Win a copy of “Elvis – The Complete ’68 Comeback Special”

By Patrick Luce Jul 18, 2008, 23:18 GMT

During a career of invention and re-invention the\'68 Comeback Special is perhaps THE pivotal performance of Elvis\' career. He was back from the movie career that had kept him away from the live arena throughout most of the 60\'s and what\'s more he looked and sounded amazing. To celebrate the 40th anniversary we are releasing the Complete \'68 Comeback Special, a box set that features the whole story from the ...more

Sony BMG is set to release the deluxe 4CD set “Elvis – The Complete ’68 Comeback Special” on August 5th to honor the 40th anniversary of the television special and M&C’s giving away three copies!

In June of 1968 Elvis Presley saved his career and made the best music of his life. These accomplishments are attributed to the legendary “Elvis” TV Special.  
 
The Special which was sponsored by Singer Sewing Machines was the first time that Elvis had performed in front of a live audience in 7 years. In what was supposed to be a Christmas Special, Elvis, clad in his trademark black leather suit, performed emotional renditions of his greatest hits and more recent songs in different settings including an intimate unplugged session.

The edited 60 minute version aired on December 4th 1968 on NBC.  It was the network’s highest ratings and the season’s number-one rated show. The “Elvis” Special was so successful not only for NBC but also for Elvis’ career that it is more commonly referred to as the infamous “’68 Comeback Special” and has become one of the major moment in music history.

It contains 87 tracks on 4 CDs – 20 which have never been released before to the general public as well as a 32 page booklet with detailed liner notes, photos and memorabilia. 
 
To enter, contestants need to provide a name and e-mail address. Upon notification of winning, contestants will have five days to reply with the name and address of where their prize should be sent.

Sorry, but this competition is open to residents of the USA only (PR Companies can not ship prizes outside the U.S.).

Click Here to enter to win a copy of “Elvis – The Complete ’68 Comeback Special”!