For those familiar only with the King of Rock & Roll's name and reputation, the prospect of buying a best-of can be quite a nauseating proposition. The huge range of compilations available varies in quality, and depth, but as yet there exists no definitive choice for first-time Presleyers.
RCA's latest attempt to correct this is perhaps the finest best-of Elvis Presley ever. Spanning two CDs and, as its title suggests, 50 songs, all the classic tracks are here, from "Heartbreak Hotel" through "Suspicious Minds." The sound quality is as near-perfect as one will get for a best-of from this artist, and the packaging is quite superb.
The 50 Greatest Hits is packed with the major hits, and is an almost perfect compilation in that all of his most noted tracks are here, as are all the finest moments from each of his eras. For the more hardcore Elvis fan, also, The 50 Greatest Hits is an essential purchase, offering almost all of the finest tracks on a mere two discs.
Track List:
A1. That's All Right 1:56
A2. Mystery Train 2:24
A3. Heartbreak Hotel 2:08
A4. Blue Suede Shoes 1:59
A5. Lawdy Miss Clawdy 2:08
A6. Hound Dog 2:15
A7. Don't Be Cruel 2:01
A8. Love Me Tender 2:41
A9. Too Much 2:30
B1. All Shook Up 1:57
B2. Teddy Bear 1:46
B3. Party 1:27
B4. Loving You 2:11
B5. Jailhouse Rock 2:26
B6. Don't 2:48
B7. Trouble 2:17
B8. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck 2:14
B9. King Creole 2:08
C1. Hard Headed Woman 1:53
C2. One Night 2:29
C3. A Fool Such As I 2:36
C4. A Big Hunk O' Love 2:13
C5. Stuck On You 2:19
C6. The Girl Of My Best Friend 2:21
C7. It's Now Or Never 3:15
C8. Are You Lonesome Tonight? 3:07
D1. Wooden Heart 2:02
D2. Surrender 1:51
D3. (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame 2:07
D4. Can't Help Falling In Love 2:59
D5. Good Luck Charm 2:24
D6. She's Not You 2:08
D7. Return To Sender 2:07
D8. (You're The) Devil In Disguise 2:21
E1. Viva Las Vegas 2:20
E2. Crying In The Chapel 2:24
E3. Love Letters 2:51
E4. Guitar Man 2:15
E5. If I Can Dream 3:11
E6. In The Ghetto 2:45
E7. Suspicious Minds 4:28
E8. Don't Cry Daddy 2:47
F1. The Wonder Of You 2:34
F2. I Just Can't Help Believin' 4:34
F3. An American Trilogy 4:30
F4. Burning Love 2:49
F5. Always On My Mind 3:38
F6. Suspicion 2:30
F7. Moody Blue 2:49
F8. Way Down 2:37
Media Condition: Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
Country: Europe
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Rock & Roll
Music On Vinyl, RCA