King Of America Box

Across 6 CD's, "Elvis Costello : King Of America And Other Realms" explores the career defining 1986 album produced by T Bone Burnett: from the solo demo versions of songs that appear on "King Of America" to the mélange of Memphis to New Orleans inspired recordings and collaborations over the last 4 decades.

The journey across the music is guided by Costello’s newly self penned 35 page essay and numerous rare and never before seen photos. The collection is anchored by CD # 1, a new 2024 remaster of the album from the original master tapes. CD # 2 collects the solo demos recorded in 1985 and now includes 6 never heard before Red Bus Session recordings.

CD # 3 is a never heard, mixed from the multitrack tapes, 17 song concert recorded in London, UK, on January 27th, 1987. Hear Elvis in concert backed by James Burton, Jim Keltner, Jerry Scheff, Belmont Tench and T-Bone Wolk.

The set closes with 3 compilation CDs that digest Costello’s studio recordings, previously unreleased demos, outtakes and live recordings.

To be released by Universal Music tomorrow, November 1st, 2024.