Elvis Presley's Albums - Recommendations needed

On the used market, "24 Karat Hits" on DCC GZS-1117 is worth every penny. But it's bloody expensive these days. Sound quality to die for.

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I'm a big fan of the 50's masters set--5 CD's with some fantastic outtakes and alternate versions. I think it's called The King of Rock and Roll.

Other than that, the #1 hits or the top ten hits (probably worth the extra investment) PLUS The Sun Sessions.

Yeah just get the 50's box set mentioned if you can find it and be done. Add the companion 60's box set for completeness.

One problem with the 60's set is that it does NOT include the movies music (some of which is great, much of which is decidedly not great) which is available in a separate set. So, with the 60's set, for instance, you will not get Viva Las Vegas.

BTW, if you spring for the 50's set you may not want to get the Sun Sessions--there's one version of every tune included in the 50's set. The complete Sun sessions includes outtakes and alternate takes.

Elvis is Back sounds pretty darn good. "Fever" (track 2) is a nice reference track.