Publicity stated: Rediscover Elvis Presley's first album with a new stereo mix! The influence and impact of this album released in 1956 are considerable. This CD edition opens with all twelve tracks from the original U.S. album, as heard around the world on its first release and the additional five tracks from the U.K. version added as bonus material, along with two further recordings from its first RCA single.
Today, CDs and vinyl have reverted to the original mono recordings. However, as technology and production techniques are constantly evolving, the idea of creating new stereo mixes from mono recordings, with new techniques for separating instruments and vocals originally recorded on a single track, is possible again. The original mono mixes of these tracks were clearly oriented for radio play and were therefore heavily compressed.
The stereo mixes newly created for this CD allow you to find the naturalness of the original recordings and give the impression of being in the heart of the studio with Elvis and his musicians. Of course, the original mono recordings released during this landmark year will forever remain a vital part of Rock 'n' Roll history and even though that feeling of excitement at hearing a new album from Elvis is now a thing of the past, that doesn't mean we can't embrace new ways of listening to old albums, rediscovering 'the young man with the big beat' all over again.
The CD is available for pre-order from >>> RDM Edition. You can hear previews there too.
Tracks: Blue Suede Shoes / I'm Counting On You / I Got A Woman / One-Sided Love Affair / I Love You Because / Just Because / Tutti Frutti / Tryin To Get To You / I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) / Ill Never Let You Go (Little Darlin) / Blue Moon / Money Honey / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone / That's All Right / Mystery Train / Lawdy, Miss Clawdy / Shake, Rattle And Roll / Heartbreak Hotel / I Was The One.
The second teaser-video comes with a little clever audio work from Anthony Stuchbury, listening with headphones is recommend to appreciate the start of Elvis’ isolated vocal before the mono track kicks in and then turns to stereo.
Elvis Book
Description: Discover the real story behind the legend. Learn about Elvis’ humble roots in a shotgun shack in East Tupelo, Mississippi, his formative years, first successes, time in the military, and subsequent legendary career as a singer and actor.
The biggest milestones and highlights of his life are all covered, including:
- His early years as a performer on stage and the stories behind some of his most pivotal recordings.
- His appearances on television shows and in movies.
- The important people in his life, including parents and family, business partners and band members, and of course, Priscilla Presley.
- Career-defining moments like appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, the ’68 Comeback Special, and his fabled Las Vegas shows.
- Rare and historic photos, album covers, and magazine covers.
- Elvis may have left the building, but Elvis allows you to revisit the life of an American idol, whether you’re a devoted Elvis fan, pop culture enthusiast, or just want to know more about the King.
- Professor Doll has written numerous books about Elvis including the scholarly, 'Understanding Elvis: Southern Roots vs Star Image', an enlightening analysis about Elvis' film canon.
Golden Boy Magazine
The 60-page full color illustrated magazine, filled with news, reviews and articles, is currently at the printers.
For more information: www.goldenboyelvis.de
Description: Elvis Presley is still considered a style icon today. Our author Petra C. Bolden dedicates herself to this topic in detail in the multi-part ‘Authentic Elvis - The Style Of A King’. Part 1 in this issue: How it all began on Beale Street in the Lansky Brothers' fashion shop.
Other topics:
- In Memoriam: Since the publication of the last issue we had to say goodbye again to some companions of Elvis, among them his longtime friend Anita Wood. We remember Cynthia Weil, one of the great writers of the music industry as well as Tony Bennett, from whom Elvis took the song Rags To Riches".
- In his proven precise way, Robert Schwarzgruber takes us on the FTD journey to ‘Houston, Fort Worth’ and ‘Baton Rouge’ in 1974. The 3-CD box from the FTD label is examined and evaluated in detail.
- The famous ‘Madison Square Garden’ concert celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. FTD is now, belatedly, releasing a 3-CD box. Robert Schwarzgruber has also taken an analytical look at this one. There is also a press report from 1972 from the press conference at that time.
- Ann-Margret lets it rip once again with her latest album ‘Born To Be Wild’. Well-known songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s are interpreted with top-class duet partners on CD and vinyl.
- P. J. Proby has more to do with Elvis than some people think. To be heard on the Bear Family album ‘Presley Style - Lost Songwriter Demos 1961-1963‘. With a little imagination you can well imagine how these songs, some of which Elvis spurned, would have sounded by the King! Helmut Radermacher has put everything worth knowing into the historical context.
- Songs from A to Z comes this time with the letter ‘D’: ‘Don't Cry Daddy’ and ‘Don't Forbid Me’.
- And last but not least, we take care of the single ‘Return To Sender’ in RRR - the Rillen Revue Remake and provide all the facts there are to report.
- Once again 60 pages with a unique flood of information and should available around the end of the 36th week.
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Elvis Presley's gun collection is in demand ... 'cause someone dropped six figures on one of his revolvers, with the final bid more than doubling what it was expected to fetch at auction.
Elvis received the gun as a gift in November 1976, just 9 months before he died, and it's loaded with custom features marking the Bicentennial. The revolver is customized with five-pointed stars and a bald eagle holding a Betsy Ross American flag, plus the Liberty Bell ... and "1776-1976" is inscribed in gold near the muzzle.
Spinout
Warner Bros. released the 1966 movie 'Spinout' on Blu-ray.
Synopsis: A singing race-car driver must choose among three beautiful and appealing females.
Technical details:
- New 1080p HD Master from 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative.
- Run Time: 90 Minutes
- Subtitles: English SDH
- Audio Specs: DTS HD-MA 2.0 Mono
- Aspect Ratio 16x9 1.85:1
- Disc Configuration-BD 50
- Special Features: Tom and Jerry cartoons 'Catty Cornered' and 'Filet Meow' and the Original Theatrical Trailer.
(Source: Amazon / Nigel Patterson | Golden Boy Elvis / Blu-ray)