Elvis Presley - This Is Elvis (Vinyl 2LP | DE Original | 1981)

Elvis Presley – This Is Elvis is the double album accompanying the documentary film of the same name about Elvis' life, released by RCA in March 1981. It mixes studio recordings, TV and concert performances from 1954 to 1977 with short interview and audio clips, such as his army swearing-in and the Madison Square Garden press conference; some live tracks were edited or overdubbed for the release. The compilation was produced by Joan Deary. This copy is the 1981 German original pressing (BL 04031) in a gatefold sleeve with two inner sleeves.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: RCA / RCA Victor BL 04031
• Format: 2x Vinyl LP, Compilation, Stereo, gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year of release: 1981
• Genre: Beat / Rock & Roll, Soundtracks
• Extras: 2 inner sleeves

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the copy for sale (item number S 16).

Tracklist

Side A

1. (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame
2. Moody Blue
3. That's All Right
4. Shake, Rattle & Roll / Flip, Flop & Fly
5. Heartbreak Hotel
6. Hound Dog
7. Excerpt From Hy Gardner Interview
8. My Baby Left Me

Side B

1. Merry Christmas Baby
2. Mean Woman Blues
3. Don't Be Cruel
4. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
5. Jailhouse Rock
6. Army Swearing In
7. G.I. Blues
8. Departure For Germany
9. Excerpt From Home From Germany Press Conference

Side C

1. Too Much Monkey Business
2. Love Me Tender
3. I've Got A Thing About You Baby
4. I Need Your Love Tonight
5. Blue Suede Shoes
6. Viva Las Vegas
7. Suspicious Minds
8. Excerpt From Jaycees Awards
9. Promised Land

Side D

1. Excerpt From Madison Square Garden Press Conference
2. Always On My Mind
3. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
4. My Way
5. An American Trilogy
6. Memories

Personnel

Elvis Presley (vocals). Producer: Joan Deary; remix and engineering: Dick Bogert; mastering: Richard Simpson.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, as the first German issue: it was released in Germany in 1981 with catalogue number BL 04031.

Are the recordings the same as the familiar versions?
Not always. Several tracks were edited, remixed or overdubbed for the film, for example the 1956 TV appearances, Suspicious Minds and Always On My Mind. That makes the album interesting even for collectors who already own the originals.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
Both record and cover are graded VG+: light signs of use that barely affect playback or overall appearance. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Are there more records by Elvis Presley?
Yes, for example Elvis Presley – A Golden Celebration, Elvis Presley – A Legendary Performer Volume 4 and Elvis Presley – Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden. You will find more titles in our Beat / Rock & Roll category.