The 2007 Elvis: The Music trading card release by Press Pass is one of the more focused Elvis Presley non‑sport sets, built around the theme that defined his legacy most: the music itself. The set contains 81 base cards, several parallels, and premium inserts such as autographs, memorabilia cards, and printing plates.

This article explores the history of the set, the production background, notable behind‑the‑scenes elements, and concludes with a printable checklist for collectors.

Background and History

Press Pass had produced several Elvis‑themed sets before 2007, but Elvis: The Music was the first to concentrate exclusively on songs, performances, and broadcast moments. The set was released during a period of renewed interest in Elvis collectibles, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of his passing (1977–2007). The checklist was intentionally broad, covering major hits, lesser‑known tracks, and key moments in his recording career.

The base set’s 81 cards were designed to be accessible to casual collectors while still offering depth for dedicated Elvis fans. Contemporary listings and collector notes emphasize that assembling a complete set from packs could be challenging, making full sets desirable on the secondary market.

Behind the Scenes: Production Notes and Collector Insights

While Press Pass did not publish extensive behind‑the‑scenes documentation, several details can be pieced together from collector commentary and product structure:

Focus on Music Over Biography

Earlier Elvis sets often mixed biographical content, film stills, and lifestyle imagery. For this release, Press Pass curated a set that functioned almost like a visual discography. Each card highlights a song, performance, or broadcast, reflecting a deliberate editorial choice to celebrate Elvis as a musician first.

Parallel Structure and Printing Plates

The set includes multiple parallels, most notably the TCB Edition, inserted one per pack. At the high end are printing plates, with four one‑of‑a‑kind plates per card (cyan, magenta, yellow, black). These plates were physically used in the printing process, making them unique artifacts of the set’s production.

Collector Market Reception

Listings from the period show that complete sets were often sold as “hard to put together,” suggesting that collation may have been intentionally varied to encourage pack purchases.   

Secondary market prices have remained modest, with complete sets commonly available through online sellers. eBay+2