Jailhouse Rock: The Bootleg Records of Elvis Presley, 1970-1983 [Hardcover]

Lee Cotten (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 412 pages
• Publisher: Pierian Pr (August 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560750340
• ISBN-13: 978-1560750345
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,389,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis Bootlegs Discography...., March 31, 2011

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This review is from: Jailhouse Rock: The Bootleg Records of Elvis Presley, 1970-1983 (Rock and Roll Reference Series, 8) (Hardcover)

This early bootleg discography from the 1980s is one of those unique books that every Elvis record collector should consider. Yup, it's rare but a great addition to any reference. I understand that there are likely mistakes in the book or it is not all inclusive. Aside from that there are 100s of titles listed in great detail. The descriptions are comprehensive enough to make it easy enough for anyone to determine if their bootleg is the rare original early pressing or a later bootleg of the original one. Can't write enough about it.

4.0 out of 5 stars bootleg elvis, September 23, 2002

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schackdaddy.com (fort lauderdale) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jailhouse Rock: The Bootleg Records of Elvis Presley, 1970-1983 (Rock and Roll Reference Series, 8) (Hardcover)

i bought this book a few years ago to compare the
recorded amounts of unauthorized material
and knowing if i had ever kept up with
the out put, from the time i was a teenager.

the book was historical, informative and shows
what exactly what the fans, collectors want.

it's a must have book for a serious collector

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, needs to be updated, November 23, 2001

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Susan Nunes (Medford, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jailhouse Rock: The Bootleg Records of Elvis Presley, 1970-1983 (Rock and Roll Reference Series, 8) (Hardcover)

I have had this book for many years, and as of the publication date it was the most complete source available for the illegal recordings of Elvis Presley. Cotten and Dewitt must have heard every single Elvis bootleg record ever issued, and the authors provide information of when the recordings were made, the packaging, and highlights of each record. The book is a consumer guide of sorts directing collectors to the best bootlegs available.

Of course, the main problem with this book is that it is close to twenty years old. I would like to see an updated book, which would include CD issues.