The album included Elvis's #1 singles that did not appear on the previous release, other notable recordings by the artist, one previously unreleased recording ("I'm a Roustabout") and aremix of "Rubberneckin'" byPaul Oakenfold.
Although not as successful as its predecessor,2nd to None made the top 10 in at least nine countries and received certifications in several regions.
2nd to None wasproduced by Ernst Mikael Jorgensen and Ray Bardani. Bardani alsomixing many of the songs on the collection with the assistance of Matt Snedecor, while the tape transferring andmastering on the recordings were handled by Andreas Meyer and Vic Anesini, respectively.[2]
The release's primary artwork consists of a picture of Elvis' head and the number 2 against a black background. The release's art direction and design was handled by Mike Jurkovac.[4] The artwork and design for the European release of the album was different, being very similar toELV1S and having the art direction and design by the same person, Thomas Vasquez.[2][5]
Before Anyone Did Anything, Elvis Did Everything (2003)
2nd to None (2003)
To promote the album in theUnited Kingdom, a compilation album titledBefore Anyone Did Anything, Elvis Did Everything was released as a freecovermount album in the British newspaperDaily Mail.The album has a blue cover quite similar to that of30 #1 Hits and the European release of2nd to None. It features ten songs from those two albums and other releases such as theClose Up box set.[42]
"Heartbreak Hotel" (live track from the box set 'Close Up'. An updated sound version features on the album '30 #1 Hits' (CD sleeve notes).)
1:55
2.
"Love Me Tender" (live track from the box set 'Close Up'. An updated sound version features on the album '30 #1 Hits' (CD sleeve notes).)
1:42
3.
"Can't Help Falling In Love" (live track from the box set 'Close Up'. An updated sound version features on the album '30 #1 Hits' (CD sleeve notes). Note that this and the above two play gaplessly, presumably because they were recorded at the same concert.)
1:45
4.
"Suspicious Minds" (Taken from the album '30 #1 Hits' (CD sleeve notes).)
4:32
5.
"Love Me" (live track from the box set 'Close Up'. An updated sound version features on the album '2nd To None' (CD sleeve notes).)
1:49
6.
"Burning Love" (Taken from the album '30 #1 Hits' (CD sleeve notes).)
2:56
7.
"Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" (This track is an alternate take from the box set 'Close Up' (CD sleeve notes).)
2:34
8.
"Kentucky Rain" (An updated sound version features on the album '2nd To None' (CD sleeve notes).)
3:14
9.
"Don't Cry Daddy" (An updated sound version features on the album '2nd To None' (CD sleeve notes).)
2:47
10.
"I Want To Be Free" (This track is an alternate take from the box set 'Close Up' (CD sleeve notes).)
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