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Posted by: NightRider Sep 24 2009, 08:30 PM

Posted by: Bazza Sep 25 2009, 12:15 AM

Not sure yet, Chris, but probably not. I saw Mag's post in a related thread and she confirmed that there's really nothing new here, no new remastering or anything, and I already have the discs in the set individually, so might skip this one altogether.

Would really like to see Sony give Elvis' original release catalog the same care and treatment Capitol has given to the Beatles'. All of Elvis' original LP's, remastered, in mini LP sleeves, with some great liner notes. There could be a few posthumous releases given the same treatment, like "The Lost Album" for example!

Posted by: JohanD Sep 25 2009, 08:48 AM

I will get it...but not in a short time..maybe in a month or two...
Too much "real new" coming out now...

But in the end,i will get it,just love those mini sleeves things...
Here it's for sale at a rather cheap price too...25€..that makes 3,5€/cd...not a bad price for such things.

Posted by: C.C.Rider Sep 25 2009, 12:10 PM

As i said elsewhere, i know i will end up with it.

Posted by: Bradley Sep 25 2009, 07:46 PM

They aren't even in DSD....wouldn't make sense to buy if you already have imo.

Posted by: NightRider Sep 26 2009, 08:21 AM

I agree Brad..to a certain extent at least. As a collector of CDs as well as his music, that can be the sole reason to buy it..even when we already have the material. I don't have any plans to add it yet...but as Shaun said..the sad thing is that i can see myself buying it at some point in the future. Sony know this....and by the looks of it,..so do the bootleggers these days. Its pretty much all material we have had before...but Elvis fans ( for the most part at least ) keep buying it....

Posted by: dennyelvis Sep 26 2009, 10:54 AM

Might interest an Elvis virgin collector, a good place to start, but for us old guys, we know these arent the best thing out there ...

Posted by: NightRider Sep 26 2009, 04:45 PM

Had a good look at a box today. The Cardboard sleeves do look very nice. I decided to purchase one...it was £18 which i thought for the price it wasn't bad at all. I do like those repro sleeves....guess i am a sucker But i have to admit..i like it

Posted by: charlierogers Sep 26 2009, 06:07 PM

ummm Chris........I think something went terribly amiss. I believe the dealeo that I was proposing was that someone else would by the collection and then give it to me for free and then I would provide a review??

Posted by: Bradley Sep 26 2009, 07:17 PM

Hey as long as you like it buddy thats all that mattes I say

Posted by: NightRider Sep 27 2009, 08:57 AM

Must have misread that Donna

Posted by: dennyelvis Sep 27 2009, 05:01 PM

Let us know how they sound Chris ...

Posted by: NightRider Sep 27 2009, 07:41 PM

Will do...not gotten around tp giving them a spin..but i will

Posted by: charlierogers Sep 29 2009, 12:52 AM

okay....I've been good.......but seems one day at the office, and I've slipped right off into the ditch.......

might interest an Elvis virgin collector???

just exactly what is an Elvis virgin collector?

- is that someone who collects virgins for Elvis - cause we know he did prefer those for serious relationships

and if this is correct - you 'old' guys...know these aren't the best thing out there...

........that just begs for a big long explanation as to what criteria has been considered, sample size, methods of testing and basis for this conclusion.....

if you collect virgin's for Elvis - is it an official position? do you need credentials? do you get a badge with a TCB lightening bolt through it?

how do you train for this job? how do you spot them?

why would one of these Elvis virgin collector people be interested in the box set collection ?

- does this collection contain secret devices to help them track virgins better?

- do studies show that virgins are attracted to Elvis' original albums more so that his other more recent releases?

I could go on - as I've lots more questions.......but will cease for now



sincerely,



Curious in Kansas

Posted by: C.C.Rider Sep 29 2009, 12:19 PM

I was a Virgin Collector, but it closed, so now i am stuck with HMV

Donna, you do make me smile

Posted by: dennyelvis Sep 29 2009, 01:02 PM

Are there even any virgins still out there to collect, perhaps we could catalogue them, so as not to get the same one twice ? hmm, i too could go on .....

Posted by: dannyboy1 Oct 2 2009, 08:51 PM

I would pick one up if I saw it at a good price "in the flesh". But that's fairly unlikely, since there are no decent CD shops around any more where I live. I make almost all of my purchases online these days and whenever I have the money to spend there are other items to take priority.

Posted by: giblues65 Oct 4 2009, 09:39 AM

hello i got a copy of the 7 cd box set i paid 18 pound for it i like the way they have done it is like the singles box sets they done it is good for the your elvis collection i all so got the new ftds as well and bootlegs to my email is a.chapman137@hotmail.co.uk hope to hear from elvis fans soon

Posted by: colonel snow Oct 4 2009, 02:15 PM

this 7 CD set is for rent at our local library now for around € 9; I don't need this set because I have the original LP - LP transfer to CDR - CD and some tracks on several compilations.

colonel snow

Posted by: NightRider Oct 4 2009, 09:35 PM

Sure is a good pice for these lovely replica albums

Posted by: C.C.Rider Oct 5 2009, 12:23 PM

I bought it at the weekend. I really like the look of it. Nicely done.

Posted by: thekingstillrocks Nov 18 2009, 09:08 PM

I would save up and buy the japanese 24bit min lp ones , they are the real deal, these are old discs in new paper sleeves....

Posted by: TCBEP Nov 20 2009, 07:01 PM

I agree, you can't beat the Japanese releases.

Posted by: NightRider Nov 20 2009, 09:47 PM

I do like "The Collection". Great replicas...and for once at a decent price. But....i would also agree..Japanese is the way to go..soundwise. Just can't be beaten

Posted by: andy_m Nov 21 2009, 10:19 AM

I have bought The Collection 7 CD Set.
It looks very nice.
Great CDs nice packaging!
Ofcourse not as the Japanese Papersleeve CDs, but hey 7 CDs for 25-30.- Euro.
GREAT!!
Just look at these many Budget NON RCA BMG SONY CDs !!
This is money for NOTHING!!

Better buy the Collection ORIGINAL RCA Sony CD Set !!

Posted by: Crawfish Jul 17 2010, 09:51 PM

I voted as unsure, but after thinking about it probably not.