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 21, 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. 

Publicity stated: The U.K.-based ‘Memphis Recording Service’ (MRS) label continues its 20-year anniversary (2005-2025) with ‘Las Vegas - The Raging Tiger - Closing Night 1974’ release as a 2-CD Deluxe-set and 2-LP gatefold in both black and clear vinyl.

The set features one of Elvis’ most controversial performances recorded during his closing night at the Las Vegas Hilton, on the 2nd of September 1974. 

Although the show was strong and well performed, at various points throughout, Elvis frequently broke off to ramble about unrelated topics displaying unprofessional and inappropriate behaviour, that included some explosive outbursts and angry out-of-character threats. 

This important performance has never been officially released and now for the first time ever the original recording has been remastered and mixed into stereo. 

Click for high-res pic. The accompanying booklet features rare photographs and memorabilia from the event and also includes liner notes that set the scene.

The 2-LP sets and will be available in both black and clear vinyl. As usual, the clear vinyl is only available from exclusive Elvis dealers and fan clubs. 

This was an incredibly emotional show for Elvis at the end of one of his most impressive Las Vegas seasons with his emotions poured into songs such as 'It's Midnight', 'You Gave Me A Mountain' and 'If You Talk In Your Sleep' while at the same time showing his real anger at the recent negative press that he had been receiving.   

As this was such an important Closing Night, this is the complete performance including the extra songs by 'Voice'.

CD 1 – Side A and B: Microphone Dialogue / I Got A Woman - Amen / Karate Dialogue / Until It’s Time For You To Go / If You Love Me (Let Me Know) / It’s Midnight / Big Boss Man / You Gave Me A Mountain / Priscilla Dialogue  / Softly As I Leave You / Hound Dog / An American Trilogy / It’s Now Or Never (1)

CD 2 – Side C and D: Band Introductions - Solos / Bringing It Back (Voice) / Aubrey (Voice) / Introductions Continued / It’s Now Or Never (2) / Let Me Be There / If You Talk In Your Sleep / Drugs Dialogue / Hawaiian Wedding Song / Jewellery Dialogue / Can’t Help Falling In Love.

(Source: MRS / Elvis Information Network / Memphis Mansion)

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 15 - New Graceland and Import Vinyl (Updated)

Shop Graceland announced the November 7, 2025 release of their third 10-inch single, 'Blue Christmas'. 

This limited-edition 10-inch pairs two holiday classics from Elvis’ legendary 1957 Christmas sessions: 'Blue Christmas' and 'Santa Claus Is Back in Town' on blue colored vinyl.

Description: In 1957, Elvis Presley recorded these two songs during the landmark sessions that produced Elvis’ Christmas Album.

“Blue Christmas” is one of Elvis’ most iconic and enduring holiday songs. Written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson and first recorded in 1948, the song became iconic when Elvis gave it his signature sound, complete with Millie Kirkham’s ghostly “woo-wee-woo” backing and The Jordanaires’ classic harmonies. 

Though released on the 1957 album, “Blue Christmas” wasn’t issued as a commercial single until 1964, where it quickly became a hit. Its performance in the 1968 “Comeback Special” is the only known video footage of Elvis singing a Christmas song.

The flip side “Santa Claus is Back in Town” is a bluesy holiday track written for Elvis by legendary songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The song delivered a new kind of Christmas spirit – one that was cool, rebellious, and unmistakably Elvis.
Together, these two tracks capture the spirit of a 1957 Christmas – a year that gave us Elvis’ first holiday album, his first Christmas at Graceland, and a musical legacy that still echoes every December.

"Blue Christmas/Santa Claus is Back In Town" is the third release in the limited-edition 10" collector's vinyl series exclusively available from Graceland.  the first in the series, a 70th-anniversary celebration of Elvis' breakout hit "That's All Right" completely sold-out during pre-order, the second release, which commemorates the 65th anniversary of Elvis' triumphant return to the spotlight after two years of service in the U.S. Army is still available.

Graceland Legends

Graceland inducted The Imperials into their  Graceland Hall of Fame or Graceland Legends. 

Terry Blackwood posted on Facebook: It was such an honor to be included in that group of singers who backed Elvis so my years ago.

Elvis Updates from Graceland

Elvis Presley Enterprises managing partner Joel Weinshanker delivered some news during this year's "Conversations on Elvis" event at Graceland. The take-a-ways are: 

Weinshanker reconfirmed the September 6, 2025 premiere of the 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert'  documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival. He couldn't contain his excitement about the material, saying: "I can't even think of a superlative to use for this grouping, the entire film, that is now digitized." 

Even Baz Luhrmann sent a playful video message from a scoring session, joking: "I am not caught in a trap. I'm here recording music for an epic [documentary] where Elvis sings and tells his story like never before."

The documentary was financed by Sony Music in partnership with EPE, and the team is committed to a proper theatrical release. As Weinshanker put it: "It needs to be seen in theaters." They're aiming for a release around Elvis's birthday in January 2026, with streaming availability and "an extended version on physical media, likely a Blu-ray" to follow.

We were able to get the footage out of the salt mines. Jerry Schilling happened to be an editor on the film - and to me, the best, most accurate, straightforward Elvis point of view is Jerry Schilling. We went to the editing banks in Burbank for Warner Brothers, and I took Jerry with me. We looked through the footage and our minds were blown.

He emphasized that beyond the film itself, there are "hundreds of hours that exist beyond that. It's a real treasure trove that's going to help [Graceland] as an institution know more and understand more about Elvis." 

But I will tell you in the future, Riley will be a big part of it, that there is an opportunity with technology the way it is. We're getting to a place where there is an opportunity for an Elvis hologram show, a concert performance, utilizing the best technology.

Even to the point where if someone says, "We love you Elvis," the Elvis would actually look towards them and say, "Thank you very much" and actually have that cognitive ability. It's incredible.

More importantly, even than the film, is the knowledge that we're going to gain and the things that we don't know about what Elvis did during a certain period of time. There's a Gretsch guitar that we didn't know he actually performed with during that time - it's in the footage, now we know it is.

This may not bode well for some other auctioneers in the Elvis universe because it may dispel even more myths and rumors. But for us, we're always looking for the truth. This really is a treasure trove of what's going to help us as an institution understand more, see more.

You're going to see a lot of celebrities, and for the first time, because a lot of them aren't here anymore, they may speak to what Elvis meant to them. You're going to see people backstage - there are elements in here that you can't even imagine that are just so amazingly cool and so important.

Hologram Show and Tour on the Horizon

Elvis fans have another reason to get excited - an Elvis hologram concert experience is getting closer to reality! Weinshanker revealed that EPE is making significant progress on what he described as "an Elvis hologram show, a concert performance, utilizing the best technology." When asked about the timeline, he said: "It's getting close."

The project aims to honor Elvis's innovative spirit, with Weinshanker noting that Elvis "was a first adapter. He wanted all the [latest] technology, he wanted all these things." He believes that when fans finally see the hologram show, they'll "know that Elvis was the greatest performer of the 20th century."

But I will tell you in the future, Riley will be a big part of it, that there is an opportunity with technology the way it is. We're getting to a place where there is an opportunity for an Elvis hologram show, a concert performance, utilizing the best technology.

He noted that there is a "God-Like essence" to the real Elvis that is impossible to truly recreate. God did something special that day - "There is only one Elvis" 

Even to the point where if someone says, "We love you Elvis," the Elvis would actually look towards them and say, "Thank you very much" and actually have that cognitive ability. It's incredible.

A new tour of Elvis with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is being worked on for 2027. This will use the newly found footage, it will be a "next Generation" special.

He did discuss 'Elvis Evolution' and how he was involved with them for the "last six months" to make the show the "very best it could be". He acknowledged that their initial 'AI / Hologram' marketing was wrong. - He has not seen the final version of the show. However EPE is bringing the 'Elvis Evolution' third-act, the '68 Special section', to Graceland.

Big Plans for the 50th Anniversary

Perhaps most intriguingly, all these projects are part of what Weinshanker called a larger "march towards 2027" - the 50th anniversary of Elvis's passing. He promised that fans will see significant changes at Graceland, saying: "It's a lot of work, but going into '27, you're going to see a lot of new things at Graceland. You're going to see that we're really going to represent for the 50th anniversary, and we're going to make Elvis proud."

The event took place during Elvis Week at Graceland on August 15th, as part of the "Conversations on Elvis" series where Weinshanker delivered what host Tom Brown described as his annual "State of Elvis" address.

With a groundbreaking documentary, innovative hologram technology, and major plans for 2027, it's an incredibly exciting time to be an Elvis fan. The King's legacy continues to find new ways to captivate audiences nearly five decades after his passing!

Vigil

Priscilla Presley did not attend this year's annual Candlelight Vigil at Graceland, but she honored the memory of her late former husband, Elvis Presley, on social media.

"After all these years, I still smile when I think of the little moments we shared. The world remembers your fame, but I remember your love & kindness at home," Priscilla posted on Instagram, accompanied by a photo of Elvis and her. "Even after we had our problems we still maintained an undeniable connection."

The vigil started in the evening of August 15th and extended into the wee hours of August 16th.

Import Vinyl

Three new vinyl import titles have been released: the 2-LP / CD set ‘I Just Can’t Help Believin’ - An Afternoon In Culver City’, the LP / CD combo ‘The Best Of Seventyone’ and  the ‘Elvis Summer Festival’ LP.

Publicity for ‘I Just Can’t Help Believin’ - An Afternoon In Culver City’ on the Golden Globe import record label stated: Available now is this fantastic 2 LP and CD collection featuring the July 29, 1970, rehearsal held at the MGM Studio in Culver City, Los Angeles, California. 

MGM filmed the rehearsal to be used in the 'That's The Way It Is' movie, which followed Elvis both on and off stage during the summer of 1970. In numerous aspects, this rehearsal is extraordinary. Elvis was in a great mood, and the selection of songs is rather distinctive. Songs such as ‘I Was The One,’ ‘Baby Let’s Play House,’ and ‘A Fool Such As I’ are just a few of the numerous rare tracks performed in this rehearsal. These songs were completely absent from the live performances filmed for the motion picture ‘That’s The Way It Is’. 

Certain songs were never played live by Elvis following his final public show in 1961 and some were never played live at all. Seven songs from this rehearsal were included in the original 1970 cinema version of ‘That’s The Way It Is.’ It is merely speculation as to why no additional performances were included in the ‘Special Edition 50th Anniversary Version’ released in 2020.

This very limited edition is now available on orange or on white colored vinyl, each including a bonus CD. 

Side A: 01. Don’t It Make You Wanna Go Home * / 02. Something / 03. Words / Don’t It Make You Wanna Go Home * / 04. I Just Can’t Help Believin’ / 05. Little Sister (False Start And Complete) - Get Back

Side B: 01 . I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water / 02. I Was The One / 03. Cattle Call / 04. Baby Let’s Play House / 05. Don’t / 06. Money Honey / Hard Headed Woman * / 07. (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I / 08. Froggy Went A-Courtin’

Side C: 01. Such A Night (Edited For Listening Pleasure) / 02. It’s Now Or Never / Are You Horny Tonight? * / 03. What’d I Say / The Lord’s Prayer / 04. My Country Tis’ Of Thee (Edited For Listening Pleasure) / 05. Hava Nagilah ** / 06. My Baby Left Me

Side D: 01. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me (With Reprise) / 02. Just Pretend * - Stranger In The Crowd – Ending / 

Bonus Material: 03. That’s All Right Mama (July 15, 1970) Slow Version **/*** / 04. Cotton Fields (July 15, 1970) ** / 05. Alla En El Rancho Grande (July 15 1970) ** / 06. How The Web Was Woven (July 15, 1970) Off Mic ** / 07. Mary In The Morning (August 7, 1970) Funny Version **

* One Liner / ** Mono Source / *** Contains Imperfections

CD: 01. Talking / Don’t It Make You Wanna Go Home * / 02. Something – Talking / 03. Words - Don’t It Make You Wanna Go Home * / 04. I Just Can’t Help Believin’ / 05. Little Sister (False Start And Complete) - Get Back / 06. Band Rehearsal - Rehearsing The Ending Of Get Back / 07 . I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water / 08. I Was The One / 09. Cattle Call / 10. Baby Let’s Play House / 11. Don’t / 12. Money Honey / Hard Headed Woman * / 13. (Now And Then There’s) Fool Such As I / 14. Froggy Went A-Courtin’ / Viva Las Vegas * / 15. Such A Night ** / 16. It’s Now Or Never / Are You Horny Tonight? * / 17. What’d I Say - The Lord’s Prayer / 18. My Country Tis’ Of Thee ** / 19. Hava Nagilah ** / 20. My Baby Left Me / 21. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me (With Reprise) / 22. Just Pretend * - Stranger In The Crowd - Ending

Bonus: 23. Such A Night (edited for listening pleasure)

* one liner / ** contains imperfections

Publicity for ‘The Best Of Seventyone’ stated: Petticoat records is back! This time with a fantastic vinyl album full of selected tracks recorded in 1971. 

Elvis spent more than 10 days in the studio during this year. In 1971, 3 original albums were released. ‘Elvis Country’, ‘Love Letters’ and ‘The Wonderful World Of Christmas’. Only the latter featured songs recorded in 1971. Recordings for the first two albums were done in 1970. 

Most recordings made in 1971 ended up (besides on the Christmas Album) on the 1972 album release of 'Elvis Now' and 'He Touched Me' and on the 1973 album release of 'Elvis' (aka the 'Fool' album). 

This high-quality 180 grams virgin vinyl pressing is now available in orange or yellow vinyl. 

And as always housed in a stunning full color sleeve suitable for framing!  Don't miss out on this wonderful limited edition album. Of course, a bonus CD featuring all tracks is included.

Tracklisting side A: I'm Leavin' (Unedited Master) / Amazing Grace (Take 2) / Early Morning Rain (Take 11) / It's Still Here (Take 5) / (That's What You Get) For Lovin' Me / The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Different Mix) / Bosom Of Abraham (Take 4) / Help Me Make It Through The Night (Take 7).

Side B: Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Edit Version) / He Touched Me (Take 2) / Until It's Time For You To Go (Unedited Master) / Fools Rush In (Take 6) / An Evening Prayer (Take 8) / Put Your Hand In The Hand (Unedited Master) / I Will Be True ((Take 2) / It's Only Love (Unedited Master) / Reach Out To Jesus (Take 9). 

Tracklist CD: I'm Leavin' (Unedited Master) / Amazing Grace (Take 2) / Early Morning Rain (Take 11) / It's Still Here (Take 5) / (That's What You Get) For Lovin' Me / The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Different Mix) / Bosom Of Abraham (Take 4) / Help Me Make It Through The Night (Take 7) / Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Edit Version) / He Touched Me (Take 2) / Until It's Time For You To Go (Unedited Master) / Fools Rush In (Take 6) / An Evening Prayer (Take 8) / Put Your Hand In The Hand (Unedited Master) / I Will Be True ((Take 2) / It's Only Love (Unedited Master) / Reach Out To Jesus (Take 9). 

Details ‘Elvis Summer Festival’: Now available on clear or on yellow colored vinyl, by popular demand, is this ultra-limited edition LP ‘Elvis Summer Festival’ featuring 20 tracks, just right for the summer. Some feature a bonus CD and some will feature a sunny bonus photo (not both!). Both colors are limited to 100 copies.

This is the first release on the new Polkadot record label.

Tracklisting side A: Fountain Of Love (Take 6) / For The Millionth And The Last Time (Take 7) / Slicin' Sand (Take 10) / Sand Castles (Take 1) / Riding The Rainbow (Stereo Master) / I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here (Take 13) / Wonderful World (Take 6) / Night Rider (Take 5) / Island Of Love (Take 8) / Kiss Me Quick (Take 6)

Side B: Take Me To The Fair (Take 7) / No More (Take 9) / Home Is Where The Heart Is (Take 14) / You'll Be Gone (Take 4) / Mexico (Take 6) Where Do You Come From From ?(Take 13) / Rock-A-Hula Baby (Take 3) / Happy Ending (Take 9) / What A Wonderful Life (Take 6) / (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame (Take 3). 

Remembering Elvis Radio

To mark the month of Elvis' passing, Matt Shepherd brings you three Elvis mini specials. The first focusses on tracks Elvis recorded in the 50s. There's also music from Scotty Moore's album - 'The Guitar That Changed The World'. 

Go to >>> Soundcloud to enjoy the show. 

Also, look out for mini 60s and 70s Elvis Specials to come during August.

Watch the Vigil

Graceland invites you to join them in honoring Elvis Presley in a moment of touching remembrance with the annual Candlelight Vigil, the cornerstone event of Elvis Week. Tonight — August 15 at 8:30 PM (Central Time) held at the Gates of Graceland.

Fans will gather at the front gates and walk in a candlelit procession past Elvis’ gravesite in the Meditation Garden—a quiet, heartfelt journey that traditionally continues into the early hours of August 16.

For those unable to attend in person, we’re pleased to offer a >>> live stream of the opening ceremony and procession so you can be part of this celebration from anywhere.

Light a candle in your home, join us virtually, and let’s come together in remembrance of the king.

Once the event concludes a you can watch the Vigil though >>> this new link.

(Source: Pascal Matteo / Graceland / Terry Blackwood / Various)

July 05 - Kalamazoo 1977

The Millbranch import record label announced the early September 2025 release of the Limited Edition double LP set 'Elvis In Concert - Kalamazoo 1977' with 200 copies made on black vinyl and on blue transparent vinyl.

Publicity stated: 'Elvis In Concert - Kalamazoo 1977' is a 2-LP set with printed inner sleeves containing intensive liner notes. These sleeves hold a newly restored soundboard recording of the April 26th, 1977 performance at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 

In 2001, it was Memories From Kalamazoo (Vavavoom Records) that presented parts of the show back then. Unfortunately the producers made a big mistake and forget to include half of the show. Even the Fort Baxter release Shakin’ Up the great Lakes missed the opportunity to present all of what was recorded although they included selections that were missing on the 2001 release.

This concert is now sourced from the original digital master, and Millbranch Music presents, for the very first time, the most complete version available - newly remastered in stereo and including previously unreleased solo performances by Kathy Westmoreland and Sherrill Nielsen. Earlier producers chose to omit these solo features, but we believe they’re an essential part of the Elvis Presley Show. Elvis was known for celebrating his musicians and backing vocalists, their moments were not fillers, but part of the emotional flow of the concert. 

Unfortunately, back in the days, sound engineers Bruce Jackson and Bill Porter were used to not record the show opening and the band introductions to save space on the tape, hoping Elvis would do an unusual song performance they could record and release for an upcoming album. Millbranch Music decided to include the not-recorded performances from other tour shows to give the fans an idea of the complete run-down of a 1977 Elvis in Concert experience. Mastered with soul and experience

The mastering of this LP was entrusted to Planet of Sound Mastering, led by Petrushka, an expert with over 25 years of experience in both live and studio audio. With a background as a musician, producer, and live engineer, her journey began as an intern at Abbey Road Studios in London, where she was mentored during a full-day mastering session. It was there she first heard about the legendary fifteen-year learning curve to mastering, a truth she now acknowledges through decades of hands-on experience.

During a U.S. tour with her former band in the 1990s, she also worked briefly on a project at Sony Studios in New York, adding to her understanding of how emotion, performance, and recording come together in a live context. "My style of mastering is all about feeling, you should get the sense you were there," says Petrushka. "This is not about polishing everything to perfection, but about preserving what made it human and alive."

Having grown through years of practical refinement - from theory to instinct - her approach reflects a deep sensitivity to how a performance breathes. For this release, every channel was carefully balanced, with special attention given to the horn section, vocal depth, and instrumental clarity. On the Kalamazoo source, some analog tape hiss remains, a conscious decision. Rather than compromise the dynamic integrity of the recording, the sound was preserved as close as possible to the moment it was captured: raw, vivid, and real.

The album will be available in two Collector’s Editions: on classic black colored vinyl and as a Limited Edition on transparent blue colored vinyl. Each version comes with full-color printed inner sleeves, featuring rare photos and liner notes. 

A beautiful tribute to one of Elvis’s late performances.

Tracks side A: 

1. Also Sprach Zarathustra

2. See See Rider

3. I Got A Woman - Amen

4. Love Me

5. Fairytale (beginning only) / If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

Side B:

1. You Gave Me A Mountain

2. Jailhouse Rock

3. O Sole Mio - It’s Now or Never

4. Big Boss Man

5. Heartbreak Hotel

6. Blue Suede Shoes

7. And I Love You So (false start)

Side C:

1. And I Love You So

2. My Way

3. Band Introductions / Early Morning Rain

4. What’d I Say / Johnny B. Goode (James Burton)

5. Band Solos

6. School Day

Side D:

1. My Heavenly Father (Kathy Westmoreland)

2. Danny Boy (Sherrill Nielsen)

3. Walk With Me (Sherrill Nielsen)

4. Hound Dog

5. Can’t Help Falling in Love - Closing Vamp

6. Trouble (excerpt) / Help Me

7. Love Me Tender (by request)

Recording Sources: 

- Tracks A1–A3: Dane County Coliseum, Madison, WI – June 24th, 1977.

- Tracks C3–C6: Taylor County Coliseum, Abilene, TX – March 27th, 1977.

- Tracks D6–D7: Saginaw Center, Saginaw, MI – May 3rd, 1977.

- All other tracks: Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI – April 26th, 1977.

(Source: Millbranch)

June 30 - New Import (re)releases (Updated)

J. K. Mullins published his 116-page hardback 'Iconic Moments with Elvis: To Think I Did All That, 1970 to 1977', the third volume in a three-book set.

Publicity stated: Iconic Moments with Elvis: To Think I Did All That, 1970 to 1977, describes a selection of iconic moments in the life of Elvis Presley during the seventies including, record breaking performances at the Houston Astrodome, New York Madison Square Garden and the Pontiac Silverdome, the concert documentaries “That’s The Way It Is” and “On Tour”, the meeting with President Nixon, special awards, the fabled “Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite” live TV concert, the sadness of his divorce and the ultimate tragedy of his death, when Elvis paid the price for everlasting fame. For over twenty years Elvis had given his all till he had nothing left to give. The iconic moments continued all the way to the end.

These iconic moments are described with photographs and over twenty-five accompanying sketches that the reader can color to create their own impression of that moment in history.

The book is available in both a soft and hardcover edition from >>> Amazon (associate link)

Import Releases

Three new import releases were announced with July 4, 2025 as the release date: 'Hang Loose - Stage Rehearsals and More', 'And I Love You So' and 'January 26 1974 Opening Show - Elvis As Recorded At The Las Vegas Hilton'. 

Publicity for 'Hang Loose' - Stage Rehearsals and More' stated: This is an updated re-release of the ‘Hang Loose’ album (released in 1991 on the Bilko label) with the August 10 1970 rehearsal as originally recorded but now in much better sound compared to earlier releases! 

This rehearsal was officially released with reconstructed intro's from live performances of the same songs... Parts of the original recordings being cut, 2 versions of "Polk Salad Annie" were edited and spliced to one version, and an incomplete recording of "I've Lost You" was not used at all. So the original "Hang Loose" album is still relevant. We thought it was time to release an updated version of this album with remastered sound! Not only the rehearsals are newly remastered but also the live recordings of "Folsom Prison Blues" and "I Walk The Line" from the August 14 1970 midnight show. 

We've added a perfect live version of "Oh Happy Day' from the same show, and original radio spots for the movie "That's The Way It Is'.  So Hang Loose and enjoy!

 

August 10, 1970 Reheasals: You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Polk Salad Annie (#1) - I’ve Lost You - I Just Can’t Help Believin’ - Something - Sweet Caroline - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Polk Salad Annie (#2) - I’ve Lost You - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Patch It Up - Can’t Help Falling In Love

August 14, 1970 MS: Oh Happy Day - Folsom Prison Blues / I Walk The Line - Portrait Of My Love

Radio Spots: That’s The Way It Is

Publicity for 'And I Love You So' stated: Paradise Road Records presents the Las Vegas dinner show from March 22 1975. This very nice live show is previously unreleased on the silver disc! 

Elvis sings 'And I Love You So' and 'Fairytale' which he recorded in the studio just 12 days ago on March 10 1975. Other songs are 'It's Midnight' from his recent album 'Promised Land'' and My Boy' from his 1974 album 'Good Times'. 

The sound quality of this Audience Recording is average, and to complete this show we've included recordings from the March 24 1975 Midnight Show (the March 22 1975 dinner show was not completely recorded.) We've also included 3 recordings from the March 30 1975 Midnight Show were Elvis sings a few lines of 'For The Good Times'.

 

A very nice CD release with a total of 32 tracks! Included is a 8 pages booklet with photos and recording information.

 

Recorded at the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada. March 22 1975 dinner show: 

See See Rider - Elvis Talks - I Got A Woman / Amen - Elvis Talks - Love Me - Elvis Talks - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - And I Love You So - Big Boss Man - It’s Midnight - Burning Love - Fairytale - Band Introductions - Guitar Solo (James Burton) - Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt - March 24, 1974 MS) - Bass Solo (Duke Bardwell - March 24, 1974 MS)  - Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) - Electric Piano Solo (David Briggs) - Band Introductions Continues / Orchestra Solo - My Boy - I’ll Remember You - Let Me Be There - Let Me Be There (Reprise) - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Hound Dog - Hawaiian Wedding Song (March 24, 1975 MS) - Elvis Talks (March 24, 1975 MS)  - Can’t Help Falling In Love (March 24, 1975 MS)  - Closing Vamp (March 24, 1975)

Bonus Songs - March 30, 1975 MS: Promised Land - Sweet Caroline - For The Good Times (A Few Lines) - Funny How Time Slips Away

 

Publicity for 'January 26 1974 Opening Show - Elvis As Recorded At The Las Vegas Hilton' stated: The fantastic January 26 1974 opening show newly remastered on CD.

The sound quality of this Audience Recording is very clear and good! A very interesting show with some new additions to the setlist including a song sung by Voice and a wonderful version of 'Spanish Eyes'. 

Other songs include: 'Let Me Be There', 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'', 'Sweet Caroline'... The show was only released once on CD (more than 20 years ago) and it was about time to release an updated version. This CD contains a total of 27 tracks including a short backstage recording from January 30 1974. 

The photo on the front cover is taken on January 26 1974. Inside the 8 pages booklet other photos from January 26 are included as well. All recordings are newly remastered for optimum sound quality!

 

Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Elvis Talks - Love Me - Let Me Be There - You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - Sweet Caroline - Love Me Tender - Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On / Mama Don’t Dance / Flip, Flop And Fly / Jailhouse Rock / Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Introduction Of "The Voice" - Killing Me Softly (The Voice) - Spanish Eyes (Elvis & Sherrill Nielsen) - Suspicious Minds - Band Introductions - Celebrity Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Help Me - An American Trilogy - Elvis Talks - A Big Hunk O’ Love - Elvis Talks - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

Bonus: Elvis Backstage

(Source: various / Amazon)

June 15 - Deluxe Re-issues (Updated)

J. K. Mullins published part two in his ‘Iconic Moments with Elvis’ double book-set. Subtitled ‘The Long Journey Home - March 6,1960 to 1969’. The book is available in both a soft and hardcover edition. 

Synopsis for the 114-page paperback: This second volume in the series describes Elvis’ return from the U.S. Army starting with his long train journey down to Memphis from Washington D.C., and the ‘Welcome Home Elvis’ TV show with Frank Sinatra. Elvis’ significant contribution to the construction of USS Arizona Pearl Harbor Memorial with the aid of his 1961 concert in Honolulu is also featured. 

Several of Elvis’ sixties movies are discussed along with significant recordings, leading to his 1968 TV special and return to live performances in Las Vegas in 1969. After years grinding out Hollywood movies his return to the stage could be viewed as Elvis’ second long journey home of the decade.

The books are available from >>> Amazon (associate link).

Catch A Limited Edition

The VV import record label released various new editions of previous their earlier titles ‘Live In ‘76’ and ‘Catching a Falling Star’.

 

The ‘Catching a Falling Star’ was released as an ‘Ultimate Box Set’ of 15 copies in three variations and a Super Deluxe Edition of six sets containing five gatefolds each. The ‘Live in ‘76’ was re-issued as a Special Deluxe 2CD  / DVD-R Edition of six sets containing five copies each. 
 

All sets come with a plethora of artwork and bonus material like CDs, colored vinyl, DVD-Recordables, certificates, t-shirts, OBI’s and more. 

(Source: Amazon / Pascal Matteo)

June 06 - Iconic Moments From Young ‘Un Sound To The House Of David

Out soon from an unknown record label is the 5-CD-set ‘From Young ‘Un Sound To The House Of David’ featuring recordings from overdub sessions for the “Guitar Man’ LP and ‘This Is Elvis’ soundtrack album, the original ‘I Was The One’ album and an interview with producer Felton Jarvis about the ‘Guitar Man’ album. 

The set is limited to 300 copies.

CD 1: Produced during 1980 at the Young ‘Un Sound studios in Nashville Tennessee for the 1981 release ‘Guitar Man’.

Guitar Man / What I'd Say (KWA5 8566) - After Loving You (KWA5 8571) - Too Much Monkey Business (KWA5 8556) - Just Call Me Lonesome (KWA5 8553) - Lovin' Arms (KWA5 8591) - You Asked Me To (KWA5 8558) - Clean Up Your Own Backyard (KWA5 8572) - She Thinks I Still Care (KWA5 8564) - Faded Love (KWA5 8562) - I'm Movin' On (KWA5 8557)

Work In Progress: Guitar Man / What I'd Say (KWA5 8566) - Too Much Monkey Business (KWA5 8236) - Lovin' Arms (KWA5 8247) - You Asked Me To (KWA5 8249) - She Thinks I Still Care (KWA5 8564 - No Backing Vocals) - She Thinks I Still Care (KWA5 8564 - With Original Backing Vocals) - I'm Movin' On (KWA5 8246)

Duets Created By Felton Jarvis: Guitar Man / What I'd Say (KWA5 8566 - With Jerry Reed Mix #1) - Help Me (KWA5 8555 - With "The Gatlin Brothers") - For Ol' Times Sake (KWA5 8238 - With Tony Joe White)

Teaser For Second Disc: That's What You Get For Loving Me (KWA5 8250 - Vocal Raised) - Hey Jude (KWA5 8237 - Unedited) - Guitar Man / What I'd Say (KWA5 8566 - With Jerry Reed Mix #2)

Work Parts: She Thinks I Still Care (KWA5 8259 - Work Part)

CD 2 - Masters (Not Used For The "Guitar Man’ Album"): Hey Jude (KWA5 8237) - For Ol' Times Sake (KWA5 8238) - Only The Strong Survive (KWA 8240) - Blue Suede Shoes (KWA5 8242) - In The Ghetto (KWA5 8243) - Susan When She Tried (KWA5 8245) - Shake A Hand (KWA5 8248) - That's What You Get For Loving Me (KWA5 8250) - Funny How Time Slips Away (KWA5 8251) - Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain (KWA5 8252) - Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall (KWA5 8253) - I'll Hold You In My Heart (KWA5 8554) - Help Me (KWA5 8555) - I'll Be There (KWA5 8559) - The Fool (KWA5 8560) - Burning Love (KWA5 8563) - If You Talk In Your Sleep (KWA5 8565) - Kentucky Rain (KWA5 8567) - Long Black Limousine (KWA5 8573)

Work In Progress: Hey Jude (KWA5 8237 - No Echo, Different Mix) - In The Ghetto (KWA5 8243 - No Backing Vocals) - Susan When She Tried (KWA5 8245 - Different Mix) - If You Talk In Your Sleep (KWA5 8565) - Susan When She Tried (KWA5 8245 - Unedited, Dry Vocals) - Kentucky Rain (KWA5 8567 - No Echo, Different Mix)

Overdubs by: David Briggs, Ray Edenton, Richard Shook, Terry McMillan, Larrie Londin, Mike Leech, Dale Sellers, Chip Young, Tony Joe White, Carl Perkins, Larry Byrom, Jerry Carrigan, Jerry Reed, Billy Puett, Sonny Garrish. Backing vocals: Larry, Rudy and Steve Gatlin (Gatlin Brothers), Lea Jane Berinati, James Cason, Jackie Cusic, Bruce Dees and Jerry Stembridge (Chip Young), producer: Felton Jarvis, engineer: Chip Young and Stan Dacus

CD 3 - Contains various overdubs & edits produced for the 1981 Warner Brothers movie ‘This Is Elvis’ Tracks produced in January & February of 1981 in various studios in Hollywood, California.

Shake, Rattle And Roll / Flip, Flop And Fly (28.01.1956 "Stage Show" - LPA5 5807) - Heartbreak Hotel (17.03.1956 "Dorsey Brothers Stage Show" - LPA5 5808) - Hound Dog (05.06.1956 "The Milton Berle Show" - LPA5 5809) - Excerpt From ‘Hy Gardner Calling’ Interview (01.07.1956 - LPA5 5810) - Merry Christmas Baby (Edited / Shortened Version - LPA5 5811) - Mean Woman Blues (Movie Version - LPA5 5812) - Don't Be Cruel (06.01.1957 "The Ed Sullivan Show" - LPA5 5813) - Excerpt From "Army Swearing In" (24.03.1958 - LPA5 5814) - Excerpt From "DeParture For Germany " Press Conference) - Excerpt From "Home From Germany" Press Conference (07.03.1960 - LPA5 5815) - Too Much Monkey Business (Edited / Shortened Version - LPA5 5816) - I've Got A Thing About You Baby (Edited / Shortened Version) - Blue Suede Shoes ("Elvis" NBC TV Special - LPA5 5817) - Viva Las Vegas (Edited Version - Short Fade Out) - Suspicious Minds (1981 Edit Of 14.01.1973 "Aloha From Hawaii" - LPA5 5818) - Excerpt From Elvis' Speech At The JC's Award (16.01.1971 - LPA5 5819) - Promised Land (Edited / Shortened Version) - Excerpt From Madison Square Garden Press Conference (09.06.1972 - LPA5 5820) - Always On My Mind (30.03.1972 "Elvis On Tour" - LPA5 5821) - An American Trilogy (09.04.1972 "Elvis On Tour" - (LPA5 5822) - Memories (Edited / Shortened Version)

Producer: Joan Deary & Danny Gould, engineer: Dick Bogert. Overdubs by: Reggie Young, Dennis Linde, Larrie London, Bob Ray, David Briggs, Mary Holladay. Scotty Moore, Dale Sellers, D.J. Fontana, Emory Gordy, Tony Brown and The Jordanaires

CD 4 -  The original ‘I Was The One’ album. These tracks were produced on June 21  22 of 1982 at the ‘House Of David’ Studio which is the Studio of David Briggs.

My Baby Left Me - (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care - Little Sister - Don't - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - Paralyzed - Baby Let's Play House - I Was The One - Rip It Up - Young And Beautiful - Ready Teddy - The Elvis Medley (Short DJ Promo Version) - The Elvis Medley (Long Version)

Producer: David Briggs and Tony Brown, Engineer: Gene Echelberger

CD 5 - Interview With Producer Felton Jarvis about the ‘Guitar Man’ album.

This recording is taken from a rare promotional LP to promote the 1981 Guitar Man album. Radio stations’ own Disc Jockeys could ask questions and the answer was pre-recorded on this record. This is a very efficient way of promoting a product. Painfully, this also came in handy since Felton Jarvis died before the album was released.

Note: all has been previously released, the content of CD 1 and 2 is sourced from MP3 files of these recordings. 

Rock 'n' Roll King

The IDS budget record label re-issued their 2025 'Rock 'n' Roll King - Live 1974 / 1976' LP as a Limited Edition on blue colored vinyl. A version on clear vinyl was released January 2025.

The claim "Live Radio Broadcast" is only a ploy to use a loophole in EU copyright legislation. 

Side A - 1974: All Shook Up - Why Me Lord - Love Me Tender - Hound Dog - Fever - Suspicious Minds - I Cant Stop Loving You - Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Side B - 1976: C. C. Rider - Can't Help Falling In Love - Teddy Bear - Don't Be Cruel - Big Boss Man - You Gave Me A Mountain - Trying To Get To You - Hurt - Steamroller Blues.

Iconic Moments

J. K. Mullins published his 104-page hardback ‘Iconic Moments with Elvis -  January 8, 1935, to March 5, 1960’, the first volume in a two-book set. 

Publicity stated: This new book describes a selection of iconic moments in the life of Elvis Presley from his birth to his discharge from the Army. These iconic moments are described with photographs and over twenty-five accompanying sketches that the reader can color to create their own impression of that moment in history.

The books are available from >>> Amazon (associate link).

(Source: various / iMusic)