October 13 - Worldwide Discography Magazines

Issue 312 of the Dutch 'It's Elvis Time' dropped on the subscriber's doorsteps. In this new issue, you'll read unique stories about Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis' manager, originally from the Netherlands; his life before Elvis, his time in America, and of course and of course his years as manager of The King are all covered in detail.

Also included is a special interview with writer Peter Guralnick, author of the recently published book 'The Colonel and The King'.

This issue also includes interesting reviews of 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'The Harum Scarum Sessions', and a wonderful story about the relationship between Elvis and Frank Sinatra with a contribution from Elvis Day by Day.

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Worldwide Elvis RCA Vinyl Discography

Paul Dowling posted another update on his upcoming 'Worldwide Elvis RCA Vinyl Discography' books. 

He posted: Coming early 2026! A five volume (or more!) series of 'Worldwide Elvis RCA Vinyl Discography' books which will include information (including photos) of all label and covers of every 78 RPM, 45 RPM single, Extended Play, Long Player and promos that were ever issued on RCA in 63 countries!

Note: The image is placeholder from the World Wide Elvis website, not the book's cover.

Trying To Get A Big Hunk O'Bootlegs

The Dutch Elvis Concert Fan import record label released the CDs 'A Big Hunk O'Love' containing the previously unreleased September 1, 1972 Dinner Show performance and 'Trying To Get To You' that holds Elvis' February 8, 1974 Midnight Show performance.

Publicity stated: A new CD release from the Elvis Concert Fan label with the previously unreleased and remastered Audience Recording of the September 1, 1972 Dinner Show. A very good show, with nice live versions of 'Johnny B Goode', 'What Now My Love', 'I'll Remember You', 'For The Good Times' and many others. 

The end of ‘I’ve Got To Walk That Lonesome Road’ by J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet was not completely recorded and the tape stops after the beginning of the medley ‘Mystery Train / Tiger Man’. We used recordings from the Midnight Show to complete this concert. This Limited Edition comes with an 8-page booklet containing photos and recording information.

 

Tracks: 1. Also Sprach Zarathustra / 2. See See Rider / 3. Johnny B Goode / 4. Until It’s Time For You To Go / 5. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me / 6. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ / 7. Polk Salad Annie / 8. Elvis talks / 9. What Now My Love (including 2 False Starts) / 10. Fever / 11. Elvis talks / 12. Love Me / 13. Blue Suede Shoes / 14. Heartbreak Hotel / 15. All Shook Up / 16. Love Me Tender / 17. Hound Dog / 18. I’ll Remember You / 19. I’ve Got To Walk That Lonesome Road (J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet) / 20. Suspicious Minds / 21. Band introductions / 22. For The Good Times / 23. A Big Hunk O’ Love / 24. You Gave Me A Mountain / 25. Mystery Train / Tiger Man / 26. Can’t Help Falling In Love / 27. Closing Vamp

  

'Trying To Get To You' contains the February 8, 1974 Midnight Show. This is a very nice and good sounding Audience Recording with great live versions of 'Sweet Caroline', 'Spanish Eyes', 'I Can't Stop Loving You', 'Let Me Be There' and of course 'Tryin' To Get To You'. 'Killing Me Softly' is sung by Voice. 

This show was released 20 years ago by the Memory records label and we thought it was time for an upgrade. For this new Limited Edition CD release we've remastered the sound. The booklet counts 8 pages with live photos from February 1974.

 

Tracks: 1. Also Sprach Zarathustra / 2. See See Rider / 3. I Got A Woman - Amen / 4. Elvis talks / 5. Love Me / 6. Elvis talks / 7. Tryin’ To Get To You / 8. Sweet Caroline / 9. Love Me Tender / 10. Johnny B Goode / 11. Hound Dog / 12. Fever / 13. Polk Salad Annie / 14. Introduction of Voice / 15. Killing Me Softly (sung by Voice) / 16. Spanish Eyes Elvis and Sherrill Nielsen) / 17. Why Me Lord (JD Sumner and the Stamps) / 18. Suspicious Minds (with False Start) / 19. Band introductions / 20. Celebrity introductions / 21. Blueberry Hill (False Start only) / 22. I Can’t Stop Loving You / 23. Help Me / 24. An American Trilogy / 25. Let Me Be There (with reprise) / 26. Can’t Help Falling In Love / 27. Closing Vamp.

(Source: Paul Dowling / Elvis Rarities / Facebook)