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Buddy Holly and Elvis on SACD

Just in case anyone is interested, the only known recording of some Elvis and Buddy Holly (several songs) on SACD is on a 2-disc German import called Rock 'N Roll Memories (just search for it on the web). It's EXPENSIVE, but sounds extraordinary.
I have it and, well, to me it's worth every penny. They come to life with nuance that is stunning and revelatory.
(And what a shame, disgrace actually, that, say, the Beatles are not available on SACD.)
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mapman
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"Most of his better mono material from the sixties is the best elvis i have heard on recordings. "

Whoops, mistake there. I meant to say "fifties", not sixties".
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There is a Buddy Holly multi disc set in the 8 classic albums cd series that I bought and have since developed a much greater appreciation of everything Holly did musically in such a short time.   Audiophiles with good systems interested in pop rock music of that period will find it most enjoyable I think.  
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The quality of the Elvis late 50's-early 60's recordings is surprisingly good. Almost as good as the Roy Orbison, and both have been written about by Michael Fremer. Another act from that era recorded in great sound is The Everly Brothers. Great music in great sound.
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OP-

it is a shame that The Beatles is not avail on SACD. The fab 4 really missed out on that one...

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jafant wrote,

"OP-

it is a shame that The Beatles is not avail on SACD. The fab 4 really missed out on that one..."

Not to worry. They would probably over compress the SACDs just like they do most recent CDs and even some SACDs.
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