The Definitive Collection (Elvis Presley album)

The Definitive Collection
Greatest hits album by Elvis Presley
Released 2005 (2005)
April 24, 2006 (2006-04-24) (EU/AUS 4-cd set)
Recorded July 5, 1954 – February 4, 1976 at various locations
Genre
Length 4:55:00
Label
Producer Richard Dinnadge
Elvis Presley chronology
Hitstory
(2005)Hitstory2005
The Definitive Collection
(2005)
Elvis Inspirational
(2006)Elvis Inspirational2006

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

Europe 5-CD Set

Europe / Australia 4-CD Set

Europe digital download

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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Elvis Presley - Elvis The Definitive Collection (5 CD) - Poland". Elvis on CD. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  2. "Elvis Presley - Elvis The Definitive Collection (4 CD) - Germany and Australia". Elvis on CD. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 "The Definitive Collection". iTunes Brazil (in Portuguese). Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Elvis - The Definitive Collection". iTunes Great Britain. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  5. 1 2 "Elvis - The Definitive Collection". iTunes Poland. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  6. 1 2 "Elvis Presley - Elvis The Definitive Collection (5 CD)". Elvis on CD - France. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  7. 1 2 "Elvis Presley - Elvis The Definitive Collection (5 CD)". Elvis on CD. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  8. 1 2 "Elvis Presley - Elvis The Definitive Collection (4 CD) - Germany and Australia: Notes". Elvis on CD. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  9. "The Definitive Collection". iTunes Argentina (in Spanish). Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  10. The Definitive Collection (CD). Elvis Presley. Sony BMG. 2005. 82876 67823 2.
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