Ahead of the review of the newly released 'Elvis UK Compact Vol.2' book, here is a nice unboxing video from Sean at 'Sincerely Elvis Presley' YouTube channel.
Publicity stated: 'Elvis UK Compact Volume 2' is the second volume of this major series of books (comprising three soft-backed print volumes) continuis the story from where the already successful and widely acclaimed Volume 1 left off.
Volume 2 opens with CD 170 and concludes with CD 422. As with Volume 1, apart from minor changes to the layout and revised cover artwork, the print copy edition will contain exactly the same content as the downloadable, digital flip book version (entitled Elvis UK3 The Ultimate Guide To Elvis Presley’s British CD Releases 1983-2005), first issued in early 2021. Nothing has been added; nothing omitted.
This trilogy of books represents the first major attempt by anyone to chronicle in exhaustive and painstaking detail the rise of Elvis’s compact disc releases from 1983 onwards – cross-referenced, where relevant, with vinyl versions. And while focused on UK releases, there is a huge amount of overlap with other territories – especially Europe - which makes it of major interest to Elvis collectors throughout the world.
On buying the three volumes, each buyer will receive a complimentary copy of the 23-track CD entitled Beyond The Legend, completely free of charge.
Priced at £50 (which, for U.K. collectors, includes p&p costs) this book will only be available to buy via the website >>> Elvis Books U.K.
Please note that the stock levels on some of the other volumes in the Elvis UK series are now running low.
Reed the >>> review of 'ELVIS UK - Compact Vol 1'.
Tony Brown inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame
Elvis' former keyboard player and record producer Tony Brown was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in the non-performer category during the 2025 inductee announcement ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
Throughout his over 50-year country music career, Brown played keys for J.D. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet and The Oak Ridge Boys, later joining Elvis Presley’s band until his death in 1977. After his time on the road, Brown joined RCA Records and worked as an A&R representative in Los Angeles, where he signed Alabama.
Brown has produced iconic records by George Strait, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle, Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett and many more.
Congratulations to Tony Brown, former Elvis sideman and music row legend!
Tony Brown posted on Facebook: "I am beyond grateful to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum alongside Kenny Chesney and June Carter Cash. This honor is greater than any award, any accolade, it’s truly priceless. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!"
June Carter Cash, who toured with Elvis in the early days of his career, was inducted into the Veterans Era category. This induction was long overdue.
(Source: Sincerely Elvis Presley / Knox News)