ELVIS ’68 Comeback Special 50th Anniversary Remastered - Blu-ray Forum

scissorpuppy · 10-23-2018, 02:39 PM

Hopefully they’ll release a Blu-Ray only version. Right now, just a deluxe CD/Blu-Ray edition is available for pre-order. Even though the original footage is from 60’s era videotape, it has undergone a remastering process.

https://store.graceland.com/collecti...sary-edition-1

"Elvis Presley – '68 Comeback Special (50th Anniversary Edition) is the definitive chronicle of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll performances ever televised: Elvis Presley at the peak of his powers. For the first time ever, all previously-released audio and newly-restored video from the taping of the special will be available in one package – including unused performances and studio outtakes that spotlight the real Elvis. The package contains an entire disc showcasing the legendary sessions for the special recorded with Elvis and the Wrecking Crew.

’68 Comeback Special (50th Anniversary Edition) is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show, Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing “That’s All Right”, “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said, “If ever there was music that could bleed, this was it”. 1968 was a profound year for America. Martin Luther King had been assassinated, and while Elvis was making the special, Bobby Kennedy was shot. The closing song “If I Can Dream” encapsulates every emotion that Elvis and the entire production crew felt during the making of the special. NBC-TV’s Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968.

This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known audio recordings from RCA’s vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray.

For millions of fans, including a young Bruce Springsteen, the Elvis ‘68 Comeback Special was a life-changing event. “I remember I waited for weeks for the ’68 Special," Springsteen recollected recently. "I knew it was coming. I can remember exactly where our TV was set up in the dining room, the exact place I was sitting. I mean, it’s one of those things that’s imprinted on my memory forever."

CAREER-DEFINING ’68 COMEBACK

7-Disc definitive box set chronicles the pivotal NBC-TV ’68 special called Elvis and takes you behind the scenes in audio and remastered 4:3 Blu-ray video
Contains ALL KNOWN recordings/rehearsals from the RCA vaults and from original NBC-TV videotapes
80-page book includes a new, oral history on the special, crafted from interviews with producer Steve Binder, recording engineer Bones Howe, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Priscilla Presley, Emmylou Harris, Scotty Moore conducted for Thom Zimny's 2018 documentary, "Elvis Presley: The Searcher.”
The book also features rare photos and memorabilia and full recording data
Over 7.5 hours of footage across 2 newly mastered Blu-ray discs, overseen by Thom Zimny.

DETAILS:

5 CD / 2 Blu-ray, 80-page book housed in hardshell slipcase
Number of Discs: 7
Label: RCA / Legacy Recordings
Release Date: November 30, 2018

CD 1
- The Original Album

CD 2
- First "Sit Down" show
- First "Stand Up" show

CD 3
- Second "Sit Down" show
- Second "Stand Up" show

CD 4
- First rehearsal
- Second rehearsal

CD 5
- The Wrecking Crew Sessions

Blu-ray Disc 1:
- Elvis NBC TV Special originally broadcast on December 3, 1968
- Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 - June 27, 1968
- Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2 - June 27, 1968
- Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1 - June 29, 1968
- Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2 - June 29, 1968

Blu-ray Disc 2:
- Trouble/Guitar Man TV Show Opener - June 30, 1968 - All Takes and Raw Components
- If I Can Dream TV Show Closer - June 30, 1968 - All Takes
- Huh-Huh-Huh Promo - June 30, 1968
- Elvis Closing Credits Without Credit Roll - June 30, 1968
- If I Can Dream Special Music Video 2004 - June 30, 1968
- Gospel Production Number - All Takes and Raw Components
- Guitar Man Production Number - All Takes and Raw Components
- Blu-ray Special Feature Re-Cut"

10-23-2018, 02:39 PM	#1
scissorpuppy Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Blu-ray collection:4 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:167	ELVIS ’68 Comeback Special 50th Anniversary Remastered Hopefully they’ll release a Blu-Ray only version. Right now, just a deluxe CD/Blu-Ray edition is available for pre-order. Even though the original footage is from 60’s era videotape, it has undergone a remastering process. https://store.graceland.com/collecti...sary-edition-1 "Elvis Presley – '68 Comeback Special (50th Anniversary Edition) is the definitive chronicle of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll performances ever televised: Elvis Presley at the peak of his powers. For the first time ever, all previously-released audio and newly-restored video from the taping of the special will be available in one package – including unused performances and studio outtakes that spotlight the real Elvis. The package contains an entire disc showcasing the legendary sessions for the special recorded with Elvis and the Wrecking Crew. ’68 Comeback Special (50th Anniversary Edition) is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show, Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing “That’s All Right”, “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said, “If ever there was music that could bleed, this was it”. 1968 was a profound year for America. Martin Luther King had been assassinated, and while Elvis was making the special, Bobby Kennedy was shot. The closing song “If I Can Dream” encapsulates every emotion that Elvis and the entire production crew felt during the making of the special. NBC-TV’s Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known audio recordings from RCA’s vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray. For millions of fans, including a young Bruce Springsteen, the Elvis ‘68 Comeback Special was a life-changing event. “I remember I waited for weeks for the ’68 Special," Springsteen recollected recently. "I knew it was coming. I can remember exactly where our TV was set up in the dining room, the exact place I was sitting. I mean, it’s one of those things that’s imprinted on my memory forever." CAREER-DEFINING ’68 COMEBACK 7-Disc definitive box set chronicles the pivotal NBC-TV ’68 special called Elvis and takes you behind the scenes in audio and remastered 4:3 Blu-ray video Contains ALL KNOWN recordings/rehearsals from the RCA vaults and from original NBC-TV videotapes 80-page book includes a new, oral history on the special, crafted from interviews with producer Steve Binder, recording engineer Bones Howe, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Priscilla Presley, Emmylou Harris, Scotty Moore conducted for Thom Zimny's 2018 documentary, "Elvis Presley: The Searcher.” The book also features rare photos and memorabilia and full recording data Over 7.5 hours of footage across 2 newly mastered Blu-ray discs, overseen by Thom Zimny. DETAILS: 5 CD / 2 Blu-ray, 80-page book housed in hardshell slipcase Number of Discs: 7 Label: RCA / Legacy Recordings Release Date: November 30, 2018 CD 1 - The Original Album CD 2 - First "Sit Down" show - First "Stand Up" show CD 3 - Second "Sit Down" show - Second "Stand Up" show CD 4 - First rehearsal - Second rehearsal CD 5 - The Wrecking Crew Sessions Blu-ray Disc 1: - Elvis NBC TV Special originally broadcast on December 3, 1968 - Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 - June 27, 1968 - Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2 - June 27, 1968 - Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1 - June 29, 1968 - Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2 - June 29, 1968 Blu-ray Disc 2: - Trouble/Guitar Man TV Show Opener - June 30, 1968 - All Takes and Raw Components - If I Can Dream TV Show Closer - June 30, 1968 - All Takes - Huh-Huh-Huh Promo - June 30, 1968 - Elvis Closing Credits Without Credit Roll - June 30, 1968 - If I Can Dream Special Music Video 2004 - June 30, 1968 - Gospel Production Number - All Takes and Raw Components - Guitar Man Production Number - All Takes and Raw Components - Blu-ray Special Feature Re-Cut"

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