November 25 - High Colored Spirits In Tokyo

The book 'From Memphis to Tokyo - A Reference Guide to the Absolute Mastery of Elvis' Japanese Vinyl' by Dick Dekker and David Ward has been published. 

Over 700 pages with more than 2,700 full colour pictures of front and back covers, labels, inserts etc.

Many entries are accompanied by extensive notes and tables to find all variants at a glance.

For the first time ever, you’ll now be able to find out when your record was pressed by looking at the information in the run-out portion of the record. 

Also described are topics like:
-  differences in label design
-  colour differences on obis and covers
-  stamps on covers and labels
-  record prices
-  company sleeve designs
-  free gifts and special offers
-  Victor and RCA promo records
and many more

'From Memphis to Tokyo' is a hardcover, almost LP-size book, weighing in at no less than 4 kilos, that will answer almost everything you ever wanted to know about Elvis’ Japanese vinyl. Preorders came with free bonus 45 Rpm single. 

Read the interview Nigel Patterson from the Elvis Information Network and I did with both authors >>> here. 

For more information, previews and order-information on the book >>> click here. Otherwise, check with your dealer.

High Spirit In Birmingham

The VV import record label announced another batch of ‘Special Editions of their ‘High Spirit In Birmingham’ double LP / DVD set. 
 

Publicity stated: We’re always trying to give you more, so we hope this new release will be a really great update to your Elvis’ live show collection. To create another Special Collector’s Edition the 500 copies will be presented in 5 different vinyl color variations - black, blue, red, green and pink colored vinyl - all colors limited to 100 copies each, hand numbered with glossy stickers, 30 x 30 CM glossy art cards.

(Source: Pascal Matteo)