Analogue Productions - CAPP 057 SA - SACD Hybrid Stereo 

Mastered By George Marino at Sterling Sound -  Limited Edition

Hybrid SACD Plays On Normal CD Players 

Nearly lost to history, Elvis 2-track masters saved by chance

Now presented in stunning clarity on SACD! - Mastered at Sterling Sound

"Subtitled 'The Essential Elvis Volume 2,' and dating from 1989, this set contains 20 tracks that range from gospel to rock 'n' roll, astonishing stereo takes that were supposed to have been erased or discarded. As luck would have it, they were saved, and this disc contains a set of liner notes you absolutely must read. The resultant versions of what is otherwise absurdly familiar material will leave you breathless (provided you're an Elvis fan — and shame on you if you're not). Thanks to a studio chat, this is glimpse of the past you never expected to share: true stereo, as good as it gets, from a time when mono still ruled. The mono bonus tracks are dandy, too." — Sound Quality: 92% - Ken Kessler, Hi Fi News

"You just will not believe how good the sound is from these two 50-year-old classics (Patsy Cline's Greatest Hits and Elvis Presley's Stereo '57) reissued on SACD from the Analogue Productions label." — Joe Tang, AV Magazine

In short, the series reveals the "essence" of the 'The King of Rock and Roll' by documenting a great musician engrossed in the creative process. Volume 2 documents a January 1957 session at which Presley produced material for two EPs and the Loving You soundtrack.

There are a number of first and second takes, during which Elvis 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, Elvis 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. For serious Elvis Presley 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! 

Features: 
- Hybrid SACD from Analogue Productions
- Mastered by Sterling Sound -  - Compatible with both CD and SACD players

Elvis Presley Stereo '57: Essential Elvis Volume 2 

1.   I Beg Of You (Take 1)  
2.   Is It So Strange (Take 1)  
3.   Have I Told You Lately That I Love (Take 2)  
4.   It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) (Takes 1,2,3)  
5.   Blueberry Hill (Take 2)  
6.   Mean Woman Blues (Take 14)  
7.   There'll Be Peace In The Valley (Takes 2,3)  
8.   Have I Told You Lately I Love You (Take 6)  
9.   Blueberry Hill (Take 7)  
10.  That's When Your Heartaches Begin (Takes 4,5,6)  
11.  Is It So Strange (Takes 7,11)  
12.  I Beg Of You (Takes 6,8)  
13.  Peace In The Valley (Take 7)  
14.  Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (Takes 12,13)  
15.  I Beg Of You (Take 12)  
16.  I Believe (Take 4)  
17.  Tell Me Why (Take 5)  
18.  Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do! (Take 9)  
19.  All Shook Up (Take 10) 
20.  Take My Hand, Precious Lord (Take 14)