November 18 - An EPiC Japanese Christmas

The French LMLR / V.P.I. record label re-issued the Japanese version of ‘Elvis’ Christmas Album’. 

Publicity for ‘Elvis Christmas Album’ stated: The Japanese Edition of ‘Elvis’ Christmas Album’ debuts on tricolor vinyl. The 10-inch LP comes housed in a replica of the original sleeve on red green and white colored vinyl as a one-time-only pressing. The audio has been remastered for audiophile listeners. 

The Japanese LS5038 edition of ‘Elvis’ Christmas Album’ is a true treasure for Elvis fans and collectors. Highly sought after, it stands out for its carefully crafted sleeve and the distinctive design typical of Japanese pressings from the 1960s, making it an essential collector’s item. 

For the lucky few who own it, it can sell online for between US$800 and US$1,300. 

Today, here is the tricolor vinyl reissue – a perfect chance to add this jewel to your collection. The LP is limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. 

Side A: Santa Claus Is Back In Town / White Christmas / Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) / I'll Be Home For Christmas / Blue Christmas / Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me).

Side B: O Little Town Of Bethlehem / Silent Night / (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) / I Believe / Take My Hand, Precious Lord / It Is No Secret (What God Can Do).

The LP is available from the >>> Bennies Fifties webshop.

The label had also announced the November 14, 2025 release of the book / vinyl combo ‘Elvis Presley - Chante Avec Elvis’ (‘Sing With Elvis’), but that release disappeared from the label's website.

EPiC Graceland Premiere

Graceland announced that they will be hosting the first advanced U.S. screenings of Baz Luhrmann’s 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' on January 8, 2026 during the birthday celebrations.

EPE stated: What an amazing way to celebrate the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s birthday! From Sony Music Vision, Bazmark, Authentic Studios and NEON, EPiC features long-lost footage from Presley’s legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s, woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and precious 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling “his side of the story” rediscovered during Luhrmann’s research for his Best Picture Oscar-nominated 2022 film Elvis. Fans will be limited to two tickets total across both screenings.

Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 2 screenings: 5pm and 8pm. TCB Showroom, Guest House. This is a birthday you won't want to miss!

Go here for >>> Elvis Birthday Week Info.

Blue Moon Single

Anthony Stuchbury gave an update on the upcoming 'Blue Moon' single. 

He posted: Sometime in the next couple of weeks RDM should receive the 45 rpm vinyls from the pressing plant, but as you can see here, the CD’s have already arrived. They won’t be making any announcements just yet until everything is in stock, but I’m going to give you a little more information right here.

The standard 45 will be on clear vinyl and the CD will contain the same two tracks.

There will also be an exclusive version available at ‘Bennies 50’s Store’ in The Netherlands. Their 45 will be on pink vinyl and their CD will contain a bonus track of ‘Blue Moon’ which is an acappella version.

You may like to know that the version of ‘Good Rockin’ Tonight’ on this release is the perfect stereo master that I previewed at Memphis Mansion back at the beginning of October. It doesn’t get any better than this. ;)

(Source: Elvis My Happiness / Graceland / Anthony Stuchbury)