Top 5 Best Elvis Albums

Elvis Presley was one of the most legendary singers of all time, and there’s a reason that he’s gone down in history as the King of rock ‘n roll.

Though Elvis died in 1977 at the young age of 42, he was still able to release 57 albums throughout his career. In Elvis’ honor, we’ve decided to count down his top five best albums, so scroll through these and see if yours made the list!

Elvis Presley (1956)

This was Elvis’s first long-playing (LP) record, and it was also the first No.-1-charting rock-and-roll record ever, according to Vulture.

The album is a mix of older Sun and newer RCA recordings showing off Elvis’ versatility with dance numbers like “Blue Suede Shoes” as well as his crooning abilities with l “Blue Moon” and “I Love You Because.”

This album was a favorite of the British band The Beatles, with John Lennon later saying, “Elvis was bigger than religion in my life.” After listening to this album, you’ll see why!

Elvis’ Golden Records (1958)

This album was another first for Elvis, as it was the first time rock-and-roll songs had been compiled into a hits-collection LP.

The album consisted of remastered versions of the million-selling rockers and ballads released throughout ’56 and ’57 as singles, including such iconic tunes of “Hound Dog,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” and “Love Me Tender.”

The album is seen as the perfect summation of Elvis’ pre-Army work, as he would go on to serve in the U.S. military in active duty from 1958 until 1960 before he was discharged in 1964. Decades later, the album continues to hold up to this day!

A Date With Elvis (1959)

This album was meant to keep Elvis fans entertained during his time serving in the U.S. Army. The album played off his military service by having a photo of Elvis in uniform on the cover.

As for the music on the album, it’s a mix of the flippant classic “(You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care” and Sun tracks like “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” Elvis got to show off enthusiastic inner-child on “Good Rockin’ Tonight,” and “I Forgot to Remember to Forget” gave him an opportunity to show off his sexy side.

God bless Elvis for serving in the U.S. military during the height of his fame!

Elvis (NBC-TV Special) (1968)

Fast-forwarding to a completely different stage of Elvis’ career, this album is comprised of the live performances from the TV “comeback” that made the King of rock ‘n roll fall in love with performing again.

Elvis opened the show with a medley of “Trouble” and “Guitar Man” before moving into a medley of his greatest hits. After playing hits like “Blue Christmas,” “Hound Dog,” “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Love Me Tender, Elvis closed out the show with the gospel song “If I Can Dream.”

This album is a moving example of Elvis’ unique blends of talents, and it’s a gateway to the latter stage of his career.

He Touched Me (1972)

This ended up being Elvis’ last gospel record, and it is widely viewed as the most contemporary-sounding, as it has fewer lulls than its predecessors.

The power of Elvis’ voice is apparent in songs lie “I’ve Got Confidence” and “I, John,” the entire album shows off the soulful side of this incredible singer.

Had Elvis lived longer, it’s likely that he would have released many more gospel albums over the years. In the end, this album serves as another reminder that Elvis was a one-of-a-kind talent, and there will never be another like him!