Friday, March 22, 2024

March 22 - From Elvis In Memphis Vinyl

Released by an unknown import record label - probably the Memphis Sound (Studio) - is the 3-LP-set 'From Elvis In Memphis'. 

Available on black and clear vinyl, this limited edition - of 200 copies - celebrates the 55th Anniversary of 'From Elvis In Memphis'. Click on the image for the details.

LP 1 - Side A - The Alternate Album: Volume 1: Wearin' That Loved On Look (Draft Tape Mix) - Only The Strong Survive (Take 3) - I'm Moving On (Fully Overdubbed, Take 2) - I´ll Hold You In My Heart - Long Black Limousine (Vocal Repair Master, Take 9) - It Keeps Right On A Hurtin' (Harmony Vocal Overdub Master)

Side B: Power Of My Love (Take 6B) - Any Day Now (Unrepaired Undubbed Master, Take 6) - After Loving You (Unedited Master, Take 4) - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Take 3) - Gentle On My Mind (Vocal Overdub Master, Take 3) - In The Ghetto (Partially Overdubbed Master, Take 22)

LP 2 - Side A - The Alternate Album: Volume 2: Inherit The Wind (Fully Overdubbed, Vocal Overdubbed #2) - Kentucky Rain (Take 9) - Rubberneckin' (Partially Overdubbed, Take 2) - Do You Know Who I Am (Take 2) - A Little Bit Of Green (Unedited Unrepaired Master, Take 3) - Don't Cry Daddy (Acetate Version In Mono)

Side B: This Time / I Can't Stop Loving You (Studio Jam) - Mama Liked The Roses (Harmony Vocal Overdubed Master) - The Fair´s Moving On (Vocal Overdubbed Master, Take 1) - Poor Mans Gold (Take 1 With Vocal Overdub) - An The Grass Won't Pay No Mind (Unrepaired Undubbed Master) - Suspicious Minds (Extended Master Without Fade)

LP 3 - Side A - The Alternate Album: Volume 3: Baby, What You Want Me To Do (26.08.1969 MS) - I Can't Stop Loving You (24.08.1969 MS) - This Is The Story (26.08.1969 MS) - Loving You / Reconsider Baby (23.08.1969 MS) - Inherit The Wind (26.08.1969 DS) - Rubberneckin' (26.08.1969 MS) - Memories (25.08.1969 DS) - Kentucky Rain (15.02.1970)

Side B: Mystery Train / Tiger Man (22.08.1969 MS) - Don't Cry Daddy / In The Ghetto (13.08.1970 DS) - Yesterday / Hey Jude (24.08.1969 MS) - Suspicious Minds (24.08.1969 MS) - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (26.01.1970)


New Books

Not yet announced, but already listed on the Elvis Files website are no less than five books by Erik Lorentzen and Robert van Beek. The titles are: 'That's All Right', 'ELVIS Prodigy of RCA Records', 'ELVIS Portraits: A Life in Photos Vol.II 50's', 'ELVIS Portraits: A Life in Photos Vol.III 60's' and 'ELVIS Portraits: A Life in Photos Vol.IV 70's'. More information when available.


Elvis Week

The Elvis Week schedule for 2024 is officially out, and we couldn't wait to share it with you! Mark your calendars for August 9-17 and get ready to join us in Memphis for a week filled with unforgettable Elvis experiences.
 
Whether you can join us for a few days or the entire week, we've got a jam-packed schedule lined up with panel discussions, concerts, fan meetups, competitions, tributes, and even an awards show! This will be an unforgettable Elvis Week you won't want to miss! 
 
Confirmed special guests include Linda Thompson, Jerry Schilling, Sam Thompson, Larry Strickland, Shirley Dieu, Jerome Stump Monroe, Larry Geller, Gene Chrisman, and Terry Blackwood and several with Ultimate Elvis winners, plus Tom Brown, Terry Mike Jeffrey, Andy Childs, Elvis Radio DJ Argo, among others! 

Don't forget to bring your checkbook though some events have a very hefty price-tag:
- Platinum tour US$2070
- Linda Thompson US$1250
- Jerry Schilling US$1250
- Guesthouse 9-17 US$4040
All without taxes.


(Source: Pascal Matteo / Elvis Files / Graceland)