October 05 - Ernst Jorgensen, EPiC And FTD

During the Elvis Presley Weekend in Randers Denmark Ernst Jorgensen did a surprise appearance and talked about the new 'EPiC - Elvis Presley in Concert' movie, followed by a short Q&A with the audience. Thanks to Anthony Stuchbury we can share it here with you. 

FTD World 1999 - 2025

David Ward and Atsushi Nakamura announced the December 2025 release of the two-volume set 'FTD World 1999 - 2025', featuring all the releases from Sony's Follow That Dream collectors label since the label was founded in 1999 until the end of 2025. 

Both volumes come as 152-page full color A4-sized paperback books, with English text and beautiful photographs according to the publicity. 

Publicity stated: In 1999, 22 years after Elvis' death, a new label, FTD (Follow That Dream), was founded for avid Elvis fans who wanted more than just official releases. FTD releases were available through fan clubs and Elvis dealers around the world, and were extremely well-received from the start. The variety of releases gradually expanded to include not only CDs but also LP records, books, and box sets. As of late 2025, over 280 FTD titles have been released.

 

We have compiled all 281 FTD titles in these two books, from 'Burbank 68', released in 1999, to the most recent, 'Good Times - The Outtakes' 2025 re-issue on Ocean Blue colored vinyl. The books are divided into seven sections, as follows: Studio Outtakes (16 titles); Live, Rehearsals, and Private Recordings (87); Classic Albums (40); Soundtracks (31); Books (40); Sessions (16); and Vinyl Records (52).

 

As far as possible, within each section, we have arranged each release in order of recording date. (There is also a chronological list by release date at the end of volume 2) For each release, we have included as much information as possible in the limited space available, including engineer names (where known), catalog numbers, release dates, track listings, recording data, and a few short paragraphs of information about the music.

 

We have also included a useful list of Elvis’ concert dates from 1969 to 1977, highlighting the FTD titles that have come from them, as well as other important official live releases. At a glance, you can see how well represented each tour and engagement is in terms of official releases.

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Both books contain many beautiful photographs related to their respective titles. We believe that these books will please all Elvis fans, from new devotees to long-term, die-hards. We hold the FTD label in high regard, feel immense gratitude for the releases they’ve given us, and hope for its continued success in the future.

The books are only sold as a set of two books only for around US$ 39,00. You can pre-order them from the author's >>> website.

From Here to the Great Unknown

Penguin Random House announced the November 11, 2025 re-release of Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous biography 'From Here to the Great Unknown', written by Lisa Marie Presley, completed by her daughter Riley Keough.

Publicity stated: The new edition will not only receive a completely new cover, but will also include a personal afterword in which Riley reflects on her experiences surrounding the book and her search for a sign that her mother was at peace with the publication. 

The edition is being reissued by Penguin Random House, which describes the book as a "heartwarming and honest reflection on life, love and loss within one of America's most iconic families". A book with a special origin story 'From Here to the Great Unknown' was originally published in October 2024, several months after Riley Keough had completed her mother's unfinished memoirs. Lisa Marie had begun writing her life story in 2022 and had asked her daughter to help complete the project. 

When Lisa Marie unexpectedly passed away in early 2023, Riley decided to keep her promise. Using hours of recordings in which Lisa Marie spoke candidly about her childhood in Graceland, her parents Elvis and Priscilla, her marriage to Michael Jackson, her struggle with addiction, and the loss of her son Benjamin Keough, Riley completed the book as her mother had intended it: raw, honest and human. Riley described her goal at the time as follows: "What my mother wanted was to go beyond the headlines and the myths, and show who she really was. I hope I have been able to honor her in that." 

The new cover shows an intimate photo of Lisa Marie and a young Riley, putting the bond between mother and daughter at the centre. In the added afterword, Riley writes about her emotional process while completing the book and about the signs she received from her mother, sometimes unexpectedly. The memoirs were previously praised by, among others, The New York Times and The Guardian for their authenticity and touching honesty. They were also named a #1 National Bestseller, New York Times Bestseller and Oprah's Book Club. A moving tribute In From Here to the Great Unknown, the voices of mother and daughter alternate — a unique duet of memory and processing. The book forms a tribute to Lisa Marie's turbulent life and to the love between mother and daughter.

(Source: Memphis Mansion / Ernst Jorgensen / Anthony Stuchbury / David Ward / ElvisMatters)