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Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison - ULTIMATE ROY ORBISON |

Roy Orbison - ULTIMATE ROY ORBISON |

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Description

Recording information: Nashville (01/04/1963); Nashville (01/09/1962); Nashville (02/27/1961); Nashville (04/11/1968); Nashville (04/1988); Nashville (04/29/1963); Nashville (06/26/1961); Nashville (07/08/1965); Nashville (08/01/1964); Nashville (08/14/1962); Nashville (11/15/1961); Nashville (1987).
Photographers: Sheila Rock; David Redfern; Joe Horton; Glen Erler; Tony Gale; Orbison Estate.
Sony/Legacy's 2016 single-disc The Ultimate Collection is the first career-spanning Roy Orbison compilation since their double-disc Essential from a decade earlier. At 40 tracks, Essential would seem to have an edge over The Ultimate Collection, but the 2016 compilation has a significant advantage in that it contains the original hit versions of "Running Scared" and "In Dreams," iconic hits present only as re-recordings on the double-disc set. This is a significant boost for Ultimate, yet the collection still has its flaws, chief among them a non-chronological sequencing -- it's disconcerting to hear the posthumous "I Drove All Night" follow "Oh, Pretty Woman" at the outset of the set -- and how it emphasizes Orbison's post-Traveling Wilburys recordings over his early Sun sessions, which are represented only by "Ooby Dooby." A few other notable hits are missing -- the seasonal standard "Pretty Paper," "Blue Angel," and "I'm Hurtin'," plus the cult favorite "Communication Breakdown" -- which may prevent this collection from truly being called "The Ultimate," but this nevertheless remains the best single-disc collection of Orbison's career ever assembled. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

  • Released: 2016-10-28
  • Format: CD
  • Genre: Rock
  • Format: CD
  • Genre: ROCK
  • Released: 2016-10-28

Condition Ratings & Details

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Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

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