July 10 - No Virtual Elvis

The original marketing for the Elvis Evolution show in London stated that fans would experience "an AI Elvis perform the biggest hits" as part of an immersive experience. 

Earlier this week several lucky fans had the opportunity to preview the experience. Their feedback is positive and negative: there are no ETA's but there also isn't an hologram version of Elvis singing his biggest hits. 

According to the reactions, the overall experience is not technically advanced and there is no new footage (same old footage we have all seen many times over without any enhancements or improvements.) There is a theatre style production of actors and actresses who take you through the various sets and rooms as you progress through the experience. 

It has been compared and likened more to a theatre style production that you become part of (which may be the "immersive part")

The opening of the show has been postponed due to the bankruptcy of one of their partners. Based on the information we have now, it looks like the company that was responsible for the "virtual Elvis" was the one gone bankrupt. 

Here is the original teaser:

Elvis Files

Erik Lorentzen announced the early August 2025 release of 'Portraits The '60' Volumes 1 and 2. The first volume covers the years 1960 - 1964 while volume 2 covers the years 1965 - 1969.

Elvis Up Close - King Creole

Graceland is excited to share the latest episode of its exclusive video series, Elvis: Up Close, giving fans a rare glimpse into the king’s film legacy and personal memorabilia. 

This new installment spotlights Elvis Presley’s original script from his 1958 feature film King Creole, a project widely considered his strongest acting performance and his personal favorite. 

Adapted from Harold Robbins’ novel A Stone for Danny Fisher, King Creole was originally written for James Dean. After Dean’s death, the project was reworked for Elvis, shifting the story from New York to New Orleans and transforming the lead character into a singer. 

(Source: Facebook / Elvis Files / Graceland)

July 09 - Unboxing UK

Elvis may have left the building but John Townson and Gordon Minto, the authors of the 'Elvis UK' discography series are delighted to announce that 'Elvis UK Compact Volume 3', the final book of their three-book series, will be out and ready to order on July11, 2025  from the >>> www.elvisukbooks.co.uk webshop.

The price is £50 (which for U.K customers includes p&p costs). Irrespective of where you live in the world, everyone who has bought all three volumes will automatically receive a free CD comprising 23 tracks.

Fans who are interested in this new volume should check out the >>> Sincerely Elvis Presley YouTube channel where 'Compact Vol 3' is unboxed and discussed.... 

Please note while copies of the first two volumes of Elvis UK Compact are still available, the stock levels for them are running low.

(News: Elvis UK / Elvis Information Network / Sincerely Elvis)

July 08 - Vinyl Rock Magazine

The U.K.-based publisher Silverback published the July 2025 edition of their ‘U.K. Rock and Roll’ magazine with Elvis on the cover. 

Rockin’ Vinyl

The Vinyl Passion budget record label announced the September 25, 2025 re-release of their 2010 compilation  ‘Elvis Rocks’ 2-LP on colored vinyl. 

(Source: Silverback / Pascal Matteo / iMusic)

July 06 - The Elvis Fact Files

Brian Carver published the 92-page paperback 'The Elvis Fact Files - The Ultimate Trivia Book About the King'. 

Description: Elvis Presley was an extremely talented musician and a very charismatic man. His colorful persona, private life and often unique personality means he still fascinates people today, years after his death in 1977. 

This book contains a selection of interesting facts and anecdotes about Elvis’s life and career. Hopefully most of them will be new to the reader!

It's Over

With a heavy heart, founder Lesley Pilling has announced that The Circle G Foundation is ending its work. Since 2010, the foundation has been campaigning to protect the Circle G Ranch in Mississippi, the land where Elvis spent a brief but intensely happy time in early 1967.

With the motto "Where The King Became A Cowboy," the Foundation worked diligently for years to preserve Elvis' legacy at the ranch. International fame was generated for the site, thousands of pounds were raised for Elvis's charities, and, as a crowning achievement, an official Mississippi State Historic Marker was installed at the ranch in 2021—a unique moment: the first historical marker ever to receive international funding.

Yet, the dream of a tangible repurposing of the land remained elusive. The current owner, HL3 Holdings, repeatedly proved inaccessible and inflexible, despite years of attempts to collaborate or acquire the property through third parties. Plans were announced but never implemented. The asking price of a whopping US$10 million has made serious discussions impossible.

Following disappointments and a failed benefit event in the UK (which sold only 11 tickets), the team decided with a heavy heart to pull the plug. "We're no closer to saving the ranch than we were in 2010," says Lesley. "I sincerely promised Elvis I would do everything I could. And I did."

The Circle G Ranch may not have been saved, but thanks to the Circle G Foundation, it was never forgotten.

(Source: Amazon / Circle G / UEPS)

July 05 - Kalamazoo 1977

The Millbranch import record label announced the early September 2025 release of the Limited Edition double LP set 'Elvis In Concert - Kalamazoo 1977' with 200 copies made on black vinyl and on blue transparent vinyl.

Publicity stated: 'Elvis In Concert - Kalamazoo 1977' is a 2-LP set with printed inner sleeves containing intensive liner notes. These sleeves hold a newly restored soundboard recording of the April 26th, 1977 performance at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 

In 2001, it was Memories From Kalamazoo (Vavavoom Records) that presented parts of the show back then. Unfortunately the producers made a big mistake and forget to include half of the show. Even the Fort Baxter release Shakin’ Up the great Lakes missed the opportunity to present all of what was recorded although they included selections that were missing on the 2001 release.

This concert is now sourced from the original digital master, and Millbranch Music presents, for the very first time, the most complete version available - newly remastered in stereo and including previously unreleased solo performances by Kathy Westmoreland and Sherrill Nielsen. Earlier producers chose to omit these solo features, but we believe they’re an essential part of the Elvis Presley Show. Elvis was known for celebrating his musicians and backing vocalists, their moments were not fillers, but part of the emotional flow of the concert. 

Unfortunately, back in the days, sound engineers Bruce Jackson and Bill Porter were used to not record the show opening and the band introductions to save space on the tape, hoping Elvis would do an unusual song performance they could record and release for an upcoming album. Millbranch Music decided to include the not-recorded performances from other tour shows to give the fans an idea of the complete run-down of a 1977 Elvis in Concert experience. Mastered with soul and experience

The mastering of this LP was entrusted to Planet of Sound Mastering, led by Petrushka, an expert with over 25 years of experience in both live and studio audio. With a background as a musician, producer, and live engineer, her journey began as an intern at Abbey Road Studios in London, where she was mentored during a full-day mastering session. It was there she first heard about the legendary fifteen-year learning curve to mastering, a truth she now acknowledges through decades of hands-on experience.

During a U.S. tour with her former band in the 1990s, she also worked briefly on a project at Sony Studios in New York, adding to her understanding of how emotion, performance, and recording come together in a live context. "My style of mastering is all about feeling, you should get the sense you were there," says Petrushka. "This is not about polishing everything to perfection, but about preserving what made it human and alive."

Having grown through years of practical refinement - from theory to instinct - her approach reflects a deep sensitivity to how a performance breathes. For this release, every channel was carefully balanced, with special attention given to the horn section, vocal depth, and instrumental clarity. On the Kalamazoo source, some analog tape hiss remains, a conscious decision. Rather than compromise the dynamic integrity of the recording, the sound was preserved as close as possible to the moment it was captured: raw, vivid, and real.

The album will be available in two Collector’s Editions: on classic black colored vinyl and as a Limited Edition on transparent blue colored vinyl. Each version comes with full-color printed inner sleeves, featuring rare photos and liner notes. 

A beautiful tribute to one of Elvis’s late performances.

Tracks side A: 

1. Also Sprach Zarathustra

2. See See Rider

3. I Got A Woman - Amen

4. Love Me

5. Fairytale (beginning only) / If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

Side B:

1. You Gave Me A Mountain

2. Jailhouse Rock

3. O Sole Mio - It’s Now or Never

4. Big Boss Man

5. Heartbreak Hotel

6. Blue Suede Shoes

7. And I Love You So (false start)

Side C:

1. And I Love You So

2. My Way

3. Band Introductions / Early Morning Rain

4. What’d I Say / Johnny B. Goode (James Burton)

5. Band Solos

6. School Day

Side D:

1. My Heavenly Father (Kathy Westmoreland)

2. Danny Boy (Sherrill Nielsen)

3. Walk With Me (Sherrill Nielsen)

4. Hound Dog

5. Can’t Help Falling in Love - Closing Vamp

6. Trouble (excerpt) / Help Me

7. Love Me Tender (by request)

Recording Sources: 

- Tracks A1–A3: Dane County Coliseum, Madison, WI – June 24th, 1977.

- Tracks C3–C6: Taylor County Coliseum, Abilene, TX – March 27th, 1977.

- Tracks D6–D7: Saginaw Center, Saginaw, MI – May 3rd, 1977.

- All other tracks: Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI – April 26th, 1977.

(Source: Millbranch)

July 05 - Charts July 2025 - Week 1 (Updated)

Elvis' 'Down in the Alley' debut on the charts in the U.K. and Scotland was a "one week only" appearance. In the U.S. Elvis still does not generate enough sales to register on any Billboard chart. 

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation dropped four spots to No. 70 the Official U.K. Album chart, but won two spots on the Official Streaming Album chart, climbing to No. 56.

The 'Down in the Alley' album dropped off the Independent Album chart after its debut at No. 34 last week.

The 'The Elvis - The King of Rock and Roll' dropped off the Official Music Video chart from last week's No. 27. 

The 'Down in the Alley' album fell off the Scottish Album charts after last week's debut at No. 99. 

(Source: Billboard / Official Chart Company / UK Mix Forum) 

July 04 - Limited Edition Vinyl

Music on Vinyl announced the re-release of 15 Elvis Presley albums as Limited Editions on colored vinyl. The first batch of three albums will be out August 15, 2025.

Publicity stated: After being out of print for a good number of years, we at Music On Vinyl are making 15 titles out of our Elvis Presley back catalogue available again between August 2025 and February 2026. They will be released in five batches and each title will see two different editions: one on regular, coloured vinyl and one on mix-coloured, marbled vinyl.

The first batch will arrive at the end of Elvis Week on August 15, 2025 and the last just after International Elvis day on January 9, 2026. The whole series will be housed in deluxe sleeves with a linen look and feel.

The editions on marbled vinyl are strictly limited to 500 numbered copies and will be for sale exclusively in our own webstore. We expect that these will fly off the shelves which is why we wanted to alert you, as the most enthusiastic Elvis fans around, a bit earlier than usual. The other colors are limited to 2,500 copies.

The first batch consists of three compilations: 'A Date With Elvis', collecting early Sun sessions, on silver and black marbled vinyl. 'Elvis At Stax', collecting the best of two sessions in 1973 at the Stax studios on red and white marbled vinyl and 'Elvis Sings', a collection of Elvis’ renditions of famous tracks by artist such as The Beatles and Ray Charles, on gold and red marbled vinyl.

Of course, we have arranged for attractive bundle discounts for the most serious collectors so make sure to head over the webstore to pre-order your copies.

The Small Print: the exclusive marble pressings are limited to 2 copies per customer, and due to rights restrictions, we can only ship these in Europe.

The albums are available for pre-order from the >>> Music on Vinyl webshop. The sets are also available from Amazon, click here for >>> 'A Date With Elvis', of here for >>> 'Elvis At Stax' and here for >>> 'Elvis Sings' (associate links).

Details 'A Date with Elvis': 'A Date With Elvis' was originally released in July 1959, the second year of Elvis’ two-year stint in the army. Worried that being drafted would ruin his career, RCA Victor released three compilation albums featuring shelved recordings from the vaults and recordings previously only available on 7” singles. The goal of these compilations was twofold: keeping Elvis in the public eye awaiting his return to the spotlight and taking advantage of the fast-growing LP market. 

This album consists of previously released material from multiple sessions at the famous Sun Studio in Memphis, an August 1956 session at 21th Century Fox’ Stage One, and two from Radio Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and reached #32 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.

A Date With Elvis is available as a limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on silver and black marbled vinyl.

• Only available from the Music On Vinyl Webstore
• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
• Deluxe gatefold sleeve with linen laminate finish
• A compilation of songs recorded at the famous Sun, 20th Century Fox, and Radio Recorders studios between 1954 and 1957
• Featuring the singles "Good Rockin' Tonight", "Milkcow Blues Boogie", "Baby Let's Play House" and "Young and Beautiful"
• Limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on silver and black marbled vinyl
• Limited edition of 2500 individually numbered copies on green vinyl

Side A: Blue Moon Of Kentucky - Young And Beautiful - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care - Milkcow Blues Boogie - Baby Let’s Play House.

Side B: Good Rockin’ Tonight - Is It So Strange - We’re Gonna Move - I Want To Be Free - I Forgot To Remember To Forget).

Details 'Elvis at Stax': In the beginning of 1973 Elvis Presley released the extremely successful live album Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite, after which he spent the first half of that year on tour. The second half of 1973 would have to be spent in the studio recording new material and he decided to find a space closer to home to do so: the legendary Stax, in Memphis. And while typically only Stax artists were making use of the studio, they were happy to accommodate the King.

Over two recordings sessions at Stax in July and December, Elvis ended up recording many hits such as “It’s Midnight” and “Promised Land”, which was originally written by Chuck Berry. This compilation collects the best of these sessions on two LPs, remastered from the original master tapes and includes newly mixed outtakes. 

Elvis At Stax is available as a limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on red and white marbled vinyl.

• Only available from the Music On Vinyl Webstore.
• 180 gram audiophile vinyl.
• Deluxe gatefold sleeve with linen laminate finish.
• The best of Elvis’ Stax sessions on two LPs remastered from the original master tapes including newly mixed outtakes.
• Featuring Elvis’ hit version of Chuck Berry’s Promised Land used for the soundtrack of the 1997 blockbuster Men In Black.
• Limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on red and white marbled vinyl.
• Limited edition of 2500 individually numbered copies on silver vinyl.

Tracks 'Elvis at Stax' site A: Promised Land - I've Got A Thing About You Baby - If You Talk In Your Sleep - Raised On Rock - Help Me.

Side B: I Got A Feelin' In My Body (Take 4) - For Ol' Times Sake (Take 4) - Talk About The Good Times (Take 3) - Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues (Take 8).

Side C: You Asked Me To (Take 3A) - Loving Arms (Take 2) - Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming (Take 4) - Spanish Eyes (Take 2).

Side D: It's Midnight (Take 7) - Find Out What's Happening (Take 8 - 7) - Three Corn Patches (Take 14) - My Boy (Take 1).

Details 'Elvis Sings': Taken from the liner notes by New York Times Best Selling writer Ken Sharp:

“Elvis Presley was a supernatural force of raw, natural talent. But he couldn’t scale the Mount Olympus of rock and roll without an arsenal of extraordinary songs supplied by an army of gifted songwriters all dedicated to writing for “The King.”. Here for your listening pleasure are 23 prime examples of Elvis’ consummate interpretive skills navigating a wide swath of genres. The gifted writers on Elvis Sings... truly helped cement Elvis’ indelible mark on music history.”

Elvis Sings... is available as a limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on gold and red marbled vinyl.

• Only available from the Music On Vinyl Webstore
• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
• Deluxe gatefold sleeve with linen laminate finish
• A compilation of Elvis’ renditions of famous tracks by artists such as Bob Dylan and The Beatles
• Feat. Ray Charles’ I Got A Woman, Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline, and the Bee Gees’ Words
• Limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on gold and red marble vinyl
• Limited edition of 2500 individually numbered copies on white viny

Side A: Promised Land - What'd I Say - Early Mornin' Rain - You've Lost That Loving Feeling - My Babe - Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Jam Edit).

Site B: Got My Mojo Working / Keep Your Hands Off Of It - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Help Me Make It Through The Night - Gentle On My Mind - Funny How Time Slips Away.

Side C: Sweet Caroline - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - Proud Mary - I Got A Woman - Words - Something.

Side D: You Don't Know Me - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Danny Boy - My Way - Tomorrow Is A Long Time - Only the Strong Survive.

Compact Elvis 3

Gordon Minto announced that the third volume in the 'Elvis UK - Compact - The Ultimate Guide to Elvis Presley's British CDs 1983 - 2005' will be released July 11, 2025. 

This third volume completed the 1,402-page physical edition of this CD discography. 

Readers who bought all three volumes will receive a free promotional CD titled 'Beyond The Reef'. For more information on the series, and to buy volume 1 or 2, visit the >>> Elvis UK books website. 

A pre-order option for the third volume and bonus CD will be online soon.

(Source: Music on Vinyl / Gordon Minto)

July 02 - Elvis 1958 April - May

Visual biographer Paul Belard published another installment in his ongoing graphic biography series. This new volume is titles 'Elvis 1958 April - May'.

Description: Elvis is inducted into the U.S. Army on March 24, 1958, and taken to Fort Chaffee in Arkansas where he undergoes early processing. 

On the 28th, he is transferred to Fort Hood in Texas, where he is assigned to the Second Armored Division, General Patton’s  former “Hells on Wheels” outfit. 

Three dozen or so newsmen and photographers await Elvis’ arrival. After a press conference and his first meal, he is declared off-limits to the media. From that point on, he would be “just another soldier”. Basic training started immediately and would last for the next two months.

The book is available from >>> Amazon (associate link).

(Source: Paul Belard)

June 30 - New Import (re)releases (Updated)

J. K. Mullins published his 116-page hardback 'Iconic Moments with Elvis: To Think I Did All That, 1970 to 1977', the third volume in a three-book set.

Publicity stated: Iconic Moments with Elvis: To Think I Did All That, 1970 to 1977, describes a selection of iconic moments in the life of Elvis Presley during the seventies including, record breaking performances at the Houston Astrodome, New York Madison Square Garden and the Pontiac Silverdome, the concert documentaries “That’s The Way It Is” and “On Tour”, the meeting with President Nixon, special awards, the fabled “Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite” live TV concert, the sadness of his divorce and the ultimate tragedy of his death, when Elvis paid the price for everlasting fame. For over twenty years Elvis had given his all till he had nothing left to give. The iconic moments continued all the way to the end.

These iconic moments are described with photographs and over twenty-five accompanying sketches that the reader can color to create their own impression of that moment in history.

The book is available in both a soft and hardcover edition from >>> Amazon (associate link)

Import Releases

Three new import releases were announced with July 4, 2025 as the release date: 'Hang Loose - Stage Rehearsals and More', 'And I Love You So' and 'January 26 1974 Opening Show - Elvis As Recorded At The Las Vegas Hilton'. 

Publicity for 'Hang Loose' - Stage Rehearsals and More' stated: This is an updated re-release of the ‘Hang Loose’ album (released in 1991 on the Bilko label) with the August 10 1970 rehearsal as originally recorded but now in much better sound compared to earlier releases! 

This rehearsal was officially released with reconstructed intro's from live performances of the same songs... Parts of the original recordings being cut, 2 versions of "Polk Salad Annie" were edited and spliced to one version, and an incomplete recording of "I've Lost You" was not used at all. So the original "Hang Loose" album is still relevant. We thought it was time to release an updated version of this album with remastered sound! Not only the rehearsals are newly remastered but also the live recordings of "Folsom Prison Blues" and "I Walk The Line" from the August 14 1970 midnight show. 

We've added a perfect live version of "Oh Happy Day' from the same show, and original radio spots for the movie "That's The Way It Is'.  So Hang Loose and enjoy!

 

August 10, 1970 Reheasals: You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Polk Salad Annie (#1) - I’ve Lost You - I Just Can’t Help Believin’ - Something - Sweet Caroline - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Polk Salad Annie (#2) - I’ve Lost You - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Patch It Up - Can’t Help Falling In Love

August 14, 1970 MS: Oh Happy Day - Folsom Prison Blues / I Walk The Line - Portrait Of My Love

Radio Spots: That’s The Way It Is

Publicity for 'And I Love You So' stated: Paradise Road Records presents the Las Vegas dinner show from March 22 1975. This very nice live show is previously unreleased on the silver disc! 

Elvis sings 'And I Love You So' and 'Fairytale' which he recorded in the studio just 12 days ago on March 10 1975. Other songs are 'It's Midnight' from his recent album 'Promised Land'' and My Boy' from his 1974 album 'Good Times'. 

The sound quality of this Audience Recording is average, and to complete this show we've included recordings from the March 24 1975 Midnight Show (the March 22 1975 dinner show was not completely recorded.) We've also included 3 recordings from the March 30 1975 Midnight Show were Elvis sings a few lines of 'For The Good Times'.

 

A very nice CD release with a total of 32 tracks! Included is a 8 pages booklet with photos and recording information.

 

Recorded at the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada. March 22 1975 dinner show: 

See See Rider - Elvis Talks - I Got A Woman / Amen - Elvis Talks - Love Me - Elvis Talks - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - And I Love You So - Big Boss Man - It’s Midnight - Burning Love - Fairytale - Band Introductions - Guitar Solo (James Burton) - Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt - March 24, 1974 MS) - Bass Solo (Duke Bardwell - March 24, 1974 MS)  - Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) - Electric Piano Solo (David Briggs) - Band Introductions Continues / Orchestra Solo - My Boy - I’ll Remember You - Let Me Be There - Let Me Be There (Reprise) - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Hound Dog - Hawaiian Wedding Song (March 24, 1975 MS) - Elvis Talks (March 24, 1975 MS)  - Can’t Help Falling In Love (March 24, 1975 MS)  - Closing Vamp (March 24, 1975)

Bonus Songs - March 30, 1975 MS: Promised Land - Sweet Caroline - For The Good Times (A Few Lines) - Funny How Time Slips Away

 

Publicity for 'January 26 1974 Opening Show - Elvis As Recorded At The Las Vegas Hilton' stated: The fantastic January 26 1974 opening show newly remastered on CD.

The sound quality of this Audience Recording is very clear and good! A very interesting show with some new additions to the setlist including a song sung by Voice and a wonderful version of 'Spanish Eyes'. 

Other songs include: 'Let Me Be There', 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'', 'Sweet Caroline'... The show was only released once on CD (more than 20 years ago) and it was about time to release an updated version. This CD contains a total of 27 tracks including a short backstage recording from January 30 1974. 

The photo on the front cover is taken on January 26 1974. Inside the 8 pages booklet other photos from January 26 are included as well. All recordings are newly remastered for optimum sound quality!

 

Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Elvis Talks - Love Me - Let Me Be There - You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - Sweet Caroline - Love Me Tender - Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On / Mama Don’t Dance / Flip, Flop And Fly / Jailhouse Rock / Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Introduction Of "The Voice" - Killing Me Softly (The Voice) - Spanish Eyes (Elvis & Sherrill Nielsen) - Suspicious Minds - Band Introductions - Celebrity Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Help Me - An American Trilogy - Elvis Talks - A Big Hunk O’ Love - Elvis Talks - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

Bonus: Elvis Backstage

(Source: various / Amazon)

June 29 - More EP's From Around The World

Volume 2 in the 'The EP's of Elvis Presley Around The World' book series has been released. 

The 152-page paperback focuses on Elvis’ ‘Good Rocking Tonight' EP (EPA 747) with over 600 pictures of sleeves, record labels and Germany, Italy, France, Belgium and The Netherlands according to the publicity.

Unreleased Concert, Tour and Rehearsal Filmed Footage

Garry Gommersall published his 186-page paperback 'Elvis Presley: Unreleased Concert, Tour and Rehearsal Filmed Footage: As captured by the MGM movie cameras in 1970 and 1972'. 

Description: Over half a century has passed since the filming of Elvis That’s The Way It Is (1970) and Elvis On Tour (1972) yet fans are still not given the privilege of seeing all the professionally shot footage taken of Elvis in his prime as a performer. Elvis deserves better, and so do his fans – to both of whom this essay is dedicated.

With the recent announcement of a reimagined Elvis Presley in Concert (EPiC) project currently under development by the Elvis(2022) film director and producer Baz Luhrmann - this book is a timely reminder and prompt to those involved to finally do the right thing by Elvis and his fans and to show the world just what they have all been missing. Taking Care of Business.

The book is available from >>> Amazon (associate link).

(Source: UEPS / Amazon / Elvis Information Network)

June 28 - The Rocker Revisited and Rereleased

The Danish Memphis Mansion record label released 'Elvis The Rocker - Revisited'. This new version of the 1984 compilation features the 12 tracks of the original compilation and two bonus tracks in newly created Stereo Mixes by Anthony Stuchbury. 

The re-issue album comes on clear gold colored vinyl, and is limited to 300 copies on yellow colored vinyl, 50 copies on red colored vinyl, 50 copies on blue colored vinyl and finally, 25 copies on transparent splattered vinyl.

Tracks side A: Jailhouse Rock / Blue Suede Shoes / Tutti Frutti / Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Money Honey / Party (Bonus Track).

Side B: Ready Teddy / Rip It Up / Shake, Rattle And Roll / (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care / Hound Dog / My Baby Left Me (Bonus Song). 

You can order the LP at the >>> Memphis Mansion webshop. 

Virtual Elvis Week 2025

Can't make it to Memphis this year for Elvis Week? You don't have to miss a thing according to Graceland.

Virtual Elvis Week brings all the excitement of Elvis Week 2025 right to your home. You'll have a front row seat at the concerts, tribute contests, and panel discussions that make Elvis Week the best week of the year for Elvis fans round the world. 

And for you Super fans out there, you can even watch a virtual tour of Graceland Mansion and all the major exhibits here at Graceland - plus, new for 2025, enjoy a show and tell with Graceland's VP of Archives and Exhibits, Angie Marchese, inside our new 90 for 90 Exhibition here at Graceland. "It's the next best thing to being here".

The virtual 'Elvis Super Fan Pass' includes access to watch:

• The Ultimate Return (Aug 8)
• Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round (Aug 9)
• Elvis Gospel Show (Aug 10) 
• Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Final Round (Aug 10)
• That's the Way It Is: A Tribute (Aug 11)
• Elvis: An Author's Perspective (Aug 13)
• A Night in Elvis' Hollywood (Aug 13)
• Elvis Music Salute (Aug 14)
• Conversations on Elvis (Aug 15)
• Elvis: Live on Stage (Aug 16)
• Pre-recorded Virtual Tour of Graceland Mansion and Elvis Presley's Memphis
• Pre-recorded Archives Show & Tell hosted by Angie Marchese

This will set you back US$239 for a virtual experience.

More information at >>> Virtual Elvis Week.

(Source: Memphis Mansion / Graceland)

June 28 - Charts June 2025 - Week 4 (Updated)

Elvis added another title to his long list of charted albums in the United Kingdom and Scotland.

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation climbed from No. 68 to No. 66 on the Official Album chart, but fell four spots, to No. 58, on the Streaming Album chart.

The 'Down in the Alley' live LP entered the Independent Album chart at No. 34.

The 'The Elvis - The King of Rock and Roll' DVD gained 12 places this week and climbed to No. 27 on the Music Video chart. 

On the Scottish Album charts 'Down in the Alley' debuted at No. 99. 

(Source: Billboard / Official Chart Company / UK Mix Forum) 

June 27 - Paradise Memphis Style

ViaVision debuted 'Paradise Hawaiian Style' on Blu-ray. The disc was due on July 16, 2025, but is already on its way to fans who pre-ordered it. 

Publicity stated: Elvis Presley returns to Hawaii for the last time in the musical extravaganza 'Paradise, Hawaiian Style', also starring iconic Hammer horror favorite Suzanna Leigh and Die Hard’s James Shigeta. 

Elvis takes to the skies over the island paradise of Kauai. He’s a partner in a helicopter charter service. Romance, naturally, is in the air for the King… but his business may be grounded. A threatened suspension of his pilot’s license means he may have to kiss his assets goodbye.

Directed by Michael D. Moore, the prolific second unit director behind many blockbuster hits including 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and 'Cool Runnings'.

The Blu-ray comes housed in a slipcase and has the Theatrical Trailer as a special feature.

And The Oscar Goes To ...

Elvis Presley has never won an Oscar, but his former girlfriend Linda Thompson was nominated for a statue once. She announced that she has become a member of "The Academy". 

Linda's Facebook post: "I am so honored to now be a member of @theacademy! I’ve been a lyricist (with Warner Chappell Music) for decades - yet so many people are surprised to hear that I am a songwriter! We are a group that’s mostly behind the scenes. Having co-written songs in at least a dozen movies, and having been nominated for an Oscar for Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” from The Bodyguard, I am a member of this prestigious organization! Now I can finally say…”I would like to thank the academy!”

Preview

Due from Sony Legacy on August 1, 2025 are the 5-CD-set and double LP 'Sunset Boulevard'. "An unprecedented look into Elvis’ Los Angeles studio sessions (1970–1975). 89 tracks of rarities plus new and never-heard mixes" according to the press-release.  

You can listen to the preview of  'T.R.O.U.B.L.E.' here:

The set is available for pre-order from >>> Amazon. 

New Gold Award

The British Phonographic Industries certified the single '(You're the) Devil in Disguise' Gold for selling over 400,000 copies (streams plus digital downloads plus physical sales) since the (re)release on November 11, 2004. 

The British Phonographic Industry awards these certifications to recognize the commercial success of music recordings.

Elvis Video News Report

Emiel Maier posted the July 2025 Elvis Video News report, looking back on the main news from June 2025. The video covers all available 2025 ‘EPiC’ movie details, the new 5-CD box set 'Sunset Boulevard', the Elvis Evolution Show in London, several new book and CD releases, the Elvis suite in Las Vegas and more! 

From Elvis In Memphis

The Memphis Recording Service announced the September 2025 release CD and vinyl versions of 'From Elvis In Memphis - Recorded Live 1974' featuring Elvis March 16, 1974 Afternoon Show, and his March 17, 1974 Evening Show performances.

Publicity stated: 'Memphis Recording Service' continuing its 20 year anniversary (2005-2025) will release a 2CD Deluxe and 2LP Gatefold in both black and clear vinyl titled 'From Elvis In Memphis - Recorded Live 1974' in September 2025.

This 2-CD-set will include two performances from his hometown of Memphis. The first concert is from March 16th, 1974 (Afternoon Show), marking his return after 14 years, followed by a second concert on March 17th, 1974 (Evening Show).

The original recording has been remastered and mixed into stereo, probably the best mix thus far by MRS and, almost identical to the closing show put out originally by RCA. The accompanying booklet contains rare photographs and memorabilia from the event, along with liner notes that provide context and background information.

The 2-LP set featuring only the 16th March Opening Show will be available in both black and clear vinyl.

CD1 - 16th March 1974 (Afternoon Show) – Mid-south Coliseum, Memphis Tn:

Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Tryin' To Get To You - All Shook Up - Steamroller Blues - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - Love Me Tender - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me, Lord? - Suspicious Minds - Band Introductions - I Can't Stop Loving You - Help Me - An American Trilogy - Let Me Be There - Funny How Time Slips Away - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

CD2 - 17th March 1974 (Evening Show) – Mid-south Coliseum, Memphis Tn:

Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Tryin' To Get To You - All Shook Up - Steamroller Blues - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - Love Me Tender  - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me, Lord? - Suspicious Minds - Band Introductions - I Can't Stop Loving You - Help Me - An American Trilogy - Let Me Be There - Funny How Time Slips Away - That's All Right - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

Note: These two shows were just released in a newly created Stereo Mix on Erik Lorentzen's TCB Tapes / World Records record label on black and blue colored vinyl with an additional 45 RPM bonus single.

Countdown

Elvis Evolution started the countdown for the opening of the new virtual Elvis experience in London on social media and BBC TV.

Elvis Evolution posted: "3 weeks to go until you get to step into Elvis’ blue suede shoes. ElvisEvolution arrives at Immerse LDN from 18 July."

(Source: Anthony Stuchbury / Pascal Dorschner on Facebook / Linda Thompson / Elvis Evolution / BPI)