October 22 - Follow Those Releases

The Follow that Dream Collector’s label has released no less than four new book, CD and vinyl sets: the ‘Paradise, Hawaiian Style’ double LP, the ‘The Frankie And Johnny Sessions’ triple CD set, the 'Elvis: Memphis In March ‘74’ triple CD set and the book / 2-CD combo 'Celluloid Sell-Out 1968-1969'. 

Publicity for ‘Paradise, Hawaiian Style’ stated: FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the release of ‘Paradise, Hawaiian Style’. This edition contains a selection of original soundtrack Masters and Studio Outtakes. It may have taken 60 years, but finally the cover features an appropriate portrait photo from the production itself as opposed to 'Fun In Acapulco!'.

Side A: Paradise, Hawaiian Style - This Is My Heaven - Stop Where You Are - A Dog’s Life (Take 5, 6) - House Of SAnd (Master With Movie Intro) - Datin’ (Take 5, 9) - Sand Castles:

Side B: Drums Of The Islands - Scratch My Back (Then I’ll Scratch Yours) - Stop Where You Are (Take 1) - A Dog’s Life (Take 8) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Take 4) - This Is My Heaven (Take 1 - 3) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Take 1)

Side C: A Dog’s Life (Take 7) - Datin’ (Take 11, 12) - Drums Of The Islands (Take 1) - Sand Castles (Electric Guitar Version Take 4 - 6) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya - House Of Sand (Take 2, 3) - Scratch My Back (Then I’ll Scratch Yours) (Take 1)

Side D: Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Take 2, 3) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Take 4) - Datin’ (Take 13, 14) - Stop Where You Are (Take 2, 3) - This Is My Heaven (Take 4) - Drums Of The Islands (Take 4, 5) - Sand Castles (A Capella).

Publicity for 'The Frankie And Johnny Sessions' stated: As part of its successful 'Sessions' series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'The Frankie And Johnny Sessions - the 60th Anniversary Edition' newly mixed and mastered by Sebastian Jeansson and Vic Anesini, the Masters and Outtakes now offer superior audio to the original 1966 soundtrack album. The 24-page booklet contains many rare photos, memorabilia, movie trivia, recording data and insightful essay.

Disc 1 - Album Masters: Frankie And Johnny - Come Along - Petunia, The Gardener’s Daughter - Chesay - What Every Woman Lives For - Look Out, Broadway - Beginner’s Luck - Down By The Riverside And When The Saints Go Marching In - Shout It Out - Hard Luck - Please Don’t Stop Loving Me - Everybody Come Aboard                                              

 

Outtakes - May 12 - 13, 1965 Sessions: Come Along (Track, Take 6/M) - Beginner’s Luck (Track, Take 5/M) - Down By The Riverside And When The Saints Go Marching In (Track, Take 7/M)

 

May 13 - 14, 1965 Sessions: Come Along (Vocal Overdub Take 1 To Track 6/M) - Beginner’s Luck (Vocal Overdub Take 2 To Track 5/M) - Down By The Riverside And When The Saints Go Marching In (Vocal Overdub Take 4 To Track 7/M) - Please Don’t Stop Loving Me (Take 1 - 3) - Please Don’t Stop Loving Me (Take 4 - 7) - Please Don’t Stop Loving Me (Take 8 - 9) - Please Don’t Stop Loving Me (Take 10) - Please Don’t Stop Loving Me (Take 11 - 16) - Please Don’t Stop Loving Me (Take 17) - Please Don’t Stop Loving Me (Take 18) - Please Don’t Stop Loving Me (Take 19/M)

Disc 2 - Sessions: Shout It Out (Take 1) - Shout It Out (Take 2 - 6) - Shout It Out (Take 7/M) - Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Part 1, Track Take 1) - Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Part 1, Track Take 2 - 3/M) - Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Part 2, Track Take 1/M) - Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Part 3, Track Take 1) - Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Part 3, Track Take 2/M) - Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Part 4, Tracks Take 1 - 2) - Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Part 4, Track Take 3/M) - Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Part 5, Track Take 1) - Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Part 5, Track Take 2/M) - Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Part 6, Track Take 1/M & Wild Piano Take 1/M) - Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Part 7, Track Take 1 - 2) - Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Part 7, Track Take 3 - 4/M)

 

May 14 - 15, 1965 Sessions (Tracks 17 to 20 And 22 To 23 Recorded the night before): Frankie And Johnny (Movie Version, Vocal Overdub From Acetate Source) - What Every Woman Lives For (Track, Take 1) - What Every Woman Lives For (Track, Take 2) - What Every Woman Lives For (Track, Take 3 - 5) - What Every Woman Lives For (Track, Take 6/M) - What Every Woman Lives For (Vocal Overdub Take 8 To Track, Take 6/M) - Hard Luck (Track, Take 1) - Hard Luck (Track, Take 2 - 5 & Ending Tag Take 1 - 2) - Petunia, The Gardener’s Daughter (Take 1) - Petunia, The Gardener’s Daughter (Take 2) - Petunia, The Gardener’s Daughter (Take 3)

 

Disc 3 - May 14 - 15,  1965 Sessions: Petunia, The Gardener’s Daughter (Take 4) - Petunia, The Gardener’s Daughter (Insert, Take 1 - 3) - Petunia, The Gardener’s Daughter (Take 5) - Petunia, The Gardener’s Daughter (Take 6/M) - Look Out, Broadway (Take 1 - 5) - Look Out, Broadway (Take 6 - 8) - Look Out, Broadway (Take 9) - Look Out, Broadway (Take 10 - 12/M) - Everybody Come Aboard (Take 1 - 2A) - Everybody Come Aboard (Take 2B - 4) - Everybody Come Aboard (Take 5 - 10) - Everybody Come Aboard (Take 11 - 13) - Everybody Come Aboard (Take 14 - 15/M) - Everybody Come Aboard (Take 16) - Chesay (Take 1) - Chesay (Take 2 - 4) - Chesay (Take 5 - 6) - Chesay (Take 7/M) - Frankie And Johnny (Record Version, Take 1) - Frankie And Johnny (Record Version, Take 2 - 4) - Frankie And Johnny (Record Version, Take 5 - 6M)

 

May 19,1965 Session - Elvis Vocal Overdub Session At The Samuel Goldwyn Studio: Hard Luck (Vocal Overdub Take 3 To Composite Track Take 5 And End Ending Takes 2 and 1/M) 3:00.

Publicity for ‘Elvis: Memphis In March ‘74’ stated: As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of ‘Elvis: Memphis In March ‘74’. 

Released as a 3-CD 5-Inch digipack, this set features three hometown concert performances from the Mid-South Coliseum.  The concerts feature all of the songs that were recorded by the engineer during the March 1974 tour. Recorded in Mono.

Disc 1 - March 16 Show - Afternoon Show: Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman /Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - All Shook Up - Steamroller Blues - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Love Me Tender - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Help Me - American Trilogy - Let Me Be There - Funny How Time Slips Away - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

 

Disc 2 - March 16 Show - Evening Show: Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman /Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - All Shook Up - Steamroller Blues - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Love Me Tender - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog 1:13Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Help Me - American Trilogy - Let Me Be There - Funny How Time Slips Away - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

 

Disc 3 - March 17 Show - Afternoon Show: See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - All Shook Up - Steamroller Blues - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Love Me Tender - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - Heartbreak Hotel - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Help Me - American Trilogy - Let Me Be There - Funny How Time Slips Away - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

Note: The March 17, 1974 is previously unreleased. 

Publicity for ‘Celluloid Sell-Out 1968-1969’ stated: FTD Books is pleased to announce the release of the Limited Edition book ‘Celluloid Sell Out 1968-1969’ by Bob Pakes.

 

With 448 pages and over 2000 images, it also includes worldwide movie memorabilia and two soundtrack CDs. This volume focusses on the years movies 1968 to 1969 and the movies 'Speedway', 'Stay Away, Joe', 'Live A Little, Love A Little', 'Charro', 'The Trouble With Girls' and 'Change Of Habit'. 

The book is loaded with movie posters, lobby cards, press-books, publicity stills, standees, heralds and much more!

CD 1: There Ain't Nothing Like A Song (With Nancy Sinatra) - Your Time Hasn´t Come Yet, Baby - Five Sleepy Heads - Who Are You? (Who Am I?) - Speedway - Suppose - Let Yourself Go - He's Your Uncle Not Your Dad - Stay Away - Stay Away, Joe - Dominic - All I Needed Was The Rain - Goin´ Home - Too Much Monkey Business - U. S. Male - Wonderful World - Edge Of Reality - A Little Less Conversation- Almost In Love.

CD 2: Change Of Habit - Rubberneckin' - Let's Be Friends - Have A Happy - Let Us Pray - Clean Up Your Own Backyard - Almost - Charro - Let's Forget About The Stars  - Let's Forget About The Stars (Rough Mix) - Charro (Rough Mix) - Clean Up Your Own Backyard (Undubbed Master) - Almost (Undubbed Master) - Swing Down Sweet Chariot (Movie Version) - Swing Down Sweet Chariot (Female Vocals and Brass Overdub) - Signs Of The Zodiac (With Marlyn Mason) - College Songs Medley: Far Above Cayuga's Waters (Featuring Elvis) / Boola Boola / Dartmouth's In Town Again - The Eyes Of Texas - On, Wisconsin / The Wiffenpoof Song (Featuring Elvis) / Fair Harvard / Notre Dame / Violet (Featuring Elvis) - Almost (Take 1, 2, 3) - Almost (Take 4, 6) - Almost (Take 10, 11) - Almost (Take 13) - Almost (Take 14, 15, 16) - Almost (Take 22, 23, 24, 25) - Almost (Take 27, 28) - Almost (Take 29) - Let Us Pray (Alternate Vocal Overdub) - Let Us Pray (Master Vocal Only).

Note: CD 2 is a copy of the 'The Last Movies' FTD compilation. 

Go to the ElvisMatters webshop to pre-order:

>>> the ‘Paradise, Hawaiian Style’ double LP.

>>> the ‘The Frankie And Johnny Sessions’ triple CD set.

>>> the 'Elvis: Memphis In March ‘74’ triple CD set.

>>> the 'Celluloid Sell-Out 1968-1969'.book / 2-CD-set.

New ElvisOne Releases

The ElvisOne record label announced the October 29, 2026 release of three new Limited Edition CD-sets, all limited to 150 copies each. Each title contains two or more CDs, a booklet with photos and recording information and some special bonuses like the 'Quadruple Feature Soundtrack Set' which contains a unique Elvis film cell as a bonus!

 

Publicity for the 'Elvis Retrospect '69 4-cd Deluxe CD-set stated: 'Elvis Retrospective '69 - Selected Recordings' returns in a magnificent 4-CD set, featuring stunning new artwork and a variety of bonus material! This set is strictly limited.

The four CDs contain numerous recordings not found on FTD releases, while the tracks that *do* appear on FTD are presented here in more complete versions.

Also included - and unique to this collection - are the scoring sessions for the film 'Change of Habit', which cannot be found on any other release.

This is a unique, alternative compilation of Elvis’s work from 1969. With the best possible sound quality, this set is a true collector’s item; it is, in fact, the only collection of this material you need, alongside the official label releases—to complete your Elvis 1969 collection.

 

This package also includes a 12-page booklet, a Las Vegas 1969 promo card, a sticker and a 'Change Of Habit' postcard.

 

CD 1: Unfinished Masters From The Draft Mix Tape:

01 This Is The Story Backup Vocals Overdub

02 Wearin’ That Loved On Look Unused Composite

03 In The Ghetto Backup Vocals Overdub / Unrepaired Vocals

04 Rubberneckin’ Backup Vocals Overdub / Partial Backing Vocals

05 Inherit The Wind Unused Composite

06 Mama Liked The Roses Harmony Vocal Overdub By Elvis (Unused)

07 Don’t Cry Daddy Harmony Vocal Overdub By Elvis

08 From A Jack To A King Backup Vocals Overdub

09 Suspicious Minds Harmony Vocal Overdub By Elvis (Unused)

10 Gentle On My Mind Track Replacement / Vocal Repair

11 Come Out, Come Out (Wherever You Are) Instrumental Take 2

12 Poor Man’s Gold Instrumental Take

 

Vocal Overdub:

13 Don’t Cry Daddy Vocal Only / Including Harmony Vocal Overdub

 

Come Out, Come Out (Wherever You Are):

14 Rehearsal Instrumental

15 Slow Tempo Rehearsal “Number One” Instrumental

16 Slow Tempo Rehearsal “Number Two” Instrumental

17 Medium Tempo Rehearsal “Number One” Instrumental

18 Medium Tempo Rehearsal “Number Two” Instrumental

19 Rehearsal (1)  

20 Rehearsal (2-4)  

21 Rehearsal (5)  

22 Rehearsal (6)  

23 Rehearsal (7) Instrumental 

24 Rehearsal (8-10) Instrumental

25 Rehearsal (11-12)  

26 Rehearsal (13) Instrumental

27 Love Is Strange Instrumental / Dan Penn - Guide Vocal

28 A Blues Jam Instrumental

29 Rehearsal Before Take 1 Instrumental (Part Only)

 

Poor Man's Gold: 

30 Instrumental Take 12

31 Vocal Overdub Take 1 (Part Only) / Abandoned

32 Instrumental Take 12 With Abandoned Vocal Overdub

 

A Private Phonecall

33 Arlene Cogan Calls Elvis In Memphis - Telephone Call From Chicago, Illinois / Exact Date Unknown

 

CD 2: Outtakes:

01 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road Take 3

02 Power Of My Love Rehearsal + Take 2

03 Kentucky Rain Take 1

04 Do You Know Who I Am? Take 7

05 If I’m A Fool (For Loving You) Takes 4 and 5

06 After Loving You Take 1

07 Any Day Now Take 1

08 Any Day Now Take 2

09 And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind Rehearsal

10 And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind Take 1 and Take 3  

11 And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind Take 4

12 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road Take 5

13 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road Take 8  

14 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road Takes 9 and 10  

15 Guitar And Tambourine Overdub

16 Power Of My Love Take 4

17 Power Of My Love Take 5  

18 Power Of My Love Take 6a

19 Only The Strong Survive Rehearsal

20 Only The Strong Survive Take 2  

21 Only The Strong Survive Take 3  

22 Only The Strong Survive Take 4  

23 Only The Strong Survive Take 5  

24 Only The Strong Survive Take 6  

25 Only The Strong Survive Take 7

 

Track Recording

26 Memory Revival Instrumental Track

 

Acetate Recordings:

27 Power Of My Love Harmony Vocal Overdub / Incomplete

28 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road Harmony Vocal Overdub

29 Do You Know Who I Am? Harmony Vocal Overdubbed After Vocal Repair

30 Memory Revival Instrumental Track

 

CD 3: Overdub Sessions:

01 Stranger In My Own Home Town Brass Overdubbed, After String Overdubs

02 Power Of My Love Backup Vocals Overdub / Unedited Master

03 Only The Strong Survive String Overdubs

04 I’m Movin’ On Band And Brass Overdubs / Unrepaired Vocals

05 Suspicious Minds String Overdubs

06 Inherit The Wind String Overdubs (V.O. 1)

07 Inherit The Wind String Overdubs (V.O. 2)

 

Acetate Recording

08 Mama Liked The Roses Strings Overdubbed, After Brass Overdubs

 

February Outtakes:

09 Any Day Now Take 3

10 Any Day Now Take 4

11 Kentucky Rain Take 1

12 Take 2  13 Take 4

14 Do You Know Who I Am? Take 2

15 Take 3  16 Take 4  17 Take 5  18 Take 6

 

Track Recordings:

19 My Little Friend Instrumental Track

20 Mama Liked The Roses Instrumental Track

 

CD 4: January Outtakes

01 In The Ghetto Take 1

02 Takes 2 and 3  03 Take 12

04 Wearin’ That Loved On Look Take 4

05 Take 6  

06 Takes 7, 8 and 9  

07 Take 11

08 Long Black Limousine Take 4

09 From A Jack To A King Take 4

10 Rubberneckin’ Take 1

 

Vocal Overdub: 

11 In The Ghetto Vocal Only (Part)

 

Change Of Habit Soundtrack Sessions: 

12 Change Of Habit Movie Version / Bass By Carol Kaye

13 Have A Happy Movie Version

14 Let Us Pray Backup Vocal Overdub On March 26 / Not Used

15 Have A Happy Instrumental Track

 

Change Of Habit Scoring Sessions:

16 Universal Emblem  

17 Emty Street 

18 Have A Happy  

19 Bags Of Paint  

20 Chi Ki - Chi Ki 

21 Elvis Leads Barbara Away  

22 Girls Enter Church 

23 Have A Happy  

24 Irene At Desk 

25 Michelle Undressing  

26 Neighborhood Heckling  

27 Have A Happy #3  

28 Instrumental Not Used 

29 End Title

 

From The Movie Change Of Habit: 

30 Lawdy Miss Clawdy Jam Session

31 Let Us Pray Movie Version

32 Rubberneckin’ Movie Version

 

For The Movie Change Of Habit: 

33 Radio Spot

34 Interview At Universal City With Mary Tyler Moore

 

Unrepaired Live Master

35 Runaway August 25, 1969 Dinner Show

36 Johnny B. Goode August 24, 1969 Midnight Show

 

Publicity for the ‘Elvis Quadruple Feature Soundtrack Set’ stated: This 4-CD set is an alternative collection of four film soundtracks (‘Girl Happy’, ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’, ‘Double Trouble’, and ‘Stay Away, Joe’) and includes outtakes, binaural recordings, original film scores, radio spots, and more!

Previously released as four separate CDs, much of this material has never been issued on the FTD label. Also included are the radio spots created specifically for these films, nearly all of which can be found in this set. This a limited edition, complete with various extras and a unique, original film cell. Since no two film cells are the same, every single set is one-of-a-kind! This package also includes: a booklet, collector’s card and postcard.

 

CD 1:

01. Girl Happy radio spot #1

02. Do The Clam movie version

03. Fort Lauderdale Chamber Of Commerce movie version

04. Spring Fever composite movie version

05. Wolf Call overdubbed movie version

06. I’ve Go To Find My Baby movie version

07. Puppet On A String movie version

08. Girl Happy movie version

09. Girl Happy movie version, end title

10. Girl Happy orchestra movie version / end title

11. Cross My Heart And Hope To Die take 8

12. The Meanest Girl In Town takes 4, 5 and 6

13. Spring Fever takes 1, 2 and 3

14. Girl Happy original composite master / from acetate

15. I’ve Got To Find My Baby movie version - transfer / unedited master / from acetate

16. Do The Clam master track, take 5 / from acetate

17. Fort Lauderdale Chamber Of Commerce unused alternate master track, take 5 / from acetate

18. Fort Lauderdale Chamber Of Commerce master track, take 7 / from acetate

19. I’ve Got To Find My Baby  

 unused alternate master track, take 1 / from acetate

20. Puppet On A String movie version with dialogue

21. ‘Until next year’ dialogue

22. ‘Girl Happy’ score #1

23. ‘Rusty’ dialogue

24. ‘Let’s go back to work’ dialogue

25. ‘Chicken’ dialogue

26. Girl Happy score #2

27. Girl Happy radio spot #2

28. Gril Happy radio spot #3

29. Gril Happy radio spot #4

 

CD 2:

01. Easy Come, Easy Go radio spot #1

02. Easy Come, Easy Go take 9 / unedited master

03. She’s A Machine take 14

04. She’s A Machine take 15 / master

05. The Love Machine take 14 / movie master

06. Sing You Children take 22 / unedited master

07. I’ll Take Love takes 1 and 2A

08. Yoga Is As Yoga Does take 1

09. Yoga Is As Yoga Does take 2

10. Yoga Is As Yoga Does take 3

11. Yoga Is As Yoga Does take 4  

12. You Gotta Stop track / take 5 / master

13. Intro / Easy Come, Easy Go movie opening

14. You Gotta Stop movie version

15. Yoga Is As Yoga Does

 movie version / duet with Elsa Lanchester

16. ‘Go away now’ dialogue

17. The Love Machine movie version

18. I’ll Take Love movie version

19. Easy Come, Easy Go movie final

20. Easy Come, Easy Go radio spot #2

21. Easy Come, Easy Go radio spot #3

22. Easy Come, Easy Go radio spot #4

23. Easy Come, Easy Go radio spot #5

24. Easy Come, Easy Go radio spot #6

25. Easy Come, Easy Go radio spot #7

26. Easy Come, Easy Go demo

27. Love On The Rocks demo

 

CD 3:

01. Double Trouble radio spot

02. Double Trouble binaural / take 4

03. Baby, If You’ll Give Me All Your Love

 binaural master / without backing vocals

04. Could I Fall In Love binaural master

05. Long Legged Girl (With The Short Dress On) binaural master

06. City By Night binaural master

07. Old MacDonald binaural master

08. I Love Only One Girl binaural master

09. There’s So Much World To See binaural master

10. It Won’t Be Long binaural master  

11. Could I Fall In Love harmony vocal overdub

12. Could I Fall In Love harmony vocal only

13. City By Night track / take 3

14. Old MacDonald track / take 7

15. Old MacDonald vocal overdub

16. Main Title / Double Trouble movie opening + score

17. I Love Only One Girl movie version + score

18. Double Trouble demo / alternate title song

19. Just You Wait And See demo / not used

20. Could I Fall In Love demo

21. Please Stay Out Of My Dreams demo / not used

22. There’s So Much World To See record version - transfer / acetate

23. Old MacDonald vocal only

 

CD 4:

01. Stay Away, Joe radio spot #1

02. Intro / Stay Away movie version

03. Stay Away, Joe movie version, takes 1 and 2

04. Stay Away, Joe movie version, takes 3 and 4

05. Stay Away, Joe movie version, takes 5 and 6

06. Stay Away, Joe movie version, take 8

07. Stay Away, Joe movie version, take 9

08. Stay Away take 1

09. Stay Away takes 3 and 4

10. Stay Away takes 7, 8 and 9

11. Stay Away take 10

12. Stay Away takes 12 and 13

13. Stay Away take 15 / undubbed master

14. Goin’ Home takes 16, 17 and 18

15. Goin’ Home takes 19 and 20

16. Goin’ Home takes 25, 26 and 28

17. Stay Away guitar overdub, take 1

18. Stay Away guitar overdub, take 2

19. Stay Away, Joe score #1

20. Stay Away, Joe score #2

21. Dialogue #1

22. Dialogue #2

23. Stay Away, Joe score #3

24. All I Needed Was The Rain movie version

25. Stay Away, Joe radio spot #2

26. Stay Away, Joe radio spot #3

27. Announcement from special location radio program / Sedona, Arizona, 1967

28. Stay Away orchestra version

 

Publicity for the ‘Elvis Selected Recordings 1956 – 1958 - 2 CD Christmas Package’ stated: A special 2-CD set in limited-edition Christmas packaging, featuring a fine selection of recordings from 1956 to 1958. The first disc (previously released as ‘Christmas Sessions’ on the ElvisOne label) contains all existing recordings from September 5, 6, and 7, 1957, including released versions that differ from the standard released master. The second disc offers a great collection of outtakes, interviews, radio spots, and more, spanning 1956 to 1958 (previously available as ‘Legendary Elvis’). Several of these tracks cannot be found on any other CD.

 

This set features the unique radio spots for the films ‘Love Me Tender’ and ‘King Creole’. The label ElvisOne was the first to release these radio spots on CD. On this set, they are presented in remastered, and therefore optimal, quality. It is quite remarkable - and arguably unfair - that these radio spots are often dismissed as uninteresting. For an Elvis fan, it is fantastic to hear them, especially the spots for ‘Love Me Tender’ and ‘King Creole’! This set includes them all! This beautiful 2-CD set comes in stunning Christmas-themed packaging and includes various extras, such as a 2027 calendar card!

 

This package also includes: A booklet and Christmas greeting card.

 

CD 1: September 5 1957 Session

1. Treat Me Nice (With Count-In)

2. Blue Christmas

 

September 6 1957 Session

3. My Wish Came True (With Count-In)

4. White Christmas (With Count-In)

5. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)

6. Silent Night

7. Don’t (With Count-In)

 

September 7 1957 Session

8. Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem

9. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)

10. Santa Claus Is Back In Town

11. I’ll Be Home For Christmas

 

Rare Released Versions

12. White Christmas (Repaired Master)

13. Blue Christmas (Reprocessed Stereo Version)

14. Silent Night (Without Piano Intro)

15. I’ll Be Home For Christmas (With Count-In)

16. White Christmas (With Count-In)

17. Blue Christmas (Alternate Mix)

18. Silent Night (With Count-In)

19. I’ll Be Home For Christmas (From Elvis’ Special Christmas Radio Program, 12/03/67)

20. Special Message From Elvis / Silent Night (Album Version)

 

CD 2: Selected Recordings 1956 - 1958

01. Radio Spot For April 8, 1956 Show (Coliseum, Denver, Colorado)

02. Radio Spot For June 3, 1956 Show (Auditorium Arena, Oakland, California)

03. (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (Track, Master Take 16)

04. (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (1st Vocal Overdub / Vocal Only / Edited)

05. Treat Me Nice (Undubbed Movie Master)

06. Treat Me Nice (Overdubbed Movie Master)

07. Let Me (Track, Master Take 2)

08. Let Me (Take 3 / Vocal Only)

09. Let Me (Take 4 / Vocal Only)

10. We’re Gonna Move (Backup Vocal Overdubs)

11. We’re Gonna Move (Original Master)

12. Shake, Rattle And Roll (Edited Undubbed Master)

13. Shake, Rattle And Roll (Original Released Master / Backup Vocal Overdub Of Edited Master)

14. Ron Ross Wowo Radio Interview (11/22/56)

15. Lover Doll (Solo Version / Ep Master)

16. Lover Doll (Overdubbed / Lp Master)

17. Steadfast, Loyal And True (Solo Version)

18. Steadfast, Loyal And True (Overdubbed / Lp Master)

19. Doncha’ Think It’s Time (Single Master)

20. Doncha’ Think It’s Time (Lp Master)

21. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (Undubbed Master)

22. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (Overdubbed Master)

23. Is It So Strange (Undubbed Master / Mono)

24. Is It So Strange (Repair / Backup Vocal Overdub)

 

Movie Radio Spots

25. Love Me Tender Radio Spot #1

26. Love Me Tender Radio Spot #2

27. Love Me Tender Radio Spot #3

28. Love Me Tender Radio Spot #4

29. Love Me Tender Radio Spot #5

30. Love Me Tender Radio Spot #6

31. Love Me Tender Radio Spot #7

32. King Creole Radio Spot #1

33. King Creole Radio Spot #2

34. King Creole Radio Spot #3

35. King Creole “Teenage” Radio Spot

36. King Creole “Star Dramatic” Radio Spot

 

Bonus Track

37. WBAP Interview, Fort Worth, Texas (01/11/58)

(Source: Memphis Mansion)

October 21 - Frankie and Johnny and Maria

Adam Greenaway did an exclusive interview with Maria Columbus, author of the book 'Elvis 1970: That's The Way it Was in Oakland - A Photographic Memoir' that was released last month. 

Maria was one of those incredibly fortunate Elvis fans who witnessed music history being made. From seeing Elvis during the recording of his legendary 1968 Comeback Special, to experiencing his sensational return to live performances in Las Vegas in 1969, and following the King on tour throughout the 1970s, Maria has a lifetime of extraordinary memories and personal stories to share.

Imagine being there when Elvis returned to the stage, witnessing his incredible charisma, hearing that unmistakable voice and experiencing the excitement of an Elvis Presley concert first hand!

In this exclusive interview, Maria takes us behind the scenes of those remarkable years, sharing her personal recollections, fascinating encounters, unforgettable concert experiences and the stories behind her extraordinary photographs.

Adam and Maria take an in-depth look inside her beautiful photographic book, 'Elvis 1970: That's The Way It Was in Oakland', featuring memories and images from Elvis's historic November 10, 1970, performance at the Oakland Coliseum Arena.

In this special interview which will be released in five parts, and it is much more than a book interview. It's a fascinating first hand account of Elvis Presley history, told by someone who was actually there! For Elvis fans, historians and collectors, Maria's memories offer a wonderful opportunity to revisit an extraordinary era through the eyes of a devoted fan who experienced it for herself.

On the Elvis Information Network, Nigel Patterson reviewed the book. Go >>> here to read the review. 

The book is available from >>> Amazon and >>> Blurb. 

For more information on the book visit the Elvis Special Publishing website.

The Love Album

The Vinyl Champ record label released the 13-track compilation 'The Love Album' on red colored vinyl. 

Side 1: Love Me Tender / As As I Have You / Good Luck Charm / Don't Ask Me Why / Have I Told You Lately That I Love You / Return To Sender / (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear.

Side B: Wooden Heart / Can't Help Falling In Love / True Love / Are You Lonesome Tonight?/ Love Me Tender.

The Dutch Lidl will offer a colored vinyl version of 'The Number Ones Collection' on sale soon.

Elvis - The Legend

The German publisher Welbeck announced the June 3, 2027 rerelease of Gillian Gaar's 'Elvis - The Legend: The Authorized Book from the Official Graceland Archive' as a 'Commemorative 50th Anniversary Edition'. 

Description: Elvis passed away in 1977 but his spirit lives on. Drawing from the Elvis Presley Estate's thousands of photographs from all eras of Elvis' career, this book features rare memorabilia and insights into The King's life. Housed in an elegant hardback slipcase this beautiful book comes complete with four removable, framable artwork prints taken from the Graceland Archive.

Telling the personal story of Elvis and his relationships with those near and dear to him, Elvis - The Legend contains more than 150 colour and black and white photographs from the official Graceland Archives, accompanied by insightful text by an Elvis expert.

To take you closer than ever before to the King, 30 items of rare memorabilia are carefully reproduced on the page, including personal letters, receipts, telegrams, publicity material and other fascinating items which provide new insight and unprecedented access into the life of a legend.

Frankie and Johnny

The Australian Via Vision continued its streak of re-issues of classic Elvis movies. Following this year's  DVD and Blu-ray re-issues of 'Easy Come, Easy Go' and 'Change of Habit' the label released 'Frankie and Johnny' (1966) on silver and blue colored discs. 

Description: Elvis Presley stars in 'Frankie and Johnny', a musical Western directed by Frederick De Cordova. A riverboat singer with a weakness for gambling wants to find his lucky redhead, but his girlfriend Frankie is not amused.

Note: This movie has previously been released on Blu-ray by Kino Lorber, Llamentol and Explosive Media. 

(Source: Via Vision / Lidl / Pascal Matteo / Adam Greenaway)

October 20 - The Wonderful World of Pure Elvis Books (Updated)

The Knock Out import record label released of the LP 'Elvis Presley – The Wonderful World of Christmas'.

Publicity stated: Just in time for Christmas, Knock Out Records presents this Special Collector’s Edition of 'Elvis Presley - The Wonderful World of Christmas: The Alternate Album' Featuring Alternate Takes and new mixes, this release offers a different listening experience of Elvis’ much-loved Christmas recordings, presented in the best available sound quality.

The album is being released in two collectable colored vinyl editions, on red and on green colored vinyl. Each version also comes with its own unique 30 × 30 cm full-colour glossy bonus photograph, making both colors particularly appealing to collectors.

Duke Bardwell Died

Bassist Duke Bardwell passed away, he was 83.

Bardwell played 181 shows with Elvis between January 1974 and April 1975. He joined the TCB Band in 1974 when Emory Gordy left the TCB Band on the recommendation of Ronnie Tutt. He remained with The TCB Band until Jerry Scheff's return in April 1975.

Ronnie thought Duke fit for the job because he was. 'a simple but funky feel-good player'. Duke flew to the RCA studios in Los Angeles for the audition and in January 1974, got the job as bass player. "It was a dream come true, working for Elvis Presley!" Bardwell stated.

Although he wasn't as well known as Jerry Scheffs playing, his work with Elvis is well documented and well appreciated though various Soundboard and Audience recordings but most famously featured on the 'Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis' Album, recorded at the Mid-South Coliseum during Presley’s return to Memphis. He can also be heard on 'T-R-O-U-B-L-E' on the 'Today' album, his contributions on other songs was replaced before the final release of the LP.

In an interview with the magazine 'Elvis: the Man and His Music' Bardwell commented about his bass-playing being removed from the final 'Today' LP release.

He said, "I don't know whether they didn't like what I played - perhaps my parts were horrible, I don't know. But I was gone not too long after that and don't know whether they took me off the album just to be mean or not. I don't know. I understand that there are some tapes around with my playing still on 'em - the original session tapes, before they were overdubbed for release. I thought 'T-R-O-U-B-L-E' was great. I loved that. Elvis was so good at that syncopated funky stuff and always had lots of fun with it."

In the end Felton Jarvis used bass players Norbert Putnam and Mike Leech to record new bass lines on all the LP tracks, apart from the single 'T-R-O-U-B-L-E' which had already been rush-released. Further overdubs were also carried out, including the addition of excellent guitarists Chip Young and John Christopher (co-writer of 'Always On My Mind' & 'If You Talk In Your Sleep').

More Pure Elvis

The Knock out import record label released the LP 'More Pure Elvis' featuring 13 Undubbed and Unedited Masters on black and on red colored vinyl. 

Publicity stated: From Knock Out Records comes 'More Pure Elvis', a fantastic collector’s vinyl release featuring 13 undubbed and unedited Elvis Presley masters, presented in outstanding sound quality.

Experience Elvis as you’ve rarely heard him before, straight from the studio, without the additional overdubs, sweetening or embellishments of the finished commercial recordings.

This fascinating collection allows fans to appreciate the raw power, emotion and incredible quality of Elvis’s voice, bringing you closer to the original recording sessions. Each color comes with a unique 30 x 30 glossy bonus photo.

Tracks: Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On / I Really Don’t Want To Know / Bridge Over Troubled Water / It’s A Matter Of Time / I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby / Susan When She Tried / Hurt / Way Down and more. 

I, Elvis. The Immortal Story of the King of Rock 

Diarkos announced the March 31, 2027 release of an expanded 608-page edition of 'Io, Elvis. La Storia Immortale del Re del Rock' ('I, Elvis. The Immortal Story of the King of Rock') by Paolo Borgognone.

Publicity stated: Both before and after his passing, Elvis Presley has held a special place in the pantheon of 20th-century icons. Revolutionary, scandalous, and irreverent - swept up first by success and later by excess - the King of Rock transcended the boundaries of music to become a global pop-culture icon. 

Paolo Borgognone traces his extraordinary trajectory: from the poverty of his childhood to his explosive rise to fame, from the glitz of Hollywood to his stint in the military, and ultimately to his status as the greatest of them all, a position that never shielded him from the personal torments and vulnerabilities of the man behind the legend. Featuring previously untold anecdotes and exclusive interviews, this new, updated, and expanded edition revisits a human story that came to a tragic end fifty years ago, on August 16, 1977, yet remains indelibly etched in the firmament of world music.

(Source: Facebook / Amazon / Facebook / Elvis Information Network)

October 19 - Come What May

Kendra Steiner Editions released the book 'Come What May: Selected Writings On Elvis Presley'. 

Description: 'Come What May' collects 20 essays, originally published over the last 15 years (in magazines, in books, and online), on Elvis Presley’s music from San Antonio-based writer and poet Bill Shute, who has written for the acclaimed music magazine Ugly Things since 1985.

The essays range from Presley’s earliest Sun recordings to his final concert in Indianapolis in June 1977, also covering his film soundtracks, various archival session reissues, live concerts from the 1969-1977 period, bootleg releases, the Camden budget albums, Elvis releases on cassette, and much more, all told in a well-researched and entertaining style. 

'Come What May' will appeal to both the hardcore Elvis fan and the general Presley admirer who doesn’t know where to start with the literally hundreds of archival releases and bootlegs.

The book is available as a 163-page >>> hardback and as a 193-page >>> paperback edition from Amazon. The content of both editions in the same.

Click >>> here to read the interview with Bill Shute.

(Source: Bill Shute)

October 17 - RCA Announces Elvis

Erik Lorentzen announced the December 9, 2026 release of the book 'RCA Victor Announces Elvis' by Gaston Sanchez, Adam Greenaway and Erik Lorentzen.

Publicity stated: 'RCA Victor Announces Elvis' is far more than just another book about Elvis. It is an important historical document that explores Elvis's record releases during his early years with RCA Victor, capturing a significant chapter in the history of the King of Rock and Roll.

For the many serious Elvis record collectors around the world, I believe this book will be an extraordinary treasure. It brings together important historical information and a level of detail that makes it a valuable addition to any serious Elvis collection. Beyond its importance to collectors, it also helps preserve a part of Elvis's musical legacy for future generations.

Lorentzen said: "I am genuinely proud to have contributed to this publication, and equally proud to be part of a trio that has put so much time, effort and passion into creating what I believe is a true masterpiece. 

After all the books I have worked on over the years, 'RCA Victor Announces Elvis' is undoubtedly one of the projects I have enjoyed the most.

Working alongside two passionate Elvis fans and collectors, Adam and Gaston, it has been a genuine pleasure to watch this book take shape from day one. Their enthusiasm, knowledge, understanding and dedication to the project have been a joy to witness. It is rare to see such passion and commitment, and being part of this journey with them has been a truly rewarding experience."

'RCA Victor Announces Elvis'. is a testament to what can be achieved when knowledge, dedication and a shared love of Elvis come together.

(Source: Adam Greenaway / Erik Lorentzen)

October 17 - Charts October 2026 - Week 3 (Updated)

Elvis' maintained his place at the top of the U.K. Video charts! But his musical chart presence is still very thin, we will have to wait for the upcoming Christmas season for some more chart action. 

The 'EPiC' lost all of last week's gains on the chart and more, the album won back a few places after last week's fall on the chart, and climbed from No. 34 to No. 28 on the Official U.K. Soundtrack Album chart.

The DVD edition of 'EPiC' lost six places and fell to No. 43 on the DVD charts. The film lost four places on the Video chart, sliding to no. 70 this week. 

The Blu-ray maintained its placing at the top of the Official U.K. Music Video chart. 'The Complete Story' DVD fell from No. 20 to No. 33 on that same chart.

U.S. Billboard charts

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation lost one more spot and fell to the last place on Billboard's Country Album chart.

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

October 16 - Rockin’ in Trouble

The SR import record label announced the November 2926 release of the Lp ‘Rockin’ in Trouble’.

Publicity stated: ‘Rockin' In Trouble’ is an ambitious project that aims to showcase Elvis's rock side from the 1970s. Following ‘Promised Land’ and ‘Burning Love’, we are now focusing on the 1975 rocker ‘T.R.O.U.B.L.E.’, which we believe is Elvis’s last true rock single.

The new SR will include a double LP set, taking us back to Elvis's second tour of 1975, specifically covering the three concerts he performed at the Jackson State Fair Coliseum on June 8th and 9th. Additionally, a bonus 7-Inch EP will be included, which focuses on an analysis of the song. This analysis explores the song's development, first in the studio and then in concert.

This double vinyl set features a soundboard recording of three Jackson shows that were previously released on CD. This is the first time they are available on vinyl format, and the recordings have been remastered from the analog mono source, ensuring superior sound quality. The glossy gatefold packaging will include a bonus 30 x 30 cm glossy photo. Additionally, the bonus EP vinyl allows listeners to experience an exceptionally clear sound while exploring the evolution of the songs. 

We aim to showcase Elvis at the height of his potential. His March 1975 recording of ‘T.R.O.U.B.L.E.’ and the Jackson shows in June 1975 are undoubtedly among the best moments of the year, highlighting him at the peak of his performance. He delivers both an outstanding studio session and remarkable live shows. As suggested by the title ‘Rockin’ in Trouble’, the performance features Elvis with a reinvigorated rock attitude, fully committed to his craft, even as underlying problems began to surface that would later become challenging to manage.

Just before his Las Vegas season, Elvis voluntarily returned to the studio to work on a new album titled ‘Today’. The standout track from this session is definitely the song ‘T.R.O.U.B.L.E.’ This fast-tempo rocker features an exciting piano duel between David Briggs and Glen D. Hardin. ‘T.R.O.U.B.L.E.’ captures the same intense energy that Elvis had rarely shown since his NBC-TV special. It remains a mystery why this remarkable single only reached number 35 on the charts instead of topping them.

We have compiled three shows of Elvis Presley into a double LP set, aiming to create an ideal listening experience featuring his best performances at Jackson. These shows showcase a solid collection of Elvis's classic repertoire, all well-executed. While the range of his performances is extensive, his rocking side is more prominent in this collection. Notable highlights include the rocking trilogy: ‘Burning Love’ from 1972, ‘Polk Salad Annie’ from 1970, and his later single ‘T.R.O.U.B.L.E’ along with the classic ‘The Wonder of You’. These tracks undoubtedly stand out as the highlights of the show.

This new SR release comes housed housed in a deluxe 300-gram sleeve that includes the double 150-gram vinyl and a bonus card.

To create a special collector’s item, we will produce 390 copies, each with three different vinyl color variations on red, white and on white colored vinyl. All copies will include glossy stickers, are hand-numbered, and sealed individually. Please note: this is a limited set of only 390 hand-numbered copies. So you can collect three variations of the glossy art card.

Side A: As Recorded live at State Fair Coliseum, Jackson, MS  June 08, 1975 2.30 PM

01 Love Me

02 If You Love Me

03 Love Me Tender

04 All Shook Up

05 Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel

06 Hound Dog

07 The Wonder Of You (incomplete)

08 Burning Love

Side B: As Recorded live at State Fair Coliseum, Jackson, MS  June 08, 1975 8.30 PM

09 T.R.O.U.B.L.E.

10 Why My Lord

12 How Great Thou Art

13 Let Me Be There

14 An American Trilogy

15 Little Darlin’

16 Mystery Train/Tiger Man

17 Funny How Time Slips Away

18 Can’t Help Falling Love

Side C: As Recorded live at State Fair Coliseum, Jackson, MS  June 09, 1975 8.30 PM.

I Got A Woman/Amen (Incomplete) 01

Love Me 02

If You Love Me 03

Love Me Tender (False Start)/ All Shook Up 04

Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel 05  

Hound Dog 06

The Wonder Of You 07

Polk Salad Annie 08

Band Introduction 09

Side D: As Recorded live at State Fair Coliseum, Jackson, MS  June 09, 1975 8.30 PM.

T.R.O.U.B.L.E 10

Let Me Be There 11

An America Trilogy 12

Funny How Time Slips Away 13

Mystery Train/Tiger Man 14

Help Me Make It Through the Night 15

Can't Help Falling Love 16

Closing Vamp17

Bonus 7-inch vinyl EP: 

Side E: 01. T.R.O.U.B.L.E.  (Take 1) / T.R.O.U.B.L.E. (Take 4 Master Undubbed).

Side F: T.R.O.U.B.L.E. (Jacksonville, FL.  April 25, 1975) / T.R.O.U.B.L.E. (Las Vegas, NV. August 20, 1975 DS).

October 14 - An American Critics Story

Reclam Publishing announced the February 27, 2027 release the 520-page hardcover book 'Elvis Presley. Eine Amerikanische Geschichte' ('Elvis Presley: An American Story') by Heinrich Detering.

Publicity stated: "Before Elvis, there was nothing," John Lennon famously claimed. Leonard Bernstein called Elvis "the greatest cultural force of the 20th century," noting that he transformed everything from music to language and fashion, ushering in a new social revolution. 

Heinrich Detering recounts the story of this American revolution: the emergence and evolution of Elvis Presley’s art; its social, cultural, and political connections to an era he himself transformed; and its enduring impact on the present day. This book opens up new perspectives on the life's work of an artist who remains endlessly fascinating, and on the social energies that found expression through him.

The book is available from >>> Amazon.

Critics Choice Documentary Awards 

The nominees for the 11th Annual
Critics Choice Documentary Awards have been announced. Both Baz Luhrmann and Johnathan Redmond have been nominated in the categories 'Best First Documentary Feature and Best Editing respectively.

The 'Elvis Presley in Concert' movie was nominated in the categories 'Best Music Documentary' and 'Best Archival Documentary'. 

Although the filmmakers had more than enough footage to justify a streaming-service miniseries, "EPiC" was edited to a relatively tidy 97 minutes to be a theatrical feature film, and enable Elvis to return to cinemas for the first time since the 1970s, when such documentaries as "Elvis: That's the Way It Is" and "Elvis on Tour" enjoyed theatrical distribution. Explained Redmond: "The big man with the big voice deserves the big screen."

The winners of the awards will be announced during a gala in Manhattan on November 8, 2026.

Get your copy from >>> Amazon.

(Source: Amazon) / Critics Choice Awards)