August 22 - EPIC Blu-ray Release

The Japanese Happinet Corporation announced the November 22, 2026 release of the 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' on Blu-ray and on DVD. 

Publicity stated: A one-of-a-kind entertainer's unseen footage, revived with cutting-edge technology, brings Elvis "to Japan" for the first time.

Beloved by countless artists including the Beatles, Queen, and Michael Jackson, and known as the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley returns in this film. Director Baz Luhrmann uncovered over 60 hours of never-before-seen footage while making his film "Elvis," then spent more than two years restoring and remastering it into this newly reimagined visual work.

The film features more than 70 songs, including hits like 'Can't Help Falling in Love', 'Hound Dog' and 'Burning Love' plus rare moments such as Elvis casually rehearsing the Beatles' 'Something' with his band. Interview footage from television and radio, in which he speaks candidly about his upbringing and the loneliness and inner conflict of superstardom, adds compelling depth. 

Baz Luhrmann, who also made the movie 'ELVIS' in 2022, a huge fan of Elvis himself, directed the movie and brought meticulous care and playful touches to the way the film syncs footage, music, and Elvis's own words.

The discs come housed in a tri-fold outer case, featuring the theatrical release poster art, along with an included 8-page booklet.

Shelley Fabares Died

Shelley Fabares died. She was 82. On the big screen, Fabares starred opposite Presley, she was the only leading lady to co-star alongside Elvis in three feature films: 'Girl Happy' (1965), 'Spinout' (1966) and Clambake (1967). 

The Emmy-nominated actress was one of Elvis' favourite co-stars and there was a lovely chemistry between them. "I ended up doing three pictures with Elvis, and that was wonderful," she said in a 2024 interview. "We always knew doing the pictures that they weren’t good, but we had a wonderful time doing them. Getting to do three with him was amazing fun ... It's a happy memory for me, they were great fun."

(Source: PR Times / Elvis World Japan / Elvis Information Network / Elvis Australia)

June 18 - EPIC Releases

Several re-issues have been announced, covering almost all aspects of Elvis' varied career. 

'Inside Elvis' Deluxe 2 CD Deluxe Edition Only 150

Publicity stated: This CD was only available with the book “Inside Elvis” from many years ago. For this deluxe edition release we’ve included a bonus disc with some rare recordings like a tour-end party from July 5 1976 were Felton Jarvis imitates Elvis, the Hawaiian Village Hotel Press Conference from November 20, 1972, some rare interviews and show excerpts, and much more! A nice addition to the original Elvis Inside cd. 
 
This package also includes a booklet, collector’s card and postcard! Limited numbered edition of 150 copies only!
 

CD 1: The Truth About Me (USA Cardboard Disc Version) - Treat Me Nice (Undubbed Movie Master) - Treat Me Nice (Overdubbed Movie Master) - Don’t Leave Me Now (With Count-In) - Interview With ‘Uncle Buck’ (29.03.1957) - My Wish Came True (With Count-In) - That’s When Your Heartaches Begin (Demo) - That’s When Your Heartaches Begin (Informal) - That’s When Your Heartaches Begin - Interview By Mario Delagarde (17.06.1959) - Such A Night (Mono Single Master) - Flaming Star (Binaural Master) - Black Star (Take 5) - Mama (Composite Stereo Master) - Stop, Look And Listen (Take 7) - Am I Ready (Take 5 & 6) - Home Sweet Home (Homerecording) - When The Saints Go Marching In (Home Recording) - Crying Time (21.08.1970) - Crying Time (04.09.1970, MS) - Danny Boy (14.02.1977) - Walk With Me (14.02.1977) - The Original Elvis Presley Medley

Bonus Songs: Love Me Tender (Radio Spot) - Viva Las Vegas (Acetate) - Hound Dog (11.10.1956) - Heartbreak Hotel (11.10.1956) - ‘Jailhouse Rock’ Promo - 20.03.1957 Press Conference

CD 2: Introduction (11.08.1970) - Houston, Texas Press Conference Airport Terminal (25.02.1970) - Arlene Cogan Calling Elvis (Early 1970) - Bob Dylan Impersonation (05.09.1970 MS) - Jaycee’s Award Speech (16.01.1971) - Telephone Call From Denver, Colorado To Memphis, Tennessee (With Ron Wentz, April, 1971) - New York Hilton Press Conference (09.06.1972. Edited Version From “This Is Elvis”) - Las Vegas Hilton Press Conference (05.09.1972) - Hawaiian Village Hotel Press Conference (20.11.1972) - Elvis Arrives And Greets Fans (Tom Moffatt Radio Interview, Honolulu, 09.01.1973) - A Message To His Australian Fans (Australian Radio -1973) - A Message To His European Fans (31.03.1973 / By Tony Prince) - Meeting Japanese Fans (August 1973) - Questions From Fans (04.09.1972 / Tony Prince Talks With Elvis) - Fun At ‘Sam Thompson’s House’ (3. / 4.11.1973 Memphis, Tennessee) - Rehearsing At The Stax (10.12.1973) - Meeting Fans (‘Elvis’ suite’,  30.01.1974) - About John O’Grady And The Paternity Suit (02.09.1974 CS) - Tabloids And Movie Magazines (02.09.1974 CS) - Translating Little Darlin’ (05.06.1975 Houston, Texas) - Sing Fever? (June 1975 - Jackson, Mississippi) - At The Liberty Bowl Stadium (09.08.1975 - Memphis, Tennessee / By Harold Johnson) - “SUN Sessions” LP (13.12.1975 - Las Vegas, Nevada DS) - Tour-End-Party (05.07.1976. Producer Felton Jarvis Imitates Elvis! A Special Act With Jackie Kahane. / Elvis Did Not Attend) - Comments From The Pershing Municipal Auditorium Manager (20.06.1977) - Meeting Mayor Lacroix And Monique Brave (21.06.1977 - Rapid City, South Dakota) - Scuffle On Stage! (John Wilkinson Talks To Wink Martindale - September 1977) - Jackie Kahane Speaks Out (Jim Neighbours TV Show, 1978) - One Year After: Carol Channing Presents Elvis (Introduction Only, 1978)

Dane County Coliseum

Publicity stated: A reissue of this unique concert from June 24, 1977. It is the very last known soundboard recording of Elvis. During this show, Jerome ‘Stump’ Monroe is behind the drums.

The most notable song of the evening is ‘One Night’; in addition, Elvis sings ‘If You Love Me (Let Me Know)’, ‘Jailhouse Rock’, ‘I Really Don’t Want To Know’, and others. If you don’t have this show on CD yet, this reissue is a great opportunity. You’ll hear this release as original recorded. So no fake-stereo effects. Comes with new artwork featuring photos and recording information.
 
See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - You Gave Me A Mountain - Jailhouse Rock (With False Start) - O Solo Mio (Sherrill Nielsen) / It’s Now Or Never - One Night (With False Start) - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - And I Love You So - Danny Boy (Sherrill Nielsen) - Walk With Me (Sherrill Nielsen) - Love Me Tender - Band Introductions  - Early Morning Rain (Guitar Solo - John Wilkinson) - What’d I Say (Guitar Solo - James Burton) - Johnny B. Goode (Guitar Solo - James Burton) - Drum Solo (Jerome ‘Stump’  Monroe) - Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff) - Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - I Really Don’t Want To Know - Electric Piano Solo (Bobby Ogdin) - Orchestra Solo (Joe Guercio & The Hilton Orchestra) - Hound Dog - Introduction Of Vernon Presley - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp / Announcer

The January / February Soundboard Recordings

The CDs feature the soundboard recordings from January/February 1971 as originally recorded, plus some bonus recordings. Not all recordings from Opening Night (January 26) were released by the FTD label like ‘Love Me Tender’, ‘The Wonder of You’, ‘Make The World Go Away’ and others, + the recordings from Closing Night (February 23) were not available through the label. However, they can be heard on this set, making it a nice addition to the FTD label. We prefer the original sound, so we have not applied any fake stereo effects. Together with the extras such as replica postcards, etc., this has become a fine set for collectors and fans.
 
CD 1: FEBRUARY 23, 1971 | CLOSING SHOW: Also Sprach Zarathustra - That’s All Right - I Got A Woman / By The Time I Get To - Phoenix (Excerpt) / I Got A Woman - Elvis Talks / I Walk The Line (Excerpt) - Love Me Tender (Excerpt) / Love Me - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - Sweet Caroline - You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - Polk Salad Annie - Something - Johnny B. Goode - How Great Thou Art - Don’t Be Cruel - Heartbreak Hotel -Blue Suede Shoes - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Little Sister / Get Back - Hound Dog - Suspicious Minds (First Part Only)

26.01.1971 OPENING SHOW: Also Sprach Zarathustra - That’s All Right - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - Elvis Talks / I Walk The Line (Excerpt) - Love Me Tender - Johnny B. Goode - Band Introductions - The Wonder Of You - Elvis Introduces Hal Wallis - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Make The World Go Away - Something (With Encore)

  
CD 2: JANUARY 27, 1971 | MIDNIGHT SHOW: You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Elvis Talks / Love Me Tender - Elvis Talks - There Goes My Everything - Sweet Caroline - You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - Polk Salad Annie - Musical Intermezzo - Only Believe - How Great Thou Art - Band Introductions - Johnny B. Goode - The Wonder Of You - Something - Make The World Go Away - Elvis Talks / Love Me - One Night - Blue Suede Shoes (With 3 False Starts) - Hound Dog

 
JANUARY 28, 1971 | DINNER SHOW: Release Me - It’s Now Or Never - Suspicious Minds - The Impossible Dream - Closing Vamp
 
CD 3: JANUARY 28, 1971 | MIDNIGHT SHOW: Also Sprach Zarathustra - That’s All Right - I Got A Woman - Elvis Talks - Love Me Tender - Elvis Talks - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Sweet Caroline - You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - Polk Salad Annie - Band Introductions - Johnny B. Goode - Band Introductions - Something - Band Introductions / Something (Encore) - The Wonder Of You - Heartbreak Hotel - Blue Suede Shoes - Hound Dog - One Night - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Suspicious Minds - Coming Home Baby (Instrumental) - The Impossible Dream - Closing Vamp
 
JANUARY 16, 1971 | MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: 26. Elvis’ Acceptance Speech of the Jaycees Award (January 16, 1971)
 
CD 4: JANUARY 29, 1971 | DINNER SHOW: Also Sprach Zarathustra - That’s All Right - I Got A Woman - Elvis Talks / Love Me Tender - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - Elvis Talks About The LA Show - Sweet Caroline - You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - Polk Salad Annie - Band Introductions - Johnny B. Goode - Band Introductions - Something - Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Talks / Blue Suede Shoes - Loving You (Excerpt) - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Hound Dog - Elvis Talks / Snowbird (With 2 False Starts) - Elvis Talks - The Impossible Dream - Closing Vamp
 
APRIL 1971 | TELEPHONE CALL: 23. Conversation with DEA Detective Ron Wentz.

Elvis In G.I. Blues

This a limited edition of only 150 copies with various extras related to the film! This set is a perfect addition to the FTD set ‘The Making of G.I. Blues’ because the original film score recorded for the movie can be heard on this set. It can be heard in a quality unlike on any other CD and is much more complete. 

Additionally, this set features the album in original MONO sound + various extras such as film spots that cannot be heard on the FTD set. It has turned out to be a fantastic set with new artwork and various extras like an unique film cell from the movie!

CD 1: Paramount Seal - G. I. Blues Main Title (Instrumental) - G. I. Blues - Shoppin’ Around (Instrumental) - Doin’ The Best I Can - Fight / Blue Suede Shoes - To The Station (Instrumental Incl. G. I. Blues)  - Introduction To ‘Frankfort Special’ And 'Train To Frankfurt' (Instrumental) - Frankfurt Special - Dialogue ‘I Play It My Way’ - Lili’s Dance (Instrumental) - Dialogue / Introducing Tulsa McLean - Shoppin’ Around - Europa Piano Interlude (Instrumental) - What’s She Really Like (Instrumental) / Dialogue ‘Rich Young Man’ - Barcarolle (Tales Of Hoffman) - Tonight Is So Right For Love - The Violet Hour (Instrumental) - Looking For Maria (Instrumental) - Muss I den zum Stadtele naus - Wooden Heart - Ride On The Funicular (Instrumental) - Pocketful Of Rainbows + Instrumental Score - Sad Juliet (Instrumental) - Doin’ The Best I Can (Instrumental) - Crawfish / Lili’s Crawfish Dance (Instrumental) - G. I Blues / Lili’s Crawfish Dance (Instrumental) - Babysitter (Dialogue) / What’s She Really Like - Big Boots With Instrumental Score - Back To The Babysitter (Instrumental) - ‘You Win The Bet’ (Dialogue) - Didja Ever! With Instrumental Score - Finale

Bonus Songs: G.I. Blues (Movie Edit) - Frankfurt Special (Movie Edit) - Rathskeller Juke Box (Instrumental) - Lilley’s Waltz (Instrumental) - What’s She Really Like (Shower Scene)

CD 2 - Original Mono Album Masters: Tonight Is So Right For Love - What’s She Really Like - Frankfurt Special - Wooden Heart - G. I. Blues - Pocketful Of Rainbows - Shoppin' Around - Big Boots - Didja Ever! - Blue Suede Shoes - Doin’ The Best I Can - Tonight’s All Right For Love - Didja Ever! (Replaced Album Master)

Movie Recordings: Shoppin' Around (Finale / Not Used) - Big Boots (Undubbed Movie Master) - Shoppin' Around (Undubbed Movie Master) - Frankfurt Special (Undubbed Movie Master)

Instrumental Movie Recordings: Wooden Heart (Gramafunken Version) - Whistling Blues (Not Used) - Shoppin' Around (Take 1) - Shoppin' Around (Take 2) - Shoppin’ Around (Take 4)

Original Length Mono Master: Tonight’s All Right For Love

Demo: What’s She Really Like (By Jimmy Breedlove)

TV Spot Audio Tracks: Girls Dialogue - Elvis Dialogue - TV Spot Audio

Radio Spots: U.K. And Australian Radio Spots

CD 3 - Original Stereo Album Masters: Tonight Is So Right For Love - What’s She Really Like - Frankfurt Special - Wooden Heart - G. I. Blues - Pocketful Of Rainbows - Shoppin' Around - Big Boots - Didja Ever! - Blue Suede Shoes - Doin’ The Best I Can - Tonight’s All Right For Love

Studio Outtakes: Big Boots (Slow Tempo / MO, Take 1) - Big Boots (Fast Tempo / M10, Take 1) - Big Boots (Fast Tempo / M10, Take 2) - Pocketful Of Rainbows (NO, Take 1) - Pocketful Of Rainbows (NO, Take 12 / Alternate Master) - Tonight Is So Right For Love (FO, Take 8) - Tonight Is So Right For Love (FO, Take 9) - Didja Ever! (CO, Take 2) - Shoppin' Around (BO, Take 6) - Shoppin' Around (BO, Take 7) - Shoppin' Around (BO, Take 8) - Shoppin’ Around (BO, Take 9) - Shoppin’ Around (BO, Take 10) - What’s She Really Like (GO, Take 1) - What’s She Really Like (GO, Take 2) - What’s She Really Like (GO, Take 3) - What’s She Really Like (GO, Take 4) - What’s She Really Like (GO, Take 5)

Original Length Stereo Master: Tonight’s All Right For Love

Replaced Stereo Album Master: Didja Ever!

Tonight Is So Right For Love: Music and Chorus “Barcarolle” - Tonight Is So Right For Love (Take 1 - 4)

Tonight’s All Right For Love: Music And Chorus - "Tales From The Vienna Woods” - Tonight’s All Right For Love (Take 1 - 5)

EPiC Release

Following the release of the 'EPiC' movie on streaming platforms, the movie has finally been released on Blu-ray, 4KHD and DVD worldwide. 

According to the press release, the DVD and Blu-ray / 4K UHD releases will "Give audiences the opportunity to experience Elvis Presley like never before at home, with breathtaking picture quality and immersive sound."  Sadly there are no extras

The concert film skyrocketed to the No. 1 spot on Amazon's Documentary 'Best Sellers' list in the U.S. and to No. 2 on Amazon DVD - BluRay 'Best Sellers' list in the U.K.

The movie is available from >>> Amazon U.S. and >>> Amazon U.K. 

(Elvis Rarities / Elvis Shop / Elvis Information Network)

April 07 - EPiC Pre-order

In a Shop Elvis update Graceland announced the pre-order details like the cover art and release date for the 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' DVD and Blu-ray editions. 

Publicity stated: NEON and Universal Pictures International announced the global at home release of EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert from acclaimed visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, which debuts today on Digital, where ever you can buy or rent movies.

Fans around the world can now experience the magic of Elvis Presley ... at home. Following its enormously successful global theatrical release, Baz Luhrmann’s 'EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert' gives audiences the opportunity to experience Elvis Presley like never before at home, with breathtaking picture quality and immersive sound. 

In addition, fans can now pre-order the Blu-ray and DVD through Shop Graceland to have it delivered to your door when it releases on May 12, 2026. Don't miss adding this iconic concert experience to your collection!

Note: Graceland sent out several updates for this release, mentioning June 16, 2026 as the release-date while the website has May 12 as the release date. Unfortunately the Blu-ray and DVD don't feature any bonus content. iMusic lists a 2-disc version, but offers no information on the content of the discs.

EPiC Elvis Magazine

The latest issue of the 'Elvis' magazine from the Dutch / Belgian ElvisMatters fan club has been released. 

In this new issue we get articles on ‘Elvis’ own Brigitte Bardot’, a fascinating piece of history that many fans are not yet familiar with. Additionally, the magazine a closer look at the day everything changed for Elvis' former guitar player John Wilkinson, and a look back at the special Easter weekend Yvonne Lime spent with Elvis in Memphis and an interesting interview with René Slaats, the man behind the YouTube channel >>> Hidden Minds.

Naturally, the regular features are also included, featuring the TCB Band, jumpsuits and more. As always, an exclusive CD with content related to the content of the magazine is included for the Gold members. 

Visit the fan-club's website >>> ElvisMatters for more information.

(Source: Graceland / ElvisMatters)

January 21 - Elvis and Priscilla: Conditional Love

Entertain Me UK announced the March 3, 2026 DVD release of the 2023 documentary 'Elvis and Priscilla: Conditional Love'. The DVD will be region 1, US and Canada).

Description: Elvis and Priscilla are one of the most famous celebrity couples of all time. But the story that lies beneath the glamorous facade is more toxic than what first meets the eye. Elvis has defined Pricilla's life. His comment that she was "young enough that he could train her any way he wanted", in the end, came true. Though their relationship was bound by true love, what were the conditions that let it flourish?

The documentary was previously available on >>> Amazon (watch preview). Cover art from the digital version (2023). 

At The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show

The Knock-out import record label released the 'At The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show' LP on green and on blue colored vinyl.

Publicity stated: A truly remarkable long-playing record showcasing the television appearances that first introduced America to the one and only King of Rock and Roll!

Back in early 1956, a young, energetic Elvis Presley stepped before the CBS cameras on The Dorsey Brothers’ Stage Show and delivered a string of electrifying performances that set the nation buzzing. With his thrilling blend of rhythm & blues, country swing, and tender ballads, Elvis brought a brand-new sound, and a whole lot of excitement to living rooms from coast to coast.

From the moment he opened his mouth to sing, audiences knew they were witnessing something extraordinary. His unmistakable voice, the driving beat of his band, and his spirited, head-turning stage presence signaled the arrival of a bold new talent destined to reshape the very sound of American popular music.

From the opening note to the final fade-out, this album captures all the youthful fire and irresistible charm that won Elvis the hearts of millions. It is, without question, an essential addition to any Presley fan’s collection and a must-hear chapter in the story of American music. 

These performances have been newly restored and mastered into the best sound quality  possible! You got to hear it to believe it!

Now for the very first time these unforgettable early television appearances are gathered together on one special limited- edition LP presenting these historic performances in newly mixed stereo sound.

Limited Edition of 400 copies! Individually numbered and offered in two striking vinyl colors, green and blue. Every set also includes two glossy 30x30 bonus photos of Elvis on the Dorsey Brothers’ Stage Show.

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

(Source: I-music / Amazon)

December 12 - Book, Bootleg And Author Updates

Out now is the double LP / CD set 'Big Boss Man - As Recorded Live On Stage In Florida'. The set is available on blue colored vinyl and on white colored vinyl. 

Publicity stated: This amazing set focuses on the April 1975 tour which started April 24th in Macon, Georgia, and ended on May 7th in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In total 6 shows were performed in Florida during this tour. 

This beautiful double LP contains the original recordings made on April 25th and  April 28th 1975. The recordings are presented as they were recorded, in original glorious Mono. Unfortunately these shows were only recorded partly. All recordings have been remastered from scratch. 

 

Side A - April 25 1975 - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Jacksonville, Florida 8.30PM

 

01. Dialogue

02. Love Me

03. If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

05. Big Boss Man

06. It’s Midnight

07. Burning Love

08. Introductions

09. What’d I Say (James Burton)

10. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt)

11. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff)

 

Side B: 

01. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin)

02. Introductions

03. School Days (Joe Guercio Orchestra)

04. My Boy

05. T-R-O-U-B-L-E

06. I’ll Remember You

07. Let Me Be There (with reprise)

08. An American Trilogy

09. Funny How Time Slips Away

 

Side C - April 25 1975 - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Jacksonville, Florida 8.30PM

01. That’s All Right

02. Heartbreak Hotel

 

April 28 1975 - Civic Center Arena - Lakeland, Florida 8.30PM

03. When It’s My Time (Bill Baize & The Stamps)

04. Burning Love

05. Introductions

06. Johnny B. Goode (James Burton) 

07. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt)

08. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff)

09. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin)

10. School Days (Joe Guercio Orchestra)

 

Side D:

01. My Boy

02. Help Me Make It Through The Night

03. Let Me Be There (with reprise)

04. An American Trilogy

05. Hawaiian Wedding Song

06. Hound Dog

07. Can’t Help Falling In Love

08. Closing Vamp

09. Elvis Has Left The Building

 

CD 1 - April 25 1975 - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Jacksonville, Florida 8.30PM

01. Dialogue

02. Love Me

03. If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

05. Big Boss Man

06. It’s Midnight

07. Burning Love

08. Introductions

09. What’d I Say - James Burton introduction

10. Drum Solo  - Ronnie Tutt introduction

11. Bass Solo - Jerry Scheff

12. Piano Solo -  Glen D. Hardin

13. Introductions

14. School Days - Joe Guercio Orchestra

15. My Boy

16. T-R-O-U-B-L-E

17. I’ll Remember You

18. Let Me Be There (with reprise)

19. An American Trilogy

20. Funny How Time Slips Away

21. That’s All Right

22. Heartbreak Hotel

 

CD 2 - April 28 1975 - Civic Center Arena - Lakeland, Florida 8.30PM

01. When It’s My Time (Bill Baize & The Stamps)

02. Burning Love

03. Introductions

04. Johnny B. Goode (James Burton)

05. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt)

06. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff)

07. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin)

08. School Days (Joe Guercio Orchestra)

09. My Boy

10. Help Me Make It Through The Night

11. Let Me Be There (with reprise)

12. An American Trilogy

13. Hawaiian Wedding Song

14. Hound Dog

15. Can’t Help Falling In Love

16. Closing Vamp

17. Elvis Has Left The Building

Hollywood Ballads

 

Also released is the LP 'Hollywood Ballads' compilation, this LP / CD set is limited to 100 copies on clear and on red colored vinyl. 

Publicity stated: This beautiful 'Hollywood Ballads' album features 20 Hollywood themed ballads. All tracks are presented in Alternate versions or as Outtakes. Also included are the Binaural Masters of ‘Summer Kisses, Winter Tears’ , ‘Where Do You Come From’ and ‘Could I fall In Love’. An album full of gems.

 

Side A:

01. Doin' The Best I Can (take 3)

02. Pocketful of Rainbows (take 3)

03. Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (binaural master)

04. In My Way (solo, take 2)

05. Home Is Where The Heart Is (stereo master)

06. Forget Me Never (take 1)

07. Where Do You Come From (binaural master)

08. They Remind Me Too Much Of You (take 7)

09. Big Love, Big Heartache (remixed master)

10. Today, Tomorrow and Forever (movie version)

 

Side B: 

01. Do Not Disturb (take 27)

02. Santa Lucia (take 1, vocal overdub)

03. I Need Somebody To Lean On (take 2)

04. Puppet On A String (take 7)

05. We'll Be Together (take 10)

06. A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You (take 4)

07. The Girl I Never Loved (take 5)

08. Am I Ready (take 2)

09. Could I Fall In Love (undubbed master)

100. Almost (take 29)

 

CD:

01. Doin' The Best I Can (take 3)

02. Pocketful of Rainbows (take 3)

03. Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (binaural master)

04. In My Way (solo, take 2)

05. Home Is Where The Heart Is (stereo master)

06. Forget Me Never (take 1)

07. Where Do You Come From (binaural master)

08. They Remind Me Too Much Of You (take 7)

09. Big Love, Big Heartache (remixed master)

10. Today, Tomorrow and Forever (movie version)

11. Do Not Disturb (take 27)

12. Santa Lucia (take 1, vocal overdub)

13. I Need Somebody To Lean On (take 2)

14. Puppet On A String (take 7)

15. We'll Be Together (take 10)

16. A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You (take 4)

17. The Girl I Never Loved (take 5)

18. Am I Ready (take 2)

19. Could I Fall In Love ( undubbed master)

20. Almost (take 29)

 

Elvis’ Christmas Album

 

Now available is this Limited Edition 10 track CD 'remake' of the original 1970 U.K. Camden ‘Christmas Album’. Just for old times sake!

 

Tracks: Blue Christmas / Silent Night / White Christmas / Santa Claus Is Back In Town / I’ll Be Home For Christmas / If Everyday Was Like Christmas / Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane) / Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem / Santa Bring My Baby Back (to Me) / Mama Liked The Roses.

Note: the label got the artwork wrong, "for heaven's sake!"

Health Update

Publisher and author Erik Lorentzen published a message about his health, explaining the delay of various book and vinyl releases this year. 

The Elvis Files previously stated that the previously announced book and vinyl titles would be out before Christmas, but it looks like fans will have to wait until 2026 before they can hold these items in their hands.

Lorentzen posted: Dear friends, I like to share a few concerns with you about my health and I do hope for your understanding: In July of this year I was diagnosed with cancer and there have been a lot of doctors appointments and hospital visits since then. I had a surgery last Monday (December 1) and I will be absent for a few weeks. But . . . I will be back stronger than ever!

​

Hereby I wish all of you a healthy and prosperous Christmas and New Year
 
Info regarding the releases of the 'Portraits - The Sixties' books and the 'Clambake' box, they have unfortunately been delayed due to my sickness.
 
However, both releases, including magazine #44 are in production and people from my staff will TCB and shipping them out as soon as they are available. First will be the both 'Portraits' books.
 
My sincere apologies for the circumstances and delay of these projects, keep TCE.
 
Always Elvis
Erik Lorentzen

Wij Waren Erbij

The Dutch publisher Trichis released Erik van den Berg's  book 'Wij Waren Erbij'.

Publicity stated: A unique and personal photo book about the Dutch Elvis fans who traveled to America in the 1970s to see their idol live. Their motto: "If Elvis won't come to us, we'll go to Elvis."

The Belgian / Dutch Elvis Presley fan-club ElvisMatters will add a DVD for buyers who buy the book in their webshop. 

The DVD 'We're From Europe And Going To See Elvis' is a 36-minute mini-documentary features never-before-seen 8mm footage of a group of European fans who traveled to America in the summer of 1973 to see Elvis perform live in Las Vegas. 

This DVD is available exclusively through the >>> ElvisMatters webshop and will not be released separately. 

Elvis Collected

Available only at Dutch Lidl shops from December 12, 2025 is the LP 'Elvis Collected'. This budget compilation is a "Limited Edition on colored vinyl" according to the hype sticker.

(Source: Erik van den Berg / Erik Lorentzen / Lidl)

November 05 - We're From Europe And We Want DVDs and Vinyl

The Belgian / Dutch Elvis Presley fan-club ElvisMatters announced the release of a bonus DVD titled 'We're From Europe And Going To See Elvis' for customers who buy the upcoming Dutch book 'Elvis, Wij Waren Erbij' (Elvis, We Were There!') from Erik van den Berg.

Description: the DVD 'We're From Europe And Going To See Elvis' is a 36-minute mini-documentary features never-before-seen 8mm footage of a group of European fans who traveled to America in the summer of 1973 to see Elvis perform live in Las Vegas. 

The film features unique private recordings from Memphis and Vegas, offering a rare glimpse into how these fans lived their dream—in color, full of emotion, and straight from the 1970s.

The DVD perfectly complements Erik van den Berg's book, which recounts the adventures of these fans and is richly filled with photos, letters, and documents from the same period

This DVD is available exclusively through the >>> ElvisMatters webshop and will not be released separately. A true collector's item for every Elvis fan.

New Re-issue Vinyl

The Music On Vinyl record label announced the next batch in their Elvis Presley re-issue program. This batch is due January 2026.

Publicity stated: First of all, we hope your November started off great! We certainly haven’t been sitting still and are more than ready to announce the next three titles in our Elvis Presley reissue series. As expected, the first three batches were well received and we are down to our last copies so if you haven’t made a move yet, now is the time. 

As always, the editions on marbled vinyl are strictly limited to 500 copies and will be for sale exclusively at our own web shop. Now, let’s get down to business because the next three records will surely make any Elvis fans’ heart skip a beat.

Much more than a collection of leftovers: Elvis Back In Memphis! The album is comprised of material culled from the 1969 session recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis that yielded the classic From Elvis in Memphis album. 

After being out of print for a good number of years, we are making 15 titles out of our Elvis Presley back catalogue available again between August 2025 and February 2026. Each title will see two different editions: one on regular-coloured vinyl and one very limited on mix-coloured, marbled vinyl, both housed in deluxe sleeves with a linen look and feel.

Back In Memphis is comprised of material culled from the 1969 session recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis that yielded the classic From Elvis in Memphis album. But, this album is much more than a collection of leftovers. Elvis' rendition of Percy Mayfield’s "Stranger In My Home Town" for example is a fan-favourite and somewhat of a hidden gem among Elvis aficionados. Leftovers or not: this album once again proves that the King could really do no wrong and that there is no such thing as “leftovers” in his vocabulary anyway.

Back In Memphis is a limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on green marble vinyl and on green marbled vinyl and 1,500 copies on green colored vinyl.

Good Times is The King's 20th studio album, released near the end of his career. It contains hits such as 'I’ve Got a Thing About You'. 

After being out of print for a good number of years, we are making 15 titles out of our Elvis Presley back catalogue available again between August 2025 and February 2026. Each title will see two different editions: one on regular-coloured vinyl and one very limited on mix-coloured, marbled vinyl, both housed in deluxe sleeves with a linen look and feel.

Good Times is Elvis Presley’s 20th studio album and was released in 1974, near the end of a career tragically cut short. Most of the tracks are the first pick of a recording session at the famous Stax Studios in December 1973, with “Take Good Care of Her” and “I’ve Got a Thing About You” as leftovers from a session at Stax in July of that year. The latter became a hit, rising to #4 on the Country charts. The album contains more top Elvis fare, though: “My Boy”, “Spanish Eyes”, “Loving Arms” & “She Wears My Ring”.

Good Times is available as a limited edition of 500 copies on pink marble vinyl and 1,500 copies on pink marbled vinyl.

On Stage - February, 1970 is Elvis' second live album recorded in his famous Vegas period. Includes UK #1 'The Wonder Of You'. 

After being out of print for a good number of years, we are making 15 titles out of our Elvis Presley back catalogue available again between August 2025 and February 2026. Each title will see two different editions: one on regular-coloured vinyl and one very limited on mix-coloured, marbled vinyl, both housed in deluxe sleeves with a linen look and feel.

On Stage (subtitled February, 1970) is Elvis’ second live album, recorded in his famous Vegas period on two dates in 1969 and 1970. Unlike his previous live album, this record featured songs that were not typically associated with Presley’s regular live repertoire in favour of covers to show his ever-dedicated audience that he was very much staying abreast with current music. In this case we’re talking renditions of Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline”, Del Shannon’s “Runaway”, Tony Joe White’s “Polk Salad Annie”, and the Beatles’ “Yesterday”. But, it’s the Elvis staple “The Wonder Of You” which earned him a #1 hit in the UK. Fun fact: the album is also known for not showing Elvis’ name anywhere on the cover.

On Stage February, 1970 is available as a limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on white and black marble vinyl and as a Limited Edition on 1,500 copies on blue colored vinyl. Bothe include a printed inner sleeve and 60x60cm fold-out poster.

Of course, we’ve arranged for attractive bundle discounts for the most serious collectors so make sure to head over the webstore to pre-order your copies. Next to the shop exclusives, we also have all titles on different colored vinyl too!

Raging Tiger Escaped

The Memphis Recording Service record label released their double CD and LP editions of their 'Raging Tiger - Closing Night 1974’ album. This is two weeks before the previously announced 

Description: 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. This important performance has never been officially released and now it is also remastered for 2025 and mixed into stereo. 

The accompanying booklet features rare photographs and memorabilia from the event and also includes liner notes that set the scene.

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.

(Source: ElvisMatters / Music On Vinyl / Elvis Information Network)

September 07 - The Dutch Secret Behind Elvis

The Belgian ElvisMatters fanclub released the 2009 TV-documentary 'Dries van Kuijk – Het Nederlandse Geheim Achter Elvis' ('Dries van Kuijk – The Dutch Secret Behind Elvis') on DVD. 

Publicity stated: With the upcoming release of our magazine ELVIS (No. 89), you will receive as a member free and exclusively the DVD 'Dries van Kuijk – Het Nederlandse Geheim Achter Elvis.' This documentary, made by Jorrit van der Kooi, was originally broadcasted by Veronica TV in 2009 to commemorate the 100th birthday of Dries van Kuijk, better known as Colonel Parker. This documentary has never appeared on DVD before, and that makes this release unique.

In the documentary we see unique interviews with Loanne Parker, the Colonel's widow, who spoke extensively about her husband for the first time in 2008. Family members such as Ad van Kuijk Jr. and Rien van Gurp also speak, as well as colleagues and acquaintances like Ed Bonja and John Wilkinson. The result is a candid and revealing portrait of the Dutch emigrant who decisively shaped Elvis Presley's career.

This DVD is exclusively available to ElvisMatters members and will not be sold separately anywhere. It is also a Limited Edition. If you are a member, you will automatically receive the DVD together with the latest ELVIS magazine.

The fan club magazine also came with a CD for the Gold members, 'Elvis 89,' featuring a selection of recordings, linked to the articles in the magazine.

Let It Be Me (Las Vegas - February 9, 1970) / Fool / T-R-O-U-B-L-E (take 1)  / Lawdy, Miss Clawdy / Introductions (St. Paul - October 2, 1974)  / Emmylou Harris - (You Never Can Tell) "C'est La Vie" (Toppop, June 20, 1977) /  Bouke feat. Glen D. Hardin - Unchained Melody (RCA Studio A, January 2020) / Bouke feat. Glen D. Hardin - Lead Me, Guide Me (RCA Studio A, January 2020) / Burning Love (take 2) / And I Love You So (take 2) / I'll Remember You (Madison Square Garden - June 1972)  / You Don't Know Me / Interview Colonel Tom Parker on ABC Nightline (August 15, 1987) / Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Las Vegas - August 21, 1969) : One Night (That's The Way It Is, 1970) / It's Midnight (Las Vegas - 1974) / If I Can Dream (Black Leather version, NBC TV Special, 1968).

To obtain this DVD, you can join the >>> ElvisMatters fanclub through their website.

(Source: ElvisMatters)

May 30 - EPiC (Updated)

Movie director Baz Luhrmann had teased Elvis fans with the working title 'EPiC', 'Elvis Presley in Concert' , but now he has confirmed that this will be the title for the upcoming concert movie.

He posted on social media: "I’ve teased it just a little and you’ve definitely seen the hints - now it’s time to say it out loud... #EPiC. “ELVIS PRESLEY in CONCERT: see and hear him tell his story like never before. Later today, I’ll be discussing all things EPiC at the Sony Music Vision content showcase and don’t worry! I’ll be trying to swipe a few frames to share with you all on the feed."

Later he added: "Just hopped of the stage at the SMV showcase and here’s some of those swiped frames I mentioned!! glimpses of unseen footage, along with existing footage we’ve restored in a never-before experienced quality.

As the journey of creating this film continues, I seriously can’t wait to share it with you all!"

Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Project Announced At Sony Event

Baz Luhrmann revealed footage from his upcoming project EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert during the Sony Music Vision on May 29th. Combing through countless never-before-seen performances, unheard interview recordings and restored rarities, the acclaimed filmmaker has been developing the feature documentary alongside his longtime Academy Award-nominated editor, Jonathan Redmond, since production on his 2022 hit film Elvis. Woven together with Luhrmann’s uniquely electric style, EPiC offers audiences Elvis singing and telling his own story as we’ve never seen or heard him before.

When speaking about the film, Luhrmann said, “During the making of ELVIS, we went on a search for rumored unseen footage from the iconic 1970s concert films 'Elvis: That’s The Way It Is' and 'Elvis on Tour'. My initial thought was that we may be able to restore the unused footage (if we could find it) and use it in our Elvis feature, starring Austin Butler. 

I had researchers go into the Warners Bros. film vaults buried in underground salt mines and, to the astonishment of all, we uncovered 68 boxes of film negative, as well as unseen 8mm footage. It has taken two years to restore the footage to a quality that it has never been projected at previously, while the team had to meticulously claw back sound from the many, unconventional sources that were also unearthed. 

One of the great finds has been unheard recordings of Elvis talking about his life and his music. It was this that gave the inspiration for 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert', which is not specifically a documentary, nor a concert film: Elvis takes the audience through the journey of his life, weaving never-before-seen footage with iconic performances that have never been presented in this way, from the 1970 Vegas show, on tour in 1972 and even precious moments of the 1957 “gold jacket” performance in Hawaii. Most importantly, Elvis will sing and tell you about his life in first person, through both classic and contemporary musical prisms.”

Go to Baz Luhrmann's >>> Instagram page for a new clip.

Gold aus Heißer Kehle

The German Fernsehjuwelen re-issued Elvis' classic movie 'Loving You' as 'Gold aus Heißer Kehle'. 

Description: Deke Rivers loves Rock 'n' Roll and, in his free time, travels around the country with his band. When press agent Glenda meets him, she recognizes Deke's potential and signs him for Tex Warner's band. The singer soon becomes a favorite among American teenagers. Glenda begins to take an interest in Deke, just like Susan, who sings in Tex's band ...

As a bonus this DVD features a double sided cover and a digital booklet (available on-line). 

The DVD is available from >>> Amazon Germany (associate link).

Elvis Video News Report

Emiel Maier posted the June 2025 Elvis Presley Video news report, capturing the main news from May 2025 and more: the latest concerning the Elvis concert footage film, footage of Elvis on October 29, 1956, FTD news, people we lost, the future of his channel and more. 

(Source: Baz Luhrmann / Amazon / Emile Maier)

April 01 - Catching a Colored Falling Star

The German Fernsehjuwelen announced the June 12, 2025 re-issue of the Elvis' classic movie 'Loving You' as 'Gold aus heißer Kehle'. 

Description: Deke Rivers loves Rock 'n' Roll and, in his free time, travels around the country with his band. When press agent Glenda meets him, she recognizes Deke's potential and signs him for Tex Warner's band. The singer soon becomes a favorite among American teenagers. Glenda begins to take an interest in Deke, just like Susan, who sings in Tex's band ...

As a bonus this DVD features a double sided cover and a digital booklet (available on-line). 

Troy Seals Died

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Troy Seals has died. He was 86. He died on March 6, 2025, but new only broke today.

During his illustrious career, Seals co-wrote more than 75 charted singles, including 30 top 10 hits and 11 No. 1 records. Among his classics are 'Pieces of My Life' and 'There's a Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Me Back In)'.

Elvis Presley recorded 'Pieces of My Life' in 1975 for his album 'Today', and released as a single (with 'Bringing It Back') on September 20, 1975, the song reached number 33 on the Billboard country chart .

In 1975 Elvis also released 'There's a Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Me Back In)' on his 'Promised Land' album. It was released as the B-side of the posthumous single 'I Got a Feelin' in My Body' in 1979, which peaked at number 6 on the Hot Country Singles chart. The track was recorded at Stax Records, 15 December 1973.

While at STAX Elvis also attempted to record  Seals' 'We Had It All' (co-written with Donnie Fritts and released in 1973 by Waylon Jennings) but gave up after feeling he couldn't do it justice. Sadly no tape of this has ever been found.

Johnny Tillotson Died

Johnny Tillotson, the chart-topping singer behind the Sixties hit 'Poetry in Motion' died. He was 86.

He also wrote 'It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin'' which was a major hit for him in 1962 and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Country and Western song for 1962. Elvis Presley recorded the song on February 20, 1969 at the American Sound Studio for his 'From Elvis in Memphis' album. 

Elvis famously introduced Johnny Tillotson to the audience during his midnight show in Las Vegas on February 17, 1972 — right after performing You Gave Me A Mountain — a heartfelt public tribute from one legend to another.

Catching a Falling Star

The VV records import record label has released  'Catching a Falling Star' on smoked yellow and on silver colored vinyl edition. 

Description from the original press release: ‘Catching A Falling Star’ focuses on Elvis’ November 1976 tour, featuring a show from November 30, 1976, previously unreleased on vinyl.

 

This November concert has previously been released on CD, but this is the first time on vinyl format with an incredibly superior sound. The vinyl will be accompanied by a CD compilation that combines the best of four shows from the tour, giving us a completely new ideal fantasy show, including some previously unreleased material. All the audio for the LP and CD has been digitally restored and remastered. A must-have!

VV records wants to present Elvis at his peak, and Elvis’ final Anaheim's concert from the November 1976 tour is undoubtedly one of the best moments by Elvis from this year. The performances are very good, and the show is surely the best one from the tour.

 

Elvis is very active on the stage and delivers a dynamic show, showcasing the best songs from his repertoire from the previous years, including the last 1976 single ‘Hurt’, and we hear him playing guitar on the classic ‘Blue Christmas’ and his first single ‘That’s all Right Mama’, combining all genres as only he could. The show includes oldies ‘Love Me’ and ‘Jailhouse Rock’, power pop with ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, the tender ‘Hawaiian Wedding Song’, the autobiographical ‘You Gave Me a Mountain’ before ending with the magnificent ‘Polk Salad Annie’. The enthusiasm that shines through is undeniable, a woman screaming “Here He Comes” at the beginning of ‘See See Rider’ on the Bonus CD is worth the price of the ticket alone!

This new double LP comes housed in a Deluxe 300 Gr. gatefold sleeve that also holds the CD. 

To make it a collectable, the 500 copies of this set will come on two colors vinyl; a Limited Edition of 400 copies on smoked silver colored vinyl with a 30 x 30 cm art-card and a Deluxe Edition of 100 copies on smoked yellow colored vinyl with a 30 x 30 art-cart and other bonus items. 

LP 1 - Side A:  See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - If You Love Me - You Gave Me A Mountain

Side B: Jailhouse Rock - It’s Now Or Never - All Shook Up - And I Love You So -  Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Fever - Bridge Over Troubled Water

LP 2 - Side C: Polk Salad Annie - Introductions - Love Letters - School Day - Hurt

Side D: Hound Dog - Hawaiian Wedding Song - Blue Christmas - That’s All Right - Can’t Help Falling Love - Closing Vamp

Bonus CD. All the tracks were digitally restored and remastered (running-time 68 minutes): Beethoven's Fifth (Joe Guercio & The Hilton Horns - 25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Comedy Act (Jackie Kahane - Incomplete - 25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Sweet Inspiration (The Sweet inspirations - 25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - If You Leave Me Now (The Sweet Inspirations - 25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - See See Rider (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - I Got A Woman (26.11.196 Portland, OH) / Amen (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Love Me (27.11.1976 Eugene, OR - Incomplete) - If You Love Let Me Know (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - You Gave Me A Mountain (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - Jailhouse Rock (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - It’s Now Or Never (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - America (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Steamroller Blues (27.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Bridge Over Troubled Water (29.11.1976 San Francisco, CA) - Polk Salad Annie (28.11.1976 San Francisco, CA) - Piano & Electric Piano Solo (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR - Incomplete) - Hurt (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Hound Dog (29.11.1976 San Francisco, CA) - Funny How Times Slip Away (26.11.976 Portland, OH) - Hawaii wedding Song (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Blue Christmas (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - That’s All Right (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - Mystery Train / Tiger Man (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Can’t help Falling In Love (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR)

Note: The unreleased audience recorded material appears to be taken from the CD-R release 'Kings and Ducks' and the other audience recorded material from the Memory release 'Rockin' The Nortwest' (2005).

(Source: Pascal Matteo / Elvis Club Berlin / Fernsehjuwelen)