Saturday, August 02, 2025

August 02 - Charts August 2025 - Week 1

Getting closer to Elvis Week 2025, Elvis didn't register enough sales to make an appearance on the U.S. Billboard charts. 

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' album won back six places on the Official U.K. Album chart this week, and climbed to No. 82. On the nation's Streaming chart, the compilation climbed eight places, from No. 59. 

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

August 01 - Sunset Boulevard Officially Released

Sony Legacy Recordings officially released the 'Sunset Boulevard' 5-CD and 2-LP sets. Graceland released an exclusive colored vinyl variant.

Publicity stated
: The thrilling 5-CD set packed with 89 tracks from Elvis’s iconic sessions and rehearsals at RCA’s Studio C in Hollywood is out now! 

Spanning 1970–1975, the Sunset Boulevard compilation marks the first time Elvis recorded with his legendary touring band, and includes 3 discs of raw, behind-the-scenes rehearsals that reveal both the intensity and playfulness of the King in the studio.

The Double LP is a 'best of' selection from the CD-set. 

The set is available from >>> Amazon (associate link) on CD and vinyl.