May 18 - The King Collected in a Box

The Vinyl Champ record label announced the June 19, 2026 release of 'The King Collected' 5-LP box-set containing five 180- gram LPs on blue smoke colored vinyl, a book and a poster. 

LP 1: Elvis with The Jordanaires

Return To Sender 

Don't Be Cruel

Kiss Me Quick

Flaming Star

Let Me Be Your Teddybear

Don't

Treat Me Nice

Wooden Heart

Have I Told You Lately That I Love You

Can't Help Falling In Love

Jailhouse Rock

Hound Dog

All Shook Up

Suspicion

It's Not Or Never

Playing For Keeps

Loving You

Blue Hawaii

One Night

LP 2: Elvis Sings Gospel

I Believe In The Man In The Sky 

Known Only To Him

His Hand In Mine

I Believe

Milky White Way

It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)

If We Never Meet Again

He Knows Just What I Need

(There'll Be) Peace In The Valley For Me

I'm Gonna Walk Down Dem Stairs

In My Father's House

Joshua Fit The Battle

Mansion Over The Hilltop

Working On The Building

Swing Down Street Chariot

Take My Hand, Precious Lord

Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem

Silent Night

Disc 3: Elvis Goes Country:

Flaming Star 

Mystery Train

I'm Comin' Home

Blue Moon Of Kentucky

I Forgot To Remember To Forget

I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin')

A Fool Such As I

Just Because

Is It So Strange

Starting Today

LP 3 - Side 2 Tracklist TBC

LP 4: Elvis Plays The Rhythm & Blues:

Blueberry Hill 

Reconsider Baby

So Glad You're Mine

Girl Girls Girls

I Got A Woman

I Will Be Home Again

Such A Night

Rip It Up

Ain't That Loving You Baby

Hound Dog

Good Rockin' Tonight

Lawdy Miss Clawdy

I Feel So Bad

I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)

Money Honey

Shake Rattle & Roll

That's Alright

I Need You So

One Night

LP 5: The Love album: 

Love Me Tender

As Long As I Have You

Gently

I'm Yours

Because Of Love

Good Luck Charm

Don't Ask Me Why

Have I Told You Lately That I Love You

I Was The One

I Don't Want To

Return To Sender

(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

Wooden Heart

Can't Help Falling In Love

How's The World Treating You

True Love

Are You Lonesome Tonight

Where Do You Come From

Love Me

Fever

(Source: Juno / Pascal Matteo)

May 17 - Broken Vessel

Elvis' stepbrother David Stanley announced that is upcoming book 'Broken Vessel' is set for release on December 15, 2026. 

The book description: 'Broken Vessel,' subtitled 'Finding Faith and Forgiveness in the Shadow of the King' is David Stanley’s deeply personal narrative and powerful testament to the unwavering love, grace, and redemption of God. This candid memoir chronicles David’s tumultuous journey growing up on tour with his stepbrother Elvis Presley, his divine calling to ministry at the tender age of 12, and his eventual surrender to that ministry in the tumultuous years following Elvis' death.

It meticulously details David’s struggles with debilitating depression and feelings of unworthiness, which led him to abandon his ministerial calling and flee from God, convinced that a soul as damaged as his could not possibly be of use to the divine.

Above all, Broken Vessel is a poignant testament to the eternal love of God for humanity, and how, through the redemptive power of His Son Jesus Christ, we can find forgiveness, healing, and restoration to fulfill His divine purpose in our lives.

Note: David Stanley previously announced the release of a book titled 'Surviving Elvis', but this project has not yet been released. 

(Source: Nigel Patterson / David Stanley’s My Brother Elvis Page - Facebook)

May 16 - U.K. Vinyl

The U.K. based Rockwell Music record label re-issued three titles on vinyl with updated cover-art. 'It's A Sin' (2015) comes on clear vinyl and contains "classic Elvis recordings from 1961", 'I Was The One - 1954, 1955 and 1956 Part 1' (2016) features "the earliest classic Elvis master recordings" and comes on green fleck colored vinyl and finally 'Tender Love' (2010), "a gentle pace and relaxing compilation of some of Elvis’s greatest love songs" according to the publicity, this LP comes on 180 gram black colored vinyl.

The albums are available from >>> Rockwell Music webshop.

Tracks 'It's A Sin':

Side One: Feel So Bad / It's A Sin / Give Me The Right / Theres Always Me / In Your Arms / I'm Comin' Home / Gently / I Want You With Me.

Side Two: Starting Today / Sentimental Me / Judy / Put The Blame On Me / No More / Aloha-Oe / Ku-U-I-Po / Hawaiian Sunset / Slicing Sand.

Tracks 'I Was The One':

Side One: That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky / Blue Moon / Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine / Just Because / Milkcow Blues Boogie / You're A Heartbreaker.

Side Two: Baby, Let's Play House / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone / Mystery Train / I Forgot To Remember To Forget / Heartbreak Hotel / I Got a Woman / Money Honey / I Was The One.

Tracks 'Tender Love': 

Side one: Young Dreams / True Love / Playing For Keeps / Have I Told You Lately That I Love You / My Wish Came True / Let Me / Trying To Get To You / Love Me Tender.

 

Side two: I’m Counting On You / Any Way You Want Me (That’s How I Will Be) / First In Line / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You / Loving You / Young And Beautiful / As Long As I Have You / Wear My Ring Around Your Neck.

(Source: Rockwell Music)

May 16 - Charts May 2026 - Week 3 - Updated

Elvis' chart listings are going "way down" now the physical sales of the 'EPiC' soundtrack have peaked. 

U.K. charts

The '30 No. 1 Hits' compilation lost five places on the main U.K. Album chart, falling to No. 84. The album dropped from No. 67 to No. 70 on the Official Streaming chart.  

The sales of the vinyl version of the 'EPiC' soundtrack have peaked, the album exited the main album chart from last week's listing at No. 52 while it lost another 50 places on the Physical Sales chart, plummeting to No. 97. On the Soundtrack Album chart it did better, dropping just one spot to No. 2 this week. On the Chart Update chart the 'ELV1S 30 No. 1Hits' jumped from No. 84 to No. 69.

The 'Elvis The Searcher' documentary DVD exited the Music Video chart after last week's re-entry at No. 28. It was replaced by 'The  Complete Story' which re-entered the chart at No. 44.

U.S. Billboard charts

The 'EPiC' soundtrack album exited Billboard's Top Sales chart, the Soundtrack Album chart and the Vinyl Album chart after last week's entries at No. 15, No. 10 and No. 8 respectively. 

 

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation dropped to the same place on Billboard's Country Album chart it had two weeks ago, No. 38.   

Charts worldwide 

Belgian UltraTop charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album exited the Album Top 200 chart in the French speaking part of the country from last week's listing at No. 96, but it won back one spot in the Dutch speaking part of Belgium and climbed to No. 81 this week. 

Scottish charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album lost 37 places on the chart and fell to No. 87. 

To be updated over the weekend: Spanish charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album debuted at No. 15 on the Spanish Album chart.

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

May 15 - An EPiC Day for Japanese Elvis Fans

It is an EPIC day for Japanese Elvis fans as the 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' movie finally premiered in the land of the rising Sun with special screenings in IMAX, with screenings in standard cinema's starting May 22nd. 

Where most fans were able to watch the movie from February 20th or 26th in IMAX or on a standard screen, fan in Hong Kong,  Hungary, Italy and Slovenia  had to wait until April 16, March 12, March 5, March 19 respectively.

The succes of the movie continues, as it also returned to IMAX screens in London.

(Source: Universal Japan / Graceland)

Review Elvis Day By Day 2025

Brazilian Elvis author Waldenir Cecon was kind enough to review the 2025 edition of 'Elvis Day by Day', here is what he wrote. 

For those who have followed the universe of Elvis Presley for many years, I can honestly say that 'Elvis Day By Day 2025 The Year in Review' is one of those books capable of surprising even the most experienced fans. I was truly impressed by the care and depth with which the book documents practically everything that happened in the Elvis world throughout 2025, the year marking the 90th anniversary of the King of Rock and Roll.

 

Right from the very first pages, it becomes clear that this is far more than just a catalog of releases. The book works as a true journey through Elvis’ legacy in modern times. Across 558 full-color pages, it is packed with information, images, and analyses showing how Elvis’ name remains incredibly alive and relevant today.

 

One of the things I enjoyed the most was the detailed timeline format. The book follows month by month all Elvis-related releases: new books covering a wide variety of subjects, special CD editions, beautiful multicolored vinyl releases, and of course the 'EPiC' movie releases on DVD and Blu-ray. For collectors, this becomes an almost indispensable reference guide.

 

Another aspect that really caught my attention was the inclusion of more than 75 reviews, articles, and interviews. These are not superficial texts. Many times, I felt like I was reading a top-level specialized magazine. The authors genuinely analyze the releases, discuss sound quality, content, rarities, and even help fans decide what is truly worth adding to their collections. That makes the reading experience even more engaging, especially for fans who closely follow Elvis releases but cannot always buy everything.

 

I also greatly appreciated the celebratory atmosphere throughout the book. At many moments, it conveys the feeling that Elvis’ legacy continues to grow even decades after his passing. The foreword written by Roy Turner, Executive Director of the Elvis Presley Birthplace, adds a very emotional touch to the beginning of the book, especially by highlighting the 90th anniversary of Elvis’ birth in Tupelo.

Visually, the book is absolutely stunning. The full-color pages, reproduced covers, promotional photos, and release artwork make the experience incredibly enjoyable. It is the kind of book you pick up just to “take a quick look,” only to find yourself spending hours turning the pages.

 

After reading 'Elvis Day By Day 2025', I was left with the feeling that it is not simply a release guide, but also an important historical record of how the legacy of Elvis Presley continues to inspire fans, collectors, and researchers all over the world. In my opinion, it is easily one of the most complete and important publications ever created about the contemporary Elvis universe.

What can I say, "thank you, thank you very much" for you kind words. And if you like what Waldenir Cecon wrote, please visit the >>> Poplar Tunes website and web-shop for more information, reviews and previews. 

For more information on Waldenir Cecon's work, please visit the >>> O Mundo De Elvis website website.

May 12 - 4K Creole

Kino Lorber announced the July 28 2026 release of a new two-disc 4K / Blu-ray Edition of the movie 'King Creole'. The discs come with a reservable cover, based on an original movie-poster.

Description: Elvis Presley brings a new beat to Bourbon Street in King Creole! Directed by the legendary Michael Curtiz ('Casablanca'), Elvis plays a troubled youth whose singing sets the French Quarter rockin'. With a sweet girl to love him and nightclubbers cheering, it looks like he'll shake off his past and head for the top. But a mobster (Walter Matthau) and his man-trap moll (Carolyn Jones) could snare him into a life of crime.

Disc 1 (4KUHD): 2020 HDR/Dolby Vision Master by Paramount Pictures - From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative

NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Imogen Sara Smith

5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio

Triple-Layered UHD100 Disc

Optional English Subtitles

Disc 2 (Blu-ray): Brand New HD Master by Paramount Pictures – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative

NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Imogen Sara Smith

Filmmaker Focus: Leonard Maltin discusses King Creole

Theatrical Trailer (Newly Restored in 4K)

5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio

Dual-Layered BD50 Disc

Optional English Subtitles

Clambake 

Erik Lorentzen (The Elvis Files) has posted: "Elvis Presley's 1967 Clambake vinyl albums are momentarily in process of pressing and printing - the book is finalized except for printing." The Clambake set is scheduled to be shipped in the northern hemisphere summer period (June - August). 

Description: Listen to the extended movie soundtracks and the outtakes released by the World records label in Stereo. Two gatefold LPs plus 45 RPM bonus single and black and white / color hardback book - with close to 400 pages - filled with alternate photos (over 600 and many unseen) and lots of information about this film and his life during 1967.

Tracks 'Clambake - The Original Soundtrack':​

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Side A:

1. Guitar Man

2. Clambake

3. Who Needs Money

4. A House That Has Everything

5. Confidence

6. Hey, Hey, Hey

7. You Don't Know Me

 

Side B:

8. The Girl I Never Loved

9. How Can You Lose What You Never Had

10. Big Boss Man

11. Singing Tree

Tracks 'Clambake - The Outtakes':

​

Side A:

1. You Don't Know Me - film version

2. Clambake – reprise take 4

3. Clambake - take 3B

4. How Can You Lose What You Never Had - takes 1 and 2

5. You Don't Know Me - film version take 3

6. Hey, Hey, Hey, - takes 3, 5 and 6

7. The Girl I Never Loved - takes 4 and 5

 

Side B:

20. Clambake - takes 1 and 5

21. A House That Has Everything - takes 4, 5, 6

22. You Don't Know Me - film version takes 7 and 10

23. How Can You Lose What You Never Had – take 3

24. Hey, Hey, Hey - takes 7 and 8

25. Clambake - reprise take 1, 2 and 3

Tracks 'Clambake - The Single':

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Tracklisting 45 RPM:​

Side A: A House That Has Everything

​Side B: You Don't Know Me

(Source: Kino Lorber / Phoenix Forum / Elvis information Network)

May 10 - Almanaque 2025, Sold Out

The Brazilian O Mundo de Elvis Presley fanclub announced that the previously announced 'Almanaque Elvis 2025' by Waldenir Cecon has been cancelled. The 160-page Portuguese yearbook was originally set for release for February 2026. 

The good news is that the club announced the July 2026 release of the 400-page book 'Elvis Sold Out', also by Waldenir Cecon. This full color book covers all of Elvis’ tours from 1970 to 1977, including CD covers containing the shows, original newspaper reviews and more. 

(Source: Waldenir Cecon)

May 09 - King (in) Hollywood 1956-1962

Elvis author Mariusz Ogiegło announced that the publication of his upcoming book 'Elvis: The King (in) Hollywood 1956-1962' has been postponed to September 2026. The 600-page A5-sized book was originally set for release April - May 2026.

Publicity stated: In one of his early interviews Elvis once said: "All my life I wanted to be an actor. And although I never performed even in school plays, deep down I always hoped that one day I would get a chance to appear in a movie". 

The legendary King of Rock and Roll got his chance to fulfill that dream in 1956, when he was cast in the western 'Love Me Tender,' alongside such stars of the era as Richard Egan and Debra Paget.

The year 2026 marks the seventieth anniversary of Elvis’ big-screen debut, but also the sixty-fifth anniversary of the release of his most commercially successful film, the comedy 'Blue Hawaii'. It seemed to me a perfect occasion to present to you, the Readers, the result of several years of my work, the book 'Elvis: The King (in) Hollywood'.

On nearly five hundred A5-format pages, it will include not only information about Presley’s first ten films, but also behind-the-scenes anecdotes, memories of actors and actresses who appeared alongside the famous singer, critics’ opinions, and detailed information about the cast and soundtrack albums.

(Source: Mariusz Ogiegło)

May 09 - Charts may 2026 - Week 2 - Updated

The surge on the charts around the world that, was caused by the release of the vinyl version of the 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' soundtrack, was short lived. Fortunately the U.S. Billboard and Spanish charts balanced the current results.  

U.K. charts

The '30 No. 1 Hits' compilation lost another eight spots on the main U.K. Album chart, dropping to No. 79. The album won back one spot on the Official Streaming chart and climbed to No. 67.  

Thanks to the release of the vinyl version of the 'EPiC' soundtrack, the soundtrack album returned to the U.K.'s main album chart at No. 52 this week, but this week it exited the charts already. On the Physical Sales chart the album lost 41 places, landing at No. 47. The soundtrack remained steady at No. 2 on the Soundtrack Album chart, behind the King of Pop and in front of Prince, making the Top 3 a Royalty Affair. 

The soundtrack exited the Vinyl Albums, the Chart Update and Sales charts from No. 3, No. 15 and No. 6 respectively.

The 'EPiC' movie also exited the Movie Download and Film charts from No. 15 to No. 33 respectively. 

The 'Elvis The Searcher' documentary DVD re-entered the Music Video chart at No. 28.

The 'ELV1S 30 No. 1 Hits' album won three places on the Chart Update chart and climbed from No. 79 to No. 76 this week. 

U.S. Billboard charts

The 'EPiC' soundtrack album re-entered Billboard's Top Sales chart at no. 15 and the Soundtrack Album chart at No. 10. It debuted at No. 8 on the Vinyl Album chart. 

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation won back the one spot it lost last week and returned to No. 37 on Billboard's Country Album chart.  

Charts worldwide 

Belgian UltraTop charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album dropped on both Belgian UltraTop charts. It fell from No. 30 to No 96 in the French speaking part of the country and from No. 14 to No. 82 in the Dutch speaking part of Belgium. 

Scottish charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album lost 45 places on the chart and fell to No. 50. 

Spanish charts

• The 'EPiC' soundtrack album debuted at No. 15 on the Spanish Album chart. 

The 'EPiC' soundtrack exited the Australian Aria Album chart, the Austrian Album Top 100, the Dutch Album Top 100 and Vinyl 33 charts, the French Snepmusic Album chart, the German Album Top 100 chart, the Finnish Suomen Virallinen Lista, the Norwegian Top Lista Album chart, the Swedish Sverigetopplistan Album chart and Swiss Album chart.

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