Prince From Another Planet (Deluxe 2 CD/1 DVD Box Set) [Box set]

Elvis Presley | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 13, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
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• Label: Sony Legacy
• ASIN: B008QZ9E6M
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,309 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #30 in Music > Rock > Oldies & Retro
  • #52 in Music > Pop > Oldies > General

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey)

2. That's All Right

3. Proud Mary

4. Never Been To Spain

5. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

6. Until It s Time For You To Go

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey)

2. That's All Right

3. Proud Mary

4. Never Been To Spain

5. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

6. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Afternoon show filmed June 10, 1972 (approx. 1 hour)

2. Afternoon press conference held June 9, 1972 (approx. 20 minutes)

Editorial Reviews

Of all the live concert recordings released by RCA during Elvis Presley's lifetime, none carried the historic significance of his long-awaited New York City shows at Madison Square Garden in June 1972. Now, a pair of hour-long performances have finally been coupled in one package for the first time as Prince From Another Planet: 40th Anniversary Edition.
Prince From Another Planet takes its title from a New York Times headline that accompanied its rave review of the King of Rock 'n' Roll's four sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden (80,000 tickets sold), the weekend of Friday through Sunday, June 9-11, 1972. CD two reprises the Saturday night show in its entirety, some 20 songs (plus introductions) originally issued on LP on June 18, 1972, just eight days after the concert took place. CD one reprises the (slightly longer) Saturday afternoon show, some 23 songs (plus introductions), archived and issued for the first time 25 years later in 1997, on CD.
Accompanying the two CDs is a bonus DVD that presents unseen footage of the Saturday afternoon show, captured on hand-held camera by a fan, and now acquired by Legacy from that fan decades later for this package. Rarely is unseen footage of Elvis in concert discovered, so this footage lends historical importance to the package. The film is a revealing portrait of a physically commanding Elvis and his power house TCB Band, background vocalists, and orchestra.

DVD includes:
20 minute "mini documentary" featuring footage from the June 9th press conference, the June 9th evening show, the June 10th afternoon show plus new interviews with Lenny Kaye, James Burton and Glenn D. Hardin, Joe Guercio, and Jerry Schilling.

The complete NBC-New York film of the June 9th press conference. Approximately 12 minutes.

The June 10th afternoon show (complete audio) with approximately 20 minutes of fan-shot 8mm film synched with the newly mixed audio, including a complete performance of "That's All Right".

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars better than ever November 14, 2012

By Belinda Marie Falk

Format:Audio CD

I have just compared the sound on this with the old release, and the difference is staggering Elvis voice is much clearer, the instruments are better seperated and there are a better concert feeling ,it is almost like a whole new recording. The booklet is really cool , beautiful pictures and an interesting essay. Be aware that there are many "black/blank spots without pictures on the DVD, but it is still one of the most interesting concert movies to come out since the 57 Tupelo welcome Elvis home. I would have given this 10 Stars if I could !!! Buy it even if you don't like Elvis, this will change your mind.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The All-Time Champ Conquers Madison Square Garden November 17, 2012

By Eric Cornelius

Format:Audio CD

Of all the Elvis box sets released over the years this one,Prince From Another Planet,has to rank as one of the absolute best.The over-all design is stunningly beautiful.The booklet alone should win an award.But it's the music,as it always is with THE artist of anyone's lifetime,that stands out the most.YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THESE CONCERTS LIKE THIS BEFORE.The sound is absolutely incredible.I hear things from Elvis I haven't heard on the other Madison Square CD's.Aloha from Hawaii-via satellite is still the high water mark for me.Aloha has only one true rival....Elvis rockin the Garden in 1972.El and his band never sounded better.They were in complete sync from beginning to end.Elvis himself is a instrument.The TCB Band really cooks...The Sweets never sounded better...and the orchestra was spot on.The set-list ranks has one of his best and creative...oldies,newies and in-betweenies...Elvis rocks it all.But the cream of this set is the DVD featuring footage taken by a fan during the afternoon performance.Amazingly up-close and clear for a 9mm from 72.The fan didn't film every second so there are moments when the screen is black but they handled it briliantly...letting the music play and the footage comes in when they have it.Elvis was truly magnificent at the Garden...this cd/dvd set rises to the level of the event it chronicles and deserves all the prasie and attention it can get.This one is truly worth....everything.Elvis had to sing...we had to hear it...and this set deserves your time and attention.ENJOY THIS MASTERPIECE.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Any Music fan and Elvis fan not too be missed November 14, 2012

By Ms. M. Owen

Format:Audio CD

Absolutely fantastic ...Best release from Sony for a long time ....best value Elvis product l have bought in a long time ...fantastic shows some of his best in my opinion and what a crying shame these where not filmed oh if only it had been today we would have had so much footage of elvis ..but at least we have some and newly discovered leaves you wanting more as only elvis can do ...must have for any elvis fan or music fan brilliant release ..listen to Elvis sing "Reconsider baby" (rareity for a live show ) Never been to spain ,Proud Mary and Hound Dog,oh all the songs afternoon show my favourite ....Go buy this you will not be dissappionted .you will be blown away ...Lam a lifelong elvis fan but this release was like hearing it for the first time even though l have both albums MSG and an afternoon in the garden ...Col.Parker has a lot to answer for not filming these shows ...This shows why Elvis is the king of Music and more ...