October 01 - It's Now or Never (Updated)

The US based Casino Records Entertainment released the vinyl album “It’s Now Or Never”, a vinyl album that comes on 180 Gr. gold and silver colored vinyl. 

This release, limited to 500 hand numbered copies, contains a soundboard-recording from the performance from February 21, 1977 as recorded in Charlotte, NC, USA. This album was released sometime this year but somehow remained under the radar. 

Side A: Are You Lonesome Tonight - Reconsider Baby - Love Me - Moody Blue - You Gave Me A Mountain - Jailhouse Rock

Side B: I'ts Now Or Never - Little Sister - Teddy Bear - Don´t Be Cruel - My Way - Release Me - Hurt - Why Me, Lord - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

The Original TCB Book

Released in Vienna (Austria) is a new book on the TCB Band. Anthony Jacobson compiled the book, entitled “The Original Band of Elvis Unplugged & Seated - The First Time” which contains over 300 photo’s of the current members of the TCB Band; James Burton, Ronnie Tutt and Glen D. Hardin. The book is written in German en English language. 

Graceland Lights Up Pink

Elvis Presley's Graceland will light up pink for the first week of October to remind everyone of the benefits of early detection in the battle against breast cancer.

Graceland joins hundreds of famous landmarks, buildings and monuments around the world that are shining pink lights as symbols of hope and empowerment. Graceland will go pink starting tonight, October 1, through Sunday, October 7.

Visit Cancer.org for more information on how you can help raise awareness.

Construction: $12M building permit filed for Elvis Presley Enterprises

A building permit valued at nearly $12 million was filed Sept. 28 for “shell & core” work at 1032 Craft Road. Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. (EPE) was listed as the owner and tenant and Flintco Inc. as the contractor.

When asked about the permit, a representative for EPE responded:

“The permit is part of the ongoing expansion at Elvis Presley's Graceland. In 2016, we opened The Guest House at Graceland; in 2017 Elvis Presley's Memphis; in 2018 the all-new Chapel in the Woods and, in 2019, we will be opening an expanded 80,000 square feet of exhibition space. This space was originally approved in 2016 and further community input was gathered at several town hall meetings.”

In April, the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) for Memphis & Shelby County approved a bond application that requested financing — not to exceed $20 million — for the planned 80,000-square-foot exhibition building.

(Source: FECC / Shiva Music / Elvis Matters / Graceland / Memphis Business Journal)

September 30 - Exclusive Sets

The UK based HMV will release an exclusive edition of the "Elvis The Searcher" HBO TV Special that aired earlier this year. This edition, due November 18, 2018, includes the DVD, Blu-Ray, CD soundtrack (1 disc version) and a 28 page photo book.

Comeback Preview

Here is a preview of the "''68 Comeback Special - 50th Anniversary Edition Boxset" containing 5 CD's and two Blu-ray discs. 

This definitive box set chronicles the pivotal NBC-TV special that helped Elvis Presley reclaim the title of "The King Of Rock and Roll". it includes the original Special included spirited "sit-down" performances with Elvis and original band members Scotty Moore and DJ Fontana plus then-new material, including the classic "If I Can Dream". The 5 CD / 2 Blu-Ray box set offers all previously released audiovisual material from the special including rare outtakes, plus deluxe book with rare photos and a newly-compiled oral history of the making of the program.

Content according to the Elvis World Japan website:

Disc 1 (229 minutes)

• Original Broadcast Version
• Sit-down Show #1
• Sit-down Show #2
• Stand-up Show #1
• Stand-up Show #2

Disc 2 (241 minutes)

• Trouble/Guitar Man TV Show Opener
• If I Can Dream TV Show Closer
• Gospel Production Number
• Guitar Man Production Number

(Source: FECC / HMV / Elvis World Japan)

September 29 - Friday Vinyl on Saturday

The Friday Music label announced the release of the albums "For LP Fans Only", "Good Times", "Elvis Now" and "Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits Vol. 1" in a Facebook vinyl community group.  The albums should be mastered by Joe Reagoso and come on 180 Gr. audiophile vinyl.

(Source: FECC)

September 28 - The Artistry of Books (Updated)

The upcoming book "From Cover to Vinyl | The Artistry of Elvis Bootlegs" is being printed and ready for shipping in about 3 weeks. The 300 pages book (weight, 1,6 kilo) is limited to 750 copies and there will definitely be no reprint.

From the original press-release:
When 'Bootleg Elvis' was published in 2012, it sold out almost immediately, and became an instant favorite of Presley collectors all over the world, most calling it the Bootleg Bible. 

Since then, additional rare bootleg titles have been discovered, not to mention many unexpected variations of some classic albums. So … it seemed to be time for a new and updated look at this world.

Whereas Bootleg Elvis mainly relied on text to tell the story, this new edition chooses to focus on photographs. Using the 2012 classic as a reference point, we decided to feature scans of every cover, label, piece of vinyl and insert for you. This will make it easy to identify each and every pressing and variation.

We also decided to split the original book into two volumes. In the first, every known bootleg 7" and 10" record will be noted. The second will cover all the wonderful 12" releases and is scheduled for a Summer 2019 release.
In Bootleg Elvis, some of the original bootleggers were given space to recount the ins and outs of making their releases a reality. This time we allow the FBI some equal time, and let you see their side of the story. We were able to lay our hands on a massive collection of FBI files regarding the Presley bootleg industry, and will share the best of that material, for the first time ever, in this book.
For example, in the first volume we’ll show how the FBI prepared for the
infamous August 14, 1980 bootleg raid in Memphis … it soon became known as Black Thursday.

From the FECC forum:
One of the original authors of the original "Bootleg Elvis" book posted on the FECC forum (superrg » Sat Sep 29, 2018 1:35 pm):

Sorry I did not post here for a long time. I wonder, who is behind this new bootleg Elvis book. If there are members of our original crew, I - the author - was not informed about it.

Also, they way the layout looks, I very much doubt it that Felix has anything to do with it. After all, he is a top-class professional when it comes to graphic design and these scans do not look overly gorgeous.

But then ... how did these guys get hands on the FBI files that, initially, were sent to Felix by Paul Dowling? Also, how could these guys lay hands on obviously all the record covers, inner sleeves, records, sleeves, if not from Felix?
He travelled Europe and had many Elvis collectors and bootleggers from overseas providing him with scans. I really do wonder.

And, last but not least, should there be any text passages taken from the book - text that I wrote and that is, as to our book, copyrighted ... the producers of this strange product will definitely be in trouble.

So if anyone would please share a little more light on this one, I would appreciate it.
Thanks.

The weekend chart updates

European charts

• The "Where No One Stands Alone" is a re-entry at #84 on the Official Scottish Album chart. 
• The "Elvis: The Searcher" soundtrack album climbed from #41 to #27 on the Official UK Soundtrack Album chart.
• The "The Real ... Elvis" 3 CD compilation dropped off the Official Irish Album chart.
• The "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" compilation re-entered the Official Irish Album Chart.
• The "Where No One Stands Alone" compilation re-entered the Belgian Album chart at #194. 

US Billboard Charts

• The "Where No One Stands Alone" compilation dropped to #17 on the US Billboard Christian Album chart. 
• The "Elvis: Ultimate Gospel" compilation" dropped to #27 on the US Christian Album chart.
• The "Where No One Stands Alone" compilation dropped off the Album Sales Chart.
• The "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" compilation dropped off the US Billboard Country Album chart. 
• The "Elvis Christmas With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra" dropped off The US Billboard Classical Album chart after last week's re-entry at #17.

Australia

• The "Elvis: The King Of Rock 'N' Roll" DVD re-entered the Australian Aria Music DVD chart at #36.

(Source: email / FECC / Official Chart Company / Aria / The King's World)

September 27 - Cancelled and Re-issued (Updated)

The 3DM label cancelled their release of the newly discovered complete home-recordings. 

From the label: 
We are very, very sorry to inform you that, due to the low response of our offer to give out the home recordings restored on CD for only production costs, is cancelled. We need a minimum of 300 orders to break even. At the moment the numbers are too low.

The material is ready with correct facts and background information. Not like what all announced releases of these home recordings state.

We wanted to enclose the complete fool sessions and a short unreleased conversation from a German fan with Elvis in Germany in 1958 about music with was very informative from Elvis side. And also rare kindly donated unpublished photos. We realize that an act of generosity less appreciated than asking the full amount.

We thank the people who have confidence in our release, they were right, And as a thank you we will make sure they get our regular upcoming Elvis release for production cost. We promise it is really great.

Debut Vinyl

Due for re-release on November 2, 2018 from the Forced Exposure Records label is Elvis Presley's self-titled debut album. 

(Source: Elvis Telegraph :-) / Amazon)

September 26 - Asheville Marathon

The AudiRec import-label announced the release of the 4 CD box "The Asheville Marathon". This 4 CD set comes packed in a long-box with three different covers and CD's with different label-print.

From the press-release:
Another new release just announced, this time the Audirec label comed with a 4-CD longbox but this time the longbox comes in 3 different variations, this means 3 different covers and from each set also discs come with different print. The well known import label AudiRec” is back with a very nice and special 4 CD box, titled "Asheville Marathon"

Hear three of the most unusual Elvis Presley Shows of the 1970´s! When Elvis came to Asheville, NC in late July of 1975 to play the final shows of his running tour, he was indeed in a “giving” mood. Elvis delivered a whole bunch of rarely performed song material and handled a big part of them in a kind of “Elvis By Request” style. Since his Record Company RCA was not on hand to record these shows professionally, we can be thankful that fans did record the shows at least with private (non-professional) equipment. One thing is clear: It would have been a big pity if none of those three shows would have been recorded and therefore been “lost” forever.

In July 1975, Elvis played 21 shows in 11 different cities. This tour was rated as being one of the very best in Elvis' last years. His powerful vocal delivery, his entertaining mood and his willingness to improvise various unusual songs are what make this tour such a stand-out, and the final 3 shows in Asheville, NC were simply stunning!

In Asheville Elvis also played the longest shows of the tour and performed many rarely sung songs. He was kind of promoting his new album “Elvis Today” with “Shake A Hand”, “Fairytale”, “T.R.O.U.B.L.E.” and “Pieces Of My Life”. More than any time before he was interacting with his audience, singing songs by request. For example “Memphis Tennessee”, “An American Trilogy”, “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Jailhouse Rock”, “Something”, “Return To Sender” or “Wooden Heart”.

Elvis was in a hilarious mood. He gave away several golden rings and a fan in the first row - Mike Harris from Asheville - was lucky to get Elvis’ Gibson Ebony Dove guitar! It was the famous guitar which Elvis used in Aloha From Hawaii. Later in the show, Mike Harris thought Elvis was gonna ask for the guitar back, but Elvis leaned down and said: “'No that's yours. I gave that to you for a reason, and it's gonna help you out some day.”

These shows were previously released, but all original releases are very hard to find now. Instead of doing a simple “copy & paste” job, we have asked our friends from SA to help us to enhance the sound from scratch, so we are sure that those shows never sounded better! The release is presented in a strong and stable 25 x 14 cm de-luxe 4 CD Long-Box accompanied by a 16-page booklet, filled with a great collection of photos taken in Asheville and press reviews.

To make our release even more attractive for serious collectors, we present it in 3 different variations. It means 3 different covers and each cover´s got its own disc labels, too! The content of the CD´s does of course NOT vary! Choose the one version you like most or “collect all three”! In any case do not miss the opportunity to own your copy / copies of  The “Asheville Marathon“! It’s the ultimate release of Elvis' magical July 1975 Asheville shows!

Tracks CD 1: Asheville, NC, 22.07.1975
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen (medley) - 04. Big Boss Man (with reprise) - 05. Why Me Lord (Elvis solo) - 06. Love Me - 07. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 08. Shake A Hand (performed 1st time, with 6 false starts) - 09. All Shook Up - 10. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel (medley) - 11. Hound Dog - 12. The Wonder Of You - 13. Dialogue - 14. Memphis Tennessee (with false start) - 15. Funny How Time Slips Away (with reprise) - 16. Polk Salad Annie - 17. Band Introductions by J. D. Sumner - 18. Johnny B. Goode (instrumental, James Burton) - 19. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 20. Bass Solo (Blues - Jerry Scheff) - 21. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) - 22. School Days

CD 2: Asheville, NC, 22.07.1975
01. T.R.O.U.B.L.E. - 02. It's Now Or Never - 03. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (performed last time) - 04. How Great Thou Art (with reprise) - 05. Burning Love - 06. Let Me Be There - 07. Heartbreak Hotel - 08. Little Darlin' - 09. Mystery Train / Tiger Man (medley) - 10. Monologue - 11. Can't Help Falling In Love - 12. Closing Vamp
Asheville, NC, 23.07.1975
13. Also Sprach Zarathustra - 14. C. C. Rider - 15. I Got A Woman / Amen (medley) - 16. BigBoss Man - 17. Love Me - 18. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 19. It's Midnight - 20. All Shook Up - 21. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel (medley) - 22. Hound Dog - 23. The Wonder Of You - 24. Turn Around, Look At Me - 25. Polk Salad Annie

CD 3: Asheville, NC, 23.07.1975
01. Band Introductions - 02. Johnny B. Goode - 03. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 04. Bass Solo (Blues - Jerry Scheff) - 05. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) - 06. School Day - 07. T.R.O.U.B.L.E. - 08. Why Me Lord (funny version) - 09. How Great Thou Art - 10. Let Me Be There (with reprise) - 11. Shake A Hand - 12. Fairytale - 13. Introduction of Vernon Presley - 14. Little Darlin' - 15. Mystery Train / Tiger Man (medley) - 16. Dialogue - 17. Funny How Time Slips Away (with reprise) - 18. It's Now Or Never - 19, Promised Land (performed last time) - 20. Can't Help Falling In Love - 21. Closing Vamp / Announcements.

CD 4: Asheville, NC, 24.07.1975
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. That's All Right - 03. I Got A Woman (with false start) / Amen (medley) - 04. Big Boss Man - 05. Love Me - 06. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 07. All Shook Up - 08. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel (medley) - 09. Hound Dog - 10. An American Trilogy (by request) - 11. Heartbreak Hotel (by request) - 12. Jailhouse Rock (by request) - 13. Something (by request, performed last time) - 14. Return To Sender (by request, performed 1st time) - 15. Wooden Heart (by request) - 16. Hawaiian Wedding Song (with reprise, by request) - 17. Bridge Over Troubled Water - 18. Polk Salad Annie - 19. Band Introductions - 20. Johnny B. Goode - 21. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 22. Bass Solo (Blues - Jerry Scheff) - 23. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) - 24. School Day - 25. T.R.O.U.B.L.E. - 26. Shake A Hand (one to last performance) - 27. Introduction of Vernon Presley and Dr. Nick - 28. Pieces Of My Life (only live version) - 29. How Great Thou Art (with reprise) - 30. Can't Help Falling In Love - 31. Closing Vamp / Announcements

Jailhouse Rock: Elvis At The Movies 1957 - 1958

Due for release from Universal in the “All Start Series” on September 30, 2018 is the vinyl compilation “Jailhouse Rock: Elvis At The Movies 1957 - 1958”. 

Side A: Jailhouse Rock - Young And Beautiful - I Want To Be Free - Don't Leave Me Now - (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care - Loving You - Party - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - True Love


Side B: Lonesome Cowboy - Hot Dog - Mean Woman Blues - Got A Lot Of Lovin' To Do! - King Creole - New Orleans - As Long As I Have You - Lover Doll

(Source: FECC / Elvis Club Berlin)

September 25 - Black Tornado (Updated)

The rock and Roll Majesty label announced the release of the 4 CD set "June '75". This set comes in a long-box and contains previously released material.

June 6 1975 ES: previously released on "The Creeping Crud Express" (disc 1) and "Dallas Seventyfive".
June 7 1975 AS: previously released on "The Creeping Crud Express" (disc 2).
June 7 1975 ES: previously released on the FTD album "Another Saturday Night".

June 8 1975 AS: previously released on "Fly Trouble" and "Look Out Jackson Town".

CD 1: June 6th 1975 E/S: 2001 Theme / CC Rider / I Got A Woman - Amen / Love Me / If You Love Me / Love Me Tender / All Shook Up / Teddy Bear - Don’t Be Cruel / Hound Dog / The Wonder Of You / Burning Love / Band Introductions / Johnny B Goode (featuring James Burton) / Drum Solo (featuring Ronnie Tutt) / Bass Solo (featuring Jerry Scheff) / Piano Solo (featuring Glen D Hardin) / School Days / T-R-O-U-B-L-E / Why Me Lord? / How Great Thou Art (with reprise) / Let Me Be There (with reprise) / An American Trilogy / Little Darlin’ (with reprise) / Mystery Train - Tiger Man / Funny How Time Slips Away / Cant Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp

CD 2: June 7th 1975 A/S: 2001 Theme / CC Rider / I Got A Woman - Amen / Love Me / If You Love Me / Love Me Tender / All Shook Up / Teddy Bear - Don’t Be Cruel / Hound Dog / The Wonder Of You / Burning Love / Band Introductions / Johnny B Goode (featuring James Burton) / Drum Solo (featuring Ronnie Tutt) / Bass Solo (featuring Jerry Scheff) / Piano Solo (featuring Glen D Hardin) / School Days / T-R-O-U-B-L-E / Why Me Lord? / How Great Thou Art / Funny How Time Slips Away (with reprise) / Little Darlin’ / Mystery Train - Tiger Man / Cant Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp

CD 3: June 7th 1975 E/S: 2001 Theme / CC Rider / I Got A Woman - Amen / Love Me / If You Love Me / Love Me Tender / All Shook Up / Teddy Bear - Don’t Be Cruel / Hound Dog / The Wonder Of You / Burning Love / Band Introductions / Johnny B Goode (featuring James Burton) / Drum Solo (featuring Ronnie Tutt) / Bass Solo (featuring Jerry Scheff) / Piano Solo (featuring Glen D Hardin) / School Days / T-R-O-U-B-L-E / Why Me Lord? / How Great Thou Art / Let Me Be There / An American Trilogy / Funny How Time Slips Away / Little Darlin’ / Mystery Train - Tiger Man / Cant Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp

CD 4: June 8th 1975 A/S: 2001 Theme / CC Rider / I Got A Woman - Amen / Love Me / If You Love Me / Love Me Tender / All Shook Up / Teddy Bear - Don’t Be Cruel / Hound Dog / The Wonder Of You / Burning Love / Band Introductions / Johnny B Goode (featuring James Burton) / Drum Solo (featuring Ronnie Tutt) / Bass Solo (featuring Jerry Scheff) / Piano Solo (featuring Glen D Hardin) / School Days / T-R-O-U-B-L-E / Why Me Lord? / How Great Thou Art (with reprise) / Let Me Be There / An American Trilogy / Funny How Time Slips Away (with reprise / Little Darlin’ / Fever (excerpt) / Cant Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp

Black Tornado

The E.P. Collectors label announced the release of the double CD "Black Tornado" containing audience recording of the the previously unreleased November 6, 1976 afternoon and evening shows as recorded in Cleveland.

From the press-release:
Now, when majority of Elvis import labels is only re-releasing old stuff in new packages, E. P. Collector label is coming with another surprise! The November 6, 1976 afternoon and evening shows as recorded in Cleveland are previously unreleased and moreover, they were never available in listenable sound, until now!

Elvis November ’71 tour was rated as one of Elvis’ very best in the 70's. Compared with previous tours in September and November 1970, individual shows were longer and set list was variable more than before. It was the only tour in 1971 and it was the last time when Elvis was accompanied by The Imperials, too. Elvis played 14 shows in 12 days in 12 different cities.

Among the concert highlights there are fantastic performances of ,"Proud Mary", "You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling", "How Great Thou Art" "I’m Leavin’", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" and "The Impossible Dream".

Both concerts are taken from direct transfers of recently-found original audience-recorded cassette tapes. Those shows were recorded by Elvis fan Joyce Bauer, who passed away a couple of years ago. She followed much of Elvis' 1971 tour in November, and her tapes have never been in circulation before. 

This CD is packaged in a nicely designed double digi-pack with collection of images taken during both shows, reprints concert tickets and various press reviews and newspaper clippings.

CD 1: 01. Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001 Theme) - 02. That’s All Right - 03. Medley: I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Proud Mary - 05. Love Me Tender (with false start) - 06. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - 07. You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling - 08. Polk Salad Annie - 09. Instrumental / Introductions - 10. Johnny B. Goode - 11. Love Me - 12. Heartbreak Hotel - 13. Blue Suede Shoes - 14. One Night - 15. Hound Dog - 16. How Great Thou Art - 17. Band Introductions - 18. I’m Leavin’ - 19. Blue Hawaii (excerpt) / Hawaiian Wedding Song - 20. I Can’t Stop Loving You - 21. Bridge Over Troubled Water (with reprise) - 22. Lawdy Miss Clawdy - 23. Can’t Help Falling In Love - 24. Closing Vamp.

CD 2: 01. Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001 Theme) - 02. That’s All Right - 03. Medley: I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Proud Mary - 05. Love Me Tender - 06. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - 07. You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling - 08. Polk Salad Annie - 09. Instrumental / Introductions - 10. Johnny B. Goode - 11. Love Me - 12. Heartbreak Hotel - 13. Blue Suede Shoes - 14. Hound Dog - 15. The Impossible Dream - 16. Bridge Over Troubled Water - 17. Band Introductions - 18. I’m Leavin’ - 19. Suspicious Minds - 20. Can’t Help Falling In Love - 21. Closing Vamp.

Sandi Pichon Has Passed Away

Sandi Pichon passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning after a long and valiant fight with a glioblastoma brain tumor.

Sandi met Elvis originally in 1956 at the Audobon Drive house in Memphis, TN where she lived at the time. Later, when Elvis made the first of 7 appearances at the Mid-South Coliseum from 1974-1976, she became a friend to Elvis & most of the rest of the group. She was Sonny's "go to" person during the years when he was doing the "An Evening With Sonny West" one-man appearances where he spoke of his time with Elvis. She wrote the book "Raised On Elvis! Elvis! Elvis!".

Funeral/memorial arrangements are as follows (from Marian Justice Cocke, Elvis nurse):

"In order to allow people from out of town to be able to attend her memorial service, it will be held on Saturday morning, October 6, 2018,at 11 AM at the Collierville Christian Church, where she was a member The church is located at 707 New Byhalia Road, Collierville. TN 38017. A reception will be held following the service in fellowship hall and the internment will be held in Hornbeek, TN, following the reception.


It is requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Hornlake Animal Hospital, Hornlake, MS, in Thanksgiving for the life of Sandi Pichon."

(Source: Elvis Collectors / Essential Elvis / FECC)

September 24 - His Ultimate Vinyl

Due from Sony Legacy on October 12, 2018 is a vinyl edition of the "Elvis Presley - His Ultimate Collection" compilation. 

Elvis Secret Rehearsal Tape?

The recent Record Collector magazine features an incredible side-story stating that '68 Comeback percussion player Frank Devito has an unreleased reel-to-reel tape of Elvis rehearsing in a trio with him and jazz-pianist Claude Williamson. Other than the article no additional information is available. So until then, classify this under "rumors".

More Vinyl

Released by the My Generation label this month are the vinyl sets “Elvis Presley ‎– Essential Movie Collection”, “Loving You”, “G.I. Blues” and “King Creole”. The first title contains music from the movies "Love Me Tender", "Jailhouse Rock" and "Flaming Star". All titles come on 180 Gr. viny

Tracks Essential Movie Collection

Side A:
Love Me Tender - Poor Boy - Let Me - We're Gonna Move - Jailhouse Rock - Treat Me Nice - I Want To Be Free

Side B:

Don't Leave Me Now - Young & Beautiful - (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care - Flaming Star - Summer Kisses Winter Tears - Are You Lonesome Tonight? - It's Now Or Never

Tracks Loving You:

Side A: Mean Woman Blues - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Loving You - Got A Lot O 'Livin To Do - Lonesome Cowboy - Hot Dog - Party

Side B:Blueberry Hill - True Love - Don't Leave Me Now - Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? - I Need You So

Tracks G.I. Blues:

Side A: Tonight Is So Right For Love - What's She Really Like - Frankfort Special - Wooden Heart - G. I. Blues

Side B: Pocketful Of Rainbows - Shoppin' Around - Big Boots - Didja' Ever - Blue Suede Shoes - Doin' The Best I Can

Side A: King Creole - As Long As I Have You - Hard Headed Woman - Trouble - Dixieland Rock

Side B: Don't Ask Me Why - Lover Doll - Crawfish - Young Dreams - Steadfast, Loyal And True - New Orleans

(Source: Sounds Haarlem / Amazon / imusic / FECC / Record Collector)

September 23 - Weekend Charts

The 3 CD import-release "Are You Lonesome Tonight?– The Uncut Bad Nauheim Tapes" has been released by the VIK label. It contains previously released and unreleased home-recordings Elvis Presley recorded in 1959 during his army stint in Bad Nauheim, Germany.

For the first time you will hear Elvis sing songs like 
“Are You Lonesome Tonight?”, “Oh Lonesome Me”, 
“Like A Baby”, “Cool Water”, “His Hand In Mine” and “He Knows Just What I Need” in private. 

Weekend charts

The US Billboard charts:

• The "Where No One Stands Alone" compilation dropped from #70 to #92 on the US Billboard Album Sales Chart. 
• The "Where No One Stands Alone" compilation dropped to #12 on the US Billboard Christian Album chart. 
• The "Elvis: Ultimate Gospel" compilation is listed at #25 on the US Billboard Christian Album chart. 
• The "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" compilation re-entered the US Billboard Country Album Chart at #29. 
• The "Elvis Christmas with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra" re-entered the US Billboard Classic Album chart at #17. 

European charts:

• The 6 DVD set "The Elvis Collection" dropped off the Official UK Music DVD chart from last week's #35 position. 
• The "Where No One Stands Alone" dropped from #1 to #2 on the Official UK Album chart. 
• The "Where No One Stands Alone" compilation dropped off the Official Scottish Album chart from last week's #56 spot. 
• The "The Real… Elvis" is a re-entry on the Official Irish Album chart at #97. 
• The "Where No One Stands Alone" compilation dropped off the Belgian Album chart from last week's #165 position. 

Australian charts:

• The "Elvis – The King Of Rock’n’Roll – 30 Hit Performances And More" DVD dropped off the Australien Aria Music DVD chart from last week's #35 position. 

(Source: The King's World / FECC / Official Chart Company / UltraTop)

September 22 - From Cover to Preview

Here is a preview of the upcoming book "From Cover to Vinyl – The Artistry of Elvis Bootlegs". It shows that there are pictures of the complete artwork, labels and vinyl of every release.  There's a cross-reference to "Bootleg Elvis" book and all new discovered or released records are also included up to August 2018. 

(Source: FECC)

 

 

 

September 21 - Greatest Hits

Released on the Promo Sound (Galileo Music Communication) label is thew double CD "Greatest Hits" containing a selection of 48 hits from the early years. 

CD 1 : 1. Don't Be Cruel 2. Hound Dog 3. Love Me Tender 4. Blue Suede Shoes 5. Tutti Frutti 6. I'm Counting On You 7. One Sided Love Affair 8. Anyway You Want Me 9. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry 10. Rip It Up 11. Love Me 12. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again 13. First In Line 14. Old Shep 15. How's The World Treating You 16. How Do You Think I Feel ? 17. Long Tall Sally 18. Paralyzed 19. So Glad You're Mine 20. Ready Teddy 21. Any Place In Paradise 22. Too Much 23. Playing For Keeps 24. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy 

CD 2 : 1. That's All Right Mama 2. Blue Moon Of Kentucky 3. I Love You Because 4. Harbor Lights 5. I'll Never Let You Go 6. Blue Moon 7. Good Rockin' Tonight 8. I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine 9. Tomorrow Night 10. Just Because 11. You're A Heartbreaker 12. Milkcow Blue Boogie 13. Baby Let's Play House 14. I'm Left, You're Right... 15. I Forget To Remember To Forget 16. Mystery Train 17. Trying To Get To You 18. Heartbreak Hotel 19. I Got A Woman 20. Money Honey 21. I Was The One 22. My Baby Left Me 23. Shake, Rattle And Roll 24. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You

(Source: Amazon)

September 21 - Elvis Presley At The Movies

Here is this cover-art for the upcoming 3 CD boxset “The Real... Elvis Presley At The Movies” which is due from Sony Music CMG on November 9, 2018

Disc: 1 
1. Love Me Tender
2. We're Gonna Move
3. Loving You
4. Lonesome Cowboy
5. (Let's Have A) Party
6. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
7. Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do!
8. Jailhouse Rock
9. Young and Beautiful
10. (You're so Square) Baby I Don't Care
11. I Want to Be Free
12. King Creole
13. Don't Ask Me Why
14. Hard Headed Woman
15. As Long as I Have You
16. Trouble
17. Lover Doll
18. New Orleans

Disc: 2 
1. G.I. Blues
2. Wooden Heart
3. Shoppin' Around
4. Flaming Star
5. Wild In the Country
6. Blue Hawaii
7. Rock-A-Hula Baby
8. Can't Help Falling in Love
9. Follow That Dream
10. Home Is Where the Heart Is
11. Girls! Girls! Girls!
12. Return to Sender
13. One Broken Heart for Sale
14. Fun in Acapulco
15. Bossa Nova Baby
16. Viva Las Vegas
17. You're the Boss
18. Kissin' Cousins

Disc: 3 
1. Roustabout
2. It's a Wonderful World
3. Girl Happy
4. Cross My Heart and Hope to Die
5. Harem Holiday
6. Frankie and Johnny
7. Please Don't Stop Loving Me
8. This Is My Heaven
9. Spinout - Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires
10. Never Say Yes - Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires
11. Double Trouble
12. Easy Come, Easy Go
13. Clambake
14. Speedway
15. Stay Away, Joe
16. A Little Less Conversation
17. Clean Up Your Own Backyard
18. Change of Habit

(Source: Amazon)

September 20 - My Wish Came True In Rhode Island

Three new audience-recorded concert releases were announced by the Straight Arrow import-label; "Ruble In Rhode Island", "My Wish Came True" and "There's A Sweet Spirit In This Place". 

From the press-release - Rumble In Rhode Island: Musical Chairs at The King's Lair:

Our first release is titled “Rumble In Rhode Island: Musical Chairs at The King’s Lair”. This is Straight Arrow’s very first release from Elvis' June/July 1974 tour and the Providence concert is easily one of the best of the tour! 

The Straight Arrow team is always looking for rare, unknown or seemingly lost recordings. Once again, the labels researchers were successful - the Providence, June 22nd, 1974 3pm is a completely new show, even for die-hard Elvis fans. It has never been in circulation - in any form! (note: there is CDR with a so-called Providence, June 22, 1974 Afternoon show in circulation, but this one is wrongly dated recording, in fact this is the evening show). 

Our CD is taken directly from an original audience recorded mastertape source. It was recorded by the same guy who taped those other Providence concerts on June 26, 1976 (afternoon) and the May 23rd, 1977 shows, which we released in 2011 („Matinee Majesty“ and „Funny How Time Slips Away“, both hard to find CDs now). The sound quality is very good for an off-line recording in a big auditorium. Highlights include a pounding 'Big Boss Man', and a truly dynamite 'Trying To Get To You'. 'Help Me' is sung with great warmth and sincerity. 

This release is presented in a de-luxe 6-panel digipak. Unfortunately, only very few useful Providence June 22, 1974 3pm photos were available, and other shots taken during June/July 1974 tour have been used. 

Tracklist: 01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Love Me - 05. Tryin' To Get To You - 06. All Shook Up - 07. Love Me Tender - 08. Hound Dog - 09. Fever - 10. Polk Salad Annie - 11. Why Me Lord - 12. Suspicious Minds - 13. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra - 14. I Can't Stop Loving You - 15. Help Me - 16. An American Trilogy - 17. Let Me Be There (with reprise) - 18. Funny How Time Slips Away - 19. Big Boss Man - 20. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 21. Can't Help Falling In Love - 22. Closing Vamp / Announcements.

From the press-release - My Wish Came True:

Our second release is titled „My Wish Came True“. It was the 1st tour of 1977 and in spite of his unhealthy look, Elvis was in solid voice - especially near the end of the tour. February 20 is one of best shows of the tour and it marked the first time that Elvis attempted his recent single „Moody Blue“. 

Our release has been taken directly from a 1st generation copy of an original audience recorded master cassette tape, as recorded by Claude Baker (aka Crazy Canuck), who passed away in September 2016. Claude attended, and recorded, all of Elvis' shows during the February tour of 1977. 
Portions of the Charlotte concert were previously released from a soundboard tape on the official 'Follow That Dream' label, but this show has never been available on CD in its entirety before. Note: This is the very last audience-recorded show from the February 1977 tour that is still unreleased. The sound quality is very good. There are highlights a-plenty, including a soulful 'You Gave Me A Mountain', strong versions of 'My Way' and 'How Great Thou Art', and a truly gorgeous 'Unchained Melody'. 

As usual, this release is presented in a de-luxe 6-panel digipak, with a collection of photos taken in Charlotte, February 20th, 1977 and two local press reviews. With special thanks to our dear friend, the late Bob Heis. 

Tracklist: 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. Moody Blue (excerpt) - 13. How Great Thou Art - 14. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra - 15. Early Mornin' Rain - 16. What'd I Say - 17. Johnny B. Goode - 18. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 19. Bass Solo #1 (Blues - Jerry Scheff) - 20. Bass Solo #2 (Battle Of New Orleans - Jerry Scheff) - 21. Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - 22. Love Letters - 23. School Day - 24. Hurt (with reprise) - 25. Hound Dog - 26. My Wish Came True (excerpt) - 27. Unchained Melody (with false start) - 28. Can't Help Falling In Love - 29. Closing Vamp / Announcements.

From the press-release - There's A Sweet Spirit In This Place

Our 3rd CD in this batch is somewhat special. Originally we planned only the two CDs above. But just weeks ago we were suddenly able to obtain this very interesting recording in excellent sound - and complete. We are aware of the fact that there is a so-called May 4th, 1976 D/S in circulation, but it presents only half of the show in average sound. It was even spliced with about 30 minutes of May 2nd, 1976 D/S! What we are releasing now is the real McCoy, folks! 

So now for the first time ever - in excellent audience recorded sound, and complete from beginning to the end! The show is a true delight - Elvis is in a relaxed mood, singing remarkably well... Best show and best sound of the season!

This release is presented in a de-luxe 6-panel digipak with a collection of photos taken in Lake Tahoe, May 1976 as well as an original pre-season promotional article. 

Tracklist: 01. Introduction: 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. All Shook Up - 08. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 09. Tryin' To Get To You (with reprise) - 10. My Way - 11. Polk Salad Annie - 12. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra - 13. Early Morning Rain (instrumental) - 14. What'd I Say - 15. Drum Solo - (Ronnie Tutt) - 16. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff) - 17. Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - 18. Electric Piano & Clavinet Solo (Lady Madonna - David Briggs) - 19. School Day - 20. I'll Remember You - 21. Hurt #1 - 22. Hurt #2 - 23. Hound Dog - 24. Hawaiian Wedding Song - 25. How Great Thou Art - 26. Sweet Sweet Spirit (J. D. Sumner and The Stamps) - 27. It's Now Or Never - 28. Can't Help Falling In Love - 29. Closing Vamp.

(Source: FECC)

September 19 - Young And Beautifull In 1967

The ElvisOne label announced two new releases in their "Bootleg Series"; "Elvis 1967" containing 22 previously officially unreleased outtakes and "Young And Beautiful - Elvis As Recorded In Stereo!" containing all the original album/single masters in stereo from the only known recordings surviving from the pre-stereo era plus some additional alternate versions.

From the press-release:
'Elvis 1967' contains 23 tracks, including 22 outtakes previously unreleased by Elvis' record company; Also 3 official previously unreleased binaural recordings; and more! This release is another in 'The Bootleg Series' by Elvis ONE. 
As a bonus we've included all five radio spot announcements for the movie 'Clambake'. Only announcement #2 was available before on the Elvis Anthology CD from the ElvisOne label. The booklet is of course complete with recording information and some rare photos! A new limited edition release from ElvisOne!

Tracks: A House That Has Everything (Take 2 & 3) - Stay Away, Joe (Movie Version - Take 1 & 2) - Let Yourself Go (Binaural Master) - You Don’t Know Me (Movie Version - Take 18) - Speedway (Unedited Binaural Master - Take 4) - The Girl I Never Loved (Take 8, 10 & 11) - Stay Away, Joe (Movie Version - Take 3 & 4) - Suppose (Instrumetal Overdub) - Guitar Man (Take 3) - You Don’t Know Me (Movie Version - Take 12 & 13) - Your Time Hasn’t Come Yet, Baby (Binaural Master) - Stay Away, Joe (Movie Version - Take 5 & 6) - He’s Your Uncle, Not Your Dad (Dubdown For Movie Version) - You Don’t Know Me (Movie Version - Take 1 & 2) - Mine (Take 5, 6 & Unused Instrumental Take 7) - Stay Away, Joe (Movie Version - Take 8) - Stay Away, Joe (Movie Version - Take 9) - Suppose (Backing track)

Bonus Songs:
Clambake (Radio Spot Announcement #1) - Clambake (Radio Spot Announcement #2) - Clambake (Radio Spot Announcement #3) - Clambake (Radio Spot Announcement #4) - Clambake (Radio Spot Announcement #5)

Young And Beautiful CD - Elvis As Recorded In Stereo! is a special edition from 'The Bootleg Series' by Elvis One. 
It includes all the original album/single masters in stereo from the only known recordings surviving from the pre-stereo era plus some additional alternate versions! No fake stereo or electronic stereo but just as recorded in 1956 and 1957. 
For the first time together on one great new album and in the best possible sound. A new limited edition release from Elvis One!

Tracks: Young And Beautiful - I Want To Be Free - Jailhouse Rock - Loving You (Alternate Take, KX Take 8) - Is It So Strange (Undubbed Master - Take 12) - Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - Blueberry Hill - It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) - I Beg Of You (Alternate Master) - (There’ll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) - Mean Woman Blues - Let Me - Poor Boy - We’re Gonna Move - Love Me Tender - Treat Me Nice (Undubbed Movie Master) - Don’t Leave Me Now (Alternate Master) - That’s When Your Heartaches Begin (Alternate Take 2)

Elvis SUN Singlet

The Finnish Fan Club has produced another softcover book(let); "SUN Singlet". 55 pages written in Finnish. In "Elvis SUN Singlet" each SUN session is covered with notes about the tracks recorded and either attempted or scheduled for recording.

The booklet, perhaps contoversially, includes discussion of a recording session on 26 June 1954 at which Elvis, Scotty and Bill were to record tracks including the obscure I Don’t Hurt Anymore, Billy Eckstine hit I Apologize, the legendary Rag Mop, and the Dean Martin classic, That’s Amore. The narrative notes that "no recording tape" exists for the session.

The booklet features both sides of each of Elvis’ five legendary SUN singles in full color. There are also numerous rare images of a fresh-faced, young Elvis from the period, including him “live” on stage at various venues across the South. Some of the stand-out photos are Dewey Phillips at his DJ desk at WHBQ in Memphis, a long shot of the front of a pre Memphis Recording Service/SUN Studio building and color images of Elvis' Memphis Recording Service accounts.

(Source; FECC / Elvis Information Network)