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 a remix of "Rubberneckin'" by Paul 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.
Production, artwork and packaging
2nd to None was produced by Ernst Mikael Jorgensen and Ray Bardani. Bardani also mixing many of the songs on the collection with the assistance of Matt Snedecor, while the tape transferring and mastering 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 to ELV1S 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 the United Kingdom, a compilation album titled Before Anyone Did Anything, Elvis Did Everything was released as a free covermount album in the British newspaper Daily Mail.
The album has a blue cover quite similar to that of 30 #1 Hits and the European release of 2nd to None. It features ten songs from those two albums and other releases such as the Close Up box set.[42]
Track listing
No.
Title
Length
1.
"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).)