June 20 - Charts June 2026 - Week 3

Elvis is listed on charts in three countries this wek, with Ireland setting the example!

U.K. charts

The '30 No. 1 Hits' compilation climbed back up the charts this week, from No. 85 to No. 78. It also won back a few places on the nation's Streaming Album chart, climbing from No. 74 to No. 68. The compilation won 14 places on the Chart Update Chart, climbing from No. 85 to No. 71 this week. 

The 'EPiC' soundtrack gained five places on the Soundtrack Album chart, climbing from No. 9 to No. 4 this week. 

The 'EPiC' movie exited both the official U.K. Film and Film Download charts from No's 35 and 23 respectively. 

To be updated over the weekend: '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.

Both the Blu-ray and DVD editions of the 'EPiC' movie topped the Documentary (Movies and TV) on Amazon in the U.K. and hit No. 2 on the retailers Special Interest charts. 

Irish charts

The 'EPiC' DVD / Blu-ray debuted at No. 1 on the Irish IRMA Music DVD chart.

U.S. Billboard charts

 

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation lost one spot on Billboard's Country Album chart, falling to No. 42 this week.   

Both the Blu-ray and DVD editions of the 'EPiC' movie topped the Documentary (Movies and TV) on Amazon in the U.S. 

Hollywood Reporter Critics Pick the 10 Best Films of 2026 So Far

Faves from the first half of the year include a breakout blast of horror, the latest from auteurs both pop (Spielberg) and art house (Dardennes), and a doc that brings The King back from the afterlife.

On 'EPiC' they wrote: "Four years after his bio-drama Elvis, Baz Luhrmann doubles down, having unearthed 59 hours of unseen footage from the Warner Bros. archives - painstakingly restored - including material from two ’70s concert films. It’s a transcendent viewing experience, an exhilarating party, a giddying visual and sonic blitz that will be an elixir to the Elvis faithful and an unparalleled primer for those who have never quite grasped what all the hysteria was about."

(Source: Billboard / Official Chart Company / UK Mix Forum / Irma  / Janne Hokkanen / Hollywood Reporter / Martin Vandendriessche)

June 19 - Golden Boy Elvis

The German Golden Boy Elvis published volume 2/2026 of their quarterly A4-sized full color magazine. 

This edition is once again packed with news and interesting articles. Opening with the 10th installment of the 'Authentic Elvis - The Style of a King' covering year 1958 and Elvis' army induction up to his arrival in Bremerhaven, the 'Presley and Cash' event in Bad Nauheim, RCA's Nipper Dog and Studio B. 

This is followed by in-depth reviews of both the 'EPiC' movie and soundtrack, and the last follow That Dream release 'The Last Concert'. Also featured are the details of U.S. President Trump's visit to the King's mansion, and In Memoriams for Neil Sedaka and Charlie Hodge. 

The magazine closes with the 'Songs from A to Z' featuring 'Fame and Fortune', 'Far Above Cayuga's Waters' and 'Farther Along' while the Rillen-Revue-Remake focuses on the single 'Such a Night' / 'Never Ending'.

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.

June 18 - EPIC Releases

Several re-issues have been announced, covering almost all aspects of Elvis' varied career. 

'Inside Elvis' Deluxe 2 CD Deluxe Edition Only 150

Publicity stated: This CD was only available with the book “Inside Elvis” from many years ago. For this deluxe edition release we’ve included a bonus disc with some rare recordings like a tour-end party from July 5 1976 were Felton Jarvis imitates Elvis, the Hawaiian Village Hotel Press Conference from November 20, 1972, some rare interviews and show excerpts, and much more! A nice addition to the original Elvis Inside cd. 
 
This package also includes a booklet, collector’s card and postcard! Limited numbered edition of 150 copies only!
 

CD 1: The Truth About Me (USA Cardboard Disc Version) - Treat Me Nice (Undubbed Movie Master) - Treat Me Nice (Overdubbed Movie Master) - Don’t Leave Me Now (With Count-In) - Interview With ‘Uncle Buck’ (29.03.1957) - My Wish Came True (With Count-In) - That’s When Your Heartaches Begin (Demo) - That’s When Your Heartaches Begin (Informal) - That’s When Your Heartaches Begin - Interview By Mario Delagarde (17.06.1959) - Such A Night (Mono Single Master) - Flaming Star (Binaural Master) - Black Star (Take 5) - Mama (Composite Stereo Master) - Stop, Look And Listen (Take 7) - Am I Ready (Take 5 & 6) - Home Sweet Home (Homerecording) - When The Saints Go Marching In (Home Recording) - Crying Time (21.08.1970) - Crying Time (04.09.1970, MS) - Danny Boy (14.02.1977) - Walk With Me (14.02.1977) - The Original Elvis Presley Medley

Bonus Songs: Love Me Tender (Radio Spot) - Viva Las Vegas (Acetate) - Hound Dog (11.10.1956) - Heartbreak Hotel (11.10.1956) - ‘Jailhouse Rock’ Promo - 20.03.1957 Press Conference

CD 2: Introduction (11.08.1970) - Houston, Texas Press Conference Airport Terminal (25.02.1970) - Arlene Cogan Calling Elvis (Early 1970) - Bob Dylan Impersonation (05.09.1970 MS) - Jaycee’s Award Speech (16.01.1971) - Telephone Call From Denver, Colorado To Memphis, Tennessee (With Ron Wentz, April, 1971) - New York Hilton Press Conference (09.06.1972. Edited Version From “This Is Elvis”) - Las Vegas Hilton Press Conference (05.09.1972) - Hawaiian Village Hotel Press Conference (20.11.1972) - Elvis Arrives And Greets Fans (Tom Moffatt Radio Interview, Honolulu, 09.01.1973) - A Message To His Australian Fans (Australian Radio -1973) - A Message To His European Fans (31.03.1973 / By Tony Prince) - Meeting Japanese Fans (August 1973) - Questions From Fans (04.09.1972 / Tony Prince Talks With Elvis) - Fun At ‘Sam Thompson’s House’ (3. / 4.11.1973 Memphis, Tennessee) - Rehearsing At The Stax (10.12.1973) - Meeting Fans (‘Elvis’ suite’,  30.01.1974) - About John O’Grady And The Paternity Suit (02.09.1974 CS) - Tabloids And Movie Magazines (02.09.1974 CS) - Translating Little Darlin’ (05.06.1975 Houston, Texas) - Sing Fever? (June 1975 - Jackson, Mississippi) - At The Liberty Bowl Stadium (09.08.1975 - Memphis, Tennessee / By Harold Johnson) - “SUN Sessions” LP (13.12.1975 - Las Vegas, Nevada DS) - Tour-End-Party (05.07.1976. Producer Felton Jarvis Imitates Elvis! A Special Act With Jackie Kahane. / Elvis Did Not Attend) - Comments From The Pershing Municipal Auditorium Manager (20.06.1977) - Meeting Mayor Lacroix And Monique Brave (21.06.1977 - Rapid City, South Dakota) - Scuffle On Stage! (John Wilkinson Talks To Wink Martindale - September 1977) - Jackie Kahane Speaks Out (Jim Neighbours TV Show, 1978) - One Year After: Carol Channing Presents Elvis (Introduction Only, 1978)

Dane County Coliseum

Publicity stated: A reissue of this unique concert from June 24, 1977. It is the very last known soundboard recording of Elvis. During this show, Jerome ‘Stump’ Monroe is behind the drums.

The most notable song of the evening is ‘One Night’; in addition, Elvis sings ‘If You Love Me (Let Me Know)’, ‘Jailhouse Rock’, ‘I Really Don’t Want To Know’, and others. If you don’t have this show on CD yet, this reissue is a great opportunity. You’ll hear this release as original recorded. So no fake-stereo effects. Comes with new artwork featuring photos and recording information.
 
See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - You Gave Me A Mountain - Jailhouse Rock (With False Start) - O Solo Mio (Sherrill Nielsen) / It’s Now Or Never - One Night (With False Start) - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - And I Love You So - Danny Boy (Sherrill Nielsen) - Walk With Me (Sherrill Nielsen) - Love Me Tender - Band Introductions  - Early Morning Rain (Guitar Solo - John Wilkinson) - What’d I Say (Guitar Solo - James Burton) - Johnny B. Goode (Guitar Solo - James Burton) - Drum Solo (Jerome ‘Stump’  Monroe) - Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff) - Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - I Really Don’t Want To Know - Electric Piano Solo (Bobby Ogdin) - Orchestra Solo (Joe Guercio & The Hilton Orchestra) - Hound Dog - Introduction Of Vernon Presley - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp / Announcer

The January / February Soundboard Recordings

The CDs feature the soundboard recordings from January/February 1971 as originally recorded, plus some bonus recordings. Not all recordings from Opening Night (January 26) were released by the FTD label like ‘Love Me Tender’, ‘The Wonder of You’, ‘Make The World Go Away’ and others, + the recordings from Closing Night (February 23) were not available through the label. However, they can be heard on this set, making it a nice addition to the FTD label. We prefer the original sound, so we have not applied any fake stereo effects. Together with the extras such as replica postcards, etc., this has become a fine set for collectors and fans.
 
CD 1: FEBRUARY 23, 1971 | CLOSING SHOW: Also Sprach Zarathustra - That’s All Right - I Got A Woman / By The Time I Get To - Phoenix (Excerpt) / I Got A Woman - Elvis Talks / I Walk The Line (Excerpt) - Love Me Tender (Excerpt) / Love Me - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - Sweet Caroline - You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - Polk Salad Annie - Something - Johnny B. Goode - How Great Thou Art - Don’t Be Cruel - Heartbreak Hotel -Blue Suede Shoes - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Little Sister / Get Back - Hound Dog - Suspicious Minds (First Part Only)

26.01.1971 OPENING SHOW: Also Sprach Zarathustra - That’s All Right - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - Elvis Talks / I Walk The Line (Excerpt) - Love Me Tender - Johnny B. Goode - Band Introductions - The Wonder Of You - Elvis Introduces Hal Wallis - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Make The World Go Away - Something (With Encore)

  
CD 2: JANUARY 27, 1971 | MIDNIGHT SHOW: You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Elvis Talks / Love Me Tender - Elvis Talks - There Goes My Everything - Sweet Caroline - You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - Polk Salad Annie - Musical Intermezzo - Only Believe - How Great Thou Art - Band Introductions - Johnny B. Goode - The Wonder Of You - Something - Make The World Go Away - Elvis Talks / Love Me - One Night - Blue Suede Shoes (With 3 False Starts) - Hound Dog

 
JANUARY 28, 1971 | DINNER SHOW: Release Me - It’s Now Or Never - Suspicious Minds - The Impossible Dream - Closing Vamp
 
CD 3: JANUARY 28, 1971 | MIDNIGHT SHOW: Also Sprach Zarathustra - That’s All Right - I Got A Woman - Elvis Talks - Love Me Tender - Elvis Talks - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Sweet Caroline - You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - Polk Salad Annie - Band Introductions - Johnny B. Goode - Band Introductions - Something - Band Introductions / Something (Encore) - The Wonder Of You - Heartbreak Hotel - Blue Suede Shoes - Hound Dog - One Night - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Suspicious Minds - Coming Home Baby (Instrumental) - The Impossible Dream - Closing Vamp
 
JANUARY 16, 1971 | MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: 26. Elvis’ Acceptance Speech of the Jaycees Award (January 16, 1971)
 
CD 4: JANUARY 29, 1971 | DINNER SHOW: Also Sprach Zarathustra - That’s All Right - I Got A Woman - Elvis Talks / Love Me Tender - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Elvis Talks About The LA Show - Sweet Caroline - You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - Polk Salad Annie - Band Introductions - Johnny B. Goode - Band Introductions - Something - Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Talks / Blue Suede Shoes - Loving You (Excerpt) - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Hound Dog - Elvis Talks / Snowbird (With 2 False Starts) - Elvis Talks - The Impossible Dream - Closing Vamp
 
APRIL 1971 | TELEPHONE CALL: 23. Conversation with DEA Detective Ron Wentz.

Elvis In G.I. Blues

This a limited edition of only 150 copies with various extras related to the film! This set is a perfect addition to the FTD set ‘The Making of G.I. Blues’ because the original film score recorded for the movie can be heard on this set. It can be heard in a quality unlike on any other CD and is much more complete. 

Additionally, this set features the album in original MONO sound + various extras such as film spots that cannot be heard on the FTD set. It has turned out to be a fantastic set with new artwork and various extras like an unique film cell from the movie!

CD 1: Paramount Seal - G. I. Blues Main Title (Instrumental) - G. I. Blues - Shoppin’ Around (Instrumental) - Doin’ The Best I Can - Fight / Blue Suede Shoes - To The Station (Instrumental Incl. G. I. Blues)  - Introduction To ‘Frankfort Special’ And 'Train To Frankfurt' (Instrumental) - Frankfurt Special - Dialogue ‘I Play It My Way’ - Lili’s Dance (Instrumental) - Dialogue / Introducing Tulsa McLean - Shoppin’ Around - Europa Piano Interlude (Instrumental) - What’s She Really Like (Instrumental) / Dialogue ‘Rich Young Man’ - Barcarolle (Tales Of Hoffman) - Tonight Is So Right For Love - The Violet Hour (Instrumental) - Looking For Maria (Instrumental) - Muss I den zum Stadtele naus - Wooden Heart - Ride On The Funicular (Instrumental) - Pocketful Of Rainbows + Instrumental Score - Sad Juliet (Instrumental) - Doin’ The Best I Can (Instrumental) - Crawfish / Lili’s Crawfish Dance (Instrumental) - G. I Blues / Lili’s Crawfish Dance (Instrumental) - Babysitter (Dialogue) / What’s She Really Like - Big Boots With Instrumental Score - Back To The Babysitter (Instrumental) - ‘You Win The Bet’ (Dialogue) - Didja Ever! With Instrumental Score - Finale

Bonus Songs: G.I. Blues (Movie Edit) - Frankfurt Special (Movie Edit) - Rathskeller Juke Box (Instrumental) - Lilley’s Waltz (Instrumental) - What’s She Really Like (Shower Scene)

CD 2 - Original Mono Album Masters: Tonight Is So Right For Love - What’s She Really Like - Frankfurt Special - Wooden Heart - G. I. Blues - Pocketful Of Rainbows - Shoppin' Around - Big Boots - Didja Ever! - Blue Suede Shoes - Doin’ The Best I Can - Tonight’s All Right For Love - Didja Ever! (Replaced Album Master)

Movie Recordings: Shoppin' Around (Finale / Not Used) - Big Boots (Undubbed Movie Master) - Shoppin' Around (Undubbed Movie Master) - Frankfurt Special (Undubbed Movie Master)

Instrumental Movie Recordings: Wooden Heart (Gramafunken Version) - Whistling Blues (Not Used) - Shoppin' Around (Take 1) - Shoppin' Around (Take 2) - Shoppin’ Around (Take 4)

Original Length Mono Master: Tonight’s All Right For Love

Demo: What’s She Really Like (By Jimmy Breedlove)

TV Spot Audio Tracks: Girls Dialogue - Elvis Dialogue - TV Spot Audio

Radio Spots: U.K. And Australian Radio Spots

CD 3 - Original Stereo Album Masters: Tonight Is So Right For Love - What’s She Really Like - Frankfurt Special - Wooden Heart - G. I. Blues - Pocketful Of Rainbows - Shoppin' Around - Big Boots - Didja Ever! - Blue Suede Shoes - Doin’ The Best I Can - Tonight’s All Right For Love

Studio Outtakes: Big Boots (Slow Tempo / MO, Take 1) - Big Boots (Fast Tempo / M10, Take 1) - Big Boots (Fast Tempo / M10, Take 2) - Pocketful Of Rainbows (NO, Take 1) - Pocketful Of Rainbows (NO, Take 12 / Alternate Master) - Tonight Is So Right For Love (FO, Take 8) - Tonight Is So Right For Love (FO, Take 9) - Didja Ever! (CO, Take 2) - Shoppin' Around (BO, Take 6) - Shoppin' Around (BO, Take 7) - Shoppin' Around (BO, Take 8) - Shoppin’ Around (BO, Take 9) - Shoppin’ Around (BO, Take 10) - What’s She Really Like (GO, Take 1) - What’s She Really Like (GO, Take 2) - What’s She Really Like (GO, Take 3) - What’s She Really Like (GO, Take 4) - What’s She Really Like (GO, Take 5)

Original Length Stereo Master: Tonight’s All Right For Love

Replaced Stereo Album Master: Didja Ever!

Tonight Is So Right For Love: Music and Chorus “Barcarolle” - Tonight Is So Right For Love (Take 1 - 4)

Tonight’s All Right For Love: Music And Chorus - "Tales From The Vienna Woods” - Tonight’s All Right For Love (Take 1 - 5)

EPiC Release

Following the release of the 'EPiC' movie on streaming platforms, the movie has finally been released on Blu-ray, 4KHD and DVD worldwide. 

According to the press release, the DVD and Blu-ray / 4K UHD releases will "Give audiences the opportunity to experience Elvis Presley like never before at home, with breathtaking picture quality and immersive sound."  Sadly there are no extras

The concert film skyrocketed to the No. 1 spot on Amazon's Documentary 'Best Sellers' list in the U.S. and to No. 2 on Amazon DVD - BluRay 'Best Sellers' list in the U.K.

The movie is available from >>> Amazon U.S. and >>> Amazon U.K. 

(Elvis Rarities / Elvis Shop / Elvis Information Network)

July 17 - The Last Concert Reprint

The Follow That Dream collectors label informed dealers that 'The Last Concert' triple CD-set was "sold out" but that due to the high demand for additional copies, more will be pressed. 

This reprint will be available in July along with the CD 'Summer Nights' 4-CD-set, the 'Promised Land' 2-LP and the Deluxe 'Soldier Boy' book / CD combo. 

All these titles are available to pre-order from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop. 

New Fashion Exhibit, And Extended American Spirit Display

Graceland announced that Elvis Week attendees will get the first look at 'Elvis: The Fashion Icon', opening August 7 at Elvis Presley's Memphis at Graceland. Step into the closet of the King of Rock 'n' Roll and discover how Elvis revolutionized fashion. 

Explore seven immersive spaces featuring over 150 carefully curated pieces -  from personal scarves and footwear to custom-made jackets and sporting wear. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast or devoted Elvis fan, this exhibit reveals a different side of the king: the creativity, confidence, and style that extended his influence beyond the stage. 

Graceland also stated that it will extend 'The American Spirit of Elvis Presley' display, which launched over Memorial Day Weekend, through Elvis Week. Located inside Elvis' racquetball building and viewable as part of the Graceland mansion tours, this special presentation celebrates Elvis' connection to American culture and heritage. 

(Source: Various / Graceland)

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).

Ever After Vegas

The Knock Out record label announced the Jun 2026 release of the double CD 'Ever After Las Vegas' featuring a dynamic showcase of two unforgettable live performances recorded February 9, 1973 at the world renowned Las Vegas Hilton.

 

Publicity stated: Captured directly from the excitement of the showroom floor, these two powerful audience recordings have been newly remastered for the first time, bringing fans the clearest, most vibrant sound from these historic shows. 

The energy of the season shines through in standout renditions of 'I’ll Remember You', 'I Can’t Stop Loving You', and 'Heartbreak Hotel' along with many more highlights.

 

'Ever After Las Vegas' arrives in a digipack presentation, featuring striking photographs from the 1973 Hilton engagement, offering listeners a vivid glimpse into the atmosphere, style, and spirit of these performances. This release is especially for collectors and enthusiasts who have long awaited a definitive edition of these shows. 

 

Tracks disc 1 - Dinner Show: Also Sprach Zarathustra - C. C. Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me Tender - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Steamroller Blues - You Gave Me A Mountain - Fever - Love Me - Blue Suede Shoes - Heartbreak Hotel - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - What Now My Love - Suspicious Minds - Band Introductions - I’ll Remember You - I Can’t Stop Loving You - An American Trilogy - Can’t Help Falling In Love.

 

Disc 2 - Midnight Show: Also Sprach Zarathustra - C. C. Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me Tender - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Steamroller Blues - You Gave Me A Mountain - Fever - Love Me - Blue Suede Shoes - Heartbreak Hotel - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - What Now My Love - Suspicious Minds - Band Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You - An American Trilogy - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.

Christmas Vinyl

The Vinyl Passion record label announced the "annual" re-release of their 'Christmas Classics and Gospel Greats' and 'Songs For Christmas' compilations. both albums are available again from October 9, 2026.

(Source: Bennies Fifties / Elvis Rarities)

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)