March 11 - The Last Show In Lake Tahoe

The ReelTrax import record label announced the release of ‘The Last Show In Lake Tahoe’.

Publicity stated: Right in time for the 50th Anniversary of Elvis Presley's very last show he played in Lake Tahoe on Mother's Day 1976. ReelTrax continues with its high quality products and releases this show for the first time on vinyl and made for the real fan. 

As usual these titles are Limited Edition: 200 copies made on black vinyl and on three colors transparent vinyl (yellow, green and blue). This release will also be available as a Deluxe three-panel double CD-set.

‘The Last Show In Lake Tahoe’ is a beautiful deluxe 3-LP set with printed inner-sleeves, containing intensive liner notes, and containing a newly remastered audience recording of the May 9th, 1976 show performance at the Sahara Tahoe Hotel in Lake Tahoe! 

Back in 1993 the MAC import record label released this show on CD, using a stunning long-box format, but unfortunately incomplete. Because this set sold out within a few months - being a real collector’s item since then – the well-known quality label Rainbow Records decided to give the very interesting content of the show another chance to be listened by as many fans as possible and released a 2-CD set in 2008, then containing the complete show and in better sound. 

One thing seems to be clear: This show is a real must to listen to. Elvis was obviously in a very relaxed mood, not caring at all that the hotel’s management was (still) desperately wanting to force him to do much shorter concerts. In fact Elvis gave the crowd more than they probably expected, being on stage for the longest performance he ever did (a stunning two-hours set), singing, laughing and talking as if he would be together with a couple of friends right at his living room at Graceland!

The recording has now been painstakingly worked on with the newest technology, and ReelTrax is now proud to present a newly remastered version in the best possible sound which reveals details never heard before!

A few words regarding the content. Of course, you will find the track list at the end of this announcement, but we want to point out some real beauties of this set. A rare and unrehearsed version of ‘Return To Sender’ must be mentioned as well as another rarity: ‘Young And Beautiful’. ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’, dedicated to Linda Thompson and sung with passion. 

Elvis tells a very funny story about the “Boat Scene” in the movie ‘Blue Hawaii’ and even sings a few lines of his SUN classic ‘Blue Moon of Kentucky’. So all in all there is a lot to discover while listening to Elvis’ not only longest, but also very unusual show!

Tracklist 3-LP SET: 

LP 1 - Side A (19:37): Also Sprach Zarathustra / C.C. Rider / I Got A Woman / Amen / Love Me.

LP 1 Side B (20:31): When The Saints Go Marchin In (Excerpt) / If You Love Me (Let Me Know) / You Gave Me A Mountain / All Shook Up / Teddy Bear - Don’t Be Cruel / Blue Suede Shoes / Return To Sender / Heartbreak Hotel / Elvis Talks / Hawaiian Wedding Song.

LP 2 - Side C (19:31): America The Beautiful / Polk Salad Annie / Band Introductions / Early Morning Rain / What’d I Say / Johnny B. Goode / Drum Solo / Bass Solo / Piano Solo / Lady Madonna (Instrumental by David Briggs).

LP 2 – Side D (19:31): Love Letters / School Day / Wooden Heart (Excerpt) / Young And Beautiful / That’s All Right / Blue Christmas / Hurt #1 / Hurt #2 / Hound Dog / Mickey Mouse Club March / Happy Birthday To You All.

LP 3: Side E: (18:17): My Heavenly Father (By Kathy Westmoreland) / Guadalajara (Excerpt) / Love Me Tender / Danny Boy (By Sherill Nielsen) / Funny How Time Slips Away (By Sherill Nielsen) / Charity Announcement / Burning Love

LP 3: Side F (18:31): Help Me / The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face / Jailhouse Rock / One Night / How Great Thou Art (With Reprise) / Can’t Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp - Announcements

Tracklist 2-CD - Disc 1: Also Sprach Zarathustra / See See Rider / I Got A Woman – Amen / Love Me / When The Saints Go Marchin’ In (Excerpt) / If You Love Me (Let Me Know) / You Gave Me A Mountain / All Shook Up / Teddy Bear - Don‘t Be Cruel / Blue Suede Shoes / Return To Sender / Heartbreak Hotel / Elvis Talks / The Hawaiian Wedding Song / America, The Beautiful / Polk Salad Annie / Band Introductions / Early Morning Rain / What‘d I Say / Johnny B. Goode / Drum Solo / Bass Solo / Piano Solo / Lady Madonna / Love Letters / School Day.

Disc 2: Wooden Heart (Excerpt) / Young And Beautiful / That’s All Right / Blue Christmas / Hurt #1 / Hurt #2 / Hound Dog / Mickey Mouse Club March / Happy Birthday To You All / My Heavenly Father (By Kathy Westmoreland) / Guadalajara (Excerpt) / Love Me Tender / Danny Boy (By Sherill Nielsen) / Funny How Time Slips Away (By Sherill Nielsen) / Charity Announcement / Burning Love / Help Me / The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face / Jailhouse Rock / One Night / How Great Thou Art (With Reprise) / Can’t Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp – 

(Source: ReelTrax)

Enjoy The EPIC Day By Day 2025 Trailer

Here is a new preview trailer of the 2025 Elvis Presley yearbook. For more information on these books, or to order your favorite edition, go to >>>  www.PoplarTunes.com.

If you want an EPIC trailer like this, visit Ger Koedam's website. The voice-over was kindly provided by Ger Koedam. For more information, visit his website >>> Voice On Demand.

March 10 - Amarillo Texas

 The Memphis Recording Service released 'On Tour 1974 - Amarillo Texas' as a Digibook and a double LP set. 

Description: Early in his summer tour of 1974, Elvis Presley made a memorable stop in Amarillo, Texas. On June 19th, he performed for one night only at the Civic Auditorium, captivating the audience with his legendary stage presence. This show presented here has been newly remastered in stereo for the first time ever.

Tracks CD and LP: See See Rider / I Got A Woman/Amen / Elvis Talks / Love Me / Tryin’ To Get To You / All Shook Up / Love Me Tender / Hound Dog / Fever / Polk Salad Annie / Why Me Lord? / Suspicious Minds / Band Introductions / I Can’t Stop Loving You / Help Me / An American Trilogy / Let Me Be There / Heartbreak Hotel / Elvis Talks 2 / Funny How Time Slips Away / Big Boss Man / Can’t Help Falling In Love (Incomplete).

Note: This concert was previously released by the official Follow That Dream collectors label as part of their 'Rockin' Across Texas' book (2005) and as a single CD with the same title in 2009. The sound of that release was “pretty dull and at times the band very distant”.

(Source: Elvis Shop London)

March 07 - Charts March 2026 - Week 1 - Updated

The 'EPiC' soundtrack album debuted on the Billboard charts, but lost track on all other charts worldwide on which it debuted last week.

Official U.K. chart

After entering the Official Album Top 100 at No. 17, the 'EPiC' Soundtrack album exited the chart one week later. The album fell from No. 5 to No. 23 on the Album Sales chart and from No. 5 to No. 26 on the Physical Album chart. 

The album did better on the Soundtrack Album chart. It had to give up the No. 1 spot from last week, but ended this week at No. 2. On the Album Download chart it lost just three spots and landed at No. 8, hanging on to the Top 10.

The 'ELVIS' soundtrack album won four spots on the Soundtrack Album chart and climbed to No. 41

The '50 Greatest Hits' compilation lost three spots on the Album Download chart and fell to No. 76.

The 'ELV1S 30 No. 1 Hits' album reconfirmed its staying power and climbed from No. 65 to No. 64 this week. The album remained steady at No. 58 on the Streaming chart, but dropped from No. 60 to No. 63 on the Chart Update chart.

The 'From Elvis In Nashville' album exited the Country Compilation chart from last week's listing at No. 20. 

The 'The Complete Story' lost 20 places and dropped to No. 29 on the Music video chart this week. The 'Elvis The Searcher' documentary made up for that with a re-entry at No. 26.

U.S. Billboard charts

Several years after Baz Luhrmann directed the definitive Elvis Presley biopic, the Australian filmmaker returned to the subject of the King of Rock and Roll for another project. 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert'. The accompanying soundtrack reached a number of Billboard charts in the United States.

The soundtrack album launched on three Billboard charts this week. The set performs best on the Billboard Soundtrack Album chart, the 'EPiC' soundtrack opened at No. 6 on the ranking of the most played soundtrack albums in America.

'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' also debuted on two additional charts in the U.S. The title nearly finds its way into the highest tier on the Top Album Sales chart, which is not specific to any one form of consumption nor any one style. Presley's live set kicks off its time at lucky No. 13. The album can also be found on the Top Country Albums chart, where it debuted at No. 43. The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation dropped several places to No. 39 on that chart.

The new soundtrack CD has not yet cracked Billboard's main Album Top 200 chart. 

More worldwide charts

Austrian charts:

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack lost 31 places on the Austrian ARIA Album chart and fell to No. 42. 

Australian charts:

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack dropped from No. 26 to No. 34 on the Australian Album chart.

Belgian charts:

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack dropped from No. 12 to No. 29 (Wallonia), and from No. 18 to No. 23 (Flanders) on the Belgian Ultrapop charts. 

Irish charts

• The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' album lost one spot on the Irish IRMA Album chart, from No. 96 to No. 97. Still no sign of the 'EPiC' soundtrack.

Scottish charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album fell from No. 5 to No. 30 on the Album Top 100 chart.

Swiss charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album lost 36 places and fell to No. 52.

The soundtrack album exited the Dutch, French, German, Norwegian and Swedish Album charts after just one week. Let's support Elvis' 'EPiC' album on the charts! The CD is available from >>> Amazon (associate link).

Movie charts

Neon’s 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' is holding at No. 9 at the domestic U.S. box office on almost 2,000 screens in its third week. The documentary realized a new domestic gross total of US$10.9 million and another US$9,7 internationally, lifting the global gross to US$20,7 million in its first three week at the box office.

(Source: Billboard / Official Chart Company / UK Mix Forum / Forbes / Deadline/ IMDB)

March 05 - Lust For Elvis

Elvis is featured on the cover of the Dutch Lust For Life music magazine, volume 159 (March 2026), inside the article 'Waarom The King Er Nog Steeds Toe Doet' ('Why The King Still Matters'). 

Description: Like no other Rock and Roll hero of his time, Elvis Presley continues to captivate generations. The King is now back on the big screen with 'EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert', the sensational new concert film by Baz Luhrmann. The director who previously made the definitive Elvis biopic ('ELVIS', 2022) told us in London about the man behind the myth: "I think Elvis has been misrepresented for a long time."

Easy Come, Easy Go Cover Art

Here is the updated cover art for the Blu-ray edition of the 1967 musical comedy 'Easy Come, Easy Go' which is due for release from the Australian Via Vision on April 15, 2026.

Description: Elvis Presley stars in this 60s musical comedy, coming to Blu-ray for the first time worldwide!

Lieutenant Ted Jackson, a Navy frogman, is about to end his tour of duty. But on his last dive, he discovers a sunken ship. Once he finds out there are silver coins hidden in the wreck, he sees a fortune in his future. Now he and his old boss find themselves diving headfirst into the treasure-hunting business.

(Source: Richard van Slingerland / Lust for Life / Via Vision / Forbes)

March 04 - Elvis On Vinyl

After being out of print for a good number of years, the Music On Vinyl record label released the last batch of Elvis’ albums in their re-issue series with the titles ‘Elvis 56’, ‘That’s The Way It Is’ (Legacy Edition) and ‘Elvis Now’. The latter two titles were released as ‘Music On Vinyl Webshop Exclusive Editions’ too. 

Details ‘Elvis Now’: Elvis Now was, despite the title, recorded between early 1969 and the summer of 1971 and encompasses different genres including country, gospel, soul and pop. We see for example Kris Kristofferson-penned 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' and The Beatles' 'Hey Jude', all lavishly arranged keeping in mind the Las Vegas aesthetic of 70s Elvis. The album only had one single, 'Until It's Time for You to Go / We Can Make the Morning', which reached number 9 on the Easy Listening chart in the US in March 1972 and number 5 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1972.

'Elvis Now' will be available as a limited edition of 2,000 individually numbered copies on magenta vinyl and includes an insert and as a a limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on Light Blue Marble Vinyl.

Publicity for 'That's The Way It Is' stated: Elvis’ 12th studio album, consists of eight studio tracks recorded at the RCA studios in Nashville and four songs performed live at The International Hotel in Las Vegas. It accompanied the theatrical release of the eponymous documentary film, although it is not generally considered a soundtrack album.

Added to this definitive 4-LP legacy edition are four single sides from the period and a selection of fly-on-the-wall outtakes from the June Nashville sessions that produced the majority of tracks for the LP. Disc 3 and 4 feature the first complete release of a concert from Elvis’ 1970 'Summer Season' recorded on August 12. The 20-page booklet features an insightful essay, photos and memorabilia.

'That’s The Way It Is' (Legacy Edition) will be available as a limited edition of 1,500 individually numbered copies on transparent vinyl and as a limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies Shop Exclusive on Yellow/Black Marble Vinyl.

Publicity for 'Elvis 56' stated: This compilation was originally released in 1996 containing 22 of Elvis' best tracks from his first year at RCA: five singles with five B-sides, five songs from his debut and six from his second LP plus a previously unreleased alternate take of 'Heartbreak Hotel'. That means we see 'Hound Dog', 'Don't Be Cruel', 'Blue Suede Shoes'; quintessential tunes that cemented Presley's status as a true rock and roll icon.

'Elvis 56' will be available as a limited edition of 2,500 individually numbered copies on clear and black marbled vinyl and includes a 4-page booklet. There is no Shop Exclusive version of this LP. 

Notes: 

• The first press releases stated that the program would be completed in February 2026. 
• The insert that came with the first albums listed a 'Collector's Edition' of 'Elvis 56' on black vinyl. 
• The standard 'That's The Way It Is' LP was released on red colored vinyl and on red silver marbled vinyl on October 3, 2025.
• The 'Elvis 56' compilation was released on Blue colored vinyl in January 2025.

(Source: Music on Vinyl)

Elvis Day By Day In Japan

David Ward, co-author of the 2025 'FTD World' discography book, posted an original review of the 'Elvis Day By Day 2025' yearbook on his Elvis In Japan YouTube channel. Well worth a watch (as all his insightful videos are). 

Go here to discover his >>> channel on YouTube. 

And if you like what you see, visit the >>> PoplarTunes webshop or your local Amazon outlet to buy the book. 

March 03 - Charlotte 1977

A new live concert is due for a vinyl release on April 10, 2026 from the Homespun record label. The budget record label announced the vinyl release of Elvis' performance from February 21, 1977 as recorded at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Tracks side A: Are You Lonesome Tonight? / Reconsider Baby / Love Me / Moody Blue / You Gave Me A Mountain / Jailhouse Rock / O Sole Mio - It's Now Or Never / Little Sister.

Side B: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel / My Way / Release Me / Hurt / Why Me Lord / Polk Salad Annie / Where No One Stands Alone / Unchained Melody / Can't Help Falling In Love.

Note: This concert was never broadcast on WBXT-FM, and Elvis never performed 'Polk Salad Annie' or 'Where No One Stands Alone' in Charlotte despite them being on this release.

Conditional Love

Entertain Me UK announced the March 3, 2026 DVD release of the 2023 documentary 'Elvis and Priscilla: Conditional Love'. The DVD will be region 1, US and Canada).

Description: Elvis and Priscilla are one of the most famous celebrity couples of all time. But the story that lies beneath the glamorous facade is more toxic than what first meets the eye. Elvis has defined Pricilla's life. His comment that she was "young enough that he could train her any way he wanted", in the end, came true. Though their relationship was bound by true love, what were the conditions that let it flourish?

The documentary was previously available on >>> Amazon (watch preview). Cover art from the digital version (2023). 

(Source: Pascal Matteo / Juno / Elvis Information Network)

February 28 - More Rolling Stone

Following the announcement of Elvis Presley gracing the cover of the German edition of the Rolling Stone music magazine, the French edition offers fans a free 32-page digital mini-special, dedicated to the King, offering "a comprehensive tribute to Elvis' life, music, and lasting impact" according to the publicity.

Description: In this digital edition, Rolling Stone France highlights various facets of Elvis' career and legacy. From his revolutionary breakthrough in the 1950s to his status as a cultural icon and his influence on generations of artists, Elvis is placed within a broader musical and historical context. The magazine also reflects on his unique style, his stage presence, and his continued relevance in contemporary pop culture.

The fact that a leading international music magazine is dedicating an entire special to Elvis underscores once again the significance of his legacy to this day. More than four decades after his death, his music continues to resonate worldwide and resonate with new generations.

The Rolling Stone France digital Elvis special is available for free via the >>> French Rolling Stone website.

(Source: ElvisMatters / Rolling Stone magazine)

February 28 - Charts February 2026 - Week 4 - Updated

It seems that no matter how much time goes by, the music Elvis Presley made during his lifetime will never completely fade from popularity. 

The superstar returned to the charts around the world with a new album which accompanies a just-released film all about him, and fans of the King in that nation have turned the set into a fast Top 10 bestseller on various countries.  

Official U.K. chart

Hugh McIntyre wrote for Forbes: Next summer will mark half a century since Elvis Presley passed away at the age of 42. Decades after his death, the superstar is still regarded as one of the most important figures in music history, as well as a pioneer of rock and roll. Interest in all things related to Presley remains high, and a brand new Baz Luhrmann concert film/documentary hybrid titled 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert 'has already made more than US$14 million globally at the box office.

The movie’s accompanying soundtrack becomes a quick success in the United Kingdom this week. The set debuts inside the top 10 on nearly every chart on which it debuts this time around, and it even manages to earn Presley a new posthumous No. 1 in the country as the 'EPiC' soundtrack album debuted at No. 1 on the Official U.K. Soundtrack Album chart, pushing the 'Stranger Things Season 5' soundtrack off of the throne. 

With this No. 1 position Elvis earned his second No. 1 on the Official Soundtrack Albums chart as the 'Elvis by the Presleys' album marked his first chart topper on the Soundtrack Album chart. That project spent a total of 40 weeks on the chart, including five weeks at the summit.

The 2022 'ELVIS' soundtrack returned to the Soundtrack Album chart at No. 47.

The soundtrack album has come in at No. 17 on the main U.K. Album Top 100 chart with only four additional debuts landing just ahead of Presley. It debuted at No. 5 on the Album Sales Top 100, the Album Download chart and the Physical Albums chart. 

Three additional projects attached to Presley appear on at least one list in the United Kingdom'. The '50 Greatest Hits' compilation re-entered the Album Download chart at No. 73 while the 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' continued its rise on the main album chart, climbing to No. 65 this week. On the Chart Update chart the latter album dropped from No. 60 to No. 63 while it climbed 10 spots, from No. 68 to No. 58. on the U.K. Streaming Album Top 100. 

On the Country Compilation chart the 'From Elvis In Nashville' album dropped from No. 17 to No. 20.

The 'The Complete Story' jumped from No. 26 to No. 9 on the Music video chart this week. 

Austrian charts:

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack entered the Austrian chart just outside the Top 10 at No. 11.

Australian charts:

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack entered the Australian Album chart at No. 26.

Belgian charts:

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack entered the Belgian Ultrapop charts at No. 12 and No. 18 in respectively the Wallonia and Flanders parts of the country.

Irish charts

• The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' album entered the IRMA Album Top 100 at No. 96.

Dutch charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album debuted at No. 84 on the Album Top 100 chart.

French charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album debuted at No. 156 on the SNEP Album Top 200 chart.

German charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album entered the Album Top 100 chart at No. 49.

Norwegian charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album debuted at No. 6 on the Physical Album chart.

Scottish charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album debuted at No. 5 on the Album Top 100 chart.

Swedish charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album debuted at No. 8 on the Swedish Album chart.

Swiss charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album debuted at No. 16 on the Swiss Album chart.

U.S. Billboard charts

• The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation climbed from No. 41 to No. 35 on the Top Country Albums chart.

Support Elvis' 'EPiC' album on the charts! The CD is available from >>> Amazon (associate link).

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• The 'EPiC' soundtrack soared to the No. 1 spot on the CDs and Vinyl chart, the Pop, the Film Music and Rock album charts in the United States and United Kingdom. The album could be found in the upper half of the Apple Music, iTunes and Spotify charts this week.

The L.A. Times wrote: Nearly 60 years after leaving his movie star career behind, Elvis Presley is once again a hit at the box office.

After Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 'ELVIS' and Sofia Coppola’s 2023 'Priscilla,' the King of Rock and Roll cracked the box office’s top 10 highest-grossing films for the third time in less than four years.

Luhrmann’s hybrid concert film/documentary, 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,' came in fifth place domestically and earned a total of US$8.5 million globally during its first weekend in wide release. 

So far, the screenings have earned around US$14 million cumulatively. 

U.S. Domestic Box Office: US$7,825,920

International Box Office: US$6,758,000

Worldwide Box Office: US$$14,583,920

The movie marked the third-biggest opening for a documentary of all time, ahead of 'One Direction: This Is Us' (2013) and 'Michael Jackson’s This Is It' (2009).

The hour and 36-minute feature, which reportedly cost about US$10 million to make, began its limited release on February 20, opening at 325 locations. It also had a one-week stint in IMAX, making it the highest-grossing week ever for a documentary in IMAX.

Elissa Federoff, the chief distribution officer at Neon, who’s handling the film’s domestic distribution, said that audiences are connecting to 'EPiC' because it “offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Elvis at his peak. The big-screen environment takes it to the next level. Audiences of all ages can immerse themselves in these incredible performances, and doing so with friends, family, and a full theater makes it unforgettable,” Federoff added. “That’s the power of music films, they transform theaters into spaces for extraordinary, shared experiences.”

(Source: Billboard / Official Chart Company / UK Mix Forum / Forbes / L.A> Times)