A new release for audiophile fans was announced; "The Elvis Files 1.1". For collectors this isn't interesting, all material is taken from earlier releases or created for this CD.From the press-release:
Audiophile fans will like the great sounding stereo masters from Kid Galahad (The stereo masters as featured on the FTD album were muddied and with annoying added reverb.) and Hound Dog is from a master tape source – You won’t believe your ears! Also the Louisiana Hayride live broadcast on this CD is without any overdubs (the MRS label released this with a bass overdub from the original master).
The 1960 home demos presented on this CD are in stereo (with the exception of track 22). These recordings were recorded with two microphones. You’ll Never Walk Alone is an audience recording – on this CD in the best possible sound! The 1977 live recordings all recorded from soundboard and once again in the best sound available!
The authenticity of the WHBQ broadcast is questionable but it’s a very nice addition to this CD. Sun Studios sold this recording on cassettes in the late ’80s. Also a very nice addition are the 3 overdubbed tracks from the Blue Suede Shoes ballet.
Includes an 8-pages booklet with recording information and photos.
Tracklisting:
That’s All Right (WHBQ ‘Red Hot & Blue Radio Broadcast - Sommer 1954) - I Forgot To Remember To Forget (Louisiana Hayride - 01.10.1955)
Master Take:
Hound Dog (From Master Tape source)
'Blue Suede Shoes'-Elvis-Ballet:
Young And Beautiful (Overdubbed‘) - One Night (Overdubbed) - Frankfurt Special (Overdubbed)
Kid Galahad - Original Edited Masters In Stereo:
A Whistling Tune - This Is Living - Home Is Where The Heart Is - Riding The Rainbow - I Got Lucky - King Of The Whole Wide World
1960 Home Demos - Stereo:
You’ll Never Walk Alone (Partial) - If I Loved You - The Lord’s Prayer / If I Loved You (Reprise) - I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder - An Evening Prayer (Partial) - Make Believe - She Wears My Ring - Sweet Leilani (#1) - Sweet Leilani (#2) - Sweet Leilani (Reprise)
19.07.1975 E/S Nassau:
You’ll Never Walk Alone (Elvis At The Piano)
1977 Live Recordings:
Release Me (18.02.1977 - Columbia) - Tryin’ To Get To You (18.02.1977 - Columbia) - Blue Christmas (26.03.1977 - Norman) - Bossom Of Abraham / You Better Run (29.03.1977 - Alexandria) - Mystery Train / Tiger Man (03.05.1977 - Saginaw) - Can’t Help Falling In Love (03.05.1977 - Saginaw) - Polk Salad Annie (23.04.1977 - Toledo) - Big Boss Man (29.04.1977 - Duluth) - Bridge Over Troubled Water (29.04.1977) - My Way (01.05.1977 - Chicago)
Weekend Chart
The CD "It’s Christmas Time" climbed from #149 to #124 on the American Album chart. On the Holiday Albums chart the CD climbed from #7 to #6.
The "The Real... Elvis" compilation dropped from #31 to #44 on the Irish Album chart. The CD "La Collection RTL" fell off the Compilation Albums chart.
Hot Shots And Cool Clips Released
Volume 6 in the "Elvis Hot Shots And Cool Clips Vol. 6" series from JAT Publishing was released. This volume will be housed inside a reproduction of a rare 1975 Hilton Showroom Menu. The DVD will include Las Vegas 1972, Kansas City 1972, Chicago 1972, afternoon show and more (but no Elvis Presley singing).
Wednesday Night Roll Over!
The Straight Arrow importrelease "Wednesday Night Roll Over!", containing an audiencerecording of the March 26, 1975 Midnight Show as recorded at the Las Vegas Hilton, was released.
(Source: Essential Elvis / The King's World / Billboard / FECC)