Elvis Presley Collection Appraisal

Elvis Presley MGM/UA VHS Collection Box Sets

This item consists of two distinct slipcase box sets containing a collection of eight Elvis Presley feature films on VHS format, specifically published by MGM/UA Home Video. The collection includes notable titles such as 'Live a Little, Love a Little', 'Clambake', 'Double Trouble', 'Elvis on Tour', 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Frankie and Johnny', 'Harum Scarum', and 'Follow That Dream'. Physically, the tapes are housed in standard cardboard slipcases with a distinctive pastel-colored uniform design on the spines, featuring Elvis's signature logo at the top and film-specific portraits near the bottom. The construction is typical of early-to-mid 1990s home media releases. Condition-wise, the boxes show visible shelf wear, particularly along the edges and corners with some minor scuffing and softening of the cardboard. The spine of 'Elvis on Tour' appears slightly faded compared to its counterparts. Each tape includes the 'VHS Hi-Fi' logo and MGM/UA production markings at the base of the spine. These sets represent a specific 1990s marketing effort to consolidate Presley's cinematic catalog for home collectors, emphasizing his transition from 1950s rebel in 'Jailhouse Rock' to his 1960s musical comedy era. The craftsmanship is commercial-grade, utilizing lithographed paperboard sleeves typical of the era.