October 31 - How the Golden Web Was Woven

The Panther Records import record label announced the release of the double CD-set 'How the Web Was Woven'.

Publicity stated: Elvis Presley's legendary July 15, 1970 rehearsal on a Deluxe 3-panel 2-CD Set! With better sound and more complete than ever before! And limited as usual: only 200 copies! 

On July 15, 1970, Elvis Presley stepped onto MGM Sound Stage 1 in Culver City, California, for a high-stakes rehearsal session that would alter the course of his live performance career. Captured by filmmaker Denis Sanders for the legendary documentary 'Elvis: That’s The Way It Is', this afternoon saw the King of Rock and Roll stripped of his glittering Las Vegas stage capes, completely locked into the groove with his peerless TCB Band.

For decades, the historical value of this session was marred by notoriously poor audio quality. Because MGM’s film crews prioritized camera placement and lighting over precise microphone setups, the surviving audio tapes suffered from flat mixing and harsh peak distortion. Now, thanks to a brandnew exhaustive audio restoration the recordings on these tapes sound better than ever. 

For the first time, listeners can experience a crisp separation and booming low-end of a session that penultimates in one of the most intimate, breathtaking moments in the Presley canon: a solo piano performance of 'How the Web Was Woven', which has Elvis vocal restored as it had previously been buried and was barely audible. 

Mainly there's more depth to the recording, a better balance between Elvis' voice and the music and even more dialogues in between to be heard. For the first time a clean vocal can be heard on  'How The Web Was Woven'. 'Ghost Riders In The Sky' and 'Runaway' have to be mentioned as well - both have a clearer vocal than before. 

In the past two other labels had a couple of small parts of the session on their releases which weren't on the other one, so for the first time from start to finish it's complete (except the few songs that weren't recorded at all).

CD 1: Stagger Lee / I Got My Mojo Working / I’ve Lost You / Stranger In The Crowd (Acetate Playback) / I’ve Lost You (with reprise) / Stranger In The Crowd #1 / The Next Step Is Sex / You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me #1 / You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me #2 / You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me #3 / Sweet Caroline / Yesterday / Hey Jude / I Can’t Stop Loving You / It’s Your Baby, You Rock It / Cryin’ Time / Ghost Riders In The Sky / Runaway / It’s Now Or Never / Peter Gunn Theme / Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Instrumental).

CD 2: Love Me / One Night / Alla En Al Rancho Grande / That’s All Right (Slow Version) / Twenty Days And Twenty Nights (Acetate Playback – Elvis sings along) / That’s All Right #2 (Uptempo Version) / Instrumentals – Roll Out The Barrel / Twenty Days And Twenty Nights #2 / Twenty Days And Twenty Nights #3 / Chickin’ Pickin’ (Instrumental) / Patch It Up / Cotton Fields / Sylvia / Stranger In The Crowd (False Start) / Stranger In The Crowd #2 / Mona Lisa (Piano Instrumental) / How The Web Was Woven / I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (Piano Instrumental) / My Wish Came True (Piano Instrumental).

Elvis UK 33 ⅓ r.p.m. Volume 2

The authors are announced the November 14, 2026 release of 'Elvis UK 33 ⅓ r.p.m. Volume 2 The Ultimate Guide To Elvis Presley’s British LPs 1962-1968'. The book is  priced at £46. 

Publicity stated: Each of the books in this new series is in response to those who have repeatedly requested that the authors revise their original book Elvis UK (published in 1987), and its follow up, Elvis UK2, self-published in 2002. This new series focuses on the biggest section of those two books - the UK LPs - and will run to five volumes - a clear indication of how much detail and new material has gone into each book.  

For some years, the authors have been systematically revising and updating every major part of Elvis UK, and have published standalone soft-backed books devoted to 78rpm singles, EPs, non-RCA UK LP releases, and compact discs.  Cover Story, published in late 2025, focused on every aspect of album covers.  Each book has been uniformly acclaimed by collectors.  Indeed, some examples of what buyers (and independent reviewers) of the first volume have said will be available to view on the website www.elvisukbooks.co.uk to assist those who wish to know more.

So, what can you expect to find in this book?

Basically, it follows on from what went before!  However, remember: it is not a discography (i.e. a simple list of releases), as is commonly understood, and nor is it simply a collection of record labels, album covers and other illustrations.  It is much more than that.  

Instead, it is an in-depth narrative account of every album and the story behind it, providing  the definitive history of - and guide to - Elvis’s UK album releases.  This second volume in the series - covering RCA albums issued between late 1962 and mid-1968 - picks up where volume 1 ended and runs for 318 pages.  It includes: 

• Details of every individual album release from RCA’s reissue of Elvis (Rock ‘N’ Roll No. 2) in December 1962, and Elvis’s last film soundtrack album of the 1960s, Speedway, issued in August 1968, plus some uniquely UK albums  
• A discussion of each LP - dealt with separately in forensic detail - including details of all the tracks included (titles, writers’ names), a swathe of never-before-seen background information, plus memorabilia and illustrations 
• Carefully cross-referenced information relating to earlier albums (and later) re-issues, where appropriate
• A full song index, including modes, recording venues, take numbers and writers’ information
• Many high-quality illustrations, photographs, plus a fascinating range of relevant memorabilia drawn from a host of sources, including record companies, along with material drawn from contemporaneous newspapers and magazines, along with detailed discussions around a host of related topics, such as songwriters, bonus songs etc. 
• Images of both sides of all known label and sleeve variations - including a detailed explanation of the rationale behind each of them, along with key features to aid identification - a must for those who collect variations 
• Details of label combinations, production errors, and other fascinating oddities that continue to delight collectors! 

In short, this series aims to be the most comprehensive work ever undertaken on the subject.  If you are familiar with - and liked - previous Elvis UK books, then this volume should appeal to you also!  

For more details, prices and how to order, visit >>> Elvis UK Books.

A Digital Golden Boy

The fourth digital edition of the German Golden Boy Elvis magazine has been made available to subscribers of the fan club magazine. 

The magazine covers Priscilla Presley's recent visit to Baesweiler, Germany, and the story behind Elvis' honorary citizenship in Bad Nauheim, the latest Follow That Dream releases, and, continuing that theme, a neat overview of worldwide 'Frankie and Johnny releases, the upcoming 'Elvis im Hertzen von Europa' and more news and articles. 

From the magazine's archive we get reviews of the Legacy Edition of 'Recorded Live On Stage in Memphis' (2014), the FBI keeping track of Elvis (2013), Glen D. Hardin and his last will and testament. 

This will keep you engrossed through the weekend! If you're interested in this magazine, visit the magazine's website at >>> www.golden-boy-elvis.de or contact the editors by email at >>> service@golden-boy-elvis.de.

Elvis Through the Eyes of A Fan

Robert Foley announced the December 2026 release of 'Elvis Through the Eyes of A Fan: With A Walk Down Memorabilia Lane'. 

The book is described as: A personal look through a fan's perspective combined with a walk down "memorabilia lane," featuring private collections, unseen photos, scarves, and a dedicated section on fan clubs like The King's Court of New York City.'

(Source: Various / Gordon Minto / Golden Boy Elvis / The King's Court / Elvis Information Network)

October 31 - Charts October 2026 - Week 5

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 won back nine places on the Official U.K. Soundtrack Album chart and climbed to No. 30 this week.  

To be updated over the weekend:  DVD edition of 'EPiC' bounced back to No. 36, from last week's drop to No. 43 on the DVD chart. The film lost exited the chart after last week's fall to No. 70. 

The Blu-ray / DVD slipped from No. 1 to No. 2 on the Official U.K. Music Video chart. 'The Complete Story' DVD exited the chart from last week's listing at No. 33.

U.S. Billboard charts

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation slipped one spot closer to the bottom of Billboard's Country Album chart, landing at No. 49.

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

October 30 - Debut Vinyl

The DOL record label re-issued Elvis' debut album on clear vinyl. 

Description: It would be hard to find a more iconic album than Elvis Presley’s debut LP, notably, one of the first albums in the history of Rock (prior to this, the genre was consumed via singles). The cover art captures everything about Elvis, his good looks and raw energy, and would go on to be frequently imitated. 

For the future "King," it marks the turning point between his Rockabilly beginnings at Sun Records and a new life as a living legend. The tracklist documents this moment, featuring songs recorded over the course of a year, first at Sun Records and later for RCA, his new label. 

While there is no real artistic cohesion, there is genius throughout: from stripped-back ballads ('Blue Moon') and Rock tracks echoing his Sun days ('Blue Suede Shoes') to rhythm and blues with a pop sheen ('Money Honey'). As a bonus, this reissue includes the masterpiece 'Heartbreak Hotel', which did not appear on the original 1956 album.

The Art of Vinyl

The Art of Vinyl budget record label released the 'Essential Christmas Collection' and 'Elvis Presley - Number Ones (USA and UK)' LPs. The latter LP comes on hot pink colored vinyl. 

Publicity for 'Essential Christmas Collection' stated: Bring the unmistakable voice of Elvis Presley to your holiday vinyl collection with the 'Essential Christmas Collection', a festive LP featuring 12 classic Christmas, gospel, and traditional recordings. Combining Elvis’ signature Rock and Roll style with warm seasonal favorites and inspirational songs, this vinyl record is perfect for Christmas listening, holiday gatherings, decorating, gifting, and Elvis Presley collectors.

The album features some of Elvis’ best-known holiday recordings, including “Blue Christmas,” “Santa Claus Is Back in Town,” “White Christmas,” “Here Comes Santa Claus,” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” His distinctive vocals bring a memorable blend of Rock and Roll, blues, pop, and traditional Christmas music to these enduring seasonal favorites.

The second side moves into traditional carols and gospel-inspired recordings, including “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “Silent Night,” “(There’ll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me),” “I Believe,” and “Take My Hand, Precious Lord.” Together, the 12 tracks showcase both the energetic and reflective sides of Elvis’ holiday music.

An excellent addition to any Christmas vinyl collection, this LP is ideal for Elvis Presley fans, collectors of classic Rock and Roll and pop, and anyone looking to add a timeless vintage sound to the holiday season.

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 B: O Little Town of Bethlehem / Silent Night / (There’ll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me) / I Believe / Take My Hand, Precious Lord / It’s No Secret (What God Can Do)

The LP is avialable from >>> Amazon.

Publicity for ''Number Ones' stated: Elvis Presley's Number 1 Hits is a collection of 18 of his number one hits in the U.S. and U.K. from 1956 to 1962. Including hits ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, ‘Hound Dog’, ‘Love Me Tender’,  ‘Jailhouse Rock’ and many more.

Side A: 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 / Jailhouse Rock / (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / 

Side B: Hard Headed Women / Big Hunk O Love / Stuck On You / It’s Now Or Never / Are You Lonesome Tonight / (Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame / Can’t Help Falling In Love / Return To Sender / Good Luck Charm.

Elvis - Photos and Memories - volume 2

Booy Verlag published the 200-page bilangual book 'Elvis - Photos and Memories - volume 2' (German and English) by Beatrix van Ooyen.

Description: Eyewitnesses and photographers documented Elvis Presley's time with the US military in Germany from October 1, 1958, to March 2, 1960. The first volume in the series, 'Elvis - Photos and Memories' focuses on copyright information, 40 eyewitness accounts, and 570 photographs. 

The second and new volume, 'Elvis - Photos and Memories – Vol. 2' addresses collectors' rights and the value of their collections, as well as artistically or AI-generated images, screenshots of photos and films, eyewitness accounts, and fan activities to preserve the memory of Elvis Presley. 

The book is available from >>> Amazon.

Elvis News Report

The November 2026 Elvis Video News Report is available, it covers the Critics Choice Documentary nominations for 'EPiC', the Christmas lightning and birthday celebrations at Graceland, auction results, remembering Duke Bardwell, the 'Charro' movie revisited and more. 

(Source: Facebook)

October 29 - 50th Anniversary Vinyl

A new vinyl set titled '50th Anniversary Edition Happy New Year ’76' is due soon on black and on gold colored vinyl as an LP with a 7-inch bonus single. 

Publicity stated: On New Year's Eve 1976, Elvis Presley took to the stage in Pittsburgh and delivered a performance many fans consider one of the finest of his final years of touring. Full of energy, passion, and unforgettable vocal power, he ushered in 1977 with a concert that has become legendary among collectors and fans alike. 

Now, fifty years later, this historic performance returns in remastered sound quality, carefully restored to offer the richest and most authentic listening experience possible. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of a remarkable night when "The King" once again proved why his live performances remain timeless.

The concert was (as we all know) recorded live by a fan in the audience. Every effort was made to achieve the best possible sound quality of this historic event.

Side 1: Announcement - Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Big Boss Man - Love Me

Side B: Fairytale - You Gave Me A Mountain - Jailhouse Rock - O Sole Mio / It's Now Or Never - My Way - Funny How Time Slips Away - Auld Lang Syne

Side C: Introductions By Elvis - Blue Suede Shoes - Trying To Get To You - Polk Salad Annie - Band Introductions Early - Morning Rain - What'd I Say - Johnny B. Goode - Love Letters - School Days - Fever

Side D: Hurt - Hound Dog - Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Reconsider Baby - Little Sister - Unchained Melody - Rags To Riches - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

(Source: Pascal Matteo / Various)

Review Elvis At Home in Germany

Hot on the heels of the Deluxe ‘Soldier Boy’ set from the Follow That Dream collector’s label, we get ‘Elvis At Home in Germany’ on the JAS International budget label. Does it add anything to the set we already bought?

Design

The CD comes housed in a slimline CD-single jewel case with an AI cover. Usually that’s bad news, but here I must admit that the end result hits all the right marks. If you’re going to use Artificial Intelligence for a cover, this is how to do it.

The artwork itself features everything we hear on this CD: on the front, "Elvis" playing acoustic guitar, and on the back a photo of Elvis playing piano with his Alden electric guitar lying on top.

Content

As stated in the introduction, the question is whether this 14-track compilation adds anything to the big FTD set we just bought. And the answer is "yes" because this set does not simply duplicate the complete songs from the two CDs with home recordings from the big set, no, it creates complete songs and adds a third dimension with the newly created stereo mixes.

In our recent interview with Anthony Stuchbury, the audio engineer behind the material on both the FTD and JAS releases of these recordings, he stated that he decided not to create Stereo versions while restoring and remastering them for the official archival release, purely because they were recorded on a single microphone and should be preserved “as recorded.” 

And when a Stereo version was taking it one step too far for that release, on his own label, he had the option to take that step, building on the foundation he had already created.

Doing so he opened up the “flat” Mono presentation, adding depth and a sense of space, allowing us to take our place on the couch at Goethestraße 14 in Bad Nauheim, joining Elvis and his friends. Listening to these songs like this, I was really surprised that the new Stereo mix worked so well with so few elements available - Elvis, a piano, a guitar and some of his friends harmonizing - to create this full audio presentation. This is where this CD distinguishes itself from the (same) material on the FTD release.

Highlights such as ‘Earth Angel’, ‘The Fool’ (a personal favorite) and ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight’ place Elvis’ voice firmly at the center, revealing just how focused and committed he already was during these informal sessions. Red West’s backing, placed on the right side, nicely complements him, making rough home recordings feel surprisingly intimate.

Other tracks that benefitted from this new presentation are There’s No Tomorrow’, ‘Soldier Boy’ and ‘Titles Tell’, which all sound clearer, while ‘I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still in Love with You)’ was reconstructed from damaged source material into a complete performance, fitting in nicely here. On ‘I’m Beginning to Forget You’ I discovered Elvis trying to add a little beat with his foot. Some of the simpler moments are equally rewarding; songs like ‘Danny Boy’ and ‘Send Me Some Lovin’’ showcase Elvis’ versatility as a singer and as a musician.

The work by Stuchbury on these songs fixed most of the distortion and repaired the balance on those that sounded out of balance. ‘There’s No Tomorrow’ and ‘Titles Tell’ now have cleaner vocals, allowing us to enjoy a charming falsetto on the last song. On the aforementioned ‘Soldier Boy’ the piano is less dominant, bringing out Elvis’ performance and intonation. 

That said, these recordings aren’t perfect, but given the raw source material the producer had to work from, perfection wasn’t to be expected. On ‘It’s Been So Long Darling’ for example, we still hear some distortion, but at a much more tolerable level, making the song enjoyable.

Conclusion

Listening to these recordings in Stereo adds a genuine sense of space and presence, that "third dimension". With only Elvis, a piano, a guitar, and a few friends around a microphone, Stuchbury has managed to create a surprisingly rich listening experience, bringing us closer than ever to those relaxed evenings in Bad Nauheim.

The fact that he chose to use only complete performances, cutting away everything else, makes these performances very easy to listen to. And that by itself is something to applaud, as the original tapes, historically significant as they are, aren’t everybody’s cup of tea.

So yes, this new ‘Best of the German Home Recordings’ really offers something new for both collectors and the casual fan who would normally skip this raw material. 

These new versions, released in a limited run of 300 copies, deserve a release on a big label, as they offer something most fans have probably never heard, since the original versions were way too rough to be enjoyed on a mainstream Sony compilation.

Until then, be quick if you want a copy, because this CD is nearly sold out. The good news is that a 10-inch vinyl version is due from the Memphis Mansion label soon.

October 28 - The Guitar Player Who Changed The Release Schedule

Paul Belard published the 344-page paperback biography 'Scotty Moore - The Guitar Player Who Changed The World'.

Description: Scotty Moore, with Elvis Presley and Bill Black, created the legendary Sun sound, and they were instrumental in the creation of Rockabilly and Rock and Roll. 

Scotty’s playing did not compete with Elvis’ voice, it gave the voice a musical world in which to exist. His guitar could drive the rhythm, answer Elvis’ vocal phrases, introduce a song, create tension or simply provide the space in which Elvis could let loose.

The guitar was not an accessory to the performance, it was part of its architecture. Scotty's guitar playing has influenced countless artists since then. 

The book is available from >>> Amazon sites or signed copies from the author >>> pbelard@hotmail.com.

Changed Release Schedule

The Elvis Files website shows an updated planning for previously announced titles:

• The 'RCA Announce Elvis' book has been set for a early December 2026 release.  
• The 'Clambake' book / vinyl set has been postponed from October to December 2026.
• The 'A Date With Elvis' and 'For LP Fans Only' LP's have been delayed to December 2026.
• The 'Portraits; Vol.5 the 70's 1970 - 1972' and 'Portraits; Vol.6 the 70's 1973 - 1977' have been pushed back to January 2027. 

(Source: Nigel Patterson / Paul Belard / Elvis Files)

October 26 - Love Me Tender at Halloween!

The French RDM-Edition record label announced the November 2026 release of the 10-inch LP 'Love Me Tender - Mono and Stereo'. 

Publicity stated: This 10-inch vinyl record compiles tracks from the original soundtrack of the film 'Love Me Tender' as released in France in 1956 under the title 'Le Cavalier du Crépuscule'. 

Side A features the mono mix, while Side B contains a previously unreleased "Mono-to-Stereo" mix created by producer Anthony Stuchbury. This release i is a Limited Edition of 200 copies.. 

Included with this release on red colored vinyl is a Limited Collectors Edition Sticker and a reproduction of the movie poster. 

Tracks: Love Me Tender / We're Gonna Move / Let Me / Poor Boy / Love Me Tender - Undubbed End Title / Love Me Tender - End Title.

Big Boss Halloween Man

Following the immediate sell-out of last year’s highly sought-after Halloween Edition of 'I Just Can’t Help Believin', we present a brand-new Halloween Edition of 'Big Boss Man - As Recorded Live On Stage In Florida'. Released in strictly limited quantities on blue and on white colored vinyl, this Exclusive Collector’s Edition is a must-have for Elvis enthusiasts and comes with a 30 x 30 cm bonus poster. 

Publicity stated: Out now is this amazing 2 LP / 2 CD set focusing on the April 1975 tour. The tour started April 24 in Macon, Georgia, and ended on May 7th in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In total 6 shows were performed in Florida during this tour. 

This beautiful double LP contains the original recordings made on April 25th and April 28th. The recordings are presented as they were recorded! In original glorious mono. Unfortunately these shows were only recorded partly. All recordings have been remastered from scratch. 

 

Side A: April 25 1975, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida 8.30PM

01. Dialogue

02. Love Me

03. If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

05. Big Boss Man

06. It’s Midnight

07. Burning Love

08. Introductions

09. What’d I Say (James Burton)

10. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt)

11. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff)

 

Side B: 

01. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin)

02. Introductions

03. School Days (Joe Guercio Orchestra)

04. My Boy

05. T-R-O-U-B-L-E

06. I’ll Remember You

07. Let Me Be There (with reprise)

08. An American Trilogy

09. Funny How Time Slips Away

 

Side C: April 25 1975, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida 8.30PM

01. That’s All Right

02. Heartbreak Hotel

 

April 28 1975, Civic Center Arena, Lakeland, Florida 8.30PM

03. When It’s My Time (Bill Baize & The Stamps)

04. Burning Love

05. Introductions

06. Johnny B. Goode (James Burton) 

07. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt)

08. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff)

09. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin)

10. School Days (Joe Guercio Orchestra)

 

Side D:

01. My Boy

02. Help Me Make It Through The Night

03. Let Me Be There (with reprise)

04. An American Trilogy

05. Hawaiian Wedding Song

06. Hound Dog

07. Can’t Help Falling In Love

08. Closing Vamp

09. Elvis Has Left The Building

 

 

CD 1: April 25 1975, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida 8.30PM

01. Dialogue

02. Love Me

03. If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

05. Big Boss Man

06. It’s Midnight

07. Burning Love

08. Introductions

09. What’d I Say - James Burton introduction

10. Drum Solo  - Ronnie Tutt introduction

11. Bass Solo - Jerry Scheff

12. Piano Solo -  Glen D. Hardin

13. Introductions

14. School Days - Joe Guercio Orchestra

15. My Boy

16. T-R-O-U-B-L-E

17. I’ll Remember You

18. Let Me Be There (with reprise)

19. An American Trilogy

20. Funny How Time Slips Away

21. That’s All Right

22. Heartbreak Hotel

 

 

CD 2: April 28 1975, Civic Center Arena, Lakeland, Florida 8.30PM

01. When It’s My Time (Bill Baize & The Stamps)

02. Burning Love

03. Introductions

04. Johnny B. Goode (James Burton)

05. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt)

06. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff)

07. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin)

08. School Days (Joe Guercio Orchestra)

09. My Boy

10. Help Me Make It Through The Night

11. Let Me Be There (with reprise)

12. An American Trilogy

13. Hawaiian Wedding Song

14. Hound Dog

15. Can’t Help Falling In Love

16. Closing Vamp

17. Elvis Has Left The Building

Elvis in Love

The Vinyl Passion (H'Art) record label announced the December 9, 2026 re-release of the vinyl compilation  'Elvis in Love' as a Limited Edition on 180-gram solid turquoise colored vinyl.  

Publicity stated: Fall in love all over again with 'Elvis Presley - Elvis in Love', a beautifully curated 2LP collection featuring 40 timeless tracks that capture the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll at his most romantic, tender, and heartfelt. 

From classics like “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “Love Me Tender” to hidden gems like “The Thrill of Your Love” and “That’s Someone You Never Forget”, this compilation is a tribute to Elvis’s unmatched ability to sing straight to the heart. For anyone who’s ever been in love, or wanted to be, this is Elvis at his most soulful 

Side A: Can't Help Falling In Love - Hawaiian Wedding Song - Fame And Fortune - A Big Hunk O` Love - Don't Ask Me Why - Such A Night - Don't - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such AS I - Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - Good Luck Charm

Side B: Are You Lonesome Tonight - Surrender - It's Now Or Never - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - Loving You - Love Me - Baby Let's Play House - Blue Hawaii - Wooden Heart - Any Way You Want Me

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Side C: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - She's Not You - As Long As I Have You - The Girl Of My Best Friend - I Love You Because - I Need You Love Tonight - The Thrill Of Your Love - That's Someone You Never Forget - Fever - Doin' The Best I Can

Side D:Love Me Tender - True Love - I Was The One - Pocketful Of Rainbows - Stuck On You - Young And Beautiful - One Night - That's When Your Heartaches Begin - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - Anyplace In Paradise

The LP is available from >>> Amazon.

(Source: Anthony Stuchbury / Facebook / Amazon)

October 24 - Elvis Vs. AI

The owners of Elvis Presley’s music rights, the Authentic Brands Group (ABG), have filed a lawsuit against AI company Anthropic, claiming the company used 274 Elvis songs to train its AI models without permission. Songs cited in the lawsuit include classics such as 'All Shook Up', 'Can’t Help Falling in Love' and 'Don’t Be Cruel'.

Attorney Richard Busch, representing the plaintiffs, said the lawsuit aims to protect Presley’s catalog from what he describes as large-scale copyright infringement by AI companies. 

The lawsuit reads: "Even after the Defendant supposedly put up ‘guardrails’ after being sued, in one of its latest iterations, Claude continues to infringe: when recently asked to recreate specific songs ‘for a modern audience,’ Claude did so and admitted: ‘These renders keep landing very close to the originals: same structure, same hooks reused with light rewording, and full sets of verses/choruses/bridges ... That’s edging past ‘inspired by’ into reproducing the copyrighted song, even when the words are swapped out.”

These companies have previously faced lawsuits from record labels like Universal and Warner Bros. as well as the RIAA, but this marks one of the first major instances where an artist’s estate has brought legal action against an AI company.

"The Elvis Plaintiffs bring this action to enforce these exclusive rights against the defendant that has built its entire business model based on copyright infringement at a scale never seen before," lead attorney Richard Busch wrote, "the Elvis Plaintiffs are deeply protective of these iconic songs."

The case, ABE EPE LLC v. Anthropic, is one of the first major lawsuits brought by an individual artist’s estate against an AI developer. The plaintiffs are seeking statutory damages of US$150,000 per song, putting potential damages at roughly US$41 million.

Rolling Stone wrote: "For Elvis fans and music rights advocates alike, the dispute underscores the continuing importance of protecting the King's legacy in the digital age. As the legal proceedings unfold, the case is expected to draw significant attention from artists, estates, record companies, and technology firms around the world."

(Source: Rolling Stone  / Billboard)

October 24 - Charts October 2026 - Week 4

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 lost 11 places on the Official U.K. Soundtrack Album chart and slipped to No. 39 this week. 

The DVD edition of 'EPiC' bounced back to No. 36, from last week's drop to No. 43 on the DVD chart. The film lost exited the chart after last week's fall to No. 70. 

The Blu-ray / DVD slipped from No. 1 to No. 2 on the Official U.K. Music Video chart. 'The Complete Story' DVD exited the chart from last week's listing at No. 33.

U.S. Billboard charts

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation managed to leave the last spot on the chart, and climbed from No. 50 to No. 48 on Billboard's Country Album chart.

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

October 23 - Elvis In Print for Christmas

Nigel Patterson announced the November 2026 release of his 450-page book 'Elvis in Print: The Definitive Annotated & Illustrated Reference Guide Volume 1'. 

Description: More than 4,000 books have been published directly about, or including substantive content about, the life and career of Elvis Aaron Presley. The literary canon for Elvis dwarfs that of the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and JFK. The Elvis Presley library comprises more than 50 bibliographic classifications, an indication of Elvis’ incredible sociocultural impact!

This, the first volume of 'Elvis in Print', contains detailed listings for more than 500 releases (800 editions) in the following eight categories: Academic & Intellectual Publications, Elvis and the Law, Elvis as Art, Elvis: Faith & Religion (including Spiritual, New Age, Esoteric and the Paranormal), Genealogy - Elvis’ Roots, Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books, Travel Guides and Major Elvis Festivals.

Each listing includes bibliographic details for each publication (including subsequent editions or printings), book synopsis, a brief overview of independent reviews of the book (where available) and an image of the book cover or covers (for most listings)

'Elvis in Print' also features a series of "sidebars" which provide in-depth information about particular books or issues. In addition, a range of archival material is included.

Christmas Peace

Sony Legacy released a vinyl edition of the 2003 track 'Christmas Peace' compilation. 

Publicity stated: Few voices have ever made Christmas feel as warm, or faith as deeply personal, as Elvis Presley's. This 2-LP collection brings together his most treasured holiday classics and timeless gospel recordings, a gift-worthy set that belongs in every fan's collection and sounds just as beautiful on Christmas morning as it does year-round.

Side A: Blue Christmas / Here Comes Santa Claus / White Christmas / Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) / I’ll Be Home For Christmas / Santa Claus Is Back In Town / If Every Day Was Like Christmas / On A Snowy Christmas Night / Winter Wonderland.

Side B: The Wonderful World Of Christmas / It Won't Seem Like Christmas (Without You) / I'll Be Home On Christmas Day / If I Get Home On Christmas Day / Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees / Merry Christmas Baby / Silver Bells.

Side C: O Little Town Of Bethlehem / Silent Night / (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) / I Believe / It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) / O Come, All Ye Faithful / The First Noel / His Hand In Mine.

Side D: In My Father’s House / Known Only To Him / Mansion Over The Hilltop / Crying In The Chapel / How Great Thou Art / In The Garden / Somebody Bigger Than You And I / Amazing Grace / He Touched Me.

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

Elvis in Concert

'Elvis in Concert' returned to Brazil for its largest tour ever, visiting six major Brazilian capitals: São Paulo (October 23), Belo Horizonte (October 30), Brasília (November 1), Rio de Janeiro (November 5), Porto Alegre (November 7), and Curitiba (November 9).

Elvis will once again appear on giant screens with newly remastered image and sound, recreating some of the most memorable performances of his career. The King of Rock & Roll will be accompanied live by a 30-piece orchestra, faithfully reproducing the same musical arrangements featured in his legendary concerts.

A special guest for the tour will be Jerry Scheff, bassist for Elvis' legendary TCB Band from 1969 to 1977, representing his fellow band members on stage. In addition to performing with Elvis Presley, Scheff also collaborated with Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Neil Diamond, and played bass on The Doors' iconic recordings of "L.A. Woman"and "Riders on the Storm."

This spectacular production has been recreated to faithfully match the musical format personally designed by Elvis Presley. When the show first toured Brazil in 2012, it filled both the Ibirapuera Gymnasium in São Paulo and Maracanãzinho Arena in Rio de Janeiro, attracting more than 50,000 fans.

Presented in two acts, the concert features more than 35 songs spanning every stage of Elvis' extraordinary career, including timeless classics such as "Burning Love," "Don't Be Cruel," "Blue Suede Shoes," "Love Me Tender," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Suspicious Minds," "My Way,"and "Can't Help Falling in Love," among many others.

The performance combines Elvis' original vocals with historic footage drawn from his legendary television specials "The '68 Comeback Special" and "Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii" (1973), as well as the acclaimed MGM concert films "Elvis: That's the Way It Is" (1970) and "Elvis on Tour" (1972).

It's Elvis Time Magazine

Volume 316 of the dutch Its Elvis Time magazine has been published. This edition takes a closer look at a topic that frequently arises in discussions about Elvis: the fact that he was not a racist. We also revisit the tragic night of August 18, 1977, a dark moment when a massive crowd had gathered at the gates of Graceland for an emotional vigil to pay their final respects to Elvis, only for a car to drive into the crowd, resulting in a fatality.

Naturally, there is plenty of focus on the music. We discuss the recently released FTD set 'Soldier Boy' - an extensive 4-CD, 2-book collection dedicated entirely to Elvis Presley’s time in the military - the 'Summer Nights' release, and look back at Elvis performing live in 1974. The magazine also delves into Elvis as an individual during the 1976 'Jungle Room Sessions'.

In terms of film, the contributors explore 'The Pied Piper of Cleveland', a unique production from the early days of Elvis’s career. For collectors, there is a review of the new FTD release, 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions'.

For more information on the magazine and the fan club, visit the >>> It's Elvis Time website.

Elvis For You - Double Feature

Erik Lorentzen's World Records announced the release of the double gatefold 'Elvis For You' and 'Elvis Sings Songs By Don Robertson' containing new Stereo Versions of these classic tracks, pressed on black and on blue colored vinyl respectively, both colors limited to 500 copies each.

Description: This wonderful release brings together two beautiful Elvis Presley albums, featuring a superb collection of romantic ballads, rare recordings and much-loved performances, all presented in glorious full stereo sound.

Featuring songs from the legendary “The Album That Never Was', this special collection celebrates Elvis’s incredible vocal talent and includes some of his most beautiful recordings.

Enjoy wonderful performances including I’m Counting On You, Starting Today, There’s Always Me, I’m Yours, Anything That’s Part of You, I Met Her Today, They Remind Me Too Much of You, Love Me Tonight, What Now, What Next, Where To and many more!

Also featuring favourites such as Mean Woman Blues, Loving You, Got a Lot o’ Livin’ to Do!, Lonesome Cowboy, Hot Dog, Flaming Star, Summer Kisses, Winter Tears and Are You Lonesome Tonight?

Stacey Giles posted part 1 of the backstory on Facebook: Elvis For You - The Album That Never Was'. 

The remarkable story of a lost 1960s Elvis Presley album and the passion of one man who helped bring it to life.

A tribute to Chris Giles, the legendary and much-missed founder of The Elvis Shop London.

Every Elvis Presley collector knows that some of the most fascinating stories in the King's recording history concern the records that were planned, announced, and sometimes even manufactured, but never officially reached the record-buying public.

One such mystery surrounds a British RCA Victor album that was scheduled for release in 1964, appeared to be on the verge of reaching record shops in 1965, and then seemingly disappeared.

Its title was ELVIS FOR YOU, catalogue number RD 7586.

This is not simply the story of an unreleased Elvis album. It is also the story of one of Britain's most passionate Elvis record collectors, the late Chris Giles, founder of The Elvis Shop London, whose determination to uncover and preserve an extraordinary piece of recording history helped ensure that this forgotten album would not remain just another footnote in the Elvis discography.

The story begins – June 1964. In June 1964, readers of Elvis Monthly, the influential British fan magazine founded by Albert Hand, were informed that a new Elvis Presley LP entitled Elvis For You was expected to be released shortly.

The proposed album carried the RCA Victor catalogue number RD 7586 and was originally planned as a ten-track release.

The concept was particularly interesting for British Elvis fans. The original Loving You LP had already been deleted from the UK catalogue, leaving collectors without an easily available copy of those recordings.

The proposed Elvis For You album would bring together selected recordings from Loving You, along with additional material, including two songs that had not yet appeared on a UK release: "Summer Kisses, Winter Tears" and "Flaming Star."

For collectors, this promised to be a welcome addition to the British RCA Victor catalogue, bringing together recordings that were becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. But the album never appeared.

September or October 1964 – Still waiting

Later in 1964, Elvis Monthly once again reported on the forthcoming release.

Although no firm date had been established, September was suggested as a possibility, with October considered the latest likely arrival.

Both months passed without the album reaching the shops.

For British Elvis fans eagerly awaiting RD 7586, the mystery was beginning to deepen. Had RCA Victor abandoned the project, or was the album simply delayed? The answer appeared to emerge the following year.

April 1965 – The mysterious demonstration album

In the April 1965 edition of Elvis Monthly, editor Albert Hand reported something particularly significant.

He had received a demonstration copy of ELVIS FOR YOU, RD 7586.

Even more remarkably, the proposed album had undergone a change. The original ten-track programme had been expanded to twelve tracks with the addition of two of Elvis's biggest international recordings:

- "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"

- "It's Now or Never"

This was an important development. It suggested that the project had progressed beyond a simple proposed track listing and that at least one demonstration copy had been prepared.

The inclusion of these two enormous hits would undoubtedly have strengthened the album's commercial appeal.

Yet despite this tantalising evidence, Elvis For You still failed to materialise as a commercial release.

Instead, British collectors would eventually see a different album.

RD 7723 – Flaming Star & Summer Kisses

The material ultimately emerged in a different form, under the title Flaming Star & Summer Kisses, issued in Britain as RCA Victor RD 7723.

Significantly, no corresponding SF-series stereo version was issued.

For collectors researching the original RD 7586 project, the eventual appearance of RD 7723 raises fascinating questions about RCA's changing plans, the selection of recordings and the decision to abandon the original title.

The elusive Elvis For You appeared destined to remain an intriguing piece of British Elvis recording history.

Until Chris Giles entered the story.

ELVIS FOR YOU – THE ALBUM THAT NEVER WAS (Part 2)

Chris Giles – The collector who uncovered the lost album. Chris was much more than the founder of The Elvis Shop London. He was a dedicated collector, researcher and enthusiast whose knowledge of Elvis Presley's recordings, rare pressings and record-company history was extraordinary.

His passion extended far beyond simply owning records. Chris understood the importance of preserving the stories behind them, particularly those unusual releases and recording artefacts that might otherwise be forgotten.

It was through this passion that he made a remarkable discovery. Chris recalled being introduced to a former Decca engineer who had several demonstration records available for sale. Among them were a copy of G.I. Blues, two single-sided LPs associated with Blue Hawaii, and, most remarkably of all, RD 7586 – ELVIS FOR YOU.

For a serious collector who understood the history of the abandoned album, this was an extraordinary opportunity. 

Chris purchased the records, securing what he described as a demonstration copy of one of the most intriguing unreleased albums in the British Elvis catalogue. But his story did not end there.

Bringing ELVIS FOR YOU to life - Having obtained the elusive record, Chris wanted to give it the presentation it might have received had RCA Victor actually released it in Britain during 1965.

He therefore commissioned a professionally produced, one-off album sleeve, designed in a style appropriate to the period. It was a wonderful idea: to reunite the rare demonstration record with an imagined, historically sympathetic sleeve and create a physical representation of the album that never was.

Importantly, the sleeve was a later collector-created design, not an original RCA Victor production sleeve. That distinction makes the story even more interesting. The record represented Chris's discovery, while the sleeve reflected his passion for presenting and preserving an overlooked chapter of Elvis history.

What had once been little more than a mysterious catalogue number and a handful of announcements in Elvis Monthly had become something collectors could finally see, appreciate and discuss.

A legacy that continues – The Elvis Shop London.

The story of Elvis For You perfectly captures what made Chris Giles such an important figure within the Elvis collecting community.

He understood that collecting was not simply about rarity or monetary value. It was about discovering history, preserving original material and sharing knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.

His work helped bring attention to recordings, formats and releases that might otherwise have remained unknown to generations of Elvis fans.

Today, his legacy continues through The Elvis Shop London, his daughter Stacey and through the many friends and collectors whose enthusiasm was inspired by his knowledge and friendship.

The accompanying World Records presentation, You'll Love Elvis When He Sings, featuring Elvis For You and Elvis Sings Songs by Don Robertson, is another example of the enduring fascination with alternative Elvis album concepts and recordings that deserved a place in the record catalogue.

It also demonstrates how the stories behind these records can inspire new collector-focused releases many decades later.

Remembering Chris - There is something particularly fitting about the story of Elvis For You. An album originally intended for British fans in the mid-1960s never reached the shops. Decades later, a passionate British Elvis collector helped rescue its story from obscurity.

Chris Giles did not simply collect Elvis records. He collected Elvis history.

And through his dedication, knowledge and willingness to share his discoveries, he helped ensure that fascinating stories like RD 7586 would continue to be told.

For those who knew Chris, visited The Elvis Shop London or benefited from his extraordinary knowledge, this album remains a reminder of the man behind so many remarkable discoveries.

ELVIS FOR YOU – RD 7586.

The album that never was. The record that Chris Giles helped bring back into the spotlight.

And a wonderful reminder that, even after more than seventy years of Elvis Presley recordings, there are still extraordinary stories waiting to be told.

Special thanks to Erik's World records for releasing this for Chris.

(Source: Sounds / It's Elvis Time / Elvis Information Network / Elvis Shop London)