The authors stated: The book will combine the best of both authors, following the quality format of Dekker’s Asian vinyl book, combined with David Ward’s in-depth details on the Japanese Elvis Presley vinyl.
The 700-page hardcover book is divided in a text and photo section featuring all kinds of info about the Japanese 78rpm, singles, EPs, 10 and 12 inch vinyl records and the different pressings with large and easy to read photos of all releases.Written by two experts of Asian vinyl, and with the contributions by collectors like Chris Giles and others, who opened their archives and collections for this release, it includes front and back labels, inserts and more.
For pre-orders you can contact the authors by >>> email.
The Not Now Music record label re-issued the 'Platinum Collection' compilation CD-set as a 3-LP on white colored vinyl, housed in a gate-fold sleeve.
Hollywood Vinyl
The French Big Beat Records announced the November 18, 2022 re-release of the box sets '1956-1957 In Hollywood Volume 1' and '1957-1958 In Hollywood Volume 2'.
Publicity stated: The sets contain the complete alternative album collection for the albums 'Jailhouse Rock', 'King Creole', 'Love Me Tender' and 'Loving You. The boxes contain two 10-inch LPs, a black vinyl LP and a picture discs, both housed in a gate-fold cover, 2 CDs, and two posters.
Silver Single Award
The single 'Heartbreak Hotel', coupled with 'I Was The One', was awarded a Silver Sales Award by the British Phonographic Industries for selling over 200,000 copies, streams and / or downloads) of the single since March 5, 2005.
Never Been To Spain
Sony / EPE published an official lyric video for "Never Been to Spain', this version was recorded live on stage at Richmond Coliseum.
(Source: Dick Dekker / YouTube)