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The movie "Kid Galahad" features just six songs, so FTD's "The KID GALAHAD Sessions" gets along with just two compact discs. As we know, Sony's own collector's label exists in a 1990s universe and isn't aware of fancy stuff like streaming platforms. However, the boxed set includes a stylish and informative booklet as well as a 7" digipak with the sound carriers. The design of the box once again is reminiscent of an old tape box, so FTD returned to the old format after having released the previous "The ELVIS IS BACK! Sessions" with a photo-cover. By the way, the boxed set we are talking about here hit the market in 2020. 

The audio was remastered by Vic Anesini, the mixes were produced by Sebastian Jeansson. The sound is excellent and easily surpasses the previous remakes as released in 2007 (The Complete Elvis Presley Masters) and 2016 (The Album Collection). It's pretty safe to say, that recordings from 1962 cannot sound any better than they do here.

The set starts with the masters as released on the original extended player. Afterwards we get to hear the every take in chronological order. For the details just tap here:

CD 1     CD 2

Verdict

Due to the limited number of songs the set is comparatively repetitive, but that's not FTD's fault. As usual the audio quality is great and the packaging leaves nothing to be desired.

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