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Elvis Collectables

One of the most popular recording artists of all time was Elvis Presley. His recording career spanned from 1954 until his untimely and tragic death in August of 1977. Over the course of those twenty three years Presley left an indelible mark on the music industry in so many different ways. He could sing any style of music from country to rock to gospel and never did his voice fail him. With millions of records sold over the years there is little wonder that almost everyone you meet can tell you their favorite Elvis album.

From his first recording for his mother in 1954 Elvis was destined for stardom. By the time he had his contract with Sun Records sold to RCA Victor for thirty five thousand dollars in 1956, teenage girls everywhere simply could not get enough of him. His initial recording for RCA Records was Heartbreak Hotel and it soon became a number one hit. The first Elvis album released by the major record label was filled with hits and the King of Rock and Roll was well on his was to stardom. After recording many hits and making three movies for Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, Elvis was drafted into the United States Army. He spent two years in Germany while his manager continued to make sure his music was always heard back home. Upon his return to the States, Elvis starred in the movie G.I. Blues and the latest Elvis album was again rising to the top of the charts.

Although subsequent soundtrack albums did not fare as well as his early recordings, Presley still maintained an enormous fan base. After completing his contract for movies, Elvis began to record more mainstream music beginning in 1969 with the release of “From Elvis in Memphis”. This newest Elvis album was an instant hit as Presley had returned to his roots of mixing country and soul after years of generic made for movie music. It was at this time that Elvis began thinking of returning to live performing after almost a decade away from the stage. By the end of 1969 Las Vegas was calling and the King was back on top. His first live appearance since 1960 resulted in yet another top selling Elvis album, “From Memphis to Vegas”. Presley then began to relentlessly tour the United States selling out in every venue as he traveled around the country.

His final recordings were at his home studio in Graceland in October of 1976. From those sessions came his last studio album, Moody Blue, which was released just before his death in 1977. To this day some thirty years after his death, there isn’t an Elvis fan alive who can’t immediately tell you what there most memorable Elvis album is. He was that popular and that talented. His premature death left a void in the hearts of music fans worldwide.

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