Thursday, July 09, 2020

July 09 - Stay Away from Houston

Erik Lorentzen released his book ‘Speedway / Stay Away Joe Behind The Scenes’ in his new ‘Double Features’ series. The book features circa 400 movie and behind the scenes photos, 300 of them previously unpublished, and all taken from original negatives and slides. The released was delayed due to the temporary shut-down of the printer due to the Corona pandemic.

VV Variations

The VV import-label released a few new variations of their ‘Houston, I’m Back Again’ and ‘From Huntsville To Houston’ titles including a double set containing both titles. 

The variations are limited between 10 and 20 copies on colored vinyl, CD, CD-recordables or DVD with various colored elements like OBI’s, pins, tote bags, stickers, certificates, t-shirts or a puzzle. Some variations come housed in a box. 

Musically the sets contain the June 5, 1975 CD, optionally in combination with the June 4, 1975 on ‘From Huntsville To Houston’ and May 31, 1975 performances on ‘From Huntsville To Houston’.- 

Auction Results

Rockhurst Auctions sold several Elvis Presley items in their Rock and Entertainment auction. Most items were gifted by Elvis friends and other relations.


- Elvis Presley’s TCB" Neostyle Nautic Sunglasses Series 140: US$43,125
- Elvis Presley owned 14K Gold Capricorn necklace: US$23,000
- Elvis Presley Stage-Worn gold ring with 33 diamonds: US$23,000
- 1953 ‘Annual Minstrel’ Talent Show Program at Humes High School Auditorium with Performance by Elvis Presley: US$805
- Elvis Presley Owned Egyptian Pharaoh Head 14k gold ring with blue sapphire and diamond eyes: US$20,700

- Elvis Presley owned 1911 $2 1/2 Indian Head gold coin ring with 28 diamonds: US$17,250

(Source: UEPS / Email)