Tuesday, October 08, 2019

October 08 - American Vinyl

Due for release from Sony Legacy on November 29, 2019 is the Black Friday Record Store Day release "American Sound Sessions 1969". This release is limited to 4000 copies worldwide. 

Description:
1969 was a pivotal year for Elvis Presley. Fresh from the success of the ’68 Comeback Special, a revitalized Elvis headed to American Sound Studios with producer Chips Moman and a crack group of local session musicians. From these sessions came From Elvis In Memphis, one of the most beloved LPs of his career, plus the seminal hits “Suspicious Minds” (his 18th and final No. 1 hit) and “In The Ghetto.” American Sound Sessions 1969, available for the first time on vinyl, features rare and unreleased outtakes from these legendary sessions.


Side A: Long Black Limousine (Take 6) - Wearin’ That Loved On Look (Take 12, 13 & 14) - You’ll Think Of Me (Take 16) - I’m Movin’ On (Take 2 – With Vocal Replacements And Steel Guitar Overdub) - A Little Bit Of Green (Take 1)


Side B: In The Ghetto (Take 1) - From A Jack To A King (Take 1 - 3) - Without Love (There Is Nothing) (Take 1) - I’ll Be There (Take 1 - 3) - Suspicious Minds (Take 8 - Undubbed Master)


Side C: Stranger In My Hometown (Jam - Undubbed) - It’s My Way / This Time / I Can’t Stop Loving You (Jam) - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Take 2) - Power Of My Love (Take 1) - After Loving You (Take 2)


Side D: Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 4) . Kentucky Rain (Take 8) - Only The Strong Survive (Take 29) - It Keeps Right On A Hurtin’ (Take 1 & 2) - Any Day Now (Take 1 & 2)


In the Valley of the Sun



JAT Publishing announced the book “Elvis Presley - In the Valley of the Sun” focussing on Elvis Presley’s concert at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, September 9th 1970 in Phoenix Arizona. This book, due in 2020, marks the 50th anniversary and should contain over 100 rare and unpublished photos from the show. Also included is a CD featuring the last interview with Chips Moman. 

JAT Publishing also announced the release of "The Definitive Vinyl Artwork Of Elvis Presley 1956 - 1977 (Revised And Expanded Limited Edition)" and "Elvis Sessions IV: The Recorded Music Of Elvis Aron Presley 1953 - 1977". More information when available.

(Source: FAN / Record Store Day / Elvis Club Berlin / JAT Publishing)