A true landmark in rock and roll history, this is the record that changed everything. From its instantly recognisable sleeve, later nodded to by The Clash on the cover of London Calling, to its twelve essential tracks, it still feels as vital as ever. It also became a phenomenon on release, topping the Billboard album chart for 20 weeks.
The RCA material features Elvis' take on Blue Suede Shoes, alongside covers of the R&B hits Money Honey, Tutti Frutti, and I Got a Woman. It is a short record at 29 minutes, and these songs have appeared on plenty of other releases over the years, but if you want the album that sparked a revolution, this is the one.
