Thursday, October 03, 2024

October 03 - The Back Covers and More

Joseph Tunzi announced the release of the book 'The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley, Vol. 2: The Back Covers' in February 2024, and now we habe the updated cover art.

Publicity stated
This is a follow up to The Definitive Vinyl Artwork, which focused on all front cover artwork and photographs that were part of 45 RPM singles, extended play and long play albums.

This new volume takes you on a journey of those same albums, focusing this time, on back cover  artwork. Also included, are some alternate back covers that were never used and much more! The back covers were included in the first volume, for 45 singles only.

The price-tag for the book is US$195.00 (including S&H).


Elvis On Record 2

Paul Alner has finished his work on volume 2 of 'Elvis On Record'. The 692-page hardcover book (100 pages more than volume 1), is currently at the printers and should be ready to ship on Friday 18th October.




Gregarious Gaskins Died

Jerome Stump Monroe posted that Gregarious Gaskins died: "It’s with great sadness that I have to report the passing of my lifelong friend “Guitar” Greg Gaskins. 

He was a friend for well over six decades. He got me into the Sweet Inspirations band. He was one of my dearest friends. I’ll always miss him."

Greg accompanied Elvis and the Sweet Inspirations until 1974 where he acted as director of the Sweet Inspirations band and as opening conductor of the Presley Orchestra under the direction of Joe Guercio.


Follow That Dream

The Miracle Surface import record label released the tracklisting of their 'Follow That Dream' CD, featuring original stereo versions of the movie's soundtrack master and alternate takes. Click on the image to enlarge.

The CD comes as a golden CD and can be pre-ordered by mail from >>> Miracle Surface

(Source: JAT Publishing / Jerome Stump Monroe / Miracle Surface)