The set original set was released to fan-clubs and retailers too. It contains the last major studio sessions in the career of Elvis Presley, for the first time gathered together in one comprehensive package as 'Elvis At Stax: Deluxe Edition'.
The deluxe 3-CD box set, a 40th anniversary chronicle of a dozen nights that Presley spent at Stax Recording Studios in his hometown of Memphis in July and December 1973. The set is also available as a single disc and on vinyl.
Irish Charts
The CD "The Real … Elvis" fell from #62 to #67 on the Irish Album chart while "The Essential Elvis Presley" is a re-entry at #39 this week.
US Charts
Elvis had no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 10th August, 2013. The following albums appeared on the Catalog Album Chart:
- 'Heart And Soul' remains at 65 selling some 2,023 units. Total sales to date: 662,838 units. It also rose from 125 to 119 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 2,023 units. Total Physical sales to date: 662,261 units. It also rose from 70 to 67 on the SMEI (Sony Music Entertainment International) Chart.
- 'An Afternoon In The Garden' rose from 105 to 98 selling some 1,698 units. Total sales to date: 569,758 units. It also rose from 172 to 158 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 1,698 units. Total Physical sales to date: 568,748 units. It also rose from 86 to 82 on the SMEI (Sony Music Entertainment International) Chart.
- 'Elvis Inspirational' (Compilation) rose from 148 to 140 selling some 1,446 units. Total sales to date: 169,135 units.
- 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) dropped from 154 to 177 selling some 1,276 units. Total sales to date: 196,636 units.
- 'The Essential Elvis Presley' (Double CD) dropped from 175 to 193 selling some 1,240 units. Total sales to date: 516,210 units.
- 'Elvis: 30 No.1 Hits' has sold 4,868,114 units to date.
- The following DVD appeared on the Top Music Video Chart:
- 'Elvis: He Touched Me' (Vol.1) drops from 40 to 50 selling some 161 units. Total sales to date: 222,140 units.
Excerpt:
My wife, children and grandchildren encouraged me to write down the memories of my time with Elvis from 1970-1977 while serving in the Denver Police Department. My date books, notes, photographs, saved newspaper articles, and stories retold to me by my former colleagues and friends, support these memories.
Elvis had everything that any poor boy growing up could only dream of having: a glamorous life and money. My own deprived childhood gave me a better basis than most for understanding and forming a true friendship with Elvis.
Since his death in 1977, there have been many books, magazines and newspaper articles written about the Elvis I didn’t know.
The Elvis I knew was more than the world’s superstar; he was a true country gentleman. He cherished those that treated him as a normal person rather than a meal ticket. Some who called Elvis “friend,” were only his pals when they were on the payroll. Elvis once told me, “If I was ‘down and out’ they would drop me in a minute. I know you guys would still be here.” He was right.
Elvis’ life and tragic ending has been extensively covered in all forms of media. I wanted to share my memories of the man few people had the good fortune to witness firsthand. He was more than an amazing singer and entertainer. He was a generous, caring man who craved true friendship and loyalty.
Elvis has “left the building,” but he never has left my heart
(Source: Various)