Vintage Elvis Presley The Complete 50’s Masters 5 Cassette Tape Box Set RCA Rock For Sale

Elvis Presley – The King of Rock ’N’ Roll: The Complete 50’s Masters is a vintage RCA 5-cassette box set celebrating Elvis Presley’s groundbreaking recordings from the 1950s. This extensive collection follows Elvis from his earliest Sun-era recordings through many of the performances that helped define rock ’n’ roll, combining rockabilly, rhythm & blues, country, gospel, ballads, movie recordings, and some rare and alternate material. The set includes five cassette tapes, the coordinating collector’s storage box, and three Elvis Presley magazines/booklets. With its distinctive period artwork and large selection of recordings, this is a beautiful piece for an Elvis fan, cassette collector, vintage music enthusiast, or anyone building a retro physical-media collection. The official collection was released in 1992 and contains Elvis’s original 1950s masters plus rarities. Elvis Presley Official Site
- Artist: Elvis Presley- Title: The King of Rock ’N’ Roll: The Complete 50’s Masters- Label: RCA- Format: Cassette- Number of Cassettes: 5- Era represented: Elvis Presley’s 1950s recordings- Genre: Rock ’n’ Roll / Rockabilly / Country / R&B / Gospel / Ballads- Included: 5 cassette tapes, 1 collector’s storage box, and 3 Elvis Presley magazines/booklets- Great for: Elvis collectors, vintage cassette collectors, retro music rooms, physical-media collections, and nostalgic display- Extensive collection ranging from Elvis’s early recordings to major 1950s hits, movie songs, gospel recordings, rarities, alternate takes, and live material. Elvis Presley Official Site
Cassette 1 – Track ListThe first cassette begins with some of Elvis’s earliest recordings and continues into many of the songs that established his early career. Elvis Presley Official Site1. My Happiness2. That’s All Right3. I Love You Because4. Harbor Lights5. Blue Moon of Kentucky6. Blue Moon7. Tomorrow Night8. I’ll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin’)9. I Don’t Care If the Sun Don’t Shine10. Just Because11. Good Rockin’ Tonight12. Milkcow Blues Boogie13. You’re a Heartbreaker14. Baby Let’s Play House15. I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone16. Mystery Train17. I Forgot to Remember to Forget18. Trying to Get to You19. When It Rains, It Really Pours20. I Got a Woman21. Heartbreak Hotel22. Money Honey23. I’m Counting on You24. I Was the One25. Blue Suede Shoes26. My Baby Left Me27. One-Sided Love Affair28. So Glad You’re Mine29. I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)30. Tutti Frutti
Cassette 2 – Track ListCassette 2 moves deeper into Elvis’s mid-1950s RCA recordings, including major rock ’n’ roll favorites, romantic songs, movie material, and gospel. Elvis Presley Official Site1. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy2. Shake, Rattle and Roll3. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You4. Hound Dog5. Don’t Be Cruel6. Any Way You Want Me (That’s How I Will Be)7. We’re Gonna Move8. Love Me Tender9. Poor Boy10. Let Me11. Playing for Keeps12. Love Me13. Paralyzed14. How Do You Think I Feel15. How’s the World Treating You16. When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again17. Long Tall Sally18. Old Shep19. Too Much20. Anyplace Is Paradise21. Ready Teddy22. First in Line23. Rip It Up24. I Believe25. Tell Me Why26. Got a Lot O’ Livin’ to Do!27. All Shook Up28. Mean Woman Blues29. (There’ll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me)
Cassette 3 – Track ListCassette 3 includes gospel, soundtrack recordings, rock ’n’ roll classics, love songs, and Elvis’s Christmas recordings. Elvis Presley Official Site1. That’s When Your Heartaches Begin2. Take My Hand, Precious Lord3. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)4. Blueberry Hill5. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You6. Is It So Strange7. Party8. Lonesome Cowboy9. Hot Dog10. One Night of Sin11. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear12. Don’t Leave Me Now13. I Beg of You14. One Night15. True Love16. I Need You So17. Loving You18. When It Rains, It Really Pours19. Jailhouse Rock20. Young and Beautiful21. I Want to Be Free22. Baby I Don’t Care23. Don’t Leave Me Now24. Blue Christmas25. White Christmas26. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)27. Silent Night28. O Little Town of Bethlehem29. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)30. Santa Claus Is Back in Town31. I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Cassette 4 – Track ListCassette 4 focuses heavily on Elvis’s later 1950s recordings and includes songs associated with King Creole, major singles, and an Elvis interview. Elvis Presley Official Site1. Treat Me Nice2. My Wish Came True3. Don’t4. Danny5. Hard Headed Woman6. Trouble7. New Orleans8. Crawfish9. Dixieland Rock10. Lover Doll11. Don’t Ask Me Why12. As Long as I Have You13. King Creole14. Young Dreams15. Steadfast, Loyal and True16. Doncha’ Think It’s Time17. Your Cheatin’ Heart18. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck19. I Need Your Love Tonight20. A Big Hunk O’ Love21. Ain’t That Loving You Baby22. (Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such as I23. I Got Stung24. Interview with Elvis
Cassette 5 – Rarities & Alternate RecordingsThe fifth cassette is especially interesting for collectors because it contains rarities, alternate takes, live recordings, demos, and different versions rather than simply repeating the standard masters. Elvis Presley Official Site1. That’s When Your Heartaches Begin2. Fool, Fool, Fool3. Tweedle Dee4. Maybellene5. Shake, Rattle and Roll6. Blue Moon of Kentucky – Take 17. Blue Moon – Take 18. I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone – Slow Version, Take 119. Reconsider Baby10. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy – Take 311. Shake, Rattle and Roll – Take 812. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You – Outtake13. Heartbreak Hotel14. Long Tall Sally15. Blue Suede Shoes16. Money Honey17. We’re Gonna Move – Take 418. Old Shep – Alternate Version19. I Beg of You – Alternate Version20. Loving You – Slow Version, Take 1221. Loving You – Uptempo Version, Take 1322. Young and Beautiful – Take 323. I Want to Be Free – Alternate/Spliced Version24. King Creole – Take 325. As Long as I Have You – Take 826. Ain’t That Loving You Baby – Fast Version, Take 11
Use, Collectibility & Condition- Play the five cassette tapes on a compatible cassette player, tape deck, boombox, or vintage stereo system.- An excellent collection for hearing the development of Elvis’s 1950s sound—from his early Sun-style rockabilly and blues-influenced recordings to rock ’n’ roll hits, ballads, gospel, movie songs, Christmas recordings, and rarities.- Cassette 5 adds extra collector interest because it includes alternate takes, rare recordings, demos, and live material. Elvis Presley Official Site- Also makes an attractive display piece for a vintage music room, record collection, cassette shelf, retro media room, or Elvis memorabilia collection.
- Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition with visible signs of age and previous use.
The outer box has surface wear, edge and corner wear, scuffs, scratches, fading, discoloration, and other age-related imperfections, as visible in the listing photos.Some printed areas and surfaces are more faded or worn than others.Cassette cases and printed materials may also show normal vintage wear.The cassette tapes have not been tested because I do not have a cassette player. Their playback functionality is therefore unknown.The cassettes are being sold as-is and untested.
Please examine all photos carefully, as they are part of the condition description.
Included in the sale: 1 collector’s box, 5 Elvis Presley cassette tapes, and 3 Elvis Presley magazines/booklets.
Not included: Cassette player/tape deck, turntable, vinyl records, headphones, additional loose cassette tapes, furniture, lamps, décor, or any other props appearing in the staged photographs.All background objects shown in the styled images are for display purposes only and are not included in the purchase.