ELVIS PRESLEY - Elvis Is Black! - 3xLP (col. vinyl) RSD 2023

This outstanding triple LP set brings together no fewer than 53 tracks in a truly unique compilation—never before released in this form. Elvis Is Black! stands as a powerful tribute to the brilliant songwriters and artists whose influence helped shape Elvis Presley’s unmistakable sound.

Spanning a wide range of styles and inspirations, this collection highlights the deep musical roots behind Elvis’s recordings, celebrating the creativity and cultural impact that made his catalog both groundbreaking and timeless.

Pressed on beautiful colored vinyl for Record Store Day 2023, this 3xLP set is more than just a release—it’s a carefully curated homage to the legacy behind the King’s music. It also includes a 36-page booklet with detailed text and credits in both French and English, offering deeper insight into the music and its origins.

Limited to just 1500 copies worldwide, pressed on colored vinyl, this is an essential collector’s item for fans and anyone who appreciates the rich history of modern music.

TRACKS:

A1        That's All Right (Alternate)    2:10
A2        Good Rockin' Tonight (Master)    2:12
A3        Milkcow Blues Boogie (Master)    2:37
A4        Baby Let's Play House (Master)    2:15
A5        Mystery Train (Master)    2:24
A6        When It Rains, It Really Pours (Master)    2:01
A7        I Got A Woman (Alternate)    2:25
A8        Money Honey (Take 10, Master)    2:35
A9        My Baby Left Me (Take 9, Master)    2:11
B1        So Glad You're Mine (Take 10, Master)    2:20
B2        I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) (Take 18, Master)    2:02
B3        Tutti Frutti (Take 10, Master)    1:58
B4        Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (Take 6)    2:10
B5        Shake, Rattle And Roll (Take 8)    2:25
B6        Don't Be Cruel (Take 28, Master)    2:03
B7        Long Tall Sally (Take 4, Master)    1:51
B8        Paralyzed (Master)    2:22
B9        Anyplace Is Paradise (Take 22, Master)    2:25
B10        Ready Teddy (Take 12, Master)    1:55
C1        Rip It Up (Take 17)    1:53
C2        Tell Me Why (Take 5, Master)    2:05
C3        All Shook Up (Take 10, Master)    1:55
C4        Mean Woman Blues (Version 2, Take 7)    2:27
C5        (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) (Take 4)    3:22
C6        Take My Hand Precious Lord (Take 14, Master)    3:16
C7        (Let's Have A) Party (Take 7)    1:30
C8        One Night Of Sin (Master)    2:35
C9        I Need You So (Take 8, Master)    2:38
D1        My Wish Came True (Take 28, Master)    2:34
D2        Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) (Take 9, Master)    1:52
D3        Hard Headed Woman (Take 10, Master)    1:53
D4        A Big Hunk O' Love (Take 4)    2:11
D5        Doncha' Think It's Time (Take 48)    1:58
D6        Ain't That Loving You Baby (Take 1)    2:24
D7        Make Me Know It (Take 1)    2:19
D8        Soldier Boy (Take 10)    2:48
D9        Stuck On You (Take 2)    2:09
E1        Fever (Take 1)    3:26
E2        Like A Baby (Take 4)    2:37
E3        Such A Night (Take 1)    3:04
E4        Reconsider Baby (Take 2, Master)    3:39
E5        I Will Be Home Again (Take 4, Master)    2:33
E6        Milky White Way (Take 3)    2:30
E7        Joshua Fit The Battle (Take 1)    2:35
F1        I Believe In The Man In The Sky (Take 1)    2:07
F2        Swing Down Sweet Chariot (Take 3)    2:34
F3        Working On The Building (Take 4)    1:51
F4        Lonely Man (Take 4)    2:56
F5        I Feel So Bad (Take 1)    2:55
F6        (Such An) Easy Question (Take 2)    1:47
F7        We're Comin' In Loaded (Take 6, Master)    1:21
F8        Return To Sender (Take 2, Master)    2:06
F9        One Broken Heart For Sale (Take 1)    2:23