Sean Tarrant did a first review of the 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' soundtrack album. Watch the video below, which also mentions an "EPIC' book release :-)
Saturday, February 21, 2026
February 21 - Charts February 2026 - Week 3
In anticipation of the sales figures of the 'EPiC' soundtrack album, Elvis Presley found his way up on the charts. Official U.K. charts
The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' continued its climb on the Official U.K. Album Top 100. It gained two spot, climbing to No. 79. On the Chart Update chart it did even better, and jumped up 12 spots to No. 67 this week.
On the U.K. Streaming Album Top 100 it climbed from No. 70 to No. 68.
The 'EPiC' soundtrack climbed to the top spot on Amazon's Best Sellers rank. It was the No. 1 in the CDs and Vinyl Top 100 chart, and No. on on the Genre sub-charts in the Pop, Film Music and Rock categories.
To be updated over the weekend: The 'The Complete Story' won back 17 places on the chart, and climbed from No. 38 to No. 21 this week.
U.S. Billboard charts
The 'The Essential Elvis Presley' album was replaced by the 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation which re-entered the Top Country Albums chart at No. 41. Apparently Luminate assigned last week's sales to the 2002 compilation.
The 'EPiC' soundtrack album climbed to No. 3 on Amazon's CD and Vinyl Top 100, and to the No. 1 spot on the Soundtracks (CDs and Vinyl) and Rock (CDs and Vinyl) charts. The soundtrack is featured on Spotify and Apple Music charts around the world.
(Source: Billboard / Official Chart Company / UK Mix Forum)
Friday, February 20, 2026
February 20 - This Is ... EPIC!
The 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' soundtrack CD was released officially today on digital and CD formats, in conjunction with the film’s IMAX premiere. The soundtrack’s 2-LP vinyl release will follow on April 24th. The 2-LP will also include two color variants, a Graceland exclusive Red Marble vinyl, and an Amazon exclusive Translucent Orange and Yellow vinyl.
The CD is available from >>> Amazon (associate link).
Sony released more preview tracks:
The CD is available from >>> Amazon (associate link). Amazon will also release an exclusive 2-LP pressed on translucent orange colored vinyl and on translucent yellow vinyl. This version can be pre-ordered from >>> Amazon and >>> Amazon Germany. The Graceland Exclusive red marbled colored double vinyl album is already sold out.
The Vinyl Passion budget record label released the 19-track compilation LP 'This Is ...' on blue colored vinyl.
Description: Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, remains an unparalleled cultural icon. His dynamic voice and electrifying stage presence forever changed the music world. Presley combined elements of rhythm and blues, country, and gospel, laying the foundation for modern pop music. This album collects his most timeless hits, from the iconic "Heartbreak Hotel" to the unforgettable "Can't Help Falling In Love," and demonstrates the enduring power of his musical legacy.
The album is a textbook example of classic rock and roll, with forays into early rockabilly and moving ballads. The collection offers a complete picture of the versatility that made Elvis a global star.
Tracks: Heartbreak Hotel / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You / Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel / Love Me Tender / Too Much / All Shook Up / (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't / Hard Headed Woman / Jailhouse Rock / One Night / (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I / Stuck On You / It's Now Or Never / Are You Lonesome Tonight? / Can't Help Falling In Love / Good Luck Charm / Return To Sender.
(Source: Sounds / Amazon)
Thursday, February 19, 2026
February 19 - EPIC Soundtrack
The soundtrack will be released on digital and CD formats on February 20th, in conjunction with the film’s IMAX premiere. The soundtrack’s 2-LP vinyl release will follow on April 24th. The 2-LP will also include two color variants, a Graceland exclusive Red Marble vinyl, and an Amazon exclusive Translucent Orange and Yellow vinyl.
This version can be pre-ordered from >>> Amazon and >>> Amazon Germany.
The Graceland Exclusive red marbled colored double vinyl album is already sold out.
Side A: Can't Help Falling In Love (EPiC Intro) - Also Sprach Zarathustra / An American Trilogy (EPiC Version) - Thats All Right (EPiC Version) - Tiger Man (EPiC Version) - Wearin That Night Life Look - Hound Dog (EPiC Version) - Polk Salad Annie (EPiC Version)
Side C: I Cant Stop Loving You (EPiC Version) - Are You Lonesome Tonight (EPiC Version) - Always On My Mind (EPiC Version) - How Great Thou Art (EPiC Version) - Oh Happy Day (EPiC Version) - Big Hunk O Love (EPiC Version) - Bridge Over Troubled Water (EPiC Version)
Tracks CD: Can't Help Falling In Love (EPiC Intro) - Also Sprach Zarathustra / An American Trilogy (EPiC Version) - Thats All Right (EPiC Version) - Tiger Man (EPiC Version) - Wearin' That Night Life Look - Hound Dog (EPiC Version) - Polk Salad Annie (EPiC Version) - You've Lost That Loving Feeling (EPiC Version) - Little Sister / Get Back (EPiC Version) - Burning Love (EPiC Version) - Never Been To Spain (EPiC Version) - Love Me (Jamieson Shaw Remix) - I Cant Stop Loving You (EPiC Version) - Are You Lonesome Tonight (EPiC Version) - Always On My Mind (EPiC Version) - How Great Thou Art (EPiC Version) - Oh Happy Day (EPiC Version) - Big Hunk O Love (EPiC Version) - Bridge Over Troubled Water (EPiC Version) - In The Ghetto (Jamieson Shaw Remix) - Walk A Mile In My Shoes (EPiC Version) - Suspicious Minds (EPiC Version) - Bring The Curtain Down (EPiC Outro) - Cant Help Falling In Love (EPiC Version) - American David (EPiC Version) - A Change Of Reality (Do You Miss Me?) - Don't Fly Away (PNAU Remix).
Steve Rino's 'Teenagers' Hero' will was re-issued as a limited edition set with bonus material.
This new version comes with a copy the original book signed by the author, and an
exclusive digipack (same size as the book) holding anastatic copies of two April 1956 promo photos, a forex panel, poster, sticker and certificate. Added to that is a vinyl look CD-R with live recordings and interviews.
Bonus CD Teenagers’ Hero:
- January 28th, Dorsey Show New York: Shake Rattle and Roll / I Got A Woman
- February 04th, Dorsey Show, New York: Baby Let’s Play House / Tutti Frutti
- February 12th, Monticello Auditorium, Norfolk, VA: Ray Pulley interview 3.30 (Unreleased)
- March 17th, Dorsey Show New York: Blue Suede Shoes / Heartbreak Hotel
- April 08th Coliseum, Denver, Colorado: Radio Spot 1.21 (Unreleased)
- May 06th frontier hotel Las Vegas, NV: Heartbreak Hotel / Long Tall Sally / Blue Suede Shoes / Money Honey
- May 16th, Little Rock, AR: Long Tall Sally / I Was The One / Money Honey / I Got A Woman / Blue Suede Shoes / Hound Dog
- June 05th The Milton Berle Show, NBC Studio, Los Angeles, California: Hound Dog 2.42
- June 08th Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles, CA:Lew Irwin interview 6.59 min.
(Source: Facebook / Pascal Matteo)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
February 18 - Elvis at 42: Still Dazzles Fans in Indianapolis
Out now is this Ultra Limited Edition LP and CD (or bonus photo) "Elvis at 42".
This very Limited Edition is available in green or clear vinyl, and only 100 copies are available. A bonus a CD or a bonus photo is included. Get it while you can!
Recorded live at the Crisler Arena, Ann Arbor, Michigan - April 24 1977
Side A:
01. Love Me **
02. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) **
03. You Gave Me A Mountain **
04. Tryin’ To Get To You **
05. O Sole Mio (Sherrill Nielsen solo) - It’s Now Or Never (including false start) **
06. Blue Hawaii (part) - Little Sister ***
07. Teddy Bear - Don’t Be Cruel ***
08. Help Me ***
01. Love Me **
02. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) **
03. You Gave Me A Mountain **
04. Tryin’ To Get To You **
05. O Sole Mio (Sherrill Nielsen solo) - It’s Now Or Never (including false start) **
06. Blue Hawaii (part) - Little Sister ***
07. Teddy Bear - Don’t Be Cruel ***
08. Help Me ***
Side B:
01. My Way **
02. Polk Salad Annie **
03. Hurt (with reprise) **
04. Hound Dog **
05. Unchained Melody ***
06. Little Darlin’ ***
07. Can’t Help Falling In Love **
08. Closing Vamp - Elvis Has Left The Building *
* audience source
** matrix soundboard / audience
*** matrix multitrack / audience
CD:
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra *
02. See See Rider *
03. I Got A Woman / Amen *
04. Love Me **
05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) **
06. You Gave Me A Mountain **
07. Tryin’ To Get To You **
08. O Sole Mio (Sherrill Nielsen solo) **
09. It's Now Or Never (including false start) **
10. Blue Hawaii (part) ***
11. Little Sister ***
12. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel ***
13. Help Me ***
14. My Way **
15. Polk Salad Annie **
16. Band Introductions *
17. Early Mornin' Rain *
18. What'd I Say *
19. Johnny B. Goode *
20. Ronnie Tutt solo *
21. Jerry Scheff solo *
22. Tony Brown solo *
23. Bobby Ogdin solo *
24. School Days *
25. Hurt (with reprise) **
26. Hound Dog **
27. Unchained Melody ***
28. Little Darlin` ***
29. Can't Help Falling In Love **
30. Closing Vamp **/*
31. Elvis has left the building / announcements *
Bonus:
32. Bridge Over Troubled Water (April 29 1977)
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra *
02. See See Rider *
03. I Got A Woman / Amen *
04. Love Me **
05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) **
06. You Gave Me A Mountain **
07. Tryin’ To Get To You **
08. O Sole Mio (Sherrill Nielsen solo) **
09. It's Now Or Never (including false start) **
10. Blue Hawaii (part) ***
11. Little Sister ***
12. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel ***
13. Help Me ***
14. My Way **
15. Polk Salad Annie **
16. Band Introductions *
17. Early Mornin' Rain *
18. What'd I Say *
19. Johnny B. Goode *
20. Ronnie Tutt solo *
21. Jerry Scheff solo *
22. Tony Brown solo *
23. Bobby Ogdin solo *
24. School Days *
25. Hurt (with reprise) **
26. Hound Dog **
27. Unchained Melody ***
28. Little Darlin` ***
29. Can't Help Falling In Love **
30. Closing Vamp **/*
31. Elvis has left the building / announcements *
Bonus:
32. Bridge Over Troubled Water (April 29 1977)
The Final Bow
Also released by the Pettycoat import record label as a double LP / CD set is the historic farewell from the King 'The Final Bow'.
This extraordinary release preserves the last time the King of Rock and Roll stepped onto the stage, delivering the passion, power, and vulnerability that defined a legend. This original Mono recording is pressed on high-quality vinyl and mastered for LP and CD.
This beautifully crafted set lets you relive that historic night exactly as it happened, raw, real, and unforgettable.
Th Deluxe 4-disc set Includes:
2 LPs featuring the complete final concert performance
2 CDs featuring the complete final concert performance and the opening act
3 exclusive bonus photographs, beautifully printed collector’s keepsakes capturing rare, intimate moments from Elvis’ final performance.
This limited collector’s edition box set is an essential addition for devoted fans and serious music collectors. Own a piece of music history. Relive the final bow. This high-quality set is available in either yellow or orange vinyl and is limited to 150 copies. Additionally, a mixed vinyl version (100 copies) is available.
Side A:
Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme from 2001: A Space Oddysey) (Strauss) (1’40)
See See Rider (Trad. / Arr. Presley) (4’09)
I Got A Woman - Amen (Charles) (8’16)
Monologue (1’24)
Love Me (Leiber - Stoller) (2’47)
Side B:
Fairytale (A. and B. Pointer) (3’31)
You Gave Me A Mountain (Robbins) (3’49)
Jailhouse Rock (Leiber - Stoller) (2’37)
O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never (Schroeder - Gold) (4’47)
Little Sister (Pomus - Shuman) (1’56)
Teddy Bear - Don’t Be Cruel (Mann - Low) (2’26)
Side C:
Release Me (Miller - Yount) (3’39)
I Can’t Stop Loving You (Charles) (2’45)
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon) (4’58)
Band Introductions (3’37)
Early Mornin' Rain (John Wilkinson introduction) (Lightfoot) (1’58)
What’d I Say (James Burton introduction) (Charles) (0’57)
Johnny B. Goode (Berry) (1’01)
Side D:
Larry Londin drum solo (2’47)
Jerry Scheff bass solo (1’52)
Tony Brown piano solo (1’03)
I Really Don’t Wanna Know (Barnes - Robertson) (1’48)
Bobby Ogdin electric piano solo (1’18)
Introduction of Charlie Hodge & Joe Guercio (1’35)
Hurt (Crane - Jacobs) (2’32)
Hound Dog (Leiber - Stoller) (1’41)
Introductions of Vernon Presley / Ginger Alden and others plus the final goodbye (3’33)
Can’t Help Falling In Love (Peretti - Creatore - Weiss) (1’48)
Closing Vamp / Elvis Has Left The Building (0’30)
Tracks CD:
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme from 2001: A Space Oddysey) (Strauss) (1’40)
02. See See Rider (Trad. / Arr. Presley) (5’03)
03. I Got A Woman - Amen (Charles) (8’45)
04. Love Me (Leiber - Stoller) (2’56)
05. Fairytale (A. & B. Pointer) (3’19)
06. You Gave Me A Mountain (Robbins) (3’49)
07. Jailhouse Rock (Leiber - Stoller) (1’49)
08. O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never (Schroeder - Gold) (5’34)
09. Little Sister (Pomus - Shuman) (1’56)
10. Teddy Bear - Don’t Be Cruel (Mann - Low) (2’31)
11. Release Me (Miller - Yount) (3’33)
12. I Can’t Stop Loving You (Charles) (2’40)
13. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon) (5’00)
14. Band Introductions (3’33)
15. Early Mornin' Rain (John Wilkinson introduction) (Lightfoot) (2’00)
16. What’d I Say (James Burton introduction) (Charles) (0’57)
17. Johnny B. Goode (Berry) (0’57)
18. Larry Londin Drum Solo (2’44)
19. Jerry Scheff Bass Solo (1;51)
20. Tony Brown Piano Solo (1’03)
21. I Really Don’t Wanna Know (Barnes - Robertson) (1’47)
22. Bobby Ogdin Electric Clavinet Solo (1’18)
23. Joe Guercio Orchestra (1’34)
24. Hurt (Crane - Jacobs) (2’32)
25. Hound Dog (Leiber - Stoller) (1’41)
26. Introductions: Vernon Presley / Ginger Alden and others plus the final goodbye (3’32)
27. Can’t Help Falling In Love (Peretti - Creatore - Weiss) (1’48)
28. Closing Vamp (0’27)
(Source: Pascal Matteo)
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Preview Elvis Day By Day 2025 Yearbook
Here is a preview video for the 'Elvis Day by Day 2025 - The Year In Review book, enjoy! And if you like what you see, visit the >>> PoplarTunes webshop.
February 17 - Green Colored Debut
Publicity stated: Released in 1956, Elvis Presley's debut album shook the world of popular music to its core. Blending Blues, Country and Gospel, his electrifying voice turned tracks like 'Blue Suede Shoes' and 'Heartbreak Hotel' into the launching pad of Rock and Roll, crowning its first global icon.
All brought together in this limited edition 10-inch edition featuring the complete original album on 180 gram virgin vinyl.
Side A: Blue Suede Shoes - I Got A Sweetie (I Got A Woman) - I’m Counting On You - I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone - That’s All Right - Money Honey
Side B: Mystery Train - I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) - Tryin’ To Get To You - One Sided Love Affair - Lawdy, Miss Clawdy - Shake, Rattle And Roll.
Elvis Musical?
In the lead-up to the premiere of 'EPIC: Elvis Presley In Concert', director Baz Luhrmann had a little slip of the tongue and said that a major Elvis stage project iss in the works. Although he indicates he will not direct the final theatrical production himself, he clearly expresses his enthusiasm for the plans and the possibilities of bringing Elvis' story to life on stage. This seems to mark the next step.
(Source: FNAC / ElvisMatters)
Monday, February 16, 2026
February 16 - William "Bardahl" McDaniel Died
William and Elvis first met in 1957 at the Rainbow Skating Rink in Memphis. Elvis gave him the name “Bardahl” while roller skating due to a shirt he was wearing when they first met.
He was often invited by Elvis for a game of football and to watch movies at the Memphian Theatre. He is the author of the book, “Elvis the Lighter Side.” For years he was a featured speaker at George Klein’s Memphis Mafia Reunion during Elvis Week and George’s yearly Elvis memorial service at the University of Memphis. Bardahl, was a kind gentleman who always enjoyed sharing his memories and stories of Elvis.
(Source: Elvis Presley fans of Nashville)
Sunday, February 15, 2026
February 15 - Elvis Milton Berle Show
Graphic biographer Paul Belard published the 210-page book 'Elvis Milton Berle Show June 4 & 5, 1956'.
The reaction of the Catholic Church was predictable. In an article titled “Beware of Elvis Presley”, it wrote “If the agencies - TV and others - would stop handling such nauseating stuff, all the Presleys of our land would soon be swallowed up in the oblivion they deserve.”
The book is available from >>> Amazon (associate link). For a signed edition you can contact Paul Belard by email at >>> pbelard@hotmail.com
(Source: Amazon / Paul Belard)
Elvis Day By Day 2025 - Exclusive Hardcover Edition
For the first time available as a double volume edition, this 558 pages set contains are all the worldwide chart listings and circa 10 bonus interviews and reviews that didn't fit into the paperback edition as that reached it max. with 480 pages.
Description: Born in a shotgun shack in East Tupelo, Mississippi, in 1935, Elvis Presley achieved legendary status. He transformed the industry with his unique sound and style, leaving a legacy that still resonates on his 90th birthday year.
A remarkable aspect of Elvis is that his posthumous legacy, like his life, continues to produce news, day by day. His legacy is still debated and celebrated every day by millions of fans around the world. So here, in recognition of 90 years of Elvis, is a day by day yearbook featuring all the significant releases and events from the continuing saga of the King of Rock and Roll. No other artist could justify such a retrospective each year, but Elvis does!
This detailed timeline traces everything Elvis Presley from 2025: all the new books on a wide variety of subjects, the "EPIC" movie releases on DVD and Blu-ray and of course the music on CD and multicolored vinyl. Added to that are over 75 in-depth reviews, articles and interviews on the main releases, showing you what you missed, and helping you to distinguish what you should or shouldn't add to your collection. All that and much, much more in the ultimate tribute in the 90th anniversary of the King Rock and Roll!
If you thought you'd seen it all, just browse through these 558 full-color pages! The King Still Lives Today, this book proves it!
The foreword was kindly written by Roy Turner, Executive Director of the Elvis Presley Birthplace, where Elvis' legacy began on January 8th 1935, 90 years ago in 2025.
The Exclusive 2-volume hardcover edition is available from the >>> Poplar Tunes webshop and the >>> Blurb webshop.
