Saturday, August 31, 2019

August 31 - Rock and Re-issues

Due for release November 2, 2019 are reproductions of the first five EP’s released in France; “Rock and Roll volumes 1 to 5”. These re-issues, contains legendary performances like “Shake, Rattle and Roll”, “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Blue Moon”, “Tutti Frutti”, “I Forgot To Remember To Forget”, “Mystery Train”, “I Was The One”, “Heartbreak Hotel” and more, come in two variations. 

One set on 140 Gr. black vinyl containing the original version of these songs and a second edition on 140 Gr. colored vinyl, red, yellow, blue, green and grey,  containing alternate versions of the aforementioned tracks. The first set should be around 150 Euro, the second set around 180 Euro. 

See You Soon Huntsville

The VV Special Products announced the release of “See You Soon Huntsville”, a “Special Deluxe double LP and DVD set containing soundboard recordings of both shows from June 1, 1975 as recorded in Huntsville, AL. This set comes in three variations. 

From the press-release:

To be released soon (end of September) from the "VV" label for the first time in vinyl both the shows of the third day on Huntsville, AL June 01st, 1975, included as a bonus a special documentary DVD that documents Elvis’ live activities in early 1975. This special product will the follow up of the previous successful First Time In Huntsville published by VV on October 2018. 

As always VV's attitude is to present Elvis at the peak of his possibility and without doubt, this double set present Elvis still at his top. After shedding some extra weight the man is ready to face his second tour of 1975. “Elvis was an impressive sight in his new jumpsuit” delivering incredible shows. If rock is an attitude, the man still got it. 

“Streamlined Elvis still has the old magic” was the headlines of the Huntsville review report. The King is back in good shape, both physically and mentally. The second tour started with 5 sold-out concerts in Huntsville was the audience created an incredible atmosphere in the hall, Elvis’ spirit, and voice knocked them all out. 

We are glad to include a special documentary DVD in the matter to document Elvis’ early 1975 life and concert activity. In this way, we hope to give a wider view of the man and his music. We can guarantee that Elvis was greeted with incredible enthusiasm; the popularity in the live scene in the middle of 1975 is at the maximum level. The tour presents Elvis still at the top of his rocker possibility. He looks great in his impressive new Silver Phoenix and delivery a great show with a great version of the up-tempo rockers “Burning Love”, “Polk Salad Annie”, and “T.R.O.U.B.L.E.”. 

Standard Edition contains: 
The double LP comes on 180 Gr. black vinyl, 33 RPM, packed in a gatefold sleeve containing the DVD and a 30 x 60 CM poster. This edition is limited to 400 copies. 

Special Edition contains: 
The double LP comes on 180 Gr. red vinyl, 33 RPM, packed in a gatefold sleeve containing the DVD and a LP sized art-card. Limited to 60 copies.
The double LP comes on 180 Gr. blue vinyl, 33 RPM, packed in a gatefold sleeve containing the DVD and a LP sized art-card. Limited to 60 copies. 

Limited Edition Box set contains:
No content given, the press-release says: “ask your dealer”.

LP 1 Soundboard recording, June 01, 1975 2.30 PM, Approx. running-time 52 minutes.                                          
Side A: Love Me - If You Love Me - Love Me Tender - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - The Wonder Of  You - Heartbreak Hotel - Burning In Love - Band Introduction - What I’d Say - Drums Solo - Bass Solo
Side B: Piano Solo - Band Introductions - School Day - Release Me - T.R.O.U.B.L.E. - Why Me Lord? - How Great Thou Art - Let Me There - Funny How Time Slips Away - Little Darling - Can’t Help Falling In Love

LP 2 Soundboard recording - June 01, 1975 8.00 PM Approx. running-time 51 minutes.   
Side C: Love Me - If You Love Me - Love Me Tender - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - The Wonder Of You - Polk Salad Annie - Band Introductions - Johnny B. Good - Drums Solo - Bass Solo - Piano Solo - Band Introduction - School Day
Side D: I Can’t Stop Loving You - T.R.O.U.B.L.E. - I’ll Remember You - Let Me Be There - Why Me Lord? - An American Trilogy - Funny How Time Slips Away - Little Darling - Can’t Help Falling In Love

Special Bonus DVD: 
Visuals: The 1975 Documentary - approx. running time 36.00 minutes.
January and February 1975.
Las Vegas March 1975: complete footage of “See See Rider”.
April 1975 Tour, video clips from Jacksonville and Atlanta.
June 1975 Tour, footage of Huntsville June 1

Audio Concert, approx. running-time 60.00 minutes.
Stereo mix with photos animations.
Soundboard recording from June 01 ES. The first three tracks are an audience recording from the March 1975 opening tour show.

(Source: Elvis My Happiness / FECC)