{"title":"Elvis Presley","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Elvis Presley\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935, the surviving twin of stillborn Jesse Garon Presley. The family moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1948. He recorded his first commercial sides for Sam Phillips's Sun Records in 1954, with his fusion of country, R\u0026amp;B, and gospel becoming a foundational moment in the development of rock and roll. His RCA Victor contract from 1955 (negotiated by Colonel Tom Parker for $40,000) made him an international star. His career across more than two decades produced more than 600 million records sold worldwide and 21 Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles. After the 1968 Comeback Special and the 1969 From Elvis in Memphis sessions, his late career was concentrated in Las Vegas residencies. He died from cardiac arrest at Graceland on August 16, 1977 at age 42.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElvis Presley's catalog spans rock and roll, rockabilly, country, gospel, blues, R\u0026amp;B, and pop. His distinctive vocal performance - capable of intimate balladry, gospel-influenced soul, and explosive rock and roll - alongside his visual presentation and stage performance is widely considered the foundational template for popular rock music performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sun Sessions (1954-1955, Sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElvis Presley (1956, RCA Victor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElvis (1956, RCA Victor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElvis' Christmas Album (1957, RCA Victor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElvis Is Back! (1960, RCA Victor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Elvis in Memphis (1969, RCA Victor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElvis As Recorded at Madison Square Garden (1972, RCA Victor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAloha from Hawaii via Satellite (1973, RCA Victor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Sun and RCA Victor pressings of the early Elvis catalog are foundational items in rock and roll collecting. Multiple anniversary box sets, audiophile reissues, and comprehensive From Memphis to Vegas box sets and Follow That Dream Records collector editions have been released across the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Elvis Presley typically start with The Sun Sessions or From Elvis in Memphis (1969). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"elvis-presley-self-titled-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis was as startling a debut record as any ever made, representing every side of Elvis' musical influences except gospel -- rockabilly, blues, R\u0026amp;B, country, and pop were all here in an explosive and seductive combination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540799860919,"sku":"210000082322","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1424138.jpg?v=1781154310"},{"product_id":"elvis-presley-sunset-boulevard-vinyl","title":"Sunset Boulevard 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2-LP collection features highlights from Sunset Boulevard, a comprehensive 5-CD collection of Elvis's recordings at RCA's historic Sunset Boulevard studio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541033955511,"sku":"210000099107","price":40.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/presley.jpg?v=1781155162"},{"product_id":"elvis-presley-self-titled-cassette-1956-debut","title":"Self-Titled CASSETTE","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785619386551,"sku":"210000089638","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"elvis-presley-30-1-hits-vinyl-180g","title":"30 #1 Hits 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis double vinyl pressing of Elvis Presley's \"30 #1 Hits\" weighs in at 180 grams, delivering the King's most celebrated tracks, from the sorrow of \"Heartbreak Hotel\" to the upbeat vibe of \"Jailhouse Rock.\" The sturdy format enhances the tactile experience, making it suitable for long-time fans and newcomers alike. This collection underlines Elvis's enduring legacy in music history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785829724343,"sku":"210000050750","price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2823974-3595331.jpg?v=1783046040"},{"product_id":"elvis-presley-50-000-000-elvis-fans-can-t-bbe-wrong-elvis-gold-records-volume-2-vinyl","title":"50, 000, 000 Elvis Fans can't Bbe Wrong: Elvis' Gold Records Volume 2 LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a title like \"50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong,\" you'd expect nothing less than a parade of hits, and this compilation delivers a rollercoaster ride through Presley's late '50s high notes. The contradictory allure of nostalgia meets commercial triumph here, wrapping rock rhythms around sappy ballads, yet it's precisely this push and pull that underscores Elvis's genius as both a rebel and a romantic. Tracks like \"A Big Hunk O' Love\" remind us why he still matters today, proving that even gold records can't drown out the spark of genuine artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785888215223,"sku":"210000033904","price":21.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3764698-2530374.jpg?v=1783046202"},{"product_id":"elvis-presley-from-elvis-in-memphis-vinyl","title":"From Elvis In Memphis LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eElvis Presley storms back with \"From Elvis In Memphis,\" an album that reignites his original music after a stint in film. Loaded with stirring ballads and soulful tracks like \"In the Ghetto\" and \"Only the Strong Survive,\" each cut amplifies his unparalleled vocal intensity. The vinyl crackles with historical weight, reflecting the fervor of late '60s America and an artist in full command of his craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785952473271,"sku":"210000050769","price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1879642.jpg?v=1783046382"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/elvis-presley.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}