November 30 - Releases And Sales From The Grave

CNN Travel recently looked at the pilgrimage sites for rock 'n' rollers and named Graceland as the most commonly visited grave site around the world. 

"The original singer-songwriter heart-throb remains the King of Rock 'n' Roll, judging from the 600,000 people that visit his grave yearly." Other artists named in CNN's most popular rock star graves include Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, and AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott. 


Budget Releases

The 3CD Music Digital budget label will release the 3CD set "Return To Sender" on January 07, 2013.
The Real Gone Music budget label will release the 4 dis set "4 Classic Albums Plus Singles And EPs" on January 27, 2013.

Charts

• The set "Prince From Another Planet" set dropped off the Billboard Album Top 200 after it's entry just one week earlier at #187. The set dropped off the Album charts in Austria, France and the Wallonian part of Belgium. In the Flemish part of Belgium the set climbed from #185 to #148. 
• The CD "It's Christmas Time" drops from #64 to #80 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for the week ending 8th December, 2012 with sales of 15,187 units. Total sales to date: 1,431,554 units. It also drops from #5 to #11 on the Catalog Album Chart and from #14 to #15 on the Holiday Album Chart.
• The new "The Classic Christmas Album" drops from #152 to #159 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart with sales of 8,246 units. Total sales to date: 17,272 units. It also remains at #22 on the Country Album Chart and rises from #126 to #115 on the Current Album Chart (Top 200 minus catalog albums).
• The song "Blue Christmas" jumps from #17 to #15 on the Holiday Songs Chart and re-enters at #22 on the Holiday Airplay Chart.
• The budget CD "The Real... Elvis" dropped from #58 to #62 on the Irisch Album chart in it's 50th week on the chart. 

FTD Top 40 November 2012

Besides The Jungle Room Sessions the full top 10 is filled with classic albums. From this year's releases From EP Boulevard and Boy From Tupelo are doing well (at #13 and #24). The current top 5 (compared to June):

1 (1) Elvis Is Back! (2005)
2 (4) The Jungle Room Sessions (2000)
3 (2) That's The Way It Is (2008)
4 (-) Promised Land (2011)
5 (3) Elvis Country (I'm 10,000 Years Old) (2008)

(Source: EPE / Amazon / The King's World / Elvis Express / Elvis Telegraph)

November 29 - A President's Day

EPE announced that the official annual Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents’ holiday CD will include three songs this year. This highly collectible CD will include Elvis’ version of “Silent Night,” “Blue Christmas” and “Santa Claus is Back in Town.” These CDs were recently put in the mail by EPE.


Elvis Inducted into Memphis Music Hall of Fame
 
Elvis Presley, among other Memphis music greats, were inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Thursday evening during a musical tribute held at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Memphis. According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Priscilla Presley accepted on behalf of Elvis and noted that Elvis' musical influences included several of his fellow inductees. 

"I know he would be humbled and pleased to be included in standing with them tonight at this inaugural event," said Priscilla in a video message presented during the ceremony. 

Memphis is often known as the cradle for legendary musicians in blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll. Sponsored by the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, the ceremony consisted of 25 inductees who maintained strong ties to the Memphis community and were pioneers in the music industry. Other Memphians honored were Sun Studio founder Sam Phillips, DJ Dewey Phillips, blues legends B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, and Isaac Hayes, among many others. 


Elvis Presley Day 

While official Washington is preoccupied with such serious matters as averting sharp tax increases and severe government spending cuts Rep. Larry Kissell (D-N.C.) is focusing his efforts on passing an official declaration to observe Jan. 8 as “Elvis Presley Day.” The resolution introduced this week is cosponsored by eight House Democrats and a lone Republican, and would recognize Presley’s birth in Tupelo, Miss. in 1935. “Elvis Presley remains one of the most famous American entertainers of all time whose influence on music and whose cultural impact continues today,” the resolution said. The legislation also notes that in addition to Presley’s vast catalogue of work — 750 songs and one billion records sold worldwide — the King of Rock and Roll also served honorably in the Army.

“Whereas Elvis Presley often shared his success with the less fortunate through benefit concerts and contributions to charity … (he also) exemplified the American dream by pulling himself up from poverty through hard work and personal talent,” the resolution said.

“Whereas in a time when the trade deficits of the United States continue to grow, the sustained export of American music and culture is a uniquely American product that can never be replaced by foreign competitors,” the resolution said.

Presley’s home Graceland is designated as a National Historic Landmark while in 1993, the Post Office issued a first class stamp featuring Presley’s likeness, and is one of the most popular stamps sold. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration, but with only a few weeks left in the congressional session, it does not stand a strong chance of passage.

(Source: EPE / Elvis Matters / Elvis Information Network)

November 28 - Collecting Elvis

Volume 24 in the German DeAgostini´s Elvis-Sammlung was released. This edition contains the DVD "The Trouble With Girls", memorabilia reproductions, a magazine and more. 

(Source: DeAgostini)

November 27 - Humbly Raising The Bar

The Convair importlabel announced the release of the CD "Raising His Own Bar" which is due December 7,2012. 

From the press-release:
Coming very soon from “Convair” is a CD release called “Raising his own bar” featuring the previously unreleased Dinner Show August 14, 1969 by Elvis Presley. Just recently the “Convair” Label released “Bright Light City” featuring Elvis Presley’s Dinner Show August 12, 1969. With its stunning artwork and of course with a great show, the fans demanded for more. You may now say that you have an old Import CD at home called “The Winner Back In Vegas” also claiming that this release featured the August 14, 1969 Dinner Show but during the years fans and research proved that this information was wrong and it was a compilation of songs from various shows to represent a complete show. “Convair” has all the information tracked down and they are part of the 20 pages booklet that comes with the new release.

It’s the raw and powerful Elvis who is trying to raise his own bar from show to show. It’s the third week of his first engagement after the Hollywood era and one can feel that he enjoys himself in front of the audience. His jokes and his nervousness can be found during the monologue which often gets referred as “Life Story”. Hear him telling his own career is pure fun. As a special bonus we have included a rare audioclip of Jerry Scheff, bass player in 1969 of the famous TCB Band talking about being on stage with Elvis. This release comes once more with a stunning cover and is again limited to 300 copies only. Get it while you can.

Tracklisting:

01. Opening Riff / Blue Suede Shoes 02. I Got A Woman 03. All Shook Up 04. Love Me Tender 05. Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel (Medley) 06. Heartbreak Hotel 07. Hound Dog 08. Memories 09. Mystery Train / Tiger Man (Medley) 10. Monologue (Life Story) 11. Baby What You Want Me To Do 12. Runaway 13. Are You Lonesome Tonight 14. Yesterday / Hey Jude (Medley) 15. Band Introductions 16. In The Ghetto 17. Suspicious Minds 18. What'd I Say 19. Can't Help Falling In Love 
20. Bonus Track: Jerry Scheff talks about how he became Elvis´ bass player in 1969 

With A Humble Heart

The Straight Arrow importlabel released the double CD "With A Humble Heart" containing both the  Dinner and Midnight Shows from February 3, 1974 as recorded from the audience at the Hilton Hotel Las Vegas.


(Source: e-mail)

November 26 - Love The Missing Sneak Preview

In December '60, everything was ready for a 'compact 33 EP' to be released. But is was not to be, until now.

In a recently discovered piece of official RCA paperwork, an ‘RCA Listing Notice’, shows the preparation for the release, assigning catalogue number ‘LPC-123’ to the release. For reasons still unknown the release was withdrawn at the very last moment.
The title track ‘Love Me’ was obviously well chosen to be released just before the Christmas of 1960. The other tracks ‘Hound Dog’, ‘Don’t Be Cruel’ and  ‘Jailhouse Rock’ are of course huge hits for and by Elvis, adding excitement to the release. Now, 52 years later, this EP is finally released to and for the Elvis fans! A fantastic produced release in a stunning and wonderful looking full colour sleeve. The EP is available in traditional black coloured vinyl but also in special blue coloured vinyl.

Elvis Files Vol.1 '53-'56

Here s a sneak preview of Erik Lorentzen's up-coming The Elvis Files Vol.1 1953 - 1956. The first volume of the Elvis Files story, chronicling Elvis' rise from his pre SUN discovery to becoming the world's biggest new sensation - over more than 500 pages and 1,200 photos. Featuring all Elvis events from 1953-1956, every working moment, the early tours, the first Las Vegas trip, recording sessions, the TV shows and lots of unseen and unpublished images (according to the press-release).

(Source: Express / Elvis Information Network)

November 23 - Left A Good Chart In Chicago

The Straight Arrow import label announced the release of two new releases; "Chicago Double-Strike" containing audiencerecordings from the evening shows from May 1, and 2,  1977 as recorded in the  Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois    and "Left A Good Job In The City" containing an audience recording from Madison Square Garden, June 9, 1972 ES.

From the press release Chicago Double-Strike:
Out next week is the new Straight Arrow release “Chicago Double-Strike”, which contains both Chicago 1977 concerts from a newly uncovered audience recordings which have not been in distribution previously (completely different tapes from previous Chicago ’77 release). The sound-quality is surprisingly good and you will feel that you are right in the middle of the crowd, cheering Elvis on as he delivers two solid, no-nonsense shows with plenty of highlights. His voice was strong and he was particularly impressive on songs like ‘Fairytale’, ‘Trying To Get To You’, ‘My Way’ and ‘Hurt’, with his voice really soaring on the high notes. Whatever the reason may have been for Elvis ‘upping his game’ on those two nights – some have suggested that it may have been due to the presence of several CBS execs – the Chicago ’77 concerts now stand out as genuine highlights from those final, sad months in the life and career of Elvis Aaron Presley. Both recordings have a tremendous ‘you are there’ feel to them. Presented with the professionalism that you have come to expect from us, don’t miss this terrific release that will bring you back to those final glimpses of greatness of the greatest entertainer ever.

Tracklisting:
CD 1 / Sunday, May 1, 1977, 8:30pm, Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider / When The Saints Go Marching In (excerpt) - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Love Me - 05. Fairytale - 06. You Gave Me A Mountain - 07. Jailhouse Rock - 08. O Sole Mio (Sherrill Nielsen) / It's Now Or Never - 09. Tryin' To Get To You - 10. Little Sister - 11. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 12. And I Love You So - 13. My Way - 14. Introduction of vocalists, musicians - 15. Early Mornin' Rain - 16. What'd I Say - 17. Johnny B. Goode - 18. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 19. Bass Solo (Battle Of New Orleans theme, Jerry Scheff) - 20. Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - 21. Electric Piano Solo (Bobby Ogdin) - 22. School Day - 23. Hurt (with reprise) - 24. Introduction of Joe Esposito - 25. Hound Dog - 26. Can't Help Falling In Love - 27. Closing Vamp / Announcements.

CD 2 / Monday, May 2, 1977, 8:30pm, Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Love Me - 05. Fairytale - 06. You Gave Me A Mountain - 07. Jailhouse Rock - 08. O Sole Mio (Sherrill Nielsen) / It's Now Or Never - 09. Little Sister - 10. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 11. My Way - 12. Polk Salad Annie (with false start) - 13. Introduction of vocalists, musicians - 14. Early Mornin' Rain - 15. What'd I Say - 16. Johnny B. Goode - 17. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 18. Bass Solo (Blues theme, Jerry Scheff) - 19. Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - 20. Electric Piano Solo (Bobby Ogdin) - 21. School Day - 22. Hurt (with reprise) - 23. Hound Dog - 24. Can't Help Falling In Love - 25. Closing Vamp / Announcements.

Details Left A Good Job In The City:
Straight Arrow is very proud to present Left A Good Job In The City – Elvis’ First Show In New York, June 9, 1972. We couldn’t believe our luck when we were offered an original tape as recorded by a member of the audience that special night. For many years there was a recording in circulation that was basically unlistenable. With great anticipation we purchased this new tape, and imagine our excitement when we could hear for ourselves that this tape is indeed much better and clearer, and with a good bass definition. This must be the most historically important audience tape to have turned up in recent years from the concert years. The MSG Garden shows were a true career highlight for Elvis, and opening night on June 9, 1972 was The Night. Moments before this recording started, Jackie Kahane was booed off the stage, but all that was forgotten once Elvis stepped on stage. He gave New York a night to remember. In fact, this may well be the best of the four MSG shows. Elvis’ performance is super-tight and his voice is just incredible. THIS is the show that the New York media all attended; and now, after 40 years, you can finally hear the actual performance that got him so many glowing reviews.

This new Straight Arrow release is the perfect companion to the recent Sony set ‘Prince From Another Planet’, and one that you simply must own. This is one of Elvis’ best and most critically acclaimed shows, and we consider it a sensation that this tape has turned up after all these years. The recording was carefully enhanced by some of the best audio people in the business (don’t worry, no ‘No Noise’ or other forms of audio squashing were used… A historical recording like this deserves respect, so we went the full nine yards to present this show in the best and most natural audio possible). By the way, the show includes a stunning ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ – the only time he sang it in New York. Presented in the usual Straight Arrow fashion with topnotch 16-page booklet with photos from all four NYC shows as well as a terrific essay, this new release is a beauty that you can’t afford to miss.

Tracklisting:
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. That's All Right - 03. Proud Mary - 04. Never Been To Spain - 05. Until It's Time For You To Go - 06. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - 07. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - 08. Polk Salad Annie – 09. Love Me – 10. All Shook Up - 11. Heartbreak Hotel - 12. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 13. Love Me Tender - 14. Blue Suede Shoes - 15. Hound Dog - 16. Bridge Over Troubled Water - 17. Suspicious Minds - 18. Introduction of vocalists, musicians - 19. For The Good Times - 20. An American Trilogy - 21. Funny How Time Slips Away - 22. Can't Help Falling In Love - 23. Closing Vamp / Announcements.

Charts


'It's Christmas Time' drops from #60 to #64 on the Billboard Top
200 Album Chart for the week ending December 1, 2012 with sales of 8456 units. Total sales to date: 1,416,367 units. It also drops from #3 to #5 on the Catalog Album Chart but remains at 9 on the Holiday Album Chart.

'The Classic Christmas Album' jumps from #174 to #152 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and from #26 to #22 on the Country Album Chart with sales of 4,007 units. Total sales to date: 9,026 units. It also jumps from #142 to #126 on the Top Current Album Chart (top 200 minus catalog albums) and enters the Holiday Album Chart at #33.

The song "Blue Christmas" jumps from 19 to 17 on the Holiday Songs Chart.

The "Prince From Another Planet" set debuts on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at #187 and at #148 on the Top Current Album Chart (Top 200 minus catalog albums) with sales of 3,423 units.

The "Elvis – Prince From Another Planet – As Recorded At Madison Square Garden“ entered the Austrian Album chart at #62. In Belgium, in the Wallonian part of the country, the set jumped from #196 to #117. The set fell off the charts in the Flemish part of Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. The set entered the French Album charts #126. 

John Is Home Again
 
Excellent news from our dear friend Johnny! After a 6 month stay in several hospitals, John Wilkinson is home again, in the comfort of his own seat together with his wife Terry. There are still some medical challenges ahead, but the fact that John is home, makes a world of difference. 


(Source: FECC / The King's World / ElvisMatters)

November 22 - Snoopin' Around The U.K. Charts

The Victrola importlabel announced the release of the triple CD set "Snoopin´ Round My Door (1955 – 1977)". 

From the press-release:
Snoopin´ Round My Door (1955 – 1977) - Elvis revisits his best year 1956
1956 is without any doubt the most crucial year of Elvis’ career. The Hillbilly Cat became the King of Rock & Roll during that year. His television appearances rocked the nation, and his recordings redefined popular culture. Elvis was the first true rock star, and 1956 is the year where the whole thing just exploded for him. With a fresh RCA Victor recording contract in his pocket, an ambitious new manager named Thomas A. Parker promoting him, and nationwide television exposure to look forward to, the year looked very promising right from the outset. Even though some of the RCA Victor execs expressed concern about the quality of the material recorded at the January 1956 session in Nashville, the first single from that session, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, became a huge hit thanks to his appearances on the Dorsey Brothers ‘Stage Show’. From that point onwards, Elvis could do no wrong. He recorded so many great, classic songs that year, that it’s quite a task to list them all: ‘I Was The One’, ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, ‘My Baby Left Me’, ‘Lawdy Miss Clawdy’, ‘I Want You, I Need You, I Love You’, ‘Hound Dog’, ‘Don’t Be Cruel’, ‘Love Me Tender’, ‘Too Much’, ‘Love Me’, ‘Paralyzed’… the list goes on and on. These recordings define Elvis’ greatness: they are the reason why we still listen to him today, more than 35 years after his death.

With this release we want to pay tribute to that remarkable year. But instead of using the regular versions, we wanted to dig a little deeper. So we searched out alternate versions from jam sessions, rehearsals, live shows, and in one instance, a re-recording. Most are complete versions, some are fragments, a few are mere one-liners – but they all help in explaining the importance that these songs had on the remainder of Elvis’ career. These songs were so crucial to him that, like it or not, he had to do them on stage. Much has been made of the sloppiness with which he performed some of them in his final years, which is undeniably true, but there are also numerous examples where he did very credible versions of these songs or where he tried to reinvent them. Of course, his problem ultimately always being, how can you improve on a classic? You can’t. Until now, these alternate versions have been nothing more than interesting footnotes in Elvis history, but we decided to gather them all in one place where they make sense and where they now get a chance to shine.

Instead of telling you what to listen out for and what to enjoy, we felt it would be more fun to make you do the exploring. The fun of releases like this is the surprise of hearing something that you weren’t expecting.

For the first time on CD:

I Want You I Need You I Love You, July 1971 Lake Tahoe – Old Shep, May 1973 Lake Tahoe – Don´t Be Cruel, February 1971 Las Vegas – Hound Dog (original lyrics), August 1971 Las Vegas – When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again, March 1975 Las Vegas - Love Me, February 1971 Las Vegas and many more.

CD1 
„Embrionic“ Versions 1) „50´s Era“ interview excerpt, Recorded June 9, 1972; New York Hilton, NY 2) Shake, Rattle And Roll (Charles Calhoun), Recorded January 6, 1955; Lubbock, TX 3) Money Honey (Jesse Stone), Recorded January 22, 1955; Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, LA 4) Long Tall Sally (Johnson/Penniman/Blackwell), Recorded May 6, 1956; New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 5) Hound Dog (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded May 16, 1956; Little Rock, AR Alternate Masters 6) „Old Shep“ interview excerpt, Recorded August 29, Hollywood, CA 7) Old Shep (Red Foley), alt. take 5, Recorded September 2, 1956; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 8) Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins), Recorded April 28, 1960; RCA Studios, Hollywood, CA Rockin´ On Television 9) Shake, Rattle And Roll / Flip, Flop And Fly (Charles Calhoun), Recorded January 28, 1956; CBS Studios, New York, NY 10) Was The One (Schroeder/DeMetrius/Blair/Peppers), Recorded February 18, 1956; CBS Studios, New York, NY 11) Tutti Frutti (Dorothy LaBostrie/Richard Penniman), Recorded February 18, 1956; CBS Studios, New York, NY, 12) Heartbreak Hotel (Axton/Durden/Presley), Recorded March 24, 1956; CBS Studios, New York, NY 13) Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins), Recorded April 3, 1956; The U.S.S. Hancock, San Diego Naval Station 14) I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (Maurice Mysels/Ira Kosloff), Recorded July 1, 1956; The Hudson Theatre, New York, NY 15) Love Me Tender (Vera Matson/Elvis Presley), Recorded September 9, 1956; CBS Studios, Los Angeles, CA 16) Ready Teddy (Robert Blackwell/John Marascalco), Recorded September 9, 1956; CBS Studios, Los Angeles, CA 17)„Ed Sullivan Show“ monologue excerpt, Recorded August 24, 1969 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 18) Don´t Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), Recorded January 6, 1957; CBS Studios, New York, NY 19) When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (Wiley Walker/Gene Sullivan), Recorded January 6, 1957; CBS Studios, New York, NY 20) Too Much (Lee Rosenberg/Bernard Weinman), Recorded January 6, 1957; CBS Studios, New York, NY 21) „TV Appearances“ monologue excerpt, Recorded August 26, 1969 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV Moments Of Greatness 22) Heartbreak Hotel (Axton/Durden/Presley), Recorded September 26, 1956 (AS); Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, Tupelo, MS 23) Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price), alt. take 1, Recorded February 3, 1956; RCA Studios, New York, NY 24) Don´t Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), Recorded December 16, 1956; Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, LA 25) I Was The One (Schroeder/DeMetrius/Blair/Peppers), fragment, Recorded August 31, 1957; Empire Stadium, Vancouver, Canada 26) Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins), Recorded September 26, 1956 (ES); Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, Tupelo, MS 27) Heartbreak Hotel (Axton/Durden/Presley), fragments, Recorded April 2, 1957; Maple Leaf Garden, Toronto, Canada 28) Love Me (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded December 16, 1956; Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, LA 29) Money Honey (Jesse Stone), Recorded May 16, 1956; Little Rock, AR 30) Hound Dog (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded March, 25, 1961; Bloch Arena, Honolulu, HA 31) Rip It Up (Robert Blackwell/John Marascalco), alt. take 15, Recorded September 3, 1956; Radio Recorders, Hollywood 32) Don´t Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley) Recorded September 26, 1956 (AS); Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, Tupelo, MS 33) Long Tall Sally (Johnson/Penniman/Blackwell), Recorded December 16, 1956; Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, LA 34) Love Me (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded March, 25, 1961; Bloch Arena, Honolulu, HA 35) When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (Wiley Walker/Gene Sullivan), Recorded December 16, 1956; Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, LA 36) Heartbreak Hotel (Axton/Durden/Presley), Recorded March, 25, 1961; Bloch Arena, Honolulu, HA 37) Paralyzed (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), Recorded December 16, 1956; Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, LA 38) Ready Teddy (Robert Blackwell/John Marascalco), Recorded September 26, 1956 (AS); Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, Tupelo, MS 39) Don´t Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), Recorded March, 25, 1961; Bloch Arena, Honolulu, HA 40) Shake, Rattle And Roll (Charles Calhoun), alt. take 7, Recorded February 3, 1956; RCA Studios, New York, NY 41) I Was The One Schroeder/DeMetrius/Blair/Peppers), Recorded December 16, 1956; Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, LA

CD2 
Redefining the masters 1) „Rock´n´Roll“ interview excerpt, Recorded September 22, 1958; Library at U.S.S. Randall, Brooklyn, New York, NY 2) Que Sera Sera /Hound Dog (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded April, 1959; Goethestrasse, Bad Nauheim, Germany 3) Don´t Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), 1st version, Recorded December 4, 1956; Sun Records, Memphis, TN 4) Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price), Recorded June 25, 1968; Dressing Room at NBC, Burbank, CA 5) Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price), Recorded March 27, 1977; Taylor County Coliseum, Abilene, TX 6) Hound Dog (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded April 10, 1972; Coliseum, Richmond, VA 7) Don´t Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), 2nd version, Recorded December 4, 1956; Sun Records, Memphis, TN 8) „Heartbreak Hotel“ interview excerpt, Recorded September 1956; NBC´s Monitor 9) Heartbreak Hotel (Axton/Durden/Presley), Recorded April 10, 1972; Coliseum, Richmond, VA 10) Hound Dog (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded August 30, 1971 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 11) Paralyzed (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), Recorded December 4, 1956; Sun Records, Memphis, TN 12) Don´t Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), 3rd version, Recorded December 4, 1956; Sun Records, Memphis, TN 13) Hound Dog (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded August 31, 1971 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV Having Fun With Classics 14) Heartbreak Hotel (Axton/Durden/Presley), fragment, Recorded January 15, 1968; RCA´s Studio B, Nashville, TN 15) Rip It Up (Robert Blackwell/John Marascalco), fragment, Recorded December 4, 1956; Sun Records, Memphis, TN 16) Money Honey (Jesse Stone), Recorded July 29, 1970; MGM Studios, Culver City, CA 17) Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price), Recorded at fall 1960; Monovale Drive, Hollywood 18) I Was The One Schroeder/DeMetrius/Blair/Peppers), Recorded July 29, 1970; MGM Studios, Culver City, CA 19) Old Shep (Red Foley), request, Recorded May 6, 1973 (MS); Lake Tahoe, NV 20) Love Me (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded June 24, 1968; Dressing Room at NBC, Burbank, CA 21) „I Was The One“ interview excerpt, Recorded May 16, 1956; Robinson Auditorium, Little Rock, AR 22) I Was The One Schroeder/DeMetrius/Blair/Peppers), Recorded August 12, 1970 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 23) Old Shep (Red Foley), request, Recorded August 12, 1973 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 24) Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price), instrumental, Recorded March-May, 1969, Universal Studios, Los Angeles, CA 25) When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (Wiley Walker/Gene Sullivan), Recorded February 9, 1974 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 26) I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (Maurice Mysels/Ira Kosloff), oneliner, Recorded July 31, 1971 (MS); Lake Tahoe, NV 27) Hound Dog (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded August 23, 1972 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 28) „Love Me Tender“ interview excerpt, Recorded October 14, 1956; Country Coliseum, San Antonio, TX 29) Love Me Tender (Vera Matson/Elvis Presley), fragment, Recorded December 4, 1956; Sun Records, Memphis, TN 30) Love Me (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded June 25, 1968; Dressing Room at NBC, Burbank, CA 31) When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (Wiley Walker/Gene Sullivan), Recorded December 10, 1975; International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 32) Old Shep (Red Foley), request, Recorded June 24, 1977; Dane County Coliseum, Madison, WI 33) Rip It Up (Robert Blackwell/John Marascalco), oneliner, Recorded March 29, 1975 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 34) Hound Dog (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded September 28, 1974; College Park – University, MD 35) Rip It Up (Robert Blackwell/John Marascalco), oneliner, Recorded April 29, 1977; Arena, Duluth, MN 36) „I Want You, I Need You, I Love You“ interview excerpt, Recorded May 16, 1956; Robinson Auditorium, Little Rock, AR 37) I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (Maurice Mysels/Ira Kosloff), fragment, Recorded March 15, 1971; RCA´s Studio B, Nashville, TN

CD3 
Back With Bang 1) „Vitality“ interview excerpt, Recorded June 9, 1972; New York Hilton, NY 2) Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins), Recorded January 27, 1971 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 3) Love Me (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded February 23, 1971 (CS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 4) Heartbreak Hotel (Axton/Durden/Presley), Recorded August 24, 1969 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 5) My Baby Left Me (Arthur Crudup), Recorded July 29, 1970; MGM Studios, Culver City, CA 6) Don´t Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), Recorded February 23, 1971 (CS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 7) Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price), Recorded August 14, 1971 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 8) Old Shep (Red Foley), oneliner, Recorded February 19, 1971 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 9) Don´t Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), Recorded August 11, 1970 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 10) Love Me Tender (Vera Matson/Elvis Presley), Recorded August 3, 1969 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 11) Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price), Recorded February 23, 1970 (CS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 12) Love Me (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded July 15, 1970; MGM Studios, Culver City, CA 13) „Don´t Be Cruel“ interview excerpt, Recorded August 9, 1956; Daytona, FL 14) Don´t Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), Recorded February 21, 1971 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 15) When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (Wiley Walker/Gene Sullivan), Recorded June 24, 1968; Dressing Room at NBC, Burbank, CA 16) When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (Wiley Walker/Gene Sullivan), Recorded June 25, 1968; Dressing Room at NBC, Burbank, CA 17) Love Me (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded February 5, 1970 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 18) Long Tall Sally (Johnson/Penniman/Blackwell), Recorded February 23, 1970 (CS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 19) Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins), Recorded August 12, 1970 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV Nostalgia Ride 20) „Tired Of Old Songs“ interview excerpt, Recorded June 9, 1972; New York Hilton, NY 21) Heartbreak Hotel (Axton/Durden/Presley), Recorded July 19, 1975; Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY 22) Love Me Tender (Vera Matson/Elvis Presley), Recorded April 14, 1972; Coliseum, Greensboro, NC 23) Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price), Recorded October 6, 1974; University, Dayton, OH 24) My Baby Left Me (Arthur Crudup), Recorded January 28, 1974 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 25) Long Tall Sally (Johnson/Penniman/Blackwell)/Whole Lotta Shakin´ Goin´ On (David Williams/Sunny David), Recorded April 27, 1973; Coliseum, Portland, OR 26) Don´t Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), Recorded April 1, 1975 (CS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 27) Heartbreak Hotel (Axton/Durden/Presley), Recorded April 14, 1972; Coliseum, Greensboro, NC 28) „Blue Suede Shoes“ interview excerpt, Recorded May 14, 1956; Sawyer Auditorium, Lacrosse, WI 29) Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins), Recorded June 30, 1976; Coliseum, Greensboro, NC 30) Love Me (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), Recorded January 26, 1972 (OS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 31) My Baby Left Me (Arthur Crudup), Recorded August 19, 1974 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 32) Love Me Tender (Vera Matson/Elvis Presley), Recorded March 3, 1974; The Astrodome, Houston, TX 33) Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price), Recorded December 4, 1976 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 34) When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (Wiley Walker/Gene Sullivan), oneliner, Recorded March 21, 1975 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 35) Don´t Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), Recorded June 23, 1973; Nassau Veteran Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY 36) Love Me Tender (Vera Matson/Elvis Presley), Recorded May 7, 1975; Mid-Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37) Heartbreak Hotel (Axton/Durden/Presley), Recorded March 21, 1976; Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, OH 38) Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins), Recorded March 26, 1977; University Of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 39) Love Me Tender (Vera Matson/Elvis Presley), Recorded June 24, 1977; Dane County Coliseum, Madison, WI 40) Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price), Recorded April 9, 1972; Coliseum, Hampton Roads, VA 41) „Personal Change“ interview excerpt, Recorded August 1962, Hollywood, CA

Lisa Marie Talks About Elvis' Lasting Legacy with OfficialCharts.com

Lisa Marie Presley talks about her father's legacy as the the most successful solo artist in UK chart history in a recent video with British website OfficialCharts.com.
"I think he would be surprised by his lasting legacy," explained Lisa Marie. "I'm sure he'd be absolutely moved, surprised, shocked, flattered and honored."
According to OfficialCharts.com, Elvis' legacy remains incredibly strong in the UK. Over the last decade he has sold over 5.7 million albums and 2.2 million singles. In the last 18 months alone, he has sold 317,000 albums and 333,000 track downloads.
"Here in the UK, there's a real genuine adoration for him, and also just for music, which is why I ended up gravitating here," she added. "I feel a deep appreciation for my father and that has inspired me. It made me feel really, really proud."

(Source: FECC / EPE)

November 21- Charts From Another Planet

The set "Prince From Another Planet" entered the German Album chart at #84.

2nd To None

Sony Music announced the rerelease of the "2nd To None" compilation on November 23, 2012. 

A Date With Vinyl

The Waxtime LPs label announced the release of "A Date With Elvis" on vinyl on January 21, 2013. 

(Source: The King's World / Amazon)

November 20 - A Bicentennial Super Audio Christmas

The Millbranch Music importlabel announced the release of volume 5 in their "Bicentennial King" series.


From the press release:
Introducing the fifth release on a label by the name of Millbranch Music here is another complete performance by Elvis Presley in the year of 1976. This time we chose to release a complete recording of Elvis´ performance from May 6, 1976. This very long show (more than 90 minutes) would not fit on one cd so this release simply has to be a 2 CD set.
Out by December 7, 2012 this will be factory pressed, limited to only 300 copies with an 8 page booklet containing lots of photos and information regarding Elvis´ last concert series in Lake Tahoe. The sound is very good for an audience recording and Elvis is delivering a decent show with some rare songs, being in good spirits. This concert has NOT been released yet on factory pressed cd. All you fans out there know what to expect from Elvis´ 76 Lake Tahoe performances - so if you are interested be advised to get your copy as soon as you can.

Tracklist: 
CD1:
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra 02. C. C. Rider 03. I Got A Woman / Amen 04. Love Me 05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 06. You Gave Me A Mountain 07. Hawaiian Wedding Song 08. All Shook Up 09. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel 10. Tryin' To Get To You 11. Softly As I Leave You (with Sherrill Nielsen) 12. Polk Salad Annie
CD2: 
01. Band Introductions 02. Early Mornin' Rain 03. What'd I Say 04. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) 05. Bass Solo (Blues - Jerry Scheff) 06. Piano Solo #1 (Tony Brown) 07. Piano Solo #2 (Tony Brown) 08. Electric Piano Solo (David Briggs) 09. Love Letters 10. School Day 11. Hurt #1 12. Hurt #2 13. Hound Dog 14. It's Midnight (with false start) 15. I'll Remember You (with false start) 16. How Great Thou Art 17. Introduction of Marty Passeta 18. Bridge Over Troubled Water (by request, with false start) 19. It's Now Or Never 20. Crying In The Chapel (by request, last live version) 21. Loving You (by request, last live version) 22. Young And Beautiful (by request, excerpt) 23. Jailhouse Rock 24. Can't Help Falling In Love 25. Closing Vamp 

Top 50 Country Christmas Song

Elvis' song "Blue Christmas" is getting top honors from TasteofCountry.com. The Christmas classic is listed at #5 in the "Top 50 Country Christmas Songs." According to Taste of Country, "Blue Christmas" is among the most-covered Christmas songs and originates from the top-selling holiday album of all time, "Elvis' Christmas Album." Elvis received his first Diamond Award for the 1970 version of this album during Elvis Week 2012.

When originally released, “Elvis’ Christmas Album” spent four weeks at #1 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart, and was the first of two Christmas-themed albums the king would record. The original version of this album was the fourth album by Elvis released in October of 1957, now certified as triple platinum.

Other Christmas favorites included in the top 50 are Gene Autry's "Rudolph, the Red Nose Reindeer" and Merle Haggard's "If We Make It Through December," among many others. 

Elvis On Super Audio CD

The US based Analogue Productions released the albums "Elvis 24 Karat Hits" and "Elvis Is Back" on the super audio CD format. 


Presley, Elvis - In The Movies

The Wienerworld budgetlabel released the DVD "Presley, Elvis - In The Movies", a 45 minutes documentary.

(Source: FECC / EPE / Amazon)

November 19 - Blog Blurb

Thomas Melin, webmaster and blogger on the "Elvis Today Blog" announced the release of volume 2 of his Elvis Today Blog book through Blurb. On his blog he shares his personal perspective on Elvis throughout the eyes of a fan.

From the press-release:
This book, the second volume of The Elvis Today Blog, collects 230 posts from January 8, 2010 to August 16, 2012. A bonus post features a previously unreleased interview with Elvis’ first drummer D.J. Fontana. “I've been an Elvis fan for more than 30 years. I guess not a day goes by without him taking part in my life in some way or the other. That's what this blog is all about.”

Praise for the first volume of The Elvis Today Blog:
“Thomas Melin crafts a unique volume that follows the triumphs and trials of being an Elvis fan in the post-1977 era.” (Troy Y., The Mystery Train Blog)
“Melin ponders issues as diverse as Elvis in the shop window and archival media reports to new bootleg releases, the need for an FTD (Follow That Dream) website and the album that never was. All in all it makes for interesting reading.” (Nigel Patterson, Elvis In Print: The Definite Reference And Price Guide).

You can buy the book at Blurb.

(Source: ElvisTodayBlog)

November 17 - Charts From Another Planet

The “It’s Christmas Time” compilation climbs from #87 to #60 on the Billboard Album Top 200 chart in the US. On the Catalog Album Charts this release remains steady at#3 as does the CD at #9 on the Holiday Season chart.

The "Prince From Another Planet" set entered the Dutch Album charts at #57. In Belgium it entered the charts in both parts of the country; at #185 in the Dutch speaking part of Belgium and at #196 in the French speaking part of the country. The set entered the U.K. Album chart at #74. . 

The CD "The Real... Elvis" dropped from #40 to #47 on the Irish Album chart. 


As part of their 60 years celebrations, the Official Chart Co. have updated their UK stats on Elvis. The highlights are:
21 No.1s.
21.7 Million singles sold.
5.7 M albums in the last decade.
2.2 M singles in the last decade [includes 1.3 M digital download tracks]
317,000 albums in the last 18 months.
333,000 digital download tracks in the last 18 months.

(Elvis Memories / The King's World / FECC)

November 16 - Brilliant Music And Photo's

Sony UK will be offering a new release entitled "Music & Photos" on February 14th 2013. The deluxe package will include two CDs, plus ten fantastic 11”x12.5” photo prints contained in a beautiful hardcover book. It really looks fantastic and it’ll be perfect for both the casual and the hardcore Elvis fans (according to the press release).

Tracklisting:
CD1 – Suspicious Minds / Blue Suede Shoes / Jailhouse Rock / Love Me Tender / Don’t Be Cruel / King Creole / Hard Headed Woman / All Shook Up / Hound Dog / Too Much / Heartbreak Hotel / (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / (Let’s Have A) Party / That’s All Right / One Night / (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I / A Big Hunk O’ Love / Wear My Ring Around Your Neck / Crying In The Chapel / Stuck On You / Wooden Heart / Viva Las Vegas / (You’re The) Devil In Disguise / Guitar Man / A Little Less Conversation.

CD2 – In The Ghetto / Burning Love / Always On My Mind / The Wonder Of You / I Just Can’t Help Believin’ / There Goes My Everything / You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me / An American Trilogy / Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Laughing) / My Boy / Green, Green Grass Of Home / Can’t Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby / Return To Sender / Don’t / (Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame / Good Luck Charm / Surrender / She’s Not You / A Mess Of Blues / It’s Now Or Never / Fever / Moody Blue / Way Down / My Way / Blue Christmas.

Brilliant Elvis

Cath Clothes Records announced the release of several compilations in a new series entitled "Brilliant Elvis" . The CDs are due on December 17, 2012.

Details Brilliant Elvis
Elvis Presley, the greatest artist of all time. This boxset features the best of Elvis Presley in 5 genres. This themed collection box set features the best Rock and Roll, Movie, Country, Love & Gospel songs. Elvis Presley was always praised for singing all kinds and that is exactly what this boxset is showing. This set containing 4 deluxe fold out digipacks without doubt is the best compiled Elvis collection available. A total of 8 discs in brilliant quality will give you a fantastic view on the various distinguised styles of Elvis Presley. This collection is a must have! The box set is limited to 500 copies , each set is available separately. Brilliant Elvis: a theme collection of Elvis best! 

Details Love Songs And Gospel Favorites
Elvis Presley, the undisputed King Of Rock & Roll. Elvis has always been praised for being able to sing "all kinds" and this album is focussing on his classic love & gospel tracks.This double album brings you some of the best love & gospel songs ever produced . Classics like "are you lonesome tonight" , "surrender", "true love & "peace in the valley" were sang by Elvis like nobody else could. This just to mention a few out of 40 pure classics. Brilliant Elvis: Love Songs And Gospel Favorites" features 40 classic Elvis "Love And Gospel" songs. This is without doubt the most wonderful collection of songs available by the one and only king himself. Brilliant Elvis: a theme collection of Elvis best Love and gospel songs! 

Details Rock And Roll
Elvis Presley, the undisputed King Of Rock & Roll. Elvis has always been praised for being able to sing "all kinds" but this album is focussing on his classic Rock and Roll tracks.This double album brings you the best Rock and Roll that is ever made and never will be surpassed. Classics like "jailhouse rock" , "one night", "a big hunk o'love & "little sister" were sang by Elvis like nobody else could. This just to mention a few out of 40 pure classics. Brilliant Elvis: Rock and Roll" features 40 classic Elvis "Rock and Roll" songs. This is without doubt the most wonderful collection of Rock and Roll songs available by the one and only king himself. Brilliant Elvis: a theme collection of Elvis best Rock and Roll hits! 

Details Country
Elvis Presley, the undisputed King Of Rock & Roll. Elvis has always been praised for being able to sing "all kinds". This double album brings you wonderful country ballads & up tempo classics. Classics like "a fool such as I" were sang by Elvis like nobody else could. Also the very sentimental track "old shep" from Elvis' second album is absolutely unsurpassed. This just to mention 2 out of 40 classics. Brilliant Elvis: country" features 40 classic Elvis "country" songs. This is without doubt the most wonderful collection of country songs available by the one and only king of rock & roll. Which again proves Elvis Presley to be the biggest artist of all time. Brilliant Elvis: a theme collection of Elvis best country songs! 

Details Up Close And Personal
Up Close And Personal, that s what this release is all about. These intimate recordings give an unique insight in the private life of Elvis Presley. Highlights on this release are the 1960 Los Angeles California recordings in stereo. These recordings come from a recently discovered unique stereo tape which sounds better (it s in stereo!!) and is more complete then ever before. Including two unreleased stereo recordings of You ll never walk alone (Although short, it s unique!) & If I loved You / The lord s prayer. This release also features Elvis at the Eddie Fadal residence in Waco Texas approx May 1958. Elvis is having a ball with Anita Wood, Eddie Fadal and Janice Fadal. For the very first time you can hear the complete uncut tape including previously unreleased versions of Happy Happy Birthday Baby. Then you are treated on some home recordings that were recorded at Goethestrasse in Germany during his army days. Obviously these are home recordings recorded on a tape deck (two tape decks when it comes to the stereo recordings) but that is all forgotten when you hear Elvis relax in a private situation. It s an unique insight in the man s life. It s Elvis up close & personal . Every effort has been made to achieve optimal sound quality, priority has been given to the historical content.

Details Movie Songs
Elvis Presley, the undisputed King Of Rock & Roll. Although a lot of Elvis' movie songs are pure Rock & Roll, this release does not only feature those Rock & Roll movie classics but also wonderful low and uptempo ballads. This release is without doubt the most wonderful collection of movie songs available. Brilliant Elvis: a theme collection of Elvis best movie songs! 

(Source: Essential Elvis / Amazon)

November 15 - The Clothier For The King Died

Bernard Lansky, who along with his brother Guy founded the famous clothier Lansky Brothers, has passed away. Their store opened at 126 Beale St. in 1946 and quickly became a favorite of celebrities. Perhaps the most famous customer was Elvis Presley who became a loyal shopper when he was just a teenager.

Judy Lansky said, “Bernard was an influence in style for one of the most famous entertainers of all time. Bernard’s popularity was created from dressing this one man, who became famous, but his legacy has been solidified by more than 65 years of customer service to people from the Mid-South and around the world. Bernard was most proud of being a part of the inception of the Memphis music heritage. Besides dressing scores of musicians and performers from across American culture, Bernard built stores and worked tirelessly to keep his customers looking sharp. Within the last few years, he was honored with his own Bernard J. Lansky Street sign on Beale Street, The Peabody Hotel’s Duck Walk of Fame, and an Historical Landmark was officially placed by the Shelby County Historical Commission for Lansky Bros. contribution to Downtown Memphis’ rich history. Bernard’s retail presence still remains with Lansky at The Peabody with second and third generations continuing his vision of bringing the latest in fashions to Memphis.” Lansky’s still operates a store inside the Peabody Hotel.

His family says Bernard Lansky died peacefully at his home early this morning. He was 85 years old. A public funeral service will be held at Baron Hirsch Synagogue at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.

(Source: ElvisMatters)

November 14 - Top Notch Christmas Release

Due next week is the CD "Top Notch Hollywood" featuring recordings from Elvis at Radio Recorders Studio. According to the pressrelease the CD contains 43 official unreleased alternate takes, instrumental muskrat ramble, two #1 hit recordings and more. It comes with an 8 pages booklet with photos and recording information.

Tracklisting:
01 Mean Woman Blues (master) 02 I Beg Of You (take 2, 3, 4, 6 fs only + master) 03 Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (take 1) 04 Blueberry Hill (take 1 & 4) 05 That’s When Your Heartaches Begin (take 7) 06 I Beg Of You (take 7, 9 & 10) 07 It Is No Secret (take 4) 08 Peace In The Valley (take 5, 6, 8 + master) 09 Take My Hand, Precious Lord (master) 10 All Shook Up (master) 11 Blueberry Hill (take 5 + master) 12 Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (take 3, 4 & 5) 13 Is It So Strange (take 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 + master) 14 Blueberry Hill (take 8) 15 Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (take 8, 9, 10, 11 & 14) 16 That’s When Your Heartaches Begin (take 8 & 9) 17 That’s When Your Heartaches Begin (take 10 & 11) 18 Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (master) 19 That’s When Your Heartaches Begin (take 12 & 13) 20 It Is No Secret (take 6, 7, 8 + master) 21 It Is No Secret (take 9, 10, 11 & 12)

Bonus tracks: 22 Don’t (master) 23 Lover Doll (LP master) 24 Doncha’ Think It’s Time (LP master) 25 Lover Doll (EP master) 26 Doncha’ Think It’s Time (Single master) 27 Muskrat Ramble (Instrumental) 28 1957 RCA Commercial

The American Music Heritage Volume 2

The Fremeaux will release the 3CD Box "Elvis Presley - And The American Music Heritage: Volume 2 (1956 - 1957)" on November 26, 2012 in France.


I Believe

The Norwegian Flaming Star fan club will include a Christmas CD containing "I Believe" with volume 72 of fan club magazine.


Collecting Elvis

Volume 23 in the German "Elvis Sammlung" was released. This edition contains the movie "Harum Scarum", a magazine, memorablia reproductions and more. 

(Source: FECC / Amazon / Flaming Star / Elvis Sammlung)

November 13 - Vinyl Soldier

Rockwell Records announced the release of a new vinyl picture disc version of their "Soldier Boy" release. 

Side A:
Young Dreams - King Creole - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - Doncha Think It’s Time - I Need Your Love Tonight - (Now And Then Theres) A Fool Such As I - A Big Hunk O’ Love - I Got Stung
Side B:
Make Me Know It - Soldier Boy - Stuck On You - Fame And Fortune - It Feels So Right - A Mess Of Blues

(Source: Rockwell Records)

November 10 - Indian Elvis Fan

Released in India is the CD "I Am An Elvis Fan". This set has the same 21 tracks listing as the editions  from Argentina, Russia, Malaysia, Korea and Brazil.

Tracklisting:
Don’t Be Cruel, Heartbreak Hotel, All Shook Up, Jailhouse Rock, Blue Hawaii, Viva Las Vegas, In The Ghetto, Suspicious Minds, Memories, Can't Help Falling In Love, The Wonder Of You, Always On My Mind, Welcome To My World, Guitar Man, Kentucky Rain, American Trilogy (live), Burning Love (Live), Suspicious Minds (Live), (There'll be) Peace In The Valley (For Me), How Great Thou Art, If I Can Dream.

(Source: Elvis Info)

November 09 - Madison Square Garden Released

In June of 1972, Elvis Presley played four sold-out shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden for a total of 80,000 fans. It was his first-ever live appearance in the city and only five years before his death, but the wide-ranging set list—from “Proud Mary” to “Can’t Help Falling In Love” to “Blue Suede Shoes”—showcased why he was The King. 

Two of those MSG performances were released today, a few days before the original release-date November 13, 2012, as "Prince From Another Planet: 40th Anniversary Edition". This was the title that refers to a New York Times headline praising the show. (The Times critic Don Heckman wrote that he was “a solid professional doing a job he probably can do better than anyone in the world.”) The music was released during the ’70s as two separate albums, but it’s been newly remixed and put together as a set, including two CDs and a DVD. A vinyl release will be issued too.

And what’s maybe more exciting is what comes with it—never-before-seen Super 8 footage taken by a fan on a handheld camera. The exclusive clip featured above, of Elvis singing “It’s Alright, Mama,” shows why we’re so excited: The King’s signature swagger, his timeless voice and that blue rhinestone jumpsuit.

You can watch a preview >> here.

(Source: Various)

November 08 - Christmas Charts On Display

The "It's Christmas Time" compilation jumps from #125 to #87 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart for the week ending November 17, 2012. It also jumps from #12 to #3 on the Catalog Album chart but drops from #6 to #9 on the Holiday Album Chart. 

The CD "The Real... Elvis" climbed from #44 to #40 on the Irish Album chart. 

Elvis Presley On Display at Tennessee State Museum

Elvis fans can see a piece of history and check out some Elvis' own personal items in a new exhibit opening today in the Music City. As part of "The Guitar: An American Love Story" Exhibit, the Tennessee State Museum is featuring Elvis' guitar, favorite hand gun, and his "Blue Target" jumpsuit worn while in Nashville. The exhibit opened today and is free to the public. Other instruments on loan for the show included Eric Clapton's 1958 Gibson Explorer and singing cowboy star Roy Roger's OM-45 Deluxe guitar. There will be more than 1,560 guitars on display.


(Source: FECC / The King's World / EPE)