Elvis Presley – The Elvis Tapes (Limited Edition Clear Vinyl LP)

The Elvis Tapes is a spoken-word archival release built from interviews and press-conference recordings made during Elvis Presley's extraordinary rise in 1957. Rather than a music compilation, the album offers a candid snapshot of Presley speaking to journalists at the height of his early fame.

The record features the Vancouver press conference from 31 August 1957, split across two parts, along with an interview recorded in Ottawa on 3 April 1957 with CKOY Radio's Mac Lipson. The recordings capture Presley's humour and public persona away from the stage.

This limited reissue is pressed on clear vinyl. Barcode 803341553804 identifies this edition.

Rather than a conventional music compilation, The Elvis Tapes offers an archival portrait of Presley through his own speaking voice. The interviews and press-conference material capture different sides of his public persona, from relaxed humour to more formal media appearances, giving the release documentary value as much as musical interest.

For Elvis collectors, that makes the LP a different proposition from another greatest-hits set. The clear-vinyl presentation adds a modern collector touch to material that is historical in nature, making it especially suited to fans interested in the personality and public life surrounding Presley's career.

Supplied brand new and sealed.

Available from Heathen Records, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.

Details

• Artist: Elvis Presley
• Album: The Elvis Tapes
• Format: Limited Edition Clear Vinyl LP
• Genre: Spoken Word / Interview
• Source Recordings: 1957
• Vinyl Colour: Clear
• Number of Records: 1
• Number of Programme Tracks: 3
• Barcode: 803341553804
• Condition: Brand new & sealed

Track List:

Side A
A1 Interview: Vancouver, Canada – August 31, 1957, Part One

Side B
B1 Interview: Vancouver, Canada – August 31, 1957, Part Two
B2 Interview: Ottawa – April 3, 1957 with CKOY Radio's Mac Lipson