September 03 - EPiC Teaser

Director Baz Lurmann shared a little preview  of the latest work on the 'EPiC' movie, teasing fans with a "mash-up" of the songs 'Dirty Dirty Feeling', 'Jailhouse Rock' and 'Animal Instinct'.

Go >>> here to Facebook to listen yourself. 

From Elvis In Memphis

The Memphis Recording Service released the 'From Elvis In Memphis - Recorded Live 1974' double CD and 2-LP sets. 

The CD set includes two performances from his hometown of Memphis. The first concert is from March 16th, 1974 (Afternoon Show), marking his return after 14 years, followed by a second concert on March 17th, 1974 (Evening Show). The vinyl version contains the latter show. 

The original recording has been remastered and mixed into stereo, probably the mix thus far by MRS and, almost identical to the closing show put out originally by RCA. The accompanying booklet contains rare photographs and memorabilia from the event, along with liner notes that provide context and background information.

(Source: Baz Luhrmann / Memphis Mansion)

September 02 - Study of a Raging Tiger

The Gravel Road import record label announced the October 2025 release of a 2-LP edition of 'A Study of Elvis Presley's In Concert'.

Publicity stated: After the tremendous success of our first vinyl release, 'The Return of a Prodigy,' which we presented in our 'Elvis 1969' box set, we received many requests to "please, release 'A Study of Elvis Presley's 'In Concert' on vinyl." Since 'For God and Country' (Hawaii 1961) is still being worked on, and we've already completed the vinyl mastering for 'In Concert,' we are able to surprise you with this fantastic release and even have some really great extras: a large poster of the October 3, 1977, CBS announcement in color and two faithful reproductions of the backstage badges from the tours.

Gravel Road Music is very pleased to offer you the soundtrack of our book 'A Study of Elvis Presley's In Concert' on vinyl. These records are of the highest quality clear vinyl. Weighing 180 grams, the excellent finish features a very glossy surface. Everything is housed in a full color gatefold sleeve with extra printed inner sleeves and Japanese anti-static inner covers to protect the vinyl.

Our version is without the fan comments and with the addition of the previously missing, impressive 'Unchained Melody'. All done with the same technique as in 1977. Also, the set list has been re-arranged to have a correct set list of Omaha with some extra songs from Rapid City in the right spot. We strive for the best quality and affordability within those limits. We won't compromise on quality. That's our promise.

Since we're known to do something extra at times, we included a large poster of the October 3, 1977, CBS announcement in color. And, as if it wasn't special enough, we've made reproductions of all the backstage badges, like the ones you see the Memphis Mafia wearing on their jackets - "IN CONCERT ELVIS BUILDING PERSONNEL" - and even on Elvis' private briefcase. They are made of the same textile material and are 100% true to the originals.

We've tried to use all the known colors - 17 badges in total - of which two random colors are included in 'A Study of Elvis Presley's 'In Concert' LP set. We've made all the known 11 round sticker badges, as well as the six rectangular ones. 

Because they're so special, we're giving dealers the opportunity to offer them all separately or as a set. Note that these additional badges are not included in the LP set, just a cool extra if you want them). The colors in the LP sets are random. Ask your dealer for the complete set of 17 badges.

Note: If for any reason another color should surface, we will add it to the existing ones to keep the collection up to date. We think we have them all, but you'll never know.

Side A: 1. Also Sprach Zarathustra / 2. See See Rider / 3. I Got A Woman - Amen  / 4. That’s Allright / 5. Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Dialogue.

Side B: 1. Love Me / 2. Fairytale* / 3. Little Sister* / 4. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) / 5. You Gave Me A Mountain / 6. And I Love You So* / 7. Jailhouse Rock.

Side C: 1. How Great Thou Art* / 2. O Sole Mio - It’s Now Or Never / 3. Trying To Get To You / 4. Hawaiian Wedding Song / 5. Medley: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Don’t Be Cruel* / 6. My Way.

Side D: 1. Early Morning Rain / 2. What’d I Say / 3. Johnny B. Goode / 4. I Really Don’t Want To Know / 5. Elvis Introduces his father, Vernon Presley / 6. Hurt / 7. Hound Dog / 8. Unchained Melody / 9. Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Riff* / 10. Special Message from Vernon.

All songs are from Rapid City, June 21st, 1977. Songs marked with* are from Omaha, June 19th, 1977. Tracks: 3, 5 t/m 9, 14, 16, 19, 20, 26 were overdubbed on August 29th, 1977.

The Raging Tiger

The U.K.-based Memphis Recording Service announced the November 2025 release of the double CD and LP 'The Raging Tiger - Closing Night 1974'. As usual, the LP will be available on black and on clear vinyl. 

More details when available. 

(Source: MRS)

August 31 - Golden Boy Elvis

The publishers of the Golden Boy Elvis magazine announced the mid-September 2025 release of volume 3 for 2025. The German A4-sized glossy magazine features many interesting reads and reviews. Some of the new titles covered are 'Sunset Boulevard' 5-CD-set, the 'Elvis '57' book and the Harum Holiday Sessions'. 

Added to that are articles by Elvis experts on authenticating Elvis (getting to know Liberace from a new side), then-and-now pictures of Elvis in New Orleans, an interview with artist Sabine van Haren on the art of making Elvis, curious Korean vinyl pressings, news and much more. 

'Golden Boy Elvis' is available at many Elvis dealers, as well as directly from the publisher. For more information on the magazine, visit the magazine's >>> Golden Boy Elvis website, or contact the publisher bij >>> mail. 

(Source: Golden Boy Elvis)

August 30 - Charts August 2025 - Week 5

Elvis Presley is still listed on both sides of the Atlantic this week. 

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' album lost eight places, and fell to No. 68 on the main U.K. Album chart. On the Chart Update chart the album remained steady at No. 52. On the nation's Streaming chart, the compilation dropped from No. 49 to No. 55. The 'Sunset Boulevard' fell off the Official U.K. Sales chart.

On the U.S. Billboard charts 'The Essential Elvis Presley' climbed from No. 47 to No. 44 on the Country Album chart at No. 47.

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

August 29 - Vinyl Reprints

The Norwegian Flaming Star fan-club re-issued two expanded versions of the 'Jailhouse Rock' and 'Love Me Tender' soundtrack albums as 'The Jailhouse Rock Sessions' and 'The Love Me Tender Sessions'. Both sets come as a double vinyl /CD combo on yellow and on black colored vinyl, both colors limited to 250 copies each.

Tracks "Jailhouse Rock' side 1: Opening Theme  (Take 6) / Jailhouse Rock (Take 5) / I Want To Be Free (Take 11) / Treat Me Nice (Second Movie Version, Take 2) / Young And Beautiful (Florita Club, Take 2) /Baby I Don’t Care (Take 1) / Don’t Leave Me Now (Version 2, Take 21).

Side 2: Treat Me Nice (First Movie Version, Take 7) / Jailhouse Rock (Take 4) / Young And Beautiful (Record version,Take 3) / Don’t Leave Me Now (First Version, Take 1) / Treat Me Nice (Take 15) / I Want To Be Free (Record Version, Take 9) / Young And Beautiful (Jail Version, Take 2).

Side 3: Jailhouse Rock (Take 6) / Treat Me Nice (Take 13) / I Want To Be Free  (Jail version, Take 11) / Young And Beautiful (Florita Club,  Take 4) / Don’t Leave Me Now (First Version, Take 2) / Treat Me Nice (First Movie Version, Take 5) / Baby I Don’t Care (Movie Edit, Takes 16 and 6).

 

Side 4: Young And Beautiful (Take 19) / I Want To Be Free  (Jail version, Take 4) / Treat Me Nice (First Movie Version, Take 9) / Don’t Leave Me Now (Version 2, Take 18) / Young And Beautiful (Florita Club, Take 6) / Jailhouse Rock (Movie Version) /  TV Commercial (Ted Steele talks with two kids in a soda shop).

Tracks 'Love Me Tender' side 1: Love Me Tender (Mono) / Let Me (Mono) / Poor Boy (Mono) / We’re Gonna Move (Mono) / Love Me Tender (End Title Version).

Side 2: We’re Gonna Move (Take 4) / We’re Gonna Move (Take 9) / Poor Boy (Original 2 verse master - Take 3) / Poor Boy (Remake - Take 1) / Poor Boy (3rd verse, vocal overdub - Take 6) / Let Me (Vocal overdub - Take 3) / Let Me (Vocal overdub - Take 4).

 

Side 3: Love Me Tender (Stereo) / Let Me (Stereo) / Poor Boy (Stereo) / We’re Gonna Move (Stereo) / Love Me Tender Promo (Radio spot 1956) / Charlie Walker Interviews Elvis (April 15, 1956, San Antonio, Texas).

 

Side 4: The Truth About Me (Original included in Elvis Answers Back)  / The Truth About Me (Recorded August 22, 1956 on the movie set) / Paul Wilder Interviews Elvis (August 1956,  Lakeland, Florida) / 

Love Me Tender (Live) (The Ed Sullivan show September 9, 1956) / Al Hickock Interviews Elvis (October 14, 1956 San Antonio, Texas).

Tickets

For the lucky fans living near Toronto, tickets for the world premiere of 'EPiC - Elvis Presley in Concert' are available for pre-order from >>> Ticketmaster.

Video News Report

The September Elvis Presley News Report is available. It covers all the relevant Elvis Presley news from August 2025 and includes Baz Luhrmann announcement of the ‘EPiC’ movie premiere , future plans for Graceland, a new Video Screen Concert tour with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 2027, the ‘Sunset Boulevard’ box music chart positions, the ‘Elvis Evolution’ controversy and more. 

(Source: Bootleg Elvis Facebook Group / Emiel Maier)

August 28 - Classic Singles

The French V.P.I. record label re-issued two classic EPs: the Belgian 'Rockin' with Elvis' and the Italian 'Rock 'n' Roll'.

Publicity stated: The Belgian 45 RPM record 'Rockin' With Elvis' (RCA 75.524), released in 1956, is a rare and highly sought-after item among collectors. Its color sleeve features Elvis surrounded by his bandmates: Scotty Moore, Bill Black, and D.J. Fontana. 

In 2010, a copy in excellent condition sold for over US$1,200 at auction. It will be available on transparent, grey, white, magenta and blue colored vinyl.

Side A: Tutti Frutti / Blue Suede Shoes Side B: Hound Dog / Don’t Be Cruel

The Italian 45 RPM record 'Rock ‘n’ Roll', released in 1957, is highly sought after by collectors. Its quirky cover features Elvis with a top-hat-wearing basset hound, taken from his appearance on the Steve Allen Show. 

Featuring four rock classics, this record is one of Elvis’s earliest Italian releases. Its unique artwork and rarity make it a prized item, often valued at several hundred euros. It will be available on yellow, white, transparent, red and blue colored vinyl.

Side A: One-Sided Love Affair /Money Honey Side B: Shake, Rattle and Roll / Lawdy, Miss Clawdy All EPs are limited to 200 copies per color.

August 27 - Oldtimer Reprints

Strictly Elvis U.K. and The Elvis Travel Service announced the will offer a re-print of Anne E. Nixon's out of print memoir 'King of the Hilton,' detailing her visits to Vegas with the Elvis Travel Service in the 70’s.

For the club's Great Yarmouth Elvis 2025 festival, co-author Richard Harvey is bringing a batch of special Limited Edition reprints of the original book, exclusively for those attending this year’s festival. 

These books will be individually signed and numbered, and will not available on-line or anywhere else. Just like the original book, the special edition is a 300 page, illustrated, text-heavy A5 paperback.

Oldtimer Markt 

Elvis Presley is featured on the cover of the August 2025 edition of the German Oldtimer Mark magazine.

Inside an article on the combination auto's and Rock and Roll, answering the question why Elvis bought  Messerschmitt and Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) slept in a Playmouth.

Change of Habit

OneGate Media announced the November 21, 2025 release of 'Ein Himmlischer Schwindel' ('Change of Habit'). 

The 1969 movie featuring co-stars Mary Tyler Moore and Barbara McNair, and directed by William A. Graham has an English and a German Stereo soundtrack, region code B and comes housed in a HD keep-case. The movie was previously released on Blu-ray by Explosive Media in 2019.

 

(Source: Strictly Elvis U.K. and The Elvis Travel Service / Oldtimer Markt / Richard van Slingerland OneGate Media / Elvis Clubb Berlin)

August 24 - Today - From Hollywood to Vegas

Out soon from an unknow import record label is the 5-CD-set ‘From Hollywood to Vegas - Today'. The set features Studio recordings from March 1975 at RCA’s Studio C, Hollywood California and Live recordings from Las Vegas. This set is limited to 200 copies.

CD 1: Studio recordings March 1975 at RCA Studio C, Hollywood California March 10 to 13 1975. Live recording from April 25, 1975 - Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Jacksonville Florida, July 24 1975 - Asheville Civic Center, Asheville, North Carolina, March 29, 1975 MS - Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada and September 2 1974 - Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas Nevada.

 

CD 2: March 19 1975 Dinner (pre) Show - Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada (Joe Guercio Orchestra, VOICE, The Sweet Inspirations and Jackie Kahane’s Comedy Act) / March 19 1975 Midnight Show - Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

CD 03: March 22 1975 Midnight Show - Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada.

CD 04: March 28 1975 Midnight Show Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada / Bonus tracks from the March 30 1975 Midnight Show Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada. 

 

CD 05: March 31 1975 Midnight Show Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada / April 1 1975 Dinner Show Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tracks CD 01 - Studio recordings March 1975 RCA Studio C, Hollywood California March 10/11 1975: Fairytale (Unedited Undubbed Master) - Green, Green Grass Of Home (Undubbed Master With Count-In) - I Can Help (Undubbed Master Including False Starts) - And I Love You So (Undubbed Master With Count-In). 

 

March 11/12 1975: Susan When She Tried (Unedited Undubbed Master With Count-In) - T-R-O-U-B-L-E (Undubbed Master) - Tiger Man Jam -  Woman Without Love (Undubbed Master With Count-In) - Shake A Hand (Unedited Undubbed Master)

 

March 12/13 1975: Bringin’ It Back (Undubbed Master With Count-In) - Pieces Of My Life (Undubbed Master With Count-In).

 

Bonus live tracks: T-R-O-U-B-L-E recorded live April 25, 1975 - Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Jacksonville Florida / Shake A Hand recorded live July 24 1975 - Asheville Civic Center, Asheville, North Carolina / Pieces Of My Life recorded live July 24, 1975 - Asheville Civic Center, Asheville, North Carolina / Tiger Man recorded live March 29, 1975 MS - Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada /  Bringin’ It Back (Elvis sings bass) recorded live Sept 2 1974 - Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas Nevada.

 

CD 02: March 19 1975 Dinner (pre) Show Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada: Joe Guercio Orchestra Opening - Introduction Of Voice / Going Back To Memphis Tomorrow - To My Father’s House.

 

The Sweet Inspirations: Philadelphia Freedom - Introduction Of The Sweet Inspirations - Stevie Is A Wonder - For Once In My Life - You Got It Bad Girl - Superstition - You Are The Sunshine Of My Lfe - Livin’ For The City - All In Love Is Fair - Higher Ground

 

06. Jackie Kahane Comedy Act

 

March 19 1975 Midnight Show Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada: Big Boss Man - My Boy - I’ll Remember You - Hound Dog - An American Trilogy - If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

 

CD 03 - March 22 1975 Midnight Show Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada: Also Sprach Zarathustra - C. C. Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - And I Love You So - Big Boss Man - It’s Midnight - Promised Land - Green, Green Grass Of Home - Fairytale - Introductions - What’d I Say / James Burton Introduction - Introductions - My Boy - I’ll Remember You - Let Me Be There - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Hound Dog - I’ll Be There / You’re The Reason I’m Living - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

 

CD 04 - March 28 1975 Midnight Show Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada: Also Sprach Zarathustra - C. C. Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - And I Love You So - Big Boss Man - It’s Midnight - Promised Land - Burning Love - Introductions - What’d I Say (James Burton Introduction) - Introductions - School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra Introduction) - Introductions - My Boy - I’ll Remember You - Let Me Be There (With Reprise) - Hound Dog - An American Trilogy - Can’t Help Falling In Love

 

March 30 1975 Midnight Show Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada: Funny How Time Slips Away - Sweet Caroline

 

CD 05 - March 31 1975 Midnight Show Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada: Also Sprach Zarathustra - C. C. Rider - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - The Wonder Of You - Burning Love - Fairytale - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Little Darlin’ - Hawaiian Wedding Song

April 1 1975 Dinner Show Showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada: Monologue - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - And I love You So - Big Boss Mann - The Wonder Of You - Burning Love - Introductions - What’d I Say (James Burton Introduction) - Introductions - School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra Introduction) - The Great Pretender And Introduction Of Conrad Hilton - My Boy - I’ll Remember You - Let Me Be There (With Reprise) - How Great Thou Art - Hound Dog - Fairytale - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.

Note on the content:

- March 19 1975 Midnight Show - ‘Las Vegas Happening’ (Rock Legends)  

- March 22 1975 Midnight Show - 'Las Vegas 75' (FTD)

- March 28 1975 Midnight Show - 'Big Boss Man' (FTD)

- March 31 1975 Midnight Show - Audience Recording Bootleg 'The Vegas Years Vol 1' 

- April 1 1975 Dinner Show - FTD 'Las Vegas 75'  plus some audience recorded Bonus Tracks.

- The unedited undubbed Studio masters have also been previously released on 'Christmas Today' bootleg 

Congrats!

Happy Birthday to actress Barbara Eden who celebrated her 94th birthday on August 23. 

Elvis and Barbara Eden worked together in the 1960 film 'Flaming Star' in which she portrayed the character of Roslyn Pierce.

(Elvis Rarities / Elvis Collectors / Facebook / Elvis Information Network)

August 23 - Charts August 2025 Week 4

In the United states Elvis made a re-appearance on the Country chart while in Europe, his sales only registered enough sales to hit the U.K. charts.

The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' album climbed two places, to No. 62 on the main U.K. Album chart. On the Chart Update chart the album dropped four places, falling to No. 52. On the nation's Streaming chart, the latter compilation climbed four places to No. 49. 

The 'Sunset Boulevard' 5-CD-set dropped to the last place on the Official U.K. Sales chart, losing 25 positions.

The 'Elvis - The King of Rock and Roll' DVD exited the Music Video chart. 

The 'Sunset Boulevard' dropped off the Scottish Album chart from last week's listing at No. 70. 

On the U.S. Billboard charts 'The Essential Elvis Presley' returned to the Country Album chart at No. 47 while the ‘Sunset Boulevard’ fell off the Top Current Album Sales chart after last week's debut at No. 33.

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

August 22 - October 1956

Visual Elvis Presley biographer Paul Belard continued his ongoing graphic biography series with a new 230-page volume, this time covering the last three weeks of October 1956. 

Description: In October 1956, Elvis went back to Dallas, Houston, Waco and San Antonio where he gave six shows that drew record crowds.

He returned to Memphis for a few days after his Texas tour. There, he got into a brawl with gas station attendants and, under the eyes of everybody in America, went to court the next day where the trial cleared him of all wrongdoing. 

Then he flew to New York for his second appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, a sweet revenge since this was the man who said earlier he would never book Elvis on his program.

Elvis ended the month shooting a new ending for 'Love Me Tender' and frolicking with Hollywood star Natalie Wood in his home town.

The book is available from >>> Amazon. For a signed edition you can contact Paul Belard by email at >>> pbelard@hotmail.com.

Radio Special

Celebrating Elvis Week 2025, Matt Shepherd did three mini Elvis radio specials on the 50's, 60's and '70's. The last special has just gone up. You can listen through >>> SoundCloud. Some powerful performances guaranteed! 

(Source: Paul Belard / Matt Shepherd)