The SR import record label announced the late October 2025 release of the double LP set 'Rockin’ in Georgia'.
Publicity stated: An ambitious project aimed at highlighting Elvis's rock side in the 1970s. We decided to begin, in our humble opinion, with the best rocking single: 'Promised Land'.
The first vinyl is cut at 45 RPM, allowing listeners to enjoy an incredibly sharp sound while exploring the evolution of the song. The second vinyl presents a soundboard recording of the Macon show. It was previously released on CD, but this is the first time on vinyl, remastered from the Analog Mono source to deliver a vastly superior sound.
The glossy gatefold edition will be accompanied by a bonus 30x30 cm glossy photo. A must-have!
SR intends to present Elvis at the peak of his abilities. His December 1973 recording of 'Promised Land,' combined with the April 1975 Macon show, undoubtedly captures the best moments of both years, showing him at the top of his game with a great studio session and a great live performance. As the title suggests, 'Rockin’ in Georgia' showcases Elvis with a renewed rock attitude.
Quoting Cash Box: “Elvis really hits home.” Without doubt, his take on Chuck Berry confirms Elvis’ ever-present ability to transform a song into something unique. The Macon concert reveals a rediscovered Elvis who, though overweight, faces the stage with a revitalized rock spirit.
The show is strong, built around a solid set of recently recorded songs, well-performed. Elvis’s range remains impressive, but here his rocking side is finally dominant. The rocking trilogy - 1972’s 'Burning Love', 1974’s 'Promised Land', and his later single 'T-R-O-U-B-L-E - together with the autobiographical 'My Boy', are without doubt the highlights of the concert.
This SR Special Product comes in a Deluxe 300 Gr. sleeve containing the double 150 Gr. vinyl and a bonus card. To make it a true collector’s item, only 300 copies will be pressed, available in two different vinyl color variations: 150 copies on smoked yellow vinyl and 150 copies on smoked blue colored vinyl, both with their own 30 x 30 CM glossy art card.
LP 1 - Studio and Live Recordings (18 minutes):
Side A: Promised Land – First Take (2:16) / Promised Land – Undubbed Master (Take 6) / Promised Land – Best Take (Take 2) / Promised Land – From original single vinyl (January 1975).
Side B: Promised Land – First Live Performance, Las Vegas, August 19, 1974 (Opening Show) / Promised Land – Second Live Performance, Las Vegas, August 20, 1974 (Dinner Show) / Promised Land – First 1975 Live Soundboard Performance, Las Vegas, March 22, 1975 (Midnight Show).
LP 2 - As Recorded Live at Macon Coliseum, Macon, GA, April 24, 1975 – 8:30 PM (46 minutes):
Side C: Elvis Talks / Love Me / If You Love Me / You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me / Big Boss Man /
It’s Midnight / Promised Land / Fairytale / Burning Love.
Side D: Band Introduction / School Days / My Boy / T-R-O-U-B-L-E / I’ll Remember You / Let Me Be There (with Reprise) / An American Trilogy / Can’t Help Falling in Love / Closing Vamp.
(Source: Elvis Rarities / Pascal Matteo)