November 12 - The Trouble with Movies (And How to Get into It)

The Knock Out import record label announced the release of the LP 'The Trouble with Girls (And How to Get into It)', "a beautifully presented collector’s release featuring striking artwork, rare recordings and two stunning vinyl color variations" according to the press release.

Publicity stated: For the first time ever, the soundtrack that never was gets its very own dedicated vinyl album! Featuring music from Elvis Presley’s 1969 film 'The Trouble with Girls (And How to Get into It)', this special release brings together the original master recordings, previously undubbed versions and movie versions, all newly remastered for the best possible sound quality.

Among the highlights is the beautiful instrumental 'Chautauqua', along with the stirring instrumental version of 'Almost', featured during the film’s opening credits. The album also includes two bonus recordings associated with Elvis’s 1969 film 'Charro!', making this an especially interesting addition to any Elvis vinyl collection.

The album will be available on smoked gold colored vinyl and on smoked blue colored vinyl, each edition comes complete with its own unique 30 x 30 cm glossy bonus photograph.

Side A: Clean Up Your Own Backyard / Swing Down Sweet Chariot (With The Blossoms) / Signs Of The Zodiac / College Song Medley / Almost / Clean Up Your Own Backyard (Undubbed Master) / Charro (Bonus Song).

Side B: Chautauqua / Hello Susan Brown* / Swing Down Sweet Chariot (With The Mello Men) / The Eyes Of Texas* - On Wisconsin* - Violet / Clean Up Your Own Backyard (Movie Version) / Signs Of The Zodiac (Mono Version) / Almost (Movie Version) / Let’s Forget About The Stars (Bonus Song).

* Not performed by Elvis.

Do The Clam

Penguin Press announced the August 10, 2027 publication of the book 'Do The Clam: Finding Elvis Presley (Among Other Things) In His Movies' by Elena Passarello.

Publicity stated: Whiting Award-winning author of 'Animal Strike Curious Poses' and public radio personality Elena Passarello's exploration of the Elvis myth as a lens on American pop culture, the South, and the allure of performance

Fifty years after his death, Elvis Presley remains one of America’s strongest cultural exports, an indelible musician who started a youthquake and redefined the concert stage. What’s forgotten, however, is that Elvis spent half his professional life in Hollywood, acting in 31 films that have all but disappeared.

Elvis’s movie career began in 1956 with 'Love Me Tender' - a period drama about train robbers - and ended in 1969 with 'Change of Habit', a wrongheaded social justice flick co-starring Mary Tyler Moore as an undercover nun. He sings for every movie, tunes ranging in quality from the rollicking 'Bossanova Baby' ('fro Fun in Acapulco') to the mollusk-inspired clunker 'Do the Clam' from 'Girl Happy'. Most of his films were money-makers, but few were critically favored (Pauline Kael ranked them "from mediocre to putrid").

But what do we miss when we count out the movies? A hunk-a-hunk of a lot. Elvis worked with Oscar-winning directors, former silent film stars, and child actors who grew up to be screen legends. He made Westerns, melodramas, and one decidedly trippy sex farce. And if you look closely, you can see Presley’s life story woven throughout these movie plots.

In this gonzo trip through Elvis’s filmography, award-winning writer and one-time (well, maybe two-time) Elvis impersonator Elena Passarello finds Presley’s persona, his motley impact, and his defining performance style. These 31 Elvis flicks become keys to understanding the postwar pop culture that fueled his celebrity, the fan obsessions that keep him "alive" today, and the conflicted feelings of folks who, like the author, were born after Presley’s reign but still feel the divisive pull of his legend.

The book is available for pre-order from >>> Amazon.

(Source: Pascal Matteo / Elvis Shop London / Elvis Club Berlin)

November 10 - Double Features Vinyl

Erik Lorentzen's World Records released the 'Elvis Double Features - A Date With Elvis and For LP Fans Only' LPs. These new edition  feature these classic albums with newly created Stereo Mixes on blue and on black colored vinyl, housed in gatefold sleeves. Each color limited to 250 copies.

Tracks A Date With Elvis - Side A: We’re Gonna Move - Blue Moon Of Kentucky - I Want To Be Free - Good Rockin’ Tonight - Is It So Strange.

Side B: I Forgot To Remember To Forget - Young And Beautiful - Baby Let’s Play House - Baby I Don’t Care - Milcow Blues Boogie.

Tracks For LP Fans Only Side A: That’s All Right - Lawdy Miss Clawdy - Mystery Train - Playing For Keeps - Poor Boy.

Side B: My Baby Left Me - I Was The One - Shake, Rattle And Roll- I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone - You’re A Heartbreaker.

Trouble

Elvis Presley rights-holders Authentic Brands Group, plus other music publishers, have filed new federal lawsuits against the AI music generator Suno.

The lawsuit accuses the platform of copyright infringement and exploiting Presley’s identity whenever Suno users cite his name when they generate new songs. 

They claimed that Suno violated Tennessee’s Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (known as the 'ELVIS') Act', a 2024 law that prevents AI companies from cloning singers’ voice, by allowing users to generate tracks that mirror Presley’s “rich vocal timbre” without permission.

'Eight Mile Style' which controls hundreds of Eminem recordings have similarly filed a suit alleging that Suno infringed copyright by allowing users to generate songs and lyrics that mirror the rapper’s tracks. 

Attorneys representing both Elvis group and Eight Mile Style argued that Suno has “Mechanically encoded itself with artists’ identities, hard-work, creativity, and time, and harnessed them all for a consistent conveyor belt of cold hard cash.

The next Elvis won’t pick up a guitar. Suno’s ravenous race to the bottom aims to make human creativity obsolete, coldly replicating without a license in seconds what takes years to learn, struggle with, maintain, and endlessly attempt to make better and perfect, begging the question from future generations who would attempt to start what is already an arduous, uncertain, and not always lucrative creative pursuit: ‘What’s the point?’”

Both complaints included several examples of AI generated songs that allegedly sounded like Elvis or Eminem’s work.

A Suno spokesperson stated, "Suno exists to help people create new, original music, not to trade on anyone’s name or likeness, and we prohibit any unauthorized use of an artist’s work.”

The Elvis case is the latest test of whether an artist or their estate can employ the legal system to protect their name, image and likeness from use by an AI company without explicit authorization or compensation, a fear induced by AI models and deepfakes since generative technology took hold of the public sphere.

"This lawsuit seeks to recover the value of those misappropriated identities and to stop their ongoing commercial exploitation," attorney Alan D. Rose wrote in that lawsuit. Suno denied the allegations and said in court there was "nothing unlawful" about asking for a song in the vein of an artist.

The cases follow similar ones filed by both parties against Anthropic and Meta, respectively. ABG demanded a total of $48.6 million in damages for the use of Elvis' songs and for Anthropic to cease infringing the rights holders’ copyright. Anthropic has denied the allegations.

The cases add to the ongoing lawsuits against Suno, including those from the independent music publisher Round Hill Music and major labels Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. 

(Source: Memphis Mansion / Elvis Information Network)

November 09 - The Colonel's Christmas Album

The Bellevue budget record label re-issued their version of 'Elvis' Christmas Album' once more on CD. 

Tracks: Santa Claus Is Back In Town / White Christmas / Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) / I'll Be Home For Christmas / Blue Christmas / Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) / Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem / Silent Night / (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) / I Believe / Take My Hand, Precious Lord / It Is No Secret (What God Can Do).

More Christmas

The Second Records record label announced the release of the same album on the same format, but with a different cover. 

Description: Of course, 'Elvis’ Christmas Album' sold extremely well in the US. Billboard reported that advance orders for the LP far exceeded the 200,000-copy production run RCA had planned. An RCA manager called it "the biggest advance order in the company’s history".

'Elvis’ Christmas Album' reached #1 on the Billboard album charts during the 1957 Christmas season and achieved gold record status. Elvis’ version of 'Blue Christmas', now regarded as a Rock and Roll Christmas classic, is played by radio stations across the country every December.

Of course, 'Elvis’ Christmas Album' was reissued every Christmas season after its first release in 1957. During the 1963 holiday season, sales of the album finally reached the US$1 million mark, earning it gold record status. At that time, it was Elvis’ sixth gold album. In the 45 years since, Elvis’ first Christmas LP has continued to sell in a wide variety of repackaged formats. The popularity of Elvis’ first Christmas recordings has outlived most of the critics who condemned them over 50 years ago.

'Elvis’ Christmas Album' spent four weeks at #1 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. These 12 festive songs, which "The King" recorded in 1957, some of them even together with the famous vocal quartet The Jordanaires, will transport you back to another time. With total sales of over 20 million copies worldwide, it remains the best-selling Christmas album in the world and one of the best-selling albums of all time.

Elvis and The Colonel

Cosoc Grand Palace Verlag announced the release of a German version of Peter Guralnick's 'The Colonel and the King'. The book is due in the summer of 2027, shortly before the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death in August.

Description: Peter Guralnick is an established author of books on Elvis Presley. His previous biographies, Last Train to Memphis and Careless Love, are widely recognized works on the singer’s life and career.

In The Colonel and the King, Guralnick examines the professional relationship between Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Born Andreas van Kuijk in the Netherlands, Parker played a significant role in managing and shaping Elvis’s career for more than two decades.

The book provides an extensive account of their partnership, drawing on previously unknown documents. Through this material, Guralnick presents a more detailed perspective on the relationship between Presley and Parker, exploring its background and development.

Elvis Sails

The French RDM Edition announced the release of the CD 'Elvis Sails - Rare 1958 Army Interviews'.

Description: Step back to September 1958 with this fascinating RDM Edition CD, featuring three historic interviews recorded around the time Elvis Presley departed the United States for military service in Germany.

At the height of his fame, Elvis was preparing to leave behind his music career temporarily to fulfil his military duties. These rare spoken-word recordings capture a significant moment in his life, offering fans the opportunity to hear Elvis speaking about his experiences during this important chapter of his career.

The CD includes a press interview conducted at the Brooklyn Army Terminal on 22 September 1958, a newsreel interview and an interview with Pat Hernon aboard the USS Randall.

Featuring an attractive color cover showing Elvis in his Army uniform, this release is a great addition to any Elvis collection, particularly for fans interested in his military years and rare historical recordings.

Tracks: Press Interview with Elvis Presley at Brooklyn Army Terminal – September 22nd, 1958 / Elvis Presley’s Newsreel Interview / Pat Hernon Interviews Elvis Presley in the Library of the U.S.S. Randall at Sailing.

(Juno / Facebook / Elvis Shop London / JPC / Pascal Matteo)

November 08 - EPiC Awards and Chart Results

The Critics Choice Association unveiled the winners of the 11th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards at a gala event in New York City.

'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' took home the award for Best Music Documentary during the Critics Choice Documentary Awards ceremony

The movie didn't win in the categories 'Best Archival Documentary', 'Best First Documentary Feature' and 'Best Editing' categories.

The movie remained the best selling Music Video release in the United Kingdom this week. 

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment released a 4K Ultra HD double disc steel book edition of 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert'. The set is available for pre-order from >>> Amazon.

(Source: Facebook)

November 07 - Album By Album Test Pressings

The VV import record label released a 'Test Pressing Edition' of their 'New York City First Night' vinyl set.

The publicity stated: 'New York City First Night' is an ambitious project that highlights Elvis’s legendary performance at Madison Square Garden. This new VV Records set features the complete concert of the first night, the June 9, 1972, 8:30 PM show.

Each vinyl album is different, showcasing variations in color derived from the three original shades. We received 10 test pressings from the factory and decided to create something truly unique. Each set comes with a poster sleeve that measures 180 x 62 cm centimeter. This impressive poster has been folded to accommodate the two vinyl records and a glossy, heavy paper art card included in the set. 

Additionally, each package includes a 300-gram OBI strip featuring information and details about the transition colors of the included vinyl records. The albums comes in a protected plastic sleeve and sealed with an exclusive hand-numbered sticker.”

LP 1 - Side A: 2001 Theme - That’s All Right - Proud Mary - Never Been To Spain - Until It’s Time For You To Go - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me.

Side B: You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling - Polk Salad Annie - Love Me - All Shook Up - Heartbreak Hotel - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel.

LP 2 - Side C: Love Me Tender - Blue Suede Shoes - Hound Dog - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Suspicious Minds.

Side D: For The Good Times - An American Trilogy - Funny How Time Slips Away - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.

ELVIS Magazine #93 

It took a little longer than planned, but volume 93 of the Belgian / Dutch 'Elvis' magazine has been published by the ElvisMatters fanclub. 

This edition’s cover of the Dutch magazine features Elvis in a stunning shot from his concert years with a detailed article on the suit featured in this edition. 

Other articles are devoted to Dolly Parton and Elvis, exploring the common ground between two true icons of American music history, and of course the remarkable story behind 'I Will Always Love You', Elvis and Fran Sinatra, introducing lesser known members of the TCB Band: Larry Muhoberac, David Briggs and Shane Keister. 

The magazine also features an extensive interview with author Sally A. Hoedel, in which she talks about Elvis’ generosity and her latest book, 'Destined to Give' and an article on tracing Elvis' footsteps in Nashville.

And the writers take you to 706 Union Avenue in Memphis. At the famous address where Elvis recorded his first records, there is far more to discover than just the story of Sun Studio.

Gold members of the club received an additional CD, with tracks related to the articles in the magazine. I know what I will be reading and listening to this weekend!

Tracks: Baby Let's Play House / Rocket 88 (Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats) / Stuck On You (Timex Special - March 26, 1960) / Stuck On You (take 1) / Indescribably Blue (home recording 1966) / I'll Remember You (take 1) / Love Me, Love The Life I Lead (take 5, 6) / In My Way (take 2) / Who Are You (Who Am I?) / Inherit The Wind (August 26, 1969 DS) / She Thinks I Still Care (take 2) / Coat Of Many Colors (Dolly Parton, live) / I Will Always Love You (Dolly Parton) / Miracle Of The Rosary (take 1) / Put Your Hand In The Hand (rehearsal and take 1).

This issue arrived later than originally planned. Of course, that doesn’t change the number of magazines fans will receive in 2026. For more information or the magazine or becoming a member, please visit the >>> ElvisMatters website. 

Helluva Ride

Red West's 384-page memoir 'Helluva Ride - Red West: His Remarkable Life Before, During and After Elvis and The Memphis Mafia' by Red and Pat West with Jon W. Sparks) has been published as a paperback and hardback editions. 

Description: Nobody had a friendship with Elvis Presley like Red West. The relationship between Red and Elvis was born in respect, cultivated through experience, and rocked and rolled through all the ups and downs that true friends go through over the decades. They worked together and played together; they fought together and fought each other; they laughed about the wild, unbelievable world they lived in.

Elvis changed Red's life. Red tried to save Elvis's life. It started in high school when Red took care of some bullies who targeted the kid who brought his guitar to school. So, when barely known Elvis started touring the South, he invited Red to come along. Red was a pal, a roadie, and quite naturally a keeper of the peace, even if the peace got a little rough around the edges.

From rowdy taverns in the early days to a stint in Germany to the wild times in Hollywood to the top hotels in Las Vegas, Red was there. And the last thing he ever did for Elvis - even though it got him fired - was the act of a friend protecting a friend.

Red received acclaim for his work as an actor in film and television. He also wrote dozens of tunes, many recorded by Elvis, Ricky Nelson, Pat Boone, Johnny Rivers, and Dusty Springfield, among others.

The book is available from >>> Amazon.

Elvis 50

Graceland shared the first details to mark 50 years since Elvis' passing in 2027, and they are celebrating all year at Graceland. Tickets for every 2027 tour are on sale now; the Annual Pass is back for the first time since 2022, and Elvis: Pure Gold opens at the mansion on January 1, 2027.

Throughout the year, Graceland will honor Elvis' life and legacy at Graceland, and wherever you are in the world, you can be part of it. Tickets for every 2027 tour are on sale now, and Elvis Week tours open to the public in late November.

Starting January 1, 2027 Ultimate VIP and Elvis Entourage VIP tours include Elvis: Pure Gold, a new exhibit at the mansion on Elvis' love of all things gold. See treasures from the Graceland Archives, including his famous gold lamé suit, the gold phone from his bedroom and his gold-plated Social Security card. Annual Passholders can see it with the free Ultimate VIP upgrade in their coupon book.

For all the details, visit the >>> Graceland website. 

Elvis - The Legend

Here is the cover-art for the upcoming book 'Elvis - The Legend: The Authorized Book from the Official Graceland Archive' by Gillian Gaar. 

Description: Elvis passed away in 1977 but his spirit lives on. Drawing from the Elvis Presley Estate's thousands of photographs from all eras of Elvis' career, this book features rare memorabilia and insights into The King's life. Housed in an elegant hardback slipcase this beautiful book comes complete with four removable, framable artwork prints taken from the Graceland Archive.

Telling the personal story of Elvis and his relationships with those near and dear to him, Elvis - The Legend contains more than 150 colour and black and white photographs from the official Graceland Archives, accompanied by insightful text by an Elvis expert.

To take you closer than ever before to the King, 30 items of rare memorabilia are carefully reproduced on the page, including personal letters, receipts, telegrams, publicity material and other fascinating items which provide new insight and unprecedented access into the life of a legend.

The book is due for release in August 2027, but you can already pre-order it from >>> Amazon.

(Source: Pascal Matteo / Elvis Presley Collectors Group on Facebook / Amazon)

November 07 - Charts November 2026 - Week 1

The soundtrack album for the 'Elvis Presley in Concert' soundtrack keeps slipping down the Official U.K. Soundtrack Album chart, while the 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation grabbed the last straws on Billboards Country Album chart. 

The 'EPiC' album slipped from No. 30 to No. 36 on the Official U.K. Soundtrack Album chart.  

The DVD edition of 'EPiC' gained three places and climbed to No. 53 on the DVD chart. The movie skyrocketed from No. 98 to No. 15 on the Video chart. The movie re-entered the Official Blu-ray Movie chart at No. 9 this week.

The Blu-ray / DVD remained steady at No. 1 on the Official U.K. Music Video chart after dropping to No. 2 last week.

U.S. Billboard charts

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation rose from No. 49 to No. 45 on the Billboard Country Album chart.

(Source: Billboard / Official Chart Company / UK Mix Forum / Irma)

November 06 - Christmas Greats Again

The Not Now Music label re-released their 12-track 'Christmas Greats' compilation once more on 180-gram  red colored vinyl. 

Description: In the September of 1957, between the filming of 'Jailhouse Rock' and 'King Creole', Elvis entered the studio to record a Christmas inspired LP that would become a template for all future recordings. 

The album features heartfelt versions of 'Silent Night' and 'O Little Town Of Bethlehem' to bluesy readings of 'Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me' and 'Blue Christmas'. Complete with the Rock and Roll inspired 'Santa Claus Is Back In Town'.

Tracks side A: Santa Claus Is Back In Town / White Christmas / Here Comes Santa Claus / I'll Be Home For Christmas / Blue Christmas / Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me.

Side 2: Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem / Silent Night / Peace In The Valley / I Believe / Take My Hand, Precious Lord / It's No Secret What I Can Do.

Classic Billboard Hits

The New Continent record label re-issued the 'Classic Billboard Hits' compilation featuring 23 early classic hits that made the U.S. chart on red colored vinyl.

Tracks: Heartbreak Hotel / I Was the One / Blue Suede Shoes / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You / Don T Be Cruel / Hound Dog / Anyway You Want Me (That S How I Will Be) / Love Me Tender / Love Me / When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again / Too Much / All Shook Up / (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / I Beg of You / One Night / Loving You / Jailhouse Rock / Treat Me Nice / Don't / Wear My Ring Around Your Neck / Doncha Think It's Time / Hard Headed Woman / I Got Stung.

(Source: iMusic)

November 05 - The 10th Jailhouse Rock Season

The Follow That Dream collectors label announced the December 2026 release of 'The Jailhouse Rock Sessions' and 'Elvis: The 10th Las Vegas Season' featuring the February 3, 1974 Midnight Show, the February 5, 1974 Midnight Show with two bonus tracks from the February 7th 1974 Midnight Show and the February 9th 1974 Dinner and Closing Shows.

Publicity for 'The Jailhouse Rock Sessions' stated: As part of its successful 'Sessions' series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'The Jailhouse Rock Sessions' in Mono. The 24-page booklet contains many great photos, memorabilia, movie trivia, rand insightful recording data. 

The audio on this set was previously released with the Deluxe 'The Making of Jailhouse Rock' book. The label announced this CD-set when the Deluxe Edition was released, for fans who only wanted to buy the music. 

The Jailhouse Rock Sessions: 

CD 1: April 30, 1957, Radio Recorders Hollywood:

Jailhouse Rock (2001 Take 1 - 4) - Jailhouse Rock (2001 Take 5) - Jailhouse Rock (2001 Take 6) - Jailhouse Rock (2001 Take 7 - 8) - Jailhouse Rock (2002 Ending Take 1 - 2)

Treat Me Nice (Movie Version 1):

Treat Me Nice (2003 Take 1 - 3) - Treat Me Nice (2003 Take 4 - 5) - Treat Me Nice (2003 Take 6 - 7) - Treat Me Nice (2003 Take 8 - 9) - Treat Me Nice (2003 Take 10 - 13) - Treat Me Nice (2003 Take 14 - 15) - Treat Me Nice (2003 Take 16 - 19)

Young And Beautiful (Record Version):

Young And Beautiful (2004 Take 1 - 3) - Young And Beautiful (2004 Take 4 - 5) - Young And Beautiful (2004 Take 6) - Young And Beautiful (2004 Take 7 - 8) - Young And Beautiful (2004 Take 9 - 11) - Young And Beautiful (2004 Take 12) - Young And Beautiful (2004 Take 13 - 18) - Young And Beautiful (2004 Take 19) - Young And Beautiful (2004 Take 20 - 22)

Young And Beautiful (Solo Jail Version):

Young And Beautiful (2005 Take 1) - Young And Beautiful (2005 Take 2) - Young And Beautiful (2005 Take 3)

CD 2: April 30, 1957, Radio Recorders, Hollywood: 

Young And Beautiful (2006 Take 1) - Young And Beautiful (2006 Take 2) - Young And Beautiful (2006 Take 3 - 4) - Young And Beautiful (2006 Take 5 - 6) - Young And Beautiful (2006 Take 7)

May 3, 1957, Radio Recorders Hollywood: 

Treat Me Nice (2008 Take 1 - 2) - Treat Me Nice (2008 Take 3 - 5) - Treat Me Nice (2008 Take 6) - Treat Me Nice (2008 Take 7) - Treat Me Nice (2008 Take 8) - Treat Me Nice (2008 Take 9 - 10) - Treat Me Nice (2008 Take 11) - Treat Me Nice (2008 Take 12 - 13)

I Want To Be Free (Prison TV Version):

I Want To Be Free (2009 Take 1 - 4) - I Want To Be Free (2009 Take 5 - 6) - I Want To Be Free (2009 Take 7 - 9) - I Want To Be Free (2009 Take 10) - I Want To Be Free (2009 Take 11) - I Want To Be Free (2009 Take 12) - I Want To Be Free (2009 Take 13)

I  Want To Be Free (Record Version):

I Want To Be Free (2010 Take 1 - 8) - I Want To Be Free (2010 Take 9) - I Want To Be Free (First Ending - 2011 Take 1 - 2) - I Want To Be Free (Second Ending - 2012 Take 1 - 5) - I Want To Be Free (2010 Take 10 - 11)

CD 3: May 3, 1957, Radio Recorders, Hollywood: - You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (Instrumental Track):

(You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2013 Take 1 - 2) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2013 Take 3) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2013 Take 4 - 7) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2013 Take 8 - 9) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2013 Take 10 - 14) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2013 Take 15 - 16)

(You So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (First Vocal Overdub):

(You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2015 Take 1) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2015 Take 2 - 4)

Don’t Leave Me Now (First Version):

Don’t Leave Me Now (2016 Take 1) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2016 Take 2)

Don’t Leave Me Now (Second Version):

Don’t Leave Me Now (2017 Take 1 - 6) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2017 Take 7 - 8) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2017 Take 9 - 10) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2017 Take 11 - 13) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2017 Take 14 - 18) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2017 Take 19 - 21)

May 8, 1957 - MGM Sound Stage - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (Second Vocal Overdub):

(You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2021 Take 6)

May 09, 1957 - MGM Sound Stage - Don’t Leave Me Now (Second Movie Version):

Don’t Leave Me Now (2022 Take 12)

Don’t Leave Me Now (First Movie Version):

Don’t Leave Me Now (2023 Take 2)

Record Masters:

Jailhouse Rock - Young And Beautiful - I Want To Be Free - Don’t Leave Me Now (2:01) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care

Designer Jimmy Carpenter wrote: "This is my design/package layout for the "Elvis Presley - The Jailhouse Rock Sessions" (a Sony Music/FTD 3-CD deluxe set) - slipcase, booklet, discs, and digi/CD wallet. 

The booklet is 24 pages and includes record sleeves and memorabilia from my own collection. The studio session photo on the slipcase was my idea - a colorized hand-tinted version of it was used in Japan in 1966 on a "Presley Golden Compact Series" reissue of the "King Creole Volume 1" EP (Victor SCP-1244, known in Elvis collectors' circles as the highly sought after and valuable "drums cover"). After all these years, it is now where it belongs! 

FTD is Sony Music's "Follow That Dream" Elvis label. This is to be available in January 2027. "

The 'Jailhouse Rock Sessions' set is available from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop.

Publicity for the 10th Las Vegas Season stated: As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'Elvis: The 10th Las Vegas Season'. 

Released as a 4-CD 5-Inch digipack, this set acts as a companion to the recent FTD 'Let Me Be There' set with later shows, including both shows from Closing Night!

CD 1 February 3, 1974 – Midnight Show: Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To - Sweet Caroline - Love Me - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Killing Me Softly With Her Song - Spanish Eyes - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You -Help Me - American Trilogy - Let Me Be There - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.

CD 2 February 5, 1974 – Midnight Show: Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - Sweet Caroline - Love Me Tender - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Killing Me Softly With Her Song - Spanish Eyes - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - Release Me - Help Me - American Trilogy - Let Me Be There - Can’t Help Falling In Love

Bonus songs - February 7 – Midnight Show

22 Blueberry Hill/I Can’t Stop Loving You

23 Help Me

CD 3 February 9 – Dinner Show: Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again / I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - Sweet Caroline - Love Me Tender - Fever - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - Polk Salad Annie - Killing Me Softly With Her Song - Spanish Eyes - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You  - Help Me - American Trilogy - Let Me Be There - Can’t Help Falling In Love

CD 4 February 9, Midnight Show: Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - Sweet Caroline - Love Me Tender - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Introduction "The Voice" - Killing Me Softly With Her Song - Spanish Eyes - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - Blueberry Hill - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Help - American Trilogy - Let Me Be There - Can’t Help Falling In - Closing Vamp

Note: All four concerts were previously only available as Audience Recordings on bootleg titles.

The 10th Las Vegas Season set is available from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop. 

Picture Disc Vinyl

The Memphis Recording Service record label announced the release of Elvis' debut album and the labels rendition of Elvis' 1971 Boston performance as picture discs, and as liquid picture-disc editions. The latter release marks the 4th release of the concert bij this label.

Publicity for the liquid vinyl stated: A spectacular new collector’s edition from Memphis Recording Service, celebrating 70 years since the release of Elvis Presley’s legendary debut album in 1956.

This remarkable 70th Anniversary Edition 1956 - 2026, release features a stunning pink and green liquid-filled picture disc, combining the iconic artwork of Elvis’ first RCA Victor LP, LPM-1254, with an extraordinary modern vinyl presentation. The LP features the classic black-and-white image of a young Elvis performing with his guitar, the record is presented in a striking pink and green design that pays tribute to the original album artwork. This release is strictly limited to 275 copies worldwide. 

Publicity for the picture disc stated: Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s historic 1956 debut album with this special clear vinyl picture disc edition.

Featuring the instantly recognisable RCA Victor LPM-1254 album artwork, this striking release pays tribute to the record that helped establish Elvis Presley as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

The clear vinyl design showcases the classic black-and-white photograph of Elvis with his guitar, complemented by the original pink and green lettering.

Side A: Blue Suede Shoes / I’m Counting on You / I Got a Woman / One-Sided Love Affair / I Love You Because / Just Because

Side B: Tutti Frutti / Tryin’ to Get to You / I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You) / I’ll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin’) / Blue Moon / Money Honey

Publicity for the Boston liquid vinyl edition stated: This extraordinary new liquid vinyl picture disc celebrates Elvis Presley’s electrifying performance at Boston Garden on November 10, 1971. This stunning collector’s edition features a dramatic black and red liquid-filled vinyl design, showcasing Elvis in his iconic stage outfit with his cape spread wide.

The artwork captures the excitement and spectacle of Elvis’ live performances during the early 1970s. Recorded at Boston Garden, Massachusetts, on 10th November 1971, this concert represents one of the most exciting periods of Elvis’ touring career.

Away from his regular Las Vegas engagements, Elvis delivered a dynamic performance filled with rock ‘n’ roll classics, powerful ballads and his unmistakable stage presence. It is limited to 275 copies worldwide.

Publicity for the Boston LP stated: Memphis Recording Service (MRS) presents this stunning limited edition clear vinyl picture disc featuring Elvis Presley’s legendary concert at Boston Garden on November 10, 1971.

This beautifully presented release features a striking photograph of Elvis on stage, wearing his spectacular black jumpsuit and displaying his dramatic red-lined cape. The clear vinyl design creates an impressive visual tribute to one of Elvis’ most exciting live performances of the early 1970s.

Recorded during Elvis’ return to extensive touring outside Las Vegas, the Boston Garden concert captures the King in powerful form, delivering an energetic performance filled with unforgettable music and stage presence.

(Source: Elvis Presley FTD Collectors / The Elvis Shop London)

November 04 - So I Keep Singing

Anton Tiselj published his 488 page biography 'Elvis: So I Keep Singing' - A Biography'.

Description: Before he filled stadiums, Elvis Presley delivered electrical supplies around Memphis. Sometimes he sat at the piano in a church along his route and played gospel. He talked about earning enough to buy his mother a house.

ELVIS: So I Keep Singing tells the full story of his life in a single volume, from Tupelo and the first Sun records to Hollywood, the 1968 comeback, Las Vegas, and the final concerts.

Music carries the story. Around it are the mother he lost, the musicians with whom he found his sound, the women who shared his life, and his daughter, Lisa Marie. In the studio, at home, and before an audience, Elvis's humor, generosity, and exacting standards emerge alongside the decisions that damaged his health and relationships.

Anton Tiselj brings those lives and that music together in a biography that is well documented and intimate. To know Elvis better and hear his records differently.

The book is available from >>> Amazon.

A Spanish edition, titled 'ELVIS: Por Eso Sigo Cantando: Una Biografía' is due for release in January 2027.

Pre-order the book from >>> Amazon.

(Source: Elvis Presley Collectors Group  on Facebook/ Amazon)

November 03 - EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment released a 4K Ultra HD double disc steel book edition of 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert'. In the U.K. the box comes as a Limited Edition of 2,000 copies, housed in a gloss varnish steel-book with a see through slip-cover. In France this edition was released as a "FNAC Exclusive". 

Publicity stated: For 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,' director Baz Luhrmann returned to long-lost footage from the legendary Elvis Presley concert film archives during the production of 'ELVIS' (2022). 

This is supplemented with previously unreleased material from the Graceland Archives, which has been restored using modern restoration techniques. The result presents Elvis Presley with restored footage and improved audio quality.

Rather than being a traditional concert film, 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' places Elvis Presley himself at the center. Restored concert performances, previously unseen footage, and many of his most famous songs create a new portrait of the artist, allowing him to tell his own story through the newly restored recordings.

The audio is an English DTS-HD Master in Audio 5.1. The set is available for pre-order from >>> Amazon.

(Source: Amazon / HMV / FNAC)