Thursday, April 25, 2024

April 25 - More Fire From Toledo

Following the announcement of the digital release of 'On Fire In Toledo - 1956' the Memphis Recording Service released 2024 release of a physical edition of 'On Fire In Toledo - 1956'.

Publicity stated: This stunning set is available in our very collectable combi 7-inch gatefold 45rpm EP (Extended Play) vinyl single, housed together with a sleeved CD EP single.

This unique packaging, designed and created by MRS, comprises on the inside left panel a CD wallet inserted into a slot and on the right panel a vinyl 45rpm 7-inch EP single. The 45rpms will be available in both green and pink vinyl versions. These are limited editions and are not available on mainstream online and stores. A 'Limited Edition' CD single only version is also available. All tracks available for the first time ever and are previously unreleased.

Recently discovered interview plus 3 live tracks from Elvis' appearance in Toledo Ohio on November 22nd, 1956. 

Although Elvis’ unique performance was very poorly recorded and had distortion and imperfections, our professional engineer’s mastering efforts have made vast improvements including correction of pitch speed, reduction of hiss, removal of radio host Ron Ross talking over while Elvis is performing and overall clarity.

Though every effort has been made to achieve optimum sound quality, priority Is given to its historical content.

Tracks Elvis Presley: On Fire In Toledo - 1956 Sports Arena Toledo, OHIO - 22nd November 1956 (2:30pm) 45 RPM Extended Play Vinyl:
Side A: Radio WOWO Ron Ross Interviews Elvis / Heartbreak Hotel
Side B: Long Tall Sally / Don‘t Be Cruel (Incomplete)

CD Single EP: Radio WOWO Ron Ross Interviews Elvis / Introduction / Heartbreak Hotel / Long Tall Sally / Don‘t Be Cruel (Incomplete)

For those who want to enjoy this new live material, scroll down below, the original recording was published on YouTube by one of the persons involved in the discovery of the recordings. 

(Source: Elvis Information Network)