March 08 - French Rock

The French Diggers Factory record label announced the April 18, 2025 rerelease of the 24 track CD 'Jean-William Thoury Presente Elvis Presley - BD Rock Par Fred Beltran'. 

This set was previously released in 2016 as a comic book biography with 2 CDs and on vinyl in 2022.

Description: He has been given countless nicknames, the most eloquent of which is the King. Elvis Presley, the greatest phenomenon in the history of recorded music, is the King of Kings!

 
In the mid-1950s, catalyzing various trends, he imposed Rick and Roll on the planet, overturning everything in his path with irresistible originality, charm and freshness. His talent allowed him to tackle all styles, he does not hold back. His influence remains profound and his character is the object of a cult that never runs out of steam.

Tracks: That’s All Right Mama / Heartbreak Hotel / Blue Suede Shoes / Tutti Frutti / My Baby Left Me  / Hound Dog  / Don’t Be Cruel / Love Me Tender / So Glad You Are Mine / All Shook Up / Jailhouse Rock / Baby I Don’t Care / Doncha’ Think it’s Time / King Creole / Trouble / Fever / Stuck on You / Such A Night / It’s Now or Never / Are you Lonesome  / Tonight Is So Right For Love / Little Sister / Night Rider / Return To Sender.

(Sounds / Diggers Factory)

March 08 - Charts March 2025 - Week 2

Last week Elvis retuned to the U.S.   Billboard charts, but he is dropping already. And unfortunately, not just in the U.S. 

Here are the rankings for the first week of March 2025. 

The 'ELV1S: 30 #1 Hits' compilation lost 2 places on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and dropped to No. 35 from last week's re-entry at No. 33. 

The album fell off Billboard's Top Rock and Alternative Albums chart after re-entering it at No. 45 the previous week. 

Official U.K. charts:

On the Official Album chart, the 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' dropped no less than 11 spots, and dropped to No 57. On the countries Streaming Album tally, the compilation lost 2 spots, and dropped from No. 43 to No. 45. 

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

March 07 - Jailhouse Stereo Vinyl

The Danish Memphis Mansion record label announced the release of the LP 'Jailhouse Rock'. 

Publicity stated: Based on the original South African release, the only place in the world that released a 'Jailhouse Rock' long playing 33rpm album in 1958, this new Memphis Mansion LP pays tribute to that classic album. 

This 2025 edition comes on red colored vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve, and features newly created Stereo Mixes by Anthony Stuchbury of the original tracks and several bonus tracks, including the Stereo debut of the movie version of ‘Treat Me Nice’. This LP is limited to 300 copies worldwide. 

The warden threw a party in the county jail, and you’re all invited!

Tracks side A: Jailhouse Rock / Young and Beautiful / I Want To Be Free / Baby I Don't Care / Don't Leave Me Now / Treat Me Nice.

Side B: I Beg of You / Don't  / Playing For Keeps / Shake, Rattle and Roll / Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine / Treat Me Nice (Bonus Movie Stereo Version).

The album will be available soon from the >>> Memphis Mansion webshop. 

Stuchbury posted on Facebook: Throughout Elvis’ career you’d see Colonel Parker using phrases like ‘By Request’ and ‘By Popular Demand!’ 

With that it mind I’m going to explain that I’ve recently completed a couple of projects that I had no intention of moving forward with, until now.

People have asked, people have pestered, so there is clearly a demand for them. So, now, by request and by popular demand, here is the first of them.

(Source: Henrik Knudsen / Anthony Stuchbury)

March 06 - Elvis Loves Vinyl

Due soon from the German Magic of Vinyl record label is the 'Elvis Loves You' compilation. The 17 tracks are pressed on 180 Gr. clear red swirl vinyl. 

Publicity stated: 'Elvis Loves You' is more than just a collection of the King's love songs, it's a tribute to the legacy of the ultimate romantic. It is a reminder of Elvis Presley's unique ability to touch hearts, bring people together and give countless moments of love and joy. 

From the tender sounds of 'Love Me Tender' to the timeless beauty of 'Can't Help Falling in Love', each song captures emotions that are both intimate and universal. Songs like 'Are You Lonesome Tonight?' and 'I Want You, I Need You, I Love You' reflect vulnerability and longing, while 'It's Now or Never' and 'Surrender' embody the passionate moments of love. Close your eyes and let Elvis enchant you with his unmistakable warmth and his unique voice that changed music forever. As this collection impressively proves: Elvis really loves you,  and his music makes that love live on forever.

Tracks side A: Young And Beautiful / Can't Help Falling In Love / Are You Lonesome Tonight / True Love / Love Me Tender / It's Now Or Never / Love Me / Don't Loving You.

Side B: Fever / Surrender / Stuck On You / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You / (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / I Need Your Love Tonight / Tonight Is So Right for Love / I Was The One / Blue Moon.

(Source: Pascal Matteo)

March 05 - June '75 Camden Re-issues

The Follow That Dream collectors label released the 4-CD-set 'Elvis June 1975'. 

Publicity stated: As part of its ongoing live on tour series, Follow That Dream is pleased to announce the release of 'Elvis: June '75'. Released as a 4-CD 5-inch digipack this set features 4 great show from Mobile, Alabama: June 2 (Afternoon Show), Houston, Texas June 5 (Evening Show, Shreveport, Louisiana June 7 (Afternoon Show) and Jackson, Mississippi June 8 (Afternoon Show). The concerts were recorded in Mono.

If you buy the set at the >>> Memphis Mansion webshop, you’ll also get a free bonus CD!

Disc 1 - Mobile, Alabama - Afternoon show, June 2, 1975: I Got A Woman / Amen (Ending Only) - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - Love Me Tender - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Hound Dog - The Wonder Of You - Burning Love - Introductions - Johnny B. Goode / Introductions Continued - School Day - T-R-O-U-B-L-E - I’ll Remember You - Why Me Lord - Let Me Be There - An American Trilogy - Funny How Time Slips Away - Little Darlin’ - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Theme.

Disc 2 - Houston, Texas - Evening show, June 5, 1975: I Got A Woman/Amen (Ending Only) - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - Love Me Tender - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Hound Dog - The Wonder Of You - Burning Love - Introductions - Johnny B. Goode - School Day - T-R-O-U-B-L-E - Trying To Get To You - How Great Thou Art - Let Me Be There - You Gave Me A Mountain - An American Trilogy - Little Darlin’ - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - Funny How Time Slips Away.

Disc 3 - Shreveport, Louisiana - Afternoon show, June 7, 1975: I Got A Woman/Amen (Ending Only) - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - Love Me Tender - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Hound Dog - The Wonder Of You - Burning Love - Introductions - Johnny B. Goode - School Day - T-R-O-U-B-L-E - Why Me Lord - How Great Thou Art - Let Me Be There - An American Trilogy - Little Darlin’ - Mystery Train / Tiger Man.

Disc 4 - Jackson, Mississippi - Afternoon show, June 8, 1975: I Got A Woman/Amen (Ending Only) - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - Love Me Tender - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Hound Dog - The Wonder Of You (Incomplete) - Burning Love - Introductions - Johnny B. Goode / Introductions - School Day - T-R-O-U-B-L-E - Why Me Lord - How Great Thou Art - Let Me Be There - Funny How Time Slips Away - Little Darlin’ - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - Can’t Help Falling In Love.

Note: All these concerts have been released as bootlegs before: 

- Mobile A/S June 2: 'Movin' Mobile' Madison'

- Houston E/S June 5: 'Howdy Houston' A Lone Star'

- Shreveport E/S June 7: 'The Creeping Crud Express' Audionics'

- Jackson A/S June 8: 'Fly... Trouble' Madison'

Marian Justice Cocke Died

Elvis' former nurse Marian Justice Cocke died. She was 98. R.I.P. 

Cocke was Elvis Presley’s nurse from 1975 to 1977. She began taking care of Elvis in January 1975 while he was a patient at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis and continued to take care of him during later hospitalizations and at Graceland until the end in August 1977. 

Her tasks while working at Graceland-where she would sometimes roommate with Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie-included checking Presley's blood pressure and dispensing his medications. As his friend and nurse, she would often talk with him through the late hours of the night when he had trouble sleeping.

The years 1975 to 1977 will likely be the most memorable of Marian's nursing career. Though she openly admits she was never a fan of Elvis' before meeting him, she soon found herself to be a fan and a loyal friend. Elvis gifted her several pieces of jewelry, including a TLC necklace and a 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix. Cocke wrote a book about her time with Elvis titled 'I Called Him Babe'.

She continued to proudly share memories of her friend Elvis right up until her death.  

Priscilla and Lisa Marie remained close with Marion, and posted: “Marian you will be greatly missed. Your spirit touched many people and especially Elvis. You were the person that he always counted on. Thank you for always taking care of him”. -P.

Larry Geller added: The Elvis world will always remember Nurse Marion Cocke.  For many years she hosted a memorial banquet at the Peabody Hotel.  It was one of the highlights of Elvis week, with all proceeds going to charity.  

May she rest in peace and may her memory be forever a blessing.

MRS Camden Re-issues

The Memphis Recording Service announced the release of budget editions of their 'Las Vegas - August 1969' and 'Las Vegas - January Thru February 1970' albums on their Camden sub-label. These albums, housed in digi-sleeves, should be out April 2025.

Publicity for the August 1969 show stated: A captivating performance from Elvis’ first Las Vegas International Hotel engagement from August 3, 1969. The digisleeve includes a bonus booklet.

CD - August 3, 1969: Blue Suede Shoes - I Got A Woman - All Shook Up - Love Me Tender - Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel - Heartbreak Hotel - Hound Dog - Memories - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - Monologue - Baby, What You Want Me To Do - Are You Lonesome Tonight - Yesterday / Hey Jude - Introductions - In The Ghetto - Suspicious Minds - What'd I Say - Can’t Help Falling In Love

Publicity for the January Thru February 1970 CD stated: This 2-CD set contains ‘Opening and Closing Shows’ from Elvis’ second engagement at the Las Vegas International Hotel, during January and February 1970 with various bonus tracks from the February 19, 1970 Dinner Show performance.

CD 1 - Opening Show January 26, 1970: All Shook Up - That's All Right - Proud Mary - Don't Cry Daddy - (Let Me be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - Long Tall Sally - Let It Be Me - I Can't Stop Loving You - Walk A Mile In My Shoes - In The Ghetto - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road - Sweet Caroline - Polk Salad Annie - Introductions - Kentucky Rain - Suspicious Minds - Can’t Help Falling In Love.

CD 2 - Closing Show February 23, 1970: Opening Vamp / All Shook Up - I Got A Woman - Long Tall Sally - Elvis Talks (1) - Don't Cry Daddy - Elvis Talks (2) - Hound Dog - Love Me Tender - Kentucky Rain - Let It Be Me - I Can’t Stop Loving You - See See Rider - Sweet Caroline - Polk Salad Annie - Introductions - Lawdy Miss Clawdy - Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Talks (3) - One Night - It's Now Or Never - Suspicious Minds - Elvis Talks (4) - Can't Help Falling In Love.

Bonus: February 19, 1970 Dinner Show: Don´t Cry Daddy - Let It Be Me - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Walk A Mile In My Shoes.

(Source: United Elvis Presley Society Belgium / MRS / Elvis Presley Fans of Nashville / Various)

March 01 - Charts March 2025 - Week 1

Elvis is Back! Back on the Billboard charts that is, after the sudden disappearance from the U.S. Billboard chart last week. 

Here are the rankings for the first week of March 2025. 

The 'ELV1S: 30 #1 Hits' compilation breaks back onto two Billboard rankings this week. The album returned highest on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart at No. 33 this week.

The same collection returned to the Top Rock and Alternative Albums chart at No. 45.

Official U.K. charts:

On the Official Album chart, the 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' won just 1 spot this week and climbed to No 46. On the countries Streaming Album chart, the compilation slid down from No. 38 to No. 43.

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