Elvis Presley Stereo '57 (Essential Elvis Volume 2) 12"LP 45RPM 200g A.P. New Product Description


Elvis Presley - Stereo '57 (Essential Elvis Volume 2)

Label: Analogue Productions
Genre: Pop/Rock
Product No.: AAPP 057-45
Format: 180 gram 45RPM Audiophile Vinyl LP
No. of Discs: 2
Grade: New & Factory Sealed

RCA's Essential Elvis series was a vehicle for the release of Presley's alternate takes. On this double LP set, listeners hear Presley at work, refining band arrangements and working through the nuances of his vocal performance. The LP reveals the Jordanaires voices' sparkling with a natural lifelike sound that's both sonically rich and detailed.

The Jordanaires, a vocal quartet originally formed as a gospel group in 1948, gained fame largely for being Elvis' background singers, both in live appearances and recordings, from 1956 to 1972. If discovering these rare, almost lost recorded treasures weren't enough, the sound reproduction puts this release over the top! When the Jordanaires sing "Peace in the Valley," you'll swear you're hearing a melody sent from heaven. An audiophile's prayer come true!

There are a number of first and second takes, during which Presley and his backing musicians make tentative passes at the material. As the record progresses, arrangements take shape and Presley, growing more confident that a keeper take is imminent, sings with more enthusiasm. Throughout, Presley is heard directing the proceedings and demonstrating a lot of "aw shucks" charm in the process, goofing with band members and laughing through his and others', flubs.

Like other reissues pressed by QRP, this magnificent 180-gram LP is notable for its absolutely silent background. The vocal harmonies are tingle-inducing, life-sized and utterly natural.

For serious Elvis fans and anyone else interested in the creative process, Volume 2 meets the first definition of "essential" as well as the second: it's indispensable stuff. 

Track Listings

I Beg Of You Take 1
Is It So Strange Take 1
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You Take 2
It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) Takes 1,2,3

Blueberry Hill Take 2
Mean Woman Blues Take 14
There'll Be Peace In The Valley Takes 2,3
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You Take 6

Blueberry Hill Take 7
That's When Your Heartaches Begin Takes 4,5,6
Is It So Strange Takes 7,11

I Beg Of You Takes 6,8
There'll Be Peace In The Valley Take 7
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You Takes 12,13
I Beg Of You Take 12

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