i have several imports that i have never opened. Mainly as i already have the material on other releases, and they are nice to keep sealed and protected. Certainly doesn't mean your not a "real" fan.

Posted by: MattC Sep 20 2007, 01:45 PM

I keep them sealed really for two reasons, firstly because as long as they are sealed there's no way the vinyl will ever be hurt, though ring wear will occur on the covers, but that's better than having the music itself hurt. Secondly, I don't have a record player and haven't had one in about the last twenty years. I agree with Shaun, it doesn't mean a person is not a "real" fan. That phrase always gets under my skin. A person could have very little music on cd, vinyl, etc. and still be just as big of a fan as any of us

Posted by: TCB-Davy Dec 10 2007, 10:27 AM

Yeah, there's all sorts of level of collector, and that's not neccessarily related to the level of fandom!

Posted by: colonel snow Dec 10 2007, 03:14 PM

for that price it's possible that you have not the first original pressing but a counterfeit.
the first pressing was released in 1977 while the couterfeits are from the 80's.
the second pressing has a white random small banner.
for the import circle it has to be a gold awarded LP for sales wise but RIAA does not give that award.

colonel snow

Posted by: colonel snow Dec 10 2007, 03:16 PM

for that $ 40 price; with $ 120,- it's likely an original.

colonel snow

Posted by: poormansgold Dec 10 2007, 05:07 PM

I got alot ones that I downloan , I got alot Tapes At my sister house In Washington State, I got few FTD early releases
the cd sets I got alot of another things too, they are in boxes, in Michigan, one thing I got for 30 years is my belt bucket have name ELVIS, I buy in june of 1976, It's one thing wasn't Lis. By Epe Or Tom Parker . I saw one on Ebay going for 60.00 dollars or more .
I'm keep it end my life
tom

Posted by: hounddogman Dec 12 2007, 08:53 AM

Yep, you're making a very good point there Davy. Someone with a dozen Elvis CD's may be as devoted a fan as the longtime collector with thousands of CD's on his shelves. It's a matter of opportunity and economy...

Still, it's fun to hear about other's collections...

Posted by: TCBEP Feb 13 2008, 07:42 AM

I've got about 500 cd's in total, not a huge amout when compared to other collections. It's kinda funny that a collection of 500 cd's in the Elvis world is not a huge amount, weird really.

Posted by: tce1977 Dec 7 2008, 07:03 PM

I have somewhere in the region of 500+ ELVIS cd's, I used have to have hundreds on vinyl also but I had to let it go to make space for my ever increasing cd collection which must be over 2,000 by now

Posted by: SunR2 Jan 18 2011, 08:31 AM

I have about 250 Elvis CD's. Sounds good but i've bought them during 20 years... That's about 1 CD/month. Here's the proof that even from a small income you can build up a relatively nice collection - during 20 years.

Posted by: vern Jan 20 2011, 06:59 PM

i have about 1400 and always on the lookout for more and loving every minute of collecting them

Posted by: Johnny-Vegas Jan 25 2011, 09:05 AM

I have like over 500 or more I think including the freebies from the papers.

I'm still in the process of sorting them out to see how many I actually own.

Posted by: TCBmae Feb 15 2011, 05:20 AM

OK. how in God's name do you all have over 300 Elvis ALBUMS?? I only have 303 songs..

Posted by: Honky Tonk Angel Feb 19 2011, 08:11 PM

Just counted them- 201- still a long way to go

Posted by: TCBmae Feb 19 2011, 08:31 PM

how many are out there?!

Posted by: NightRider Feb 20 2011, 12:46 AM

Well i have well over a thousand Elvis Cds....and i don't have a high percentage of whats available throughout the world....wouldn't like to make a guess either. Especially now that so much early material is a free for all - release wise

Posted by: rosan Feb 20 2011, 11:20 AM

me? i have 1000 cd's and have the latest FTD's in my CD cabinet.

Posted by: TCBmae Feb 21 2011, 02:43 AM

but..you're just buying the same songs over and over again. o:

Posted by: C.C.Rider Feb 21 2011, 01:40 PM

In some cases yes. But that is part of collecting. Don't forget that a big percentage of bootleg albums ( 1000's of them ) have concert recordings and session recordings. So you may get the same song, but every take of the song and in some cases hundreds of live versions. All of which are different to another to some extent

Posted by: charlierogers Feb 22 2011, 12:47 AM

ummm..........sure that number shouldn't be a wee bit higher??

Posted by: TCBmae Feb 22 2011, 01:46 AM

That's true. I guess it's not totally crazy.. hahaha kidding!

Posted by: elvislady Feb 22 2011, 09:10 AM

I have not counted mine...lol i have not got nearly as many as you guys...like mae said your getting the same songs on diffrent cds but it is nice to have them on the origanal cd and not copies.
people i know copy them form there pcs i tried it its not the same as having the orig!
elvislady

Posted by: NightRider Feb 22 2011, 09:50 PM

I am actually a collector of Cds, as well as being a collector of his music. ( when finances allow that is) It makes sense to me to buy almost any Elvis CD, just because i collect them. If i don't have them..then i try to get them. Of course....there are limits. With the countless 50s compilations around now..i don't bother with many of those..but i do own some. It's like collecting anything....its what a collector does.

Posted by: Mags Feb 23 2011, 04:50 PM

+ 1 Your new FTD was posted out today.

Posted by: NightRider Feb 23 2011, 10:11 PM

Great...thanks Mags x

Posted by: TCBmae Mar 4 2011, 12:29 AM

I'm a little confused when it comes to what "collecting" means since I've come to TKC. There are so many compilations made by people on here, or compilations that are announced on here.. I can't keep track of what's officially out there for sale and official, or what's been made by fans just for the pleasure of creating!

So when you say 50s compilations... what're you talking about specifically?

I'm sorry, this is probably a silly question to you guys.. I'm just still trying to grasp a lot of stuff.

Posted by: NightRider Mar 5 2011, 11:14 AM

Collecting, to me at least, means "real" releases and not CDrs etc. Some people collect those and thats fine too...just not for me. Because of the 50 year copyright laws...all Elvis' 50s releases....that were released in the 50s have now become public domain. This means that any company can release them. Hence..there have been thousands of 50s compilations released over the last few years from a number of different labels. Most are budget European labels that just release them over and over and over on different Cds. Most are really cheap to buy...and most aren't of interest in a way that they offer something different such as improved sound. Like i said...i do have some...but won't go into collecting that many of them. If i go for budget releases...it is usually those released in the 80s and 90s. Those companies had to have approval from Elvis' record company at the time. Well...most did

Hope that explains it a little more Mae

Posted by: TCBmae Mar 5 2011, 03:06 PM

Do all songs and released material have a 50-year copyright law? Or is that a contractual agreement? Why would they do that, that seems kind of silly..

But I understand better now, thanks a lot! You guys are so patient with me hahaha bless your souls!


(went out to the bar for the first time last night! WOOT!)

Posted by: NightRider Mar 5 2011, 06:17 PM

I believe so Mae....

You are welcome.

Posted by: Don't Be Cruel May 17 2011, 02:18 AM

1,541 currently.

That is all the albums, FTDs, RCA/BMG releases, Imports live and studio, and concerts that have not been released on silver disc.

Posted by: dj_ethan May 17 2011, 03:17 PM

700 or more Elvis CD's (No CDR)
4,000 or More Various Artists CD's
More 2 terabits Elvis documents (Videos, MP3, Flac, ...)