Elv1s 30 #1 Hits | 
| Artist: Elvis Presley
Label: Bmg / Elvis
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Rating:  351 reviews
Sales Rank: 262
Format: Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 078636807928
UPC: 078636807928
EAN: 0078636807928
ASIN: B00006AG5N
Publication Date: 2002
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| Tracks:
| • | Heartbreak Hotel | | • | Don't Be Cruel | | • | Hound Dog | | • | Love Me Tender | | • | Too Much | | • | All Shook Up | | • | (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear | | • | Jailhouse Rock | | • | Don't | | • | Hard Headed Woman | | • | One Night | | • | (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I | | • | A Big Hunk O' Love | | • | Stuck On You | | • | It's Now Or Never | | • | Are You Lonesome Tonight? | | • | Wooden Heart | | • | Surrender | | • | (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame | | • | Can't Help Falling In Love | | • | Good Luck Charm | | • | She's Not You | | • | Return To Sender | | • | (You're The) Devil In Disguise | | • | Crying In The Chapel | | • | In The Ghetto | | • | Suspicious Minds | | • | The Wonder Of You | | • | Burning Love | | • | Way Down | | • | A Little Less Conversation (JXL Radio Edit Remix) (Bonus Track) |
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In 1987, RCA released a one-disc Elvis compilation called The Number One Hits that featured 18 tracks. So how did the label come up with 12 additional number ones (13 if you count the sensational "A Little Less Conversation" remix that brings the King into the 21st century as a bona fide dance/electronica star)? Well, the '87 compilation featured only Billboard number ones. "In the Ghetto" and "Burning Love" never reached the top there, nor did "Way Down," despite every copy of that 45 selling out on both sides of the Atlantic following Presley's 1977 death. Instead, the new compilers have used the major pop charts in both the U.S. (including Cashbox) and U.K. to determine inclusions. The tracks have all been remixed from original masters, which proves awesome at best (some of the songs have never sounded crisper if, at times, slightly antiseptic) and problematic at worst. Purists will definitely quibble. "A Fool Such As I," for instance, sounds like Elvis rerecorded his vocals. Hank Garland's great guitar solo also sounds different. It might be an alternate take. That's definitely the case with "The Wonder of You." A few lyrics are even different, meaning this isn't the same version as the original 45. Of course, none of that should matter to the youngsters who've been singing along to "Hound Dog" on the Lilo & Stitch soundtrack, or to any other newcomers. Despite the complaints, this is arguably the best single disc Elvis primer to date. Real fans will want to explore much deeper for treasures to be found, but albums like this guarantee that this is one king who will deservedly live very long, if not forever. --Bill Holdship
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| Customer Reviews: Read 346 more reviews...
 The King Reclaims His Throne September 26, 2002
Mike Vegas King (Taunton, MA United States)
85 out of 91 found this review helpful
Any singer who had 31 hit songs in the top 100 would be considered successful. Any singer who had 31 hit songs in the top 40 would be phenomenal. Any singer who had 31 hit songs that reached number #1 could only be Elvis Presley. The purity of Elvis' voice and clarity of the music is evident from the first song, "Heartbreak Hotel," which was released in 1956. Every song sounds better than ever before, whether it's the acoustic guitar on "Love Me Tender" or the electric guitar and Dixieland band on "Hard Headed Woman." Only Elvis could follow the rocking "(You're The) Devil In Disguise" with the gospel song "Crying In The Chapel" and have both songs reach #1. The live version of "The Wonder Of You" included here differs slightly from the familiar version, but is equally great. The 2002 remix version of "A Little Less Conversation" brings Elvis into the 21st century and closes out this compilation. With this CD clocking in at nearly 80 minutes, you literally could not ask for more.
50,000,000 RCA Record Executives Can't Be Wrong October 6, 2002
Steve Vrana (Aurora, NE)
82 out of 92 found this review helpful
Here's my take on the latest entry in the Elvis greatest hits compilation sweepstakes. It is without question the best single-disc collection available. And I'm sure that RCA hopes this has the same kind of sales that the Beatles 2000 release "1" had. [That probably explains the spelling of his name--ELV1S--in the title.] And so far it's working--the album is No. 1 on Billboard's charts the first week of its release. Is this this the ONLY Elvis you'll ever need? Depends. If you're a casual fan, probably. The serious fan will want it just to get the JXL radio edit remix of 1968's "A Little Less Conversation," whose late addition made it the 31st No. 1 hit of Elvis' career. [Also, do ALL copies include the 12-minute 1960 post-army interview CD that mine did?] In addition, this updates RCA's 1987 18-track "The Number One Hits" by also including his British No. 1's. Elvis' last U.S. No. 1 was 1969's "Suspicious Minds." But "The Wonder of You" (1970), "Burning Love" (1972) and "Way Down" all hit the top spot in the U.K. In fact, "Way Down" (1976) spent five weeks at No. 1. The other big surprise was 1960's "Wooden Heart," taken from the movie G.I. Blues. [The song was not released as a single in the U.S.] My only concern is that I hope it's not just old Elvis fans (like me) that are buying this disc. This is music that should transcend generations. And a quick peak at any given week's Billboard chart is evidence enough that today's artists could benefit from a little influence from the king of rock 'n' roll. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
31 of ELV1S Great HITS September 25, 2002
34 out of 37 found this review helpful
This is just brilliant music from the greatest recording artist of all time. The improved sound quality on these songs is incredible, so even if you already have every ELV1S album every released this is still worth buying. If you have never bought an ELV1S album then this is where to start. This album will appeal to anybody who is open to listening to good music. You will never get better value than this.
IT'S PURE ELVIS AT HIS BEST !! September 25, 2002
Bill D. Pheasant (Springfield, Illinois United States)
33 out of 35 found this review helpful
I've never heard Elvis sound so good! Crisp,clear,up-front Elvis vocals,not the muddy mixes heard before,just the right balance of everything.I heard little details in the songs, such as a guitar lick or a piano that are more prominent than before.Songs such as: "Return to Sender" - Elvis' emphasis on the words seem to be stronger because of the clarity of the song.
"Suspicios Minds"..."because I love you to much,baby",where Elvis' vocal is so clear it seems like Elvis just hangs onto the word "baby". "Burning Love" - I noticed the guitar licks are heard more up front than before.All 30 songs,plus "A Little Less Conversation"(JXL Remix),as a bonus song, sound as if recorded just yesterday.80 minutes of pure enjoyment for the true Elvis fan or a good introduction to the music of Elvis Presley. Elvis' voice is never more appreciated than on this remastered CD, where a person can grasp the true depth and beautiful,pure voice that Elvis Presley was blessed with.
It's the original recordings! November 13, 2002
26 out of 28 found this review helpful
OK reviewers. Get with it! Some of you are too young to remember the "originals". I was a disc jockey for over 30 years, and I know my music. To say they're "remakes", and the quality (echos and fades) sound bad (like in Heartbreak Hotel) is wrong! These are the original recordings, and RCA isn't ripping anyone off or trying to promote poor quality. This is the way Elvis' recordings sounded in the 50's. Remember, "stereo" wasn't around then, and the "echo" effect was. This album is truly great. The only song I miss is "My wish came true", the "flip side" of the hit "A big hunk of love". from 1959. Elvis "lives" on this album. Enjoy.
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