Elvis Gospel Compilation Due March 23

I don't think the rereleases of the Christmas and Gospel material will have along life on the shelves. They are replaced every one to two years it seems. When did we get the last gospel release ... a few months back (Christmas Peace). And before that ... in 2000 we got a Christmas compilation, in 2001 we got two compilations and in 2000 we also got six gospel compilations and in 2001 we got another three. And to continue the list, there also were gospelreleases in 1994 and in 1997, the same goes for the Christmas releases, we got them in 1992, 1994 and 1999. This excudes the CD (re-)releases of the original LP's and the upgrades of those rereleases.

Patrick68 you are the one that's pathetic, singling out an individual just because she's happy about a forthcoming release that you don't agree with! Live and let live people! You might have noticed Elvis is dead and so there will be very little chance of new material! All we can expect is repackaged compilations for the casual fans and rare (ish) outtakes and live shows on the FTD label for collectors. BMG are trying to reach a balance between the casual fan and the collector. Not everything is geared for you to buy! Say a youngster who has only a passing interest in Elvis buys the Ultimate Gospel release and it encourages them to look into more of Elvis' work, isn't that worth it? If all that BMG released was of interest only to current fans and collectors then how long before Elvis becomes forgotten? It was yet another best of collection release that got me into Elvis many years ago and now I buy everything that is released. That is MY CHOICE.

When is it all going to end ? In a years time there will be supposedly even greater sound technology and so on and so on. It will be getting to the point that in 10 years time we will own about 5 versions of the same thing. Of course nobody puts a gun to your head to buy it but I for one will be giving this CD a big thumbs down.

It is because of fans like katelouise that BMG is releasing this cd. She says she will buy things 100 times over...That is her right, but it is pathetic. I have every Gospel release conceivable, but this time I will NOT BUY, not this time, BMG is starting to laugh in the fans faces....

ccrider, if you read my post all the way through, i said that katelouise could buy anything she wants that it is HER RIGHT, I was just making an observation. And that IS MY RIGHT. It is a free country.

It's my right to buy what's available and I'm buying it. Yes, I have all the other gospel compilations, but they're all different with different track selection and running order. I'm never in the mood for the same one twice. Gospel & Christmas product doesn't need to chart high or sell millions the first few weeks of release. They have a long shelf life and keep selling year after year. They're a sure thing. Anything else is a big gamble. Yes, It is about MONEY. That's why companies are in business. I bought "Christmas Peace", and I'm glad I did. The sound was much improved over past compilations(IMO).

WOW! Another Gospel compilation! So what's special about it? Does it include ALL Gospel songs Elvis recorded? Does it have the sound E1 and E2 have, with optimal pitch, equalization, amplitude etc? One is directed to the excellent elvisrecordings.com site to find out the mess BMG do on remastering Elvis' catalogue. I bought the Amazing Grace 2CD set as soon as it came out only to find poor sound. Then I purchased the 3CD set "Peace In the Valley" hoping for an improvement only to find even worse sound. Even the Easter Special FTD release suffers from poor sound on most tracks. So why should I buy another rehash of the same songs which I own a hundred times? The same goes for the Christmas songs which I too own on countless CDs and albums. I have just ordered the "Christmas Peace" CD hoping to get the best versions soundwise but according to Joliverma it seems I am going to be dissapointed and going to end up with another rip off!! Come on BMG, I will gladly buy ALL Elvis' catalogue again if only you can manage to get it right for once.

Lighten up folks ! This release is for the general public, not the fans. Christmas & Gospel compilations are sure-fire sellers. But they need repackaging frequently to keep the customers buying. This is just another compilation to keep the casual buyer interested. The real collectors' stuff is coming later !

i own every 78,45& vinyl records that ELVIS made in the early years including the gospel stuff.point being that i own it all again,only in cd format now.i find it refreshing to hear what '' katelouise'' is saying.yes,it may be all about money,but long time fans of ELVIS like me will always buy whatever is released,no matter the cost.if that makes me a sucker,then thats just what i want to be.long live the KING.

I for one ain't touching it. I'm sick of Gospel compilations, unless their is unreleased material, this cd will stay in the stores as far as I'm concerned. Please boycott this useless release!

I bought Christmas Peace last december, expecting a wonderful and a brilliant sound. I got none of that (ok, it's just my opinion) so there's only one reason to buy next gospel compilation: the need of buying Presley items. I think I won't do it this time and will save few bucks (euros in fact) for next DVD releases. Will I wait such a long time without nothing new of Elvis? I hope I will, 'cos between today and the next summer/autum DVD releases there will be more FTD soundtracks.

Aynone has to do whatever wants to do, so buy it or not. JerryNodak has written that this product is for the casual listener, not for the fan, and that this package will stay in the shelf for a long time. I think that maybe too long. My question is why BMG does again and again almost the same compilation when they could save lots of $ just promoting the old ones? And, what dou you think they could do with those $ saved? I think they could prepare beautiful packages for the regular fans as we are. No, I won't buy it unless I desperately need anything ''new'' in the moment they release it.

I can't wait! Yeah right....I'm keeping my $$$ for something worth my while. Like Aloha & 68 Comeback DVD's, if they ever come out.

Having survived the "barren" 80's with nothing to look forward to, I say at this exciting time, with so much great product on the horizon, ENJOY! 2004 is going to be another GREAT year for the King! OK, a Gospel compilation may seem like too much repetition but, BMG will have done market research before deciding to go ahead with this project. Gospel is a large and growing market and Elvis is leading the way. To EJF re the sound quality on the 3 CD set (Peace In The Valley), I happened to listen to disc one today and thought it sounded crystal clear. Apart from "Life," (even Elvis said it goes on "as long as life itself") I loved every second of it! Some of the other tracks included although not sounding as clear, provide valuable and brilliant historic insight into Elvis' creativity. I think the set was worth every penny.

I ain't waiting for this one either...Ok we have FTD, but even the general public isn't waiting for this thing...there are to many! Christmas Peace for excample didn't sell that good...the older released sold much better, strange thing Elvis in the charts with several christmas cd's...with all the same material!

What about the title...ultimate gospel...sure...great and original! Sounds like an old camden lp.

Talking about buying songs over and over again...even the general, new, public will have Crying In The Chappel 3(!) times now! -30#1 hits, -Christmas Peace, -Ultimate Gospel. Isn't this a little bit weird? Please bring out compilations, with everytime other songs...

Encouraging people not to buy the new gospal compilation is totally wrong, it's some of Elvis' strongest material, he only ever won grammies for his gospal stuff. Has the track listing been released yet? I hope they go for more of the seventies gospal stuff, and hope to finally see "Padre" released on a gospal cd, and some more rehearsal, unwinding after concert sessions Elvis did.

Don't buy this one Tim. BMG's priority is what it's always been -- and what its stockholders insist on -- making money. Gospel sells!

I will be buying it, because I love Elvis Gospel music. But after this, it will be a while before I buy anymore Gospel releases without something new on the album..

I will definately be buying the album. Even if I have got every song on it on other albums. If it wasn't for the record labels pushing more albums out then Elvis will be forgotten. There may be some people out there who are first time Elvis buyers and may like it. I bought the Christmas Peace album and also thought that it was great! Anything Elvis is fine with me 100 times over!! Long live the King