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Elvis Presley

Blue Hawaii

Blue Hawaii

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Released 2022, US

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Elvis Presley's soundtrack albums are often considered inferior to his studio albums, but "Blue Hawaii" breaks that stereotype. Released in 1961 alongside the film in which Presley starred, this triple-platinum LP topped the Billboard album charts for almost five months. Mobile Fidelity's reissue of the album captures the essence of the carefree early '60s and the breezy Pacific Islands atmosphere, bringing Presley's music to life with unparalleled clarity and presence.

"Blue Hawaii" showcases Presley's incredible voice before he faced creative challenges, highlighting his warm crooning and versatility. Filled with verve, whimsy, romance, and earnestness, this record marked a significant point in his career.

The album features a variety of musical styles, from rock 'n' roll to ballads, rumba, luaus, and island-inspired tunes. Presley's playful approach shines through in tracks like "Rock-A-Hula Baby," "Hawaiian Wedding Song," "Beach Boy Blues," "Hawaiian Sunset," and "Ku-U-I-Po." "Blue Hawaii" may not be serious art, but it perfectly showcases Presley's ability to entertain and adapt to different musical roles.

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Tracklist

  • A1: Blue Hawaii (2:35)
  • A2: Almost Always True (2:24)
  • A3: Aloha Oe (1:54)
  • A4: No More (2:22)
  • B1: Can't Help Falling In Love (2:59)
  • B2: Rock-A-Hula Baby (1:58)
  • B3: Moonlight Swim (2:18)
  • C1: Ku-u-i-po (2:22)
  • C2: Ito Eats (1:25)
  • C3: Slicin' Sand (1:34)
  • C4: Hawaiian Sunset (2:30)
  • D1: Beach Boy Blues (2:00)
  • D2: Island Of Love (Kauai) (2:40)
  • D3: Hawaiian Wedding Song (2:48)

Genres & Styles

Genres: Pop and Stage & Screen
Styles: Soundtrack and Rock & Roll

Other Information

Mastered from the original master tapes and pressed at RTI, this record was created using a 1/4" / 15 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe process. Mastered by Krieg Wunderlich, assisted by Rob LoVerde at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab® in Sebastopol, CA on the GAIN 2 ULTRA ANALOG SYSTEM™.

© 1961, 2021 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. Originally released in 1961, all rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. Manufactured for Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab®, Inc. by Sony Music Entertainment. Dog & Phonograph Design is a registered trademark of Technicolor S.A. Elvis and Elvis Presley are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Made in the U.S.A. 19439916621

Inside the gatefold, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab® expresses gratitude to individuals and companies including Tim de Paravicini, Pass Labs, Lipinski Sound, and Sound Application for their technical support and expertise.

Please note that any sonic artifacts present are a product of the original master tape, and attempts to eliminate them would have negatively impacted the integrity of the presentation.

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* Audio and tracklist in this preview may differ from the vinyl record. See tracklist for the vinyl record above.