June 16 - Blue Hawaii Recording Sessions

The new Silver Screen Legacy record label announced the July 2026 release of the Bennies Fifties Exclusive LP 'Blue Hawaii 65th Anniversary Edition' on splattered vinyl.

This LP is available for pre-order from >>> Bennies Fifties. 

Description: Celebrating 65 years of the legendary 1961 Blue Hawaii sessions, The Fifties Store announces a brand new deluxe collector’s edition dedicated to one of Elvis Presley’s most beloved soundtrack recordings.

This exclusive release features a carefully selected collection of outstanding outtakes and alternate takes from the original Radio Recorders Studio B sessions, capturing Elvis at the height of his early sixties recording career.

Special care has been taken with both sound and presentation. The recordings for this release were carefully mastered by Petrushka for the best possible listening experience. They are not copied from previously released CDs, but sourced from collector material and prepared with warmth, clarity and depth in mind. The result is a sound quality that stands proudly alongside respected earlier releases.

Pressed on spectacular splatter vinyl and limited to only 200 copies worldwide, this edition was created especially for serious Elvis collectors and lovers of high quality vinyl productions.

The deluxe presentation includes beautifully designed full colour printed inner sleeves featuring rare photographs made from original negatives, together with extensive liner notes exploring the cultural phenomenon of Hawaii in America during the late fifties and early sixties, the legendary recording sessions themselves and Elvis’ unique connection with the islands.

Inspired by the classic RCA Living Stereo era, the artwork combines vintage atmosphere with modern collector quality, making this release feel like a lost premium Presley album from the golden age of vinyl.

Features:

• Strictly limited to 200 copies

• Exclusive splatter vinyl pressing

• Deluxe printed inner sleeves

• Rare photographs from original negatives

• Extensive liner notes

• Carefully selected outtakes and alternate takes

• Newly mastered audio prepared from collector sources

More than sixty five years after the original sessions, Blue Hawaii continues to capture the romance, atmosphere and musical magic that made Elvis Presley the soundtrack of an American dream. Carefully selected from the original 1961 recording sessions at Radio Recorders Studio B, Hollywood.

Tracklisting side A: Steppin’ Out Of Line (Unedited Movie Version, Spliced Takes 8 and 19) / Almost Always True (Take 5) / Beach Boy Blues (Take 3, Movie Version) / No More (Take 11) / Hawaiian Sunset (Take 7) / Ku-U-I-Po (Take 1) / Island Of Love (Take 8).

Side B: Rock A Hula Baby (Take 3) / Ito Eats (Take 5) / Moonlight Swim (Take 2) / Can’t Help Falling In Love (Take 16, Movie Version) / Hawaiian Wedding Song (Take 1) / Aloha Oe (Section 2, Take 3).

(Source: Bennies Fifties)

June 15 - Paradise Hawaiian Style Released

The Follow That Dream collectors label released the 3-CD-set 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions - 60th Anniversary Edition'.

Publicity stated: As part of the successful 'Sessions' series, Follow That Dream Records is pleased to announce the release of 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions - 60th Anniversary Edition'. 

Newly remixed and remastered by Sebastian Jeansson and Vic Anesini, the master recordings and outtakes appear now with an audio quality that surpasses the original soundtrack album from 1966. The 24-page booklet contains a wide range of rare photographs, memorabilia, movie facts, shooting dates and an insightful article.

Order 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop. 

CD 1 - Original Album Masters: Paradise, Hawaiian Style - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya - Scratch My Back (Then I'll Scratch Yours) - Drums Of The Islands - Datin’ - A Dog’s Life - House Of Sand - Stop Where You Are - This Is My Heaven - Sand Castles

Outtakes: Sand Castles (A Cappella Version, Vocal & Backup Vocal Overdub KOV-1; Without Guide Track) - Drums Of The Islands (Track, AO Take 2/M) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 1) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 2) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 3) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 4 - 5) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 6) - Drums Of The Islands (Tag Ending, Vocal Overdub A1V Take 1 - 3) - Drums Of The Islands (Composite Of AOV-6 & A1V-3/M) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 1 - 3) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 4) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 5) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 6) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 7) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 8) - This Is My Heaven (Splice Of FOV takes 6 & 8/M)

CD 2: Sand Castles (KO Take 1 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 2 - 3 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 4 - 6 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 7 - 8 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 9 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 10/M - Mono) - Sand Castles (Vocal And Backup Vocal Overdub KOV-1 With Guide Track KO Take 10/M) - Sand Castles (Backup Vocal Overdub Of KO-10; KOC Take 2/M) - Scratch My Back (Then Tíll Scratch Yours) (Vocal Overdub COV Take 1) - Scratch My Back (Vocal Overdub COV Take 2/M Unedited) - Stop Where You Are (Vocal Overdub DOV Take 1) - Stop Where You Are (Vocal Overdub DOV Take 2 - 3) - Stop Where You Are (Tag Ending, Vocal Overdub D10V Take 1 - 9) - Stop Where You Are (Composite Of DOV-3 & D10V Take 9 & 6/M) - House Of Sand (Vocal Overdub HOV Take 1/M) - House Of Sand (Vocal Overdub HOV Take 2 - 3) - House Of Sand (Movie Version Opening, Vocal Overdub H1V Take 1 - 10) - House Of Sand (Vocal Overdub H2V Take 1) - House Of Sand (Composite Of H1V-7, HOV-1 & H2V-1/Master With Movie Version Intro)

CD 3: A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 1) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 2) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 3) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 4) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 5 - 6) - Datin’ (Vocal Overdub BOV Take 1 - 4) - Datin’ (Vocal Overdub BOV Take 5 - 10) - Datin’ (Vocal Overdub BOV Takes 11 - 12) - Datin’ (Vocal Overdub BOV Take 13 - 14/M) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 1 - 2 - Mono) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 3) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 4) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 5) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 6) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Opening, Vocal Overdub J1V Take 1 - 2) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Composite Of J1V Take 2 & JOV Take 6/M) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Vocal Overdub GOV Take 1) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Vocal Overdub GOV Take 2 - 3) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Vocal Overdub GOV Take 4) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Splice Of Take 4 & 3/M) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 7) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 8) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 9/M)

Note: Disc 2 tracks 1-6 and disc 3 track 10 are taken from a Mono source.

Order 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop. 

The Danish Memphis Mansion released the 'Paradise Hawaiian Style' promotional CD for customers of this set. It features six radio spots, the audio from the official movie trailer and Peter Noone interview with Elvis.

Tracks: Radio Spot 1: Drums of the Island / Radio Spot 2: Hey Babe, Swing With Elvis / Radio Spot 3: The Natives are Restless / Radio Spot 4: It's Elvis! In Paradise! / Radio Spot 5: You'll Be In Paradise, Hawaiian Style / Radio Spot 6: Elvis In Paradise, Hawaiian Style / Official Movie Trailer / Peter Noone interviews Elvis on set.

Order 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions' from the >>> Memphis Mansion webshop. 

More Lovin'

Due to popular demand the JAS record label is to release a very limited edition (100) repressing of the Loving You soundtrack CD.

This limited edition will be distinguishable from the first via the new CD label therby keeping the integrity of the first pressing intact.

Publicity stated: Whether you prefer the warm authenticity of mono or the rich depth of stereo, this release delivers outstanding sound quality in both formats. It includes 3 alternate masters 'Mean Woman Blues - Movie Edit', 'Party - Alternate Master' & 'Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do - Alternate Master' plus the bonus tracks 'Loving  You - Opening Titles', 'Movie Road Medley', 'Party - Alternate Master' and 'Loving You - Orchestral Version'. It comes housed in a Super Deluxe jewel case Edition. 

With something to please every fan, 'Loving You' marks an exciting new offering from the brand-new JAS label.

The Mono Masters: Mean Woman Blues - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Loving You - Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do - Lonesome Cowboy - Hot Dog - (Let's Have A) Party - Mean Woman Blues

Movie Edits: Party (Alternate Master) - Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do (Alternate Master)

The Mono To Stereo Album: Mean Woman Blues - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Loving You - Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do - Lonesome Cowboy - Hot Dog - (Let's Have A) Party - Blueberry Hill - True Love - Don't Leave Me Now - Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - I Need You So Special

Bonus Songs - "Mono To Stereo"-Versions: Loving You (Opening Titles) - Movie Road Medley - Party (Alternate Master) - Loving You (Orchestral Version).

(Source: Henrik Knudsen / Anthony Stuchbury)

June 13 - Charts June 2026 - Week 2 (Updated)

Elvis is still only present on chart in the United States and United Kingdom, with sales stalling or dropping.  

U.K. charts

The '30 No. 1 Hits' compilation dropped further down the Official U.K. Album chart this week, from No. 76 to No. 85. It also lost track position on the nation's Streaming Album chart, falling from No. 67 to No. 74. The compilation won two places on the Chart Update Chart, climbing from No. 76 to No. 74 this week. 

The 'EPiC' soundtrack dropped two spots on the Soundtrack Album chart, falling from No. 7 to No. 9 this week. 

The 'EPiC' movie fell from No. 32 to No. 35 on the Official U.K. Film chart, and from No. 22 to No. 23 on the U.K. Film Download chart. 

'The  Complete Story' exited the Official Music Video Top 50 chart again from last week's listing at No. 42. It was replaced by 'Elvis The Searcher' which re-entered the chart at No. 30.

U.S. Billboard charts

 

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation remained steady at No. 41 on Billboard's Country Album chart for the third week in a row.   

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

June 12 - Los Conciertos de Elvis Presley

Spanish author Carlos Alises Parra has released two "softcover" books about Elvis in Las Vegas titled 'Los Conciertos de Elvis Presley'. The 340-page book is a revised version of the book he released in 2024 while the 288-page book on 1970 is a new release. Both books are in Spanish and come with a link and QR code.

Description for the 1969 volume: In 1969, Elvis Presley returned to the stage at the International Hotel in Las Vegas after nearly nine years away from live performances, during which he had focused on his Hollywood film career. Much has been written about this historic comeback, during which he gave 57 concerts between July 31 and August 28, 1969.

This book aims to gather, organize, and coherently present all the available material about this period. To this end, it draws on transcripts of documents, articles from the time, and testimonies from attendees to reconstruct one of the most important periods in Elvis's career, all source materials carefully translated into Spanish.

The book, along with the included video, offers a detailed analysis of the 57 concerts, accompanied by a comprehensive documentary compilation that includes testimonies, letters, notes, and historical records.

As bonus content, a link and QR code are included to access a video with footage from 1969 synchronized with the recording of the midnight concert of August 25, with the dialogue between songs subtitled in Spanish.

This second edition represents a complete revision of the work. It also incorporates photos and additional material that enhance the understanding of one of the most decisive and momentous periods in Elvis's career.

The book is available from >>> Amazon.

Description for the 1970 volume: Elvis performed in Las Vegas in January and February of 1970, once again breaking attendance records and surpassing even the figures achieved during the previous summer.

While his first Las Vegas season marked his artistic rebirth and constitutes one of the most important milestones of his career, the summer of 1970 was immortalized by the filming of the documentary That's the Way It Is, becoming one of the best-known and most documented periods of his career.

However, the winter season of 1970 remains shrouded in a certain mystery. Little information has come to light, few images exist, and hardly any recordings of those performances have been preserved.

This book aims to rectify this situation and offer, for the first time in the Spanish language, a complete overview of this period through a compilation of documents, letters, testimonials from attendees, news reports from the time, and a detailed analysis of the concerts.

As additional content, a link and a QR code are included to access a video with synchronized images from the season with the performances of February 19, 1970, accompanied by the dialogues between songs subtitled in Spanish.

The book is available from >>> Amazon.

(Source: Nigel Patterson / Elvis Information Network)

June 11 - The Glory of SUN

The Flaming Star fan club is a busy one, still packing their latest FTD cooperation 'Soldier Boy', but a new SUN LP titled 'Glory of SUN' has already been released on black and on splattered vinyl.

Publicity stated: Flaming Star is proud to present our very latest release!

‘Glory Of Sun’ is an exclusive double LP in a gatefold sleeve, created for Elvis fans who want to experience the original mono sound as it was meant to be heard.

All tracks have been specially remastered for this release using classic analogue studio equipment and vintage tube technology, to create a warmer, more natural sound and to preserve the dynamics of the recordings. The result is a richer and more vivid listening experience, close to the original Sun recordings.

The release also includes an extensive discography with details about master recordings and first releases, as well as exclusive liner notes  ‘From Tupelo to Sun: The Spark That Ignited Rock ’n’ Roll’  placing the music in its historical context.

Tracks side 1: That's All Right / Blue Moon Of Kentucky / I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin') / I Love You Because (alt take 2) / Harbor Lights.

Side 2: I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine / Good Rockin' Tonight / Tryin' To Get To You / Just Because / Blue Moon.

Side 3: Milkcow Blues Boogie / You're A Heartbreaker / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone / Baby Let's Play House / Tomorrow Night.

Side 4: Mystery Train / I Forgot To Remember To Forget / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (Slow version) / I Love You Because (Unprocessed Master Edit) / When It Rains It Pours.

(Source: Flaming Star / Pal Granlund)

June 08 - Follow That 4KHD Blu-ray

Following the news that leaked two days ago, the Follow That Dream collectors label officially announced the release of the Limited Edition 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' book and CD-set and the double vinyl re-issue of 'Promised Land - The Companion Album' as a numbered edition on red colored vinyl. 

The recently retracted 'Summer Nights' 4-CD-set will be shipped with these new titles. The shipping to the dealers is set for July 13, 2026.

Publicity stated: FTD Books is pleased to announce the release of 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761', a Limited Individually Numbered Edition double book and 4-CD set. It comes housed in a Deluxe Collector's slipcase with a sticker.

Book 1 - Memphis To Brooklyn: A hardback coffee table style deluxe book, illustrated throughout with many rare newly discovered photographs and documents. The book chronicles Elvis Presley's army career from his induction in March, basic and advanced training in Texas, and his departure from Brooklyn to Germany in September 1958.

Also included is a detailed analysis of Elvis Presley's Nashville recording session at Studio B in June 1958. CD 1 and 2 feature the complete Elvis Presley recording session from Studio B, Nashville in June 1958, released in the original recording order for the first time.

Book 2 - Germany: A hardback coffee table style deluxe book of photos, documents and memories of fellow soldiers, friends and family providing the most detailed comprehensive record of Elvis Presley's first three months in Germany from October 1 until December 31, 1958.

This book also contains details, photos and information covering Elvis' German home-made recordings. CD 3 and 4 contain the private Elvis Presley home recordings from Germany in 1958 and 1959. The audio has been newly restored exclusively for this release.

Tracks CD 1 - Studio Session: I Need Your Love Tonight - A Big Hunk O’ Love (Splice Of Take 3 and 4) - Ain’t That Loving You Baby - (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I - I Got Stung - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 1 - 4) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 5) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 6 - 7) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 8 - 9) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 10A) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 10B - 13) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 14) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 15) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 16 - 18/M) - A Big Hunk O’ Love (Take 1) - A Big Hunk O’ Love (Take 2) - A Big Hunk O’ Love (Take 3) - A Big Hunk O’ Love (Take 4) - Ain’t That Loving You Baby (Take 1) - Ain’t That Loving You Baby (Take 2 - 4/M) - Ain’t That Loving You Baby (Take 5 - 7) - Ain’t That Loving You Baby (Take 8 - 10) - Ain’t That Loving You Baby (Take 11).

CD 2: (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I (Take 1 - 3) - (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I (Take 4 - 5) - (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I (Take 6 - 8) - (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I (Take 9/M) - I Got Stung (Take 1 - 2) - I Got Stung (Take 3 - 8) - I Got Stung (Take 9 - 10) - I Got Stung (Take 11) - I Got Stung (Take 12) - I Got Stung (Take 13 - 14) - I Got Stung (Take 15 - 16) - I Got Stung (Take 17 - 20) - I Got Stung Take 21 - 22) - I Got Stung (Take 23 - 24/M).

Interviews and More: Elvis Swearing In To The U.S. Army (24.03.1958. Kennedy Veterans Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee) - Elvis Interviewed By Jim Kell On KFSA-TV (24.03.1958, Fort Chaffee Barracks, Fort Chaffee, Arkansas) - Elvis Sails (Press Interview) - Elvis Sails (Newsreel Interview) - Elvis Sails (Pat Hernon Interview).

CD 3 - Germany Home Recordings: Intro - He Knows Just What I Need (#1) - Working On The Building - He Knows Just What I Need (#2) - He Knows Just What I Need (#3) - He Knows Just What I Need (#4) - He Knows Just What I Need (#5) - He Knows Just What I Need (#6) - He Knows Just What I Need (#7) - Cool Water - Like A Baby (Elvis) - Like A Baby (Red West) - His Hand In Mine (#1) - Young Love (Red West) - Her Hand In Mine (#1) - Return To Me / Her Hand In Mine (#2) - Her Hand In Mine (#3) - His Hand In Mine (#2) - Her Hand In Mine (#4) - Just A Closer Walk With Thee / If I Didn’t Care / Are You Sincere - Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Stand By Me - Oh Lonesome Me - I’m Beginning To Forget You (#1) - I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still In Love With You) (Ending Only) / Mona Lisa - I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still In Love With You) / Guitar Strumming - Danny Boy (#1) - Danny Boy (#2) - Loving You (#1)  - I’m Beginning To Forget You (#2) - Santa Claus Is Back In Town / Loving You (#2) - I’m Beginning To Forget You (#3) - I’m Beginning To Forget You (#4).

CD 4 - Germany Home Recordings: I Asked The Lord (#1) - Apron Strings (#1) - Soldier Boy (#1) - Soldier Boy (#2) - I Asked The Lord (#2) - I Asked The Lord (#3) - I Asked The Lord (#4) - Piano Noodling / Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) - I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (#1 - Fast) - Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) (#1) / Hound Dog (#1) / At The Hop - I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (#1 - Slow) - Apron Strings (#2) - It’s Been So Long Darling - I Will Be True - There’s No Tomorrow - I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (#2 - Slow) / QueSera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) (#2) / Hound Dog (#2) - I Asked The Lord (#5) - I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (#2 - Fast) - Apron Strings (#3) - The Titles Will Tell - At The Hop/Give Me Oil In My Lamp (Traditional) / Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) / Hound Dog - Send Me Some Lovin’ - Send Me Some Lovin’ - The Fool #1 - The Fool #2 - The Fool #3. 

Produced by Ernst Mikael Jørgensen. Disc 1 Mastered by Kevan Budd. Disc 2 Mastered by Kevan Budd (tracks 1-14) Anthony Stuchbury (tracks 15-19). Disc 3 and 4: audio restoration and mastering by Anthony Stuchbury.

The Dutch Elvis Corner webshop announced the release of the bonus CD 'Soldier Boy' as a bonus for their customers who buy the box. 

On his work for this set Stuchbury said: All the tracks on the set are in Mono. I did have the green light to open them up if I’d wished, but I chose not to do so. I’m sure that will surprise many, especially as converting mono to stereo seems to be my thing ? It also means that I have turned down the chance to be a part of what could have been the very first official Elvis Presley mono to stereo release.

Here is my reasoning.

In a recording studio there’s usually more than one microphone being used in said studio, so each mic, theoretically, could be seen as an individual source. We know that the German home recordings were made using a reel to reel tape recorder, and that only one microphone was present and being used. 

With all that in mind, and this being an official archival release, of which the new masters will now enter the official Sony Elvis archive, I decided to keep them as authentic as possible, so they are as recorded, in Mono.

Publicity for the LP stated: FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the release of “Promised Land - Companion Album' containing the best of 'Alternate Takes' and not the final Masters, as a special numbered Translucent Claret Limited 2-LP Edition.

 

FTD Vinyl’s first release in August, 2010 arrived long before the great vinyl revival of many years later. Due to the format’s modest sales back then, long-deleted FTD titles are now commanding high prices online and at record fairs.

 

To accommodate new vinyl collectors who missed out on some of these rare Elvis releases, FTD plans to reissue several key in-demand titles. 'Promised Land - The Companion Album' was previously issued in May 2012. This collectible individually numbered limited edition features a new cover design and Translucent Claret vinyl.

Side A: Promised Land (Take 3, 4) - There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Take 4 + Composite Of Take 5, 3, 8) - Help Me (Take 1 F.S.+ Remixed Master) - Mr. Songman (Take 2) - Love Song Of The Year (Take 1) - Promised Land.

Side B: It's Midnight (Take 7) - Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming (Take 10) - If You Talk In Your Sleep (Take 5) - Thinking About You (Take 4) - You Asked Me To (Take 3A) - There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Take 1).

Side C: Promised Land (Take 5) - Love Song Of The Year (Take 3, 4, 6) - It's Midnight (Take 11) - You Asked Me To (Take 2B) - Thinking About You (Take 3).

Side D: If You Talk In Your Sleep (Take 9 - Undubbed Master) - You Asked Me To (Take 1, 2A) - There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Take 6, 7) - Mr. Songman (Take 3, 5) - Promised Land (Take 6 Undubbed Master).

The 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' set is available from >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

The 'Promised Land' set is available from >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

The 'Summer Nights' set is available from the >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

EPiC Blu-ray

The first lucky fans received their 4kHD copy of the 'EPiC' movie while the street date was originally set for June 16, 2026.

Publicity stated: NEON and Universal Pictures International announced the global at home release of EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert from acclaimed visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, which debuts today on Digital, where ever you can buy or rent movies.

Fans around the world can now experience the magic of Elvis Presley ... at home. Following its enormously successful global theatrical release, Baz Luhrmann’s 'EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert' gives audiences the opportunity to experience Elvis Presley like never before at home, with breathtaking picture quality and immersive sound. 

Don't miss adding this iconic concert experience to your collection!

Pre-order the 'EPiC' Blu-ray from >>> Amazon U.S. or >>> Amazon U.K. or >>> Amazon Germany.

(Source: Facebook / UEPS / Anthony Stuchbury)

June 07 - Elvis 2nd Ed Sullivan Show (Updated)

Graphic author Paul Belard published the 212-page book 'Elvis 2nd Ed Sullivan Show'. 

Description: October 28, 1956 was a busy day in the Elvis’ world. He rehearsed for his second appearance on the 'Ed Sullivan Show', gave a press conference, posed for pictures as he was given a polio shot. Then, in the evening, at 8:00 he appeared on TV, singing 'Don’t Be Cruel', 'Love Me', 'Love Me Tender' and 'Hound Dog'.

In the meantime during the same day, not too far off, a giant cut-out of Elvis above the marquee of the Times Square Paramount Theater was unveiled, announcing the upcoming premiere of his movie 'Love Me Tender'.

The book is available from >>> Amazon. For a signed edition you can contact Paul Belard by email at >>> pbelard@hotmail.com.

44 Years Ago

On June 7, 1982, Graceland opened its doors to Elvis fans for the very first time, and the fans never stopped coming to Memphis. 

On this day 44 years ago, Elvis Presley fans were beginning to line up in front of 3764 Elvis Presley Blvd in Memphis, Tennessee. With their $5 in hand, they were about to experience Graceland Mansion, the late "King's" home, in a way that they'd only dreamed of before.

"I quickly learned that Graceland was in serious trouble," Priscilla wrote in her memoir, 'Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis'. "The care of the grounds, the staff salaries, the animals requiring care, all were ongoing expenses. With no funds coming in, the upkeep was unsustainable."

Nowadays, more musicians' homes that have been opened to the public since their owners died. But in 1982, the idea of touring your idol's home was mostly unheard of, especially for someone as famous and beloved as Presley.

In the past 44 years, the Graceland campus has expanded considerably, offering a wealth of new and different experiences, new museum, large hotel plus a venue for concerts and other entertainment for its visitors.

Today, Graceland stands as the second-most-visited home in the United States, outpaced only by the White House. More than 500,000 people flock to Memphis every year to step inside the King's home, a pilgrimage that comes with a price tag, ranging from an US$85 base ticket to upwards of US$260 for total access.

(Source: Amazon / Paul Belard / Graceland / Parade / Yahoo)

June 06 - Follow That Soldier Boy (Updated)

Due from the Follow That Dream collectors label, in cooperation with the Norwegian Flaming Star fan club, is the book / 4-CD set 'Elvis Presley - Soldier Boy 53 310 761'. 

According to Pal Granlund the set was supposed to come out last month, therefore it was added to the Flaming Star fan club magazine. The release has been set for June, but an official announcement still has to be made first. 

Details book 1 - Memphis To Brooklyn: A hardback coffee table style deluxe book, illustrated throughout with many rare newly discovered photographs and documents. The book chronicles Elvis Presley's army career from his induction in March, basic and advanced training in Texas, and his departure from Brooklyn to Germany in September 1958.

Also included is a detailed analysis of Elvis Presley's Nashville recording session at Studio B in June 1958. CD 1 and 2 feature the complete Elvis Presley recording session from Studio B, Nashville in June 1958, released in the original recording order for the first time.

Details book 2 - Germany: A hardback coffee table style deluxe book of photos, documents and memories of fellow soldiers, friends and family providing the most detailed comprehensive record of Elvis Presley's first three months in Germany from October 1 until December 31, 1958.

This book also contains details, photos and information covering Elvis' German home-made recordings. CD 3 and 4 contain the private Elvis Presley home recordings from Germany in 1958 and 1959. The audio has been newly restored exclusively for this release.

The books and CDs come housed in an individually numbered Deluxe Collector's slipcase with a sticker.

The 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' set is available from >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

(Source: Flaming Star magazine / Pal Granlund)

June 06 - Charts June 2026 - Week 1 (Updated)

Elvis' chart presence is still limited to the United Kingdom and the United States, with Elvis music dropping on most charts, but his latest movie making a return appearance! 

U.K. charts

The '30 No. 1 Hits' compilation dropped from No. 67 to No. 76 on the main U.K. Album chart. It fell from No. 61 to No. 67 on the Official Streaming chart and from No. 67 to No. 72 on the Chart Update this week.

The 'EPiC' soundtrack won back one place on the Soundtrack Album chart and rose to No. 7 this week.

The 'EPiC' movie returned to the Official U.K. Film chart at No. 32 and to the Film Download chart at No. 22. 

'The  Complete Story' returned to the Official Music Video Top 50 chart at No. 42. 

U.S. Billboard charts

 

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation remained steady at No. 41 on Billboard's Country Album chart.   

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

June 05 - Christmas in June

The Vinyl Champ record label announced the November 27, 2026 re-release of their 'Christmas Songs' LP. The 19-track Christmas and Gospel song comes on translucent green colored vinyl. 

Tracklist side A: Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) - Blue Christmas - I'll Be Home For Christmas - Silent Night - I Believe - Where Do You Come From - Angel - My Wish Came True - It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) - His Hand In Mine

Side B: Santa Claus Is Back In Town - Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) - (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) - Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - Known Only To Him - Mansion Over The Hilltop - Take My Hand, Precious Lord - O Little Town Of Bethlehem - White Christmas

(Source: Pascal Matteo / Juno)