The Definitive Collection (Elvis Presley album) explained
| The Definitive Collection |
| Type: | greatest |
| Artist: | Elvis Presley |
| Cover: | Definitive Collection (Elvis Presley album).jpg |
| Released: |
(EU/AUS 4-cd set) |
| Recorded: | July 5, 1954 – February 4, 1976 at various locations |
| Producer: | Richard Dinnadge |
| Prev Title: | Hitstory |
| Prev Year: | 2005 |
| Next Title: | Elvis Inspirational |
| Next Year: | 2006 |
The Definitive Collection is a greatest hits collection by American rock and roll singer and musician Elvis Presley. It was first released in 2005,[1] as a European album, by Reader's Digest Association, and distributed by Sony BMG, as a five-disc set, containing 115 songs. It was later released in Europe and Australia, on April 24, 2016,[2] as a four-disc set, containing 93 songs. The album was then made available for download, through digital platforms. The 5-disc set was released in South America,[3] and the 4-disc in Europe.[4] [5]
The European 5-disc release includes a 28-page booklet, containing 16 pictures of Elvis,[6] [1] except for the German release, which includes 14 pictures,[7] whereas the European and Australian 4-disc edition includes a 24-page booklet, containing 14 pictures of Elvis.[8] All releases' booklets include liner notes about Elvis' life. The European digital download presents a different track order, and contains one extra song, with a total of 94,[4] and the South American digital download suffered a small alteration in the track order.[3] [9]
Track listing
South America digital download
Formats
- CD Europe Standard edition – 5-disc edition containing 115 songs, including a 28-page booklet, containing 16 pictures of Elvis, and liner notes about Elvis' life.[6] [1]
- CD Germany Standard edition – 5-disc edition containing 115 songs, including a 28-page booklet, containing 14 pictures of Elvis, and liner notes about Elvis' life.[7]
- CD Europe and Australia 2006 edition – 4-disc edition release, containing 93 songs, including a 24-page booklet, containing 16 pictures of Elvis, and liner notes about Elvis' life.[8]
- Digital download Europe – European digital edition, containing the same 94 songs from the European and Australian CD edition, but with a different track order.[5]
- Digital download South America – South American digital edition, containing the same 115 songs from the European 5-CD edition, but with a slightly different track order.[3]
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[10]
Production
- Compilation – Richard Dinnadge
- Compilation (With Thanks To) – Henri Heymans, Meir Malinsky, Roger Menz, Roger Semon, Stuart Rubin
- Repertoire Administration – Daniel Sankey
Design
- Design – Green Ink
- Liner Notes – Colin Escott
- Liner Notes Edited By – Richard Lutterloch
- Production and Print – Claudette Bramble
Notes and References
- Web site: Elvis Presley - Elvis The Definitive Collection (5 CD) - Poland. Elvis on CD. March 29, 2017.
- Web site: Elvis Presley - Elvis The Definitive Collection (4 CD) - Germany and Australia. Elvis on CD. March 29, 2017.
- Web site: pt. The Definitive Collection. iTunes Brazil. March 29, 2017.
- Web site: Elvis - The Definitive Collection. iTunes Great Britain. March 29, 2017.
- Web site: Elvis - The Definitive Collection. iTunes Poland. March 29, 2017.
- Web site: Elvis Presley - Elvis The Definitive Collection (5 CD). Elvis on CD - France. March 29, 2017.
- Web site: Elvis Presley - Elvis The Definitive Collection (5 CD). Elvis on CD. March 29, 2017.
- Web site: Elvis Presley - Elvis The Definitive Collection (4 CD) - Germany and Australia: Notes. Elvis on CD. March 29, 2017.
- Web site: es. The Definitive Collection. iTunes Argentina. March 31, 2017.
- The Definitive Collection. . 2005 . CD . Sony BMG. 82876 67823 2.
