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

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.

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)

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' scored another peak position on 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.

To be updated over the weekend: The DVD edition of 'EPiC' lost six places and fell to No. 43 on the DVD charts. The film lost four1 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)

October 13 - We Aim to Raropiu

Elvis graces the cover of the Italian music Raropiu culture, music and movie magazine with inside an article on Elvis 1962 - 1964 discography. 

From the magazine's website: Colonel Parker continued to steer Elvis’s career, adept at generating revenue from both films and records by targeting an audience seemingly accustomed to buying anything bearing the name of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll." This magic formula proved successful until 1964, when the arrival of the Beatles and the "British Invasion" radically shifted the tastes of the new generation.

By this time, Elvis was living in Hollywood, tirelessly shooting films in increasingly picturesque, postcard-worthy locations; alongside the soundstages were the recording studios where he would quickly cut the accompanying soundtracks. It was a lucrative arrangement for both the Colonel and Elvis, with the latter receiving half a million dollars per film plus a percentage of the box-office receipts. Presley continued to record hit songs, and the Italian market flourished during these early 1960s, seeing the release of numerous records that celebrated a phase of the singer-actor's career defined more by commercialism than by artistic merit.

We Aim to Please

The Knock Out Records import record label released the CD 'We Aim to Please'. 

Publicity stated: Knock Out Records presents Elvis Presley’s May 7th, 1976 Midnight Show from the Sahara Tahoe, taken from an original 1st generation tape. Although this concert has previously been released by Rainbow Records, this new edition comes from a 1st generation source, providing much cleaner and clearer sound. Elvis is in great spirits throughout the performance, which runs for almost 92 minutes and includes several highlights, including a rare full version of 'The Wonder Of You' and a dedicated performance of 'I’ll Remember You'. The CD comes as a strictly Limited Collector's Edition, housed in a double digipack. 

CD 1: Also Sprach Zarathustra / C.C. Rider / I Got A Woman - Amen / Love Me / If You Love Me (Let Me Know) / You Gave Me A Mountain / All Shook Up / Teddy Bear - Don’t Be Cruel / The Wonder Of You / Happy Birthday, Sandy / That’s All Right / Are You Lonesome Tonight? / Introducing Ed Parker / I’ll Remember You (incl. Long False Start) / Ku-U-I-Po (Excerpt) / Hawaiian Wedding Song / Polk Salad Annie.

CD 2: Band Intros - Early Morning Rain / What’d I Say / Johnny B. Goode / Drum Solo (by Ronnie Tutt) / Bass Solo (by Jerry Scheff) / Piano Solo (by Tony Brown) / Electric Clavinet Solo (by David Briggs) / Love Letters / School Day / My Way / Jailhouse Rock / Love Me Tender / Hurt #1 / Hurt #2 / Heartbreak Hotel / How Great Thou Art / Polk Salad Annie / One Night / It’s Now Or Never / Can’t Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp.

(Source: Rarolu / Italian Elvis Friends / Elvis On CD)

October 10 - New Vinyl on Record

Two new vinyl sets were announced: 'Elvis Presley - August '74' on the Love Archives import record label and 'California Ballads 1960–1968'. Both come on 180-gram colored vinyl. 

Publicity for 'August '74' stated: Experience Elvis Presley live on stage in August 1974! Step back into the summer of 1974 and experience the King of Rock and Roll in concert with 'Elvis Presley - August '74', a special vinyl release featuring an exciting selection of live performances recorded during Elvis’ legendary August 1974 Las Vegas engagement. 

This remarkable collection brings together 13 live tracks from eight different performances, recorded between August 19 and August 30, 1974. From the bluesy atmosphere of 'Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues' and the powerful 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' to unforgettable performances of 'Suspicious Minds', 'Spanish Eyes', 'My Boy' and 'You Gave Me a Mountain', this album captures Elvis performing a fascinating mixture of Rock, Blues, Ballads and beautiful showstoppers. All tracks are mono. 

The compilation comes on 180-gram premium vinyl in five transparent colors: orange, red, blue, violet and magenta. 

Tracks side A: 

August 19, 1974 – Opening Show: Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues / Never Been To Spain / My Baby Left Me

August 20, 1974 – Dinner Show: It’s Midnight / Promised Land

August 20, 1974 – Midnight Show: Bridge Over Troubled Water

August 24, 1974 – Midnight Show: I’m Leavin’

Side B:

August 22, 1974 – Midnight Show: Suspicious Minds / Blaue Donau

August 24, 1974 – Midnight Show: Spanish Eyes / If You Talk In Your Sleep

August 28, 1974 – Dinner Show: My Boy

August 29, 1974 – Midnight Show: Until It’s Time For You To Go

August 30, 1974 – Midnight Show: You Gave Me a Mountain

Publicity for 'California Ballads 1960 - 1968' stated: Discover the softer, more intimate side of Elvis Presley with 'California Ballads 1960–1968', a beautiful collection of rare and captivating recordings from one of the most remarkable periods of his career.

Featuring 17 carefully selected tracks, this special LP takes you on a musical journey through the 1960s, showcasing Elvis’ extraordinary vocal talent on some of his most beautiful ballads.

From the haunting beauty of 'Wild In The Country' and 'Lonely Man' to the romantic charm of 'Hawaiian Wedding Song', 'Please Don’t Stop Loving Me' and 'Almost In Love', this album offers a wonderful selection of alternate takes, rare versions and vocal overdubs.

This album is available on gold and on white colored vinyl, each color limited to 100 copies and as a bonus a CD or a photo.

Tracks side A: Wild In The Country (Take 11) /  Lonely Man (Take 3) / Island Of Love (Take 8) / Hawaiian Wedding Song (Take 1) / I’m Falling In Love Tonight (Take 4) / Relax (Take 7) / Anyone (Could Fall In Love Tonight) (Take 2 / Alternate Master) / Cross My Heart, Hope To Die (Take 11) / Kismet (Take 2).

Side B: So Close, Yet So Far (From Paradise) (Take 1) / Please Don’t Stop Loving Me (Take 3) / Sand Castles (Take 1) / This Is My Heaven (Take 7) / All That I Am (Take 2) / Suppose (Long Version) / Almost In Love (Vocal Overdub) / Let’s Forget About The Stars (Vocal Overdub, Take 5).

Elvis on Record Volume 3

Paul Alner announced the January 2027 release of volume 3 in his 'Elvis on Record' U.K. discography series.

Publicity stated: Two years of extensive research has brought together 580 pages of record releases featuring every known variation during the period 1982 until the end of the century. This book is limited to just 150 numbered copies.

(Source: Pascal Matteo)

October 10 - Charts October 2026 - Week 2

Elvis' scored another peak position on 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 fell from No. 19 to No. 34 on the Official U.K. Soundtrack Album chart.

The DVD edition of 'EPiC' lost six places and fell to No. 36 on the DVD charts. The film lost another 11 places on the Video chart, sliding to no. 66 this week. Continuing on last week's return to the top 3, the movie regained the Top position on the Official U.K. Music Video chart. 

'The Complete Story' DVD re-entered that same chart at No. 29 this week. 

U.S. Billboard charts

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation remained steady at No. 49 on Billboard's Country Album chart.

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