August 02 - Soldier Boy Officially Out

The 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' box-set has been released as both the first dealers and lucky fans have received their copies.

Publicity stated: Details book 1 - Memphis To Brooklyn: A hardback coffee table style deluxe book, illustrated throughout with many rare newly discovered photographs and documents. The book chronicles Elvis Presley's army career from his induction in March, basic and advanced training in Texas, and his departure from Brooklyn to Germany in September 1958.

Also included is a detailed analysis of Elvis Presley's Nashville recording session at Studio B in June 1958. CD 1 and 2 feature the complete Elvis Presley recording session from Studio B, Nashville in June 1958, released in the original recording order for the first time.

Details book 2 - Germany: A hardback coffee table style deluxe book of photos, documents and memories of fellow soldiers, friends and family providing the most detailed comprehensive record of Elvis Presley's first three months in Germany from October 1 until December 31, 1958.

This book also contains details, photos and information covering Elvis' German home-made recordings. CD 3 and 4 contain the private Elvis Presley home recordings from Germany in 1958 and 1959. The audio has been newly restored exclusively for this release.

The books and CDs come housed in an individually numbered Deluxe Collector's slipcase with a sticker.

Also released are the 'Summer Night' 4-CD-set - with a some slight adjustments compared to the AI colored preview - and the 'Promised Land' double LP. 

Publicity stated: Summer Night' will be released as a 4-CD 5-inch digipack and features Evening Concert performances from Des Moines June 20 1974, Philadelphia June 23, Columbus June 25 and Milwaukee June 28, 1974. The concerts feature all of the songs that were recorded - in Mono - by the engineer during the June 1974 tour. 

The 'Promised Land - Companion Album' is a re-issue of the original 2011 FTD release. It contains the best of 'Alternate Takes' and not the final Masters, as a special numbered Translucent Claret Limited 2-LP Edition.

'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' can be pre-ordered from the >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

'Promised Land' can be pre-ordered from the >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

'Summer Nights' can be pre-ordered from the >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

(Source: Dorthe Back Richter Larsen)

July 30 - Another FTD Mess-up! (Updated)

According to an update from the London Elvis Shop the upcoming 'Summer Nights’ release from the Follow That Dream collectors label has two faulty discs. This was later confirmed in an update from FTD's Roger Semon in an update to dealers.

Updated with the text from Shop Elvis: "Our manufacturing and mastering team notified us that a minor production anomaly occurred during the final pressing of the discs. Because the physical sets and artwork were already fully completed and packaged, the vendor is proceeding with shipping the release "as is."

To ensure you aren't confused when you dive into the audio, please note the minor differences below in bold will not be reflected in the printed tracklist artwork.

Added to the tracklisting if the CDs the website stated: "Disc 2 (Bonus Tracks): Due to a mastering error, Disc 2 features two additional opening tracks that were originally intended to be left off the final cut. Consider these a welcome addition for your collection!

Disc 3 (Track Order): The first two opening tracks on Disc 3 were accidentally transposed (switched in their playing order)."

Note: It is strange that the FTD label does not chose to correct this like they did with the faulty 'Destination USA' CD that had the same problem. Like the Elvis Information Network nicely stated: "Most fans will have enough 1974 live shows to get them through the next few weeks whilst the errors are being corrected."

The reason for the decision by the collectors label to sent out these faulty discs could be that a further delay holds up the shipping of 'Soldier Boy' and 'Promised Land' vinyl even longer. This way everything can be shipped together.

Some fans are perhaps you're better off waiting for the second pressing. For others, a mis-pressing becomes a collectable.

All the concerts on this set are Evening Shows and they were recorded in Des Moines June on 20 1974, Philadelphia on June 23, Columbus on June 25 and Milwaukee on June 28, 1974. 

The concerts feature all of the songs that were recorded by the engineer during the June 1974 tour. - Recorded in mono. All previously unreleased soundboards except for Milwaukee June 28 on bootleg. 

Summer Nights' can be pre-ordered from the >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

(Source: Elvis Shop London Facebook)

July 24 - Soldier Boy On Tour

Audio engineer Anthony Stuchbury shared a comparison of the work he did on the audio for the upcoming 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' box-set, comparing the song 'I Will Be True' from the original release of this song on FTD's 'In A Private Moment' with the new Deluxe box-set. 

The audio has been cleaned, Elvis' voice is more upfront and you can really hear him working these songs. 

Here is another comparison with a different, more recent FTD release. 

If you like what your heard, you can pre-order the 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' set from the >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

Steve Binder's Memoirs? 

Legendary director and TV Producer Steve Binder - Elvis fans know him the 1968 'Singer Presents Elvis' TV Special - posted on Facebook that had completed writing his memoir on his experiences in TV and rock. Also stating that if he If couldn't get it published by a major, he was thinking of self publishing his memoirs. 

Knock Out Releases

The Knock Out Records import label released the CD 'O Sole Mio Providence' featuring the previously unreleased evening performance from June 26, 1976, available for the very first time on silver disc. The label also announced the release of the double LP 'Del Webb's Sahara Tahoe - The Highlights May 1976'.
 

Publicity for 'O Sole Mio Providence' stated: Captured in good audience-recording quality, this concert finds Elvis in strong vocal form, delivering a spirited and highly enjoyable performance. Highlights include outstanding renditions of "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)," "And I Love You So," "America The Beautiful," two powerful performances of "Hurt," and a magnificent version of "It's Now Or Never."
 
This is another fine addition for every serious Elvis concert collector. 
 
Tracklist
01.   Also Sprach Zarathustra
02.   C.C. Rider
03.   I Got A Woman/Amen
04.   Love Me
05.   If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
06.   You Gave Me A Mountain
07.   All Shook Up
08.   Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
09.   And I Love You So
10.   Jailhouse Rock
11.   Fever
12.   America The Beautiful
13.   Introductions – Early Morning Rain
14.   What’d I Say
15.   Johnny B. Goode
16.   Drum Solo (By Ronnie Tutt)
17.   Bass Solo (By Jerry Scheff)
18.   Piano Solo (By Tony Brown)
19.   Electric Keyboard Solo (By David Briggs)
20.   Love Letters
21.   School Days
22.   Hurt #1
23.   Hurt #2
24.   It’s Now Or Never
25.   Can’t Help Falling In Love

 

Publicity for 'Webb's Sahara Tahoe - The Highlights May 1976' stated: In early 2026, Knock Out Records was offered brand‑new tapes from Elvis Presley’s final Lake Tahoe engagement. What these reels contained was nothing short of extraordinary.

The complete May 7th, 1976 Midnight Show was discovered in pristine condition. Alongside it sat the surviving second half of the May 7th Dinner Show, captured with the same remarkable clarity.

But the greatest surprise came last: the entire May 9th, 1976 Closing Show, including the previously unreleased pre‑acts by J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet, The Sweet Inspirations, and comedian Jackie Kahane.

The sound quality across all tapes is exceptionally vivid, offering a rare window into the energy of the Sahara Tahoe showroom during Elvis’ final season there.

This new 2‑LP set brings together standout moments from each tape, a curated journey through three nights of music, humor, gospel power, and the unmistakable electricity of Elvis Presley on stage.

Presented in a beautiful gatefold filled with photos, memorabilia, and detailed information, this set will be released in two colors of vinyl: Black and Blue, each accompanied by its own unique 30×30 glossy full‑size photo.
 
Tracklist side 1: May 9, 1976 Closing Show - Opening Acts
1. I Have Been Redeemed*
2. You'll Never Walk Alone*
3. Philadelphia Freedom*
4. Lady Marmalade*
*Previously Unreleased
 
Side B: May 7, 1976 Midnight Show
1. Also Sprach Zarathustra
2. C.C. Rider
3. If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
4. The Wonder Of You
5. That's All Right
6. I'll Remember You
7. My Way
 
Side C May 7, 1976 Dinner Show
1. Hurt
2. Softly As I Leave You
3. Heartbreak Hotel
4. Jailhouse Rock
5. It's Now Or Never
6. How Great Thou Art
7. Can't Help Falling In Love /
Closing Vamp

Side D: May 9, 1976 Closing Show
1. Return To Sender
2. America The Beautiful
3. Polk Salad Annie
4. Burning Love
5. Help Me
6. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Elvis Sold Out

The Brazilian O Mundo de Elvis fan club announced the re-issue of their 'Elvis Sold Out' book volumes 1 and 2 by Waldenir Cecon. 

Publicity stated: Since the release of the first edition of 'Elvis Sold Out' in 2012, a lot of new information has come to light, and hundreds of new CDs featuring Elvis' tour performances have been released. The time has come for fans in Brazil and the Portuguese-speaking world (the books will also be released in Portugal) to get their hands on a fully updated edition of one of our best-selling titles.

The first 420-page volume will be released on August 25, 2026, and covers Elvis's tours from 1970 to 1974, the second, a 520-page volume, covers the tours from 1975 to 1977. Combined, the two volumes will total over 900 pages, 210 pages more than the original book. The books will be available in both color and black-and-white versions (printed on high-quality paper) in a 16 x 23 cm format.

(Source: Anthony Stuchbury / Steve Binder / Mundo de Elvis)

July 16 - Box-set Going Awol? (Updated)

It appears that some of the 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' box-sets may have gone awol from their warehouse in Denmark or Norway. 

Several numbered copies appeared on eBay by U.K. sellers, but officially the dealers have not yet received word on from the Follow That Dream record label that their orders had been shipped. These eBay listings were later retracted. 

The official release date for this set is August 2026, together with the 'Summer Night' 4-CD-set and the 'Promised Land' double LP. 

'Summer Night' will be released as a 4-CD 5-inch digipack and features Evening Concert performances from Des Moines June 20 1974, Philadelphia June 23, Columbus June 25 and Milwaukee June 28, 1974. The concerts feature all of the songs that were recorded - in Mono - by the engineer during the June 1974 tour. 

The 'Promised Land - Companion Album' is a re-issue of the original 2011 FTD release. It contains the best of 'Alternate Takes' and not the final Masters, as a special numbered Translucent Claret Limited 2-LP Edition.

• 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' can be pre-ordered from the >>> Elvis Matters webshop.
• 'Promised Land' can be pre-ordered from the >>> Elvis Matters webshop.
• 'Summer Nights' can be pre-ordered from the >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

Update July 20, 2026: 

Here are some previews as posted on >>> The King's Realm forum.

Never Meet Your Heroes

Mick Jagger still regrets not meeting his hero Elvis. In the 'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend' podcast Mick Jagger tells the story of how John Lennon told him not to meet Elvis after The Beatles August 1965 meet-up at Elvis' home in Bel Air. Conan O'Brien suggests that The Beatles were all "high" at the time so none of their memories of the event match.

(Facebook / eBay / Elvis Information Network / Conan O'Brian / The King's Realm)

July 17 - The Last Concert Reprint

The Follow That Dream collectors label informed dealers that 'The Last Concert' triple CD-set was "sold out" but that due to the high demand for additional copies, more will be pressed. 

This reprint will be available in July along with the CD 'Summer Nights' 4-CD-set, the 'Promised Land' 2-LP and the Deluxe 'Soldier Boy' book / CD combo. 

All these titles are available to pre-order from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop. 

New Fashion Exhibit, And Extended American Spirit Display

Graceland announced that Elvis Week attendees will get the first look at 'Elvis: The Fashion Icon', opening August 7 at Elvis Presley's Memphis at Graceland. Step into the closet of the King of Rock 'n' Roll and discover how Elvis revolutionized fashion. 

Explore seven immersive spaces featuring over 150 carefully curated pieces -  from personal scarves and footwear to custom-made jackets and sporting wear. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast or devoted Elvis fan, this exhibit reveals a different side of the king: the creativity, confidence, and style that extended his influence beyond the stage. 

Graceland also stated that it will extend 'The American Spirit of Elvis Presley' display, which launched over Memorial Day Weekend, through Elvis Week. Located inside Elvis' racquetball building and viewable as part of the Graceland mansion tours, this special presentation celebrates Elvis' connection to American culture and heritage. 

(Source: Various / Graceland)

June 15 - Paradise Hawaiian Style Released

The Follow That Dream collectors label released the 3-CD-set 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions - 60th Anniversary Edition'.

Publicity stated: As part of the successful 'Sessions' series, Follow That Dream Records is pleased to announce the release of 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions - 60th Anniversary Edition'. 

Newly remixed and remastered by Sebastian Jeansson and Vic Anesini, the master recordings and outtakes appear now with an audio quality that surpasses the original soundtrack album from 1966. The 24-page booklet contains a wide range of rare photographs, memorabilia, movie facts, shooting dates and an insightful article.

Order 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop. 

CD 1 - Original Album Masters: Paradise, Hawaiian Style - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya - Scratch My Back (Then I'll Scratch Yours) - Drums Of The Islands - Datin’ - A Dog’s Life - House Of Sand - Stop Where You Are - This Is My Heaven - Sand Castles

Outtakes: Sand Castles (A Cappella Version, Vocal & Backup Vocal Overdub KOV-1; Without Guide Track) - Drums Of The Islands (Track, AO Take 2/M) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 1) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 2) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 3) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 4 - 5) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 6) - Drums Of The Islands (Tag Ending, Vocal Overdub A1V Take 1 - 3) - Drums Of The Islands (Composite Of AOV-6 & A1V-3/M) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 1 - 3) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 4) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 5) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 6) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 7) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 8) - This Is My Heaven (Splice Of FOV takes 6 & 8/M)

CD 2: Sand Castles (KO Take 1 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 2 - 3 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 4 - 6 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 7 - 8 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 9 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 10/M - Mono) - Sand Castles (Vocal And Backup Vocal Overdub KOV-1 With Guide Track KO Take 10/M) - Sand Castles (Backup Vocal Overdub Of KO-10; KOC Take 2/M) - Scratch My Back (Then Tíll Scratch Yours) (Vocal Overdub COV Take 1) - Scratch My Back (Vocal Overdub COV Take 2/M Unedited) - Stop Where You Are (Vocal Overdub DOV Take 1) - Stop Where You Are (Vocal Overdub DOV Take 2 - 3) - Stop Where You Are (Tag Ending, Vocal Overdub D10V Take 1 - 9) - Stop Where You Are (Composite Of DOV-3 & D10V Take 9 & 6/M) - House Of Sand (Vocal Overdub HOV Take 1/M) - House Of Sand (Vocal Overdub HOV Take 2 - 3) - House Of Sand (Movie Version Opening, Vocal Overdub H1V Take 1 - 10) - House Of Sand (Vocal Overdub H2V Take 1) - House Of Sand (Composite Of H1V-7, HOV-1 & H2V-1/Master With Movie Version Intro)

CD 3: A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 1) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 2) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 3) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 4) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 5 - 6) - Datin’ (Vocal Overdub BOV Take 1 - 4) - Datin’ (Vocal Overdub BOV Take 5 - 10) - Datin’ (Vocal Overdub BOV Takes 11 - 12) - Datin’ (Vocal Overdub BOV Take 13 - 14/M) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 1 - 2 - Mono) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 3) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 4) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 5) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 6) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Opening, Vocal Overdub J1V Take 1 - 2) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Composite Of J1V Take 2 & JOV Take 6/M) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Vocal Overdub GOV Take 1) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Vocal Overdub GOV Take 2 - 3) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Vocal Overdub GOV Take 4) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Splice Of Take 4 & 3/M) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 7) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 8) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 9/M)

Note: Disc 2 tracks 1-6 and disc 3 track 10 are taken from a Mono source.

Order 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop. 

The Danish Memphis Mansion released the 'Paradise Hawaiian Style' promotional CD for customers of this set. It features six radio spots, the audio from the official movie trailer and Peter Noone interview with Elvis.

Tracks: Radio Spot 1: Drums of the Island / Radio Spot 2: Hey Babe, Swing With Elvis / Radio Spot 3: The Natives are Restless / Radio Spot 4: It's Elvis! In Paradise! / Radio Spot 5: You'll Be In Paradise, Hawaiian Style / Radio Spot 6: Elvis In Paradise, Hawaiian Style / Official Movie Trailer / Peter Noone interviews Elvis on set.

Order 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions' from the >>> Memphis Mansion webshop. 

More Lovin'

Due to popular demand the JAS record label is to release a very limited edition (100) repressing of the Loving You soundtrack CD.

This limited edition will be distinguishable from the first via the new CD label therby keeping the integrity of the first pressing intact.

Publicity stated: Whether you prefer the warm authenticity of mono or the rich depth of stereo, this release delivers outstanding sound quality in both formats. It includes 3 alternate masters 'Mean Woman Blues - Movie Edit', 'Party - Alternate Master' & 'Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do - Alternate Master' plus the bonus tracks 'Loving  You - Opening Titles', 'Movie Road Medley', 'Party - Alternate Master' and 'Loving You - Orchestral Version'. It comes housed in a Super Deluxe jewel case Edition. 

With something to please every fan, 'Loving You' marks an exciting new offering from the brand-new JAS label.

The Mono Masters: Mean Woman Blues - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Loving You - Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do - Lonesome Cowboy - Hot Dog - (Let's Have A) Party - Mean Woman Blues

Movie Edits: Party (Alternate Master) - Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do (Alternate Master)

The Mono To Stereo Album: Mean Woman Blues - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Loving You - Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do - Lonesome Cowboy - Hot Dog - (Let's Have A) Party - Blueberry Hill - True Love - Don't Leave Me Now - Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - I Need You So Special

Bonus Songs - "Mono To Stereo"-Versions: Loving You (Opening Titles) - Movie Road Medley - Party (Alternate Master) - Loving You (Orchestral Version).

(Source: Henrik Knudsen / Anthony Stuchbury)

June 08 - Follow That 4KHD Blu-ray

Following the news that leaked two days ago, the Follow That Dream collectors label officially announced the release of the Limited Edition 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' book and CD-set and the double vinyl re-issue of 'Promised Land - The Companion Album' as a numbered edition on red colored vinyl. 

The recently retracted 'Summer Nights' 4-CD-set will be shipped with these new titles. The shipping to the dealers is set for July 13, 2026.

Publicity stated: FTD Books is pleased to announce the release of 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761', a Limited Individually Numbered Edition double book and 4-CD set. It comes housed in a Deluxe Collector's slipcase with a sticker.

Book 1 - Memphis To Brooklyn: A hardback coffee table style deluxe book, illustrated throughout with many rare newly discovered photographs and documents. The book chronicles Elvis Presley's army career from his induction in March, basic and advanced training in Texas, and his departure from Brooklyn to Germany in September 1958.

Also included is a detailed analysis of Elvis Presley's Nashville recording session at Studio B in June 1958. CD 1 and 2 feature the complete Elvis Presley recording session from Studio B, Nashville in June 1958, released in the original recording order for the first time.

Book 2 - Germany: A hardback coffee table style deluxe book of photos, documents and memories of fellow soldiers, friends and family providing the most detailed comprehensive record of Elvis Presley's first three months in Germany from October 1 until December 31, 1958.

This book also contains details, photos and information covering Elvis' German home-made recordings. CD 3 and 4 contain the private Elvis Presley home recordings from Germany in 1958 and 1959. The audio has been newly restored exclusively for this release.

Tracks CD 1 - Studio Session: I Need Your Love Tonight - A Big Hunk O’ Love (Splice Of Take 3 and 4) - Ain’t That Loving You Baby - (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I - I Got Stung - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 1 - 4) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 5) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 6 - 7) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 8 - 9) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 10A) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 10B - 13) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 14) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 15) - I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 16 - 18/M) - A Big Hunk O’ Love (Take 1) - A Big Hunk O’ Love (Take 2) - A Big Hunk O’ Love (Take 3) - A Big Hunk O’ Love (Take 4) - Ain’t That Loving You Baby (Take 1) - Ain’t That Loving You Baby (Take 2 - 4/M) - Ain’t That Loving You Baby (Take 5 - 7) - Ain’t That Loving You Baby (Take 8 - 10) - Ain’t That Loving You Baby (Take 11).

CD 2: (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I (Take 1 - 3) - (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I (Take 4 - 5) - (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I (Take 6 - 8) - (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I (Take 9/M) - I Got Stung (Take 1 - 2) - I Got Stung (Take 3 - 8) - I Got Stung (Take 9 - 10) - I Got Stung (Take 11) - I Got Stung (Take 12) - I Got Stung (Take 13 - 14) - I Got Stung (Take 15 - 16) - I Got Stung (Take 17 - 20) - I Got Stung Take 21 - 22) - I Got Stung (Take 23 - 24/M).

Interviews and More: Elvis Swearing In To The U.S. Army (24.03.1958. Kennedy Veterans Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee) - Elvis Interviewed By Jim Kell On KFSA-TV (24.03.1958, Fort Chaffee Barracks, Fort Chaffee, Arkansas) - Elvis Sails (Press Interview) - Elvis Sails (Newsreel Interview) - Elvis Sails (Pat Hernon Interview).

CD 3 - Germany Home Recordings: Intro - He Knows Just What I Need (#1) - Working On The Building - He Knows Just What I Need (#2) - He Knows Just What I Need (#3) - He Knows Just What I Need (#4) - He Knows Just What I Need (#5) - He Knows Just What I Need (#6) - He Knows Just What I Need (#7) - Cool Water - Like A Baby (Elvis) - Like A Baby (Red West) - His Hand In Mine (#1) - Young Love (Red West) - Her Hand In Mine (#1) - Return To Me / Her Hand In Mine (#2) - Her Hand In Mine (#3) - His Hand In Mine (#2) - Her Hand In Mine (#4) - Just A Closer Walk With Thee / If I Didn’t Care / Are You Sincere - Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Stand By Me - Oh Lonesome Me - I’m Beginning To Forget You (#1) - I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still In Love With You) (Ending Only) / Mona Lisa - I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still In Love With You) / Guitar Strumming - Danny Boy (#1) - Danny Boy (#2) - Loving You (#1)  - I’m Beginning To Forget You (#2) - Santa Claus Is Back In Town / Loving You (#2) - I’m Beginning To Forget You (#3) - I’m Beginning To Forget You (#4).

CD 4 - Germany Home Recordings: I Asked The Lord (#1) - Apron Strings (#1) - Soldier Boy (#1) - Soldier Boy (#2) - I Asked The Lord (#2) - I Asked The Lord (#3) - I Asked The Lord (#4) - Piano Noodling / Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) - I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (#1 - Fast) - Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) (#1) / Hound Dog (#1) / At The Hop - I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (#1 - Slow) - Apron Strings (#2) - It’s Been So Long Darling - I Will Be True - There’s No Tomorrow - I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (#2 - Slow) / QueSera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) (#2) / Hound Dog (#2) - I Asked The Lord (#5) - I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (#2 - Fast) - Apron Strings (#3) - The Titles Will Tell - At The Hop/Give Me Oil In My Lamp (Traditional) / Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) / Hound Dog - Send Me Some Lovin’ - Send Me Some Lovin’ - The Fool #1 - The Fool #2 - The Fool #3. 

Produced by Ernst Mikael Jørgensen. Disc 1 Mastered by Kevan Budd. Disc 2 Mastered by Kevan Budd (tracks 1-14) Anthony Stuchbury (tracks 15-19). Disc 3 and 4: audio restoration and mastering by Anthony Stuchbury.

The Dutch Elvis Corner webshop announced the release of the bonus CD 'Soldier Boy' as a bonus for their customers who buy the box. 

On his work for this set Stuchbury said: All the tracks on the set are in Mono. I did have the green light to open them up if I’d wished, but I chose not to do so. I’m sure that will surprise many, especially as converting mono to stereo seems to be my thing ? It also means that I have turned down the chance to be a part of what could have been the very first official Elvis Presley mono to stereo release.

Here is my reasoning.

In a recording studio there’s usually more than one microphone being used in said studio, so each mic, theoretically, could be seen as an individual source. We know that the German home recordings were made using a reel to reel tape recorder, and that only one microphone was present and being used. 

With all that in mind, and this being an official archival release, of which the new masters will now enter the official Sony Elvis archive, I decided to keep them as authentic as possible, so they are as recorded, in Mono.

Publicity for the LP stated: FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the release of “Promised Land - Companion Album' containing the best of 'Alternate Takes' and not the final Masters, as a special numbered Translucent Claret Limited 2-LP Edition.

 

FTD Vinyl’s first release in August, 2010 arrived long before the great vinyl revival of many years later. Due to the format’s modest sales back then, long-deleted FTD titles are now commanding high prices online and at record fairs.

 

To accommodate new vinyl collectors who missed out on some of these rare Elvis releases, FTD plans to reissue several key in-demand titles. 'Promised Land - The Companion Album' was previously issued in May 2012. This collectible individually numbered limited edition features a new cover design and Translucent Claret vinyl.

Side A: Promised Land (Take 3, 4) - There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Take 4 + Composite Of Take 5, 3, 8) - Help Me (Take 1 F.S.+ Remixed Master) - Mr. Songman (Take 2) - Love Song Of The Year (Take 1) - Promised Land.

Side B: It's Midnight (Take 7) - Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming (Take 10) - If You Talk In Your Sleep (Take 5) - Thinking About You (Take 4) - You Asked Me To (Take 3A) - There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Take 1).

Side C: Promised Land (Take 5) - Love Song Of The Year (Take 3, 4, 6) - It's Midnight (Take 11) - You Asked Me To (Take 2B) - Thinking About You (Take 3).

Side D: If You Talk In Your Sleep (Take 9 - Undubbed Master) - You Asked Me To (Take 1, 2A) - There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Take 6, 7) - Mr. Songman (Take 3, 5) - Promised Land (Take 6 Undubbed Master).

The 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' set is available from >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

The 'Promised Land' set is available from >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

The 'Summer Nights' set is available from the >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

EPiC Blu-ray

The first lucky fans received their 4kHD copy of the 'EPiC' movie while the street date was originally set for June 16, 2026.

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. 

Don't miss adding this iconic concert experience to your collection!

Pre-order the 'EPiC' Blu-ray from >>> Amazon U.S. or >>> Amazon U.K. or >>> Amazon Germany.

(Source: Facebook / UEPS / Anthony Stuchbury)

June 06 - Follow That Soldier Boy (Updated)

Due from the Follow That Dream collectors label, in cooperation with the Norwegian Flaming Star fan club, is the book / 4-CD set 'Elvis Presley - Soldier Boy 53 310 761'. 

According to Pal Granlund the set was supposed to come out last month, therefore it was added to the Flaming Star fan club magazine. The release has been set for June, but an official announcement still has to be made first. 

Details book 1 - Memphis To Brooklyn: A hardback coffee table style deluxe book, illustrated throughout with many rare newly discovered photographs and documents. The book chronicles Elvis Presley's army career from his induction in March, basic and advanced training in Texas, and his departure from Brooklyn to Germany in September 1958.

Also included is a detailed analysis of Elvis Presley's Nashville recording session at Studio B in June 1958. CD 1 and 2 feature the complete Elvis Presley recording session from Studio B, Nashville in June 1958, released in the original recording order for the first time.

Details book 2 - Germany: A hardback coffee table style deluxe book of photos, documents and memories of fellow soldiers, friends and family providing the most detailed comprehensive record of Elvis Presley's first three months in Germany from October 1 until December 31, 1958.

This book also contains details, photos and information covering Elvis' German home-made recordings. CD 3 and 4 contain the private Elvis Presley home recordings from Germany in 1958 and 1959. The audio has been newly restored exclusively for this release.

The books and CDs come housed in an individually numbered Deluxe Collector's slipcase with a sticker.

The 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' set is available from >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

(Source: Flaming Star magazine / Pal Granlund)

May 29 - Elvis Cancellation News Report

In an extraordinary move, the Follow That Dream collectors label cancelled / postponed the 'Summer Nights' CD until later this year, when a new title comes out. 

The 'Paradise Hawaiian Sessions' is not cancelled and should be en route to dealers next week. 

You can pre-order 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop. 

Erik Lorentzen's Elvis Files Team had to retract one of the two volumes of the new 'Portraits' books, as the printer had given both volumes the same content (that of volume 2, covering the years 1965 - 1969. Lorentzen said that the reprinted volume should be available mid July.

Elvis News Report

The June 2026 Elvis Presley Video News report is available again. This edition look back on last month's news and covers the recently discovered 1956 color footage of Elvis live on stage, the new Soccer World-cup promovideo featuring Elvis' music, the new Follow That Dream releases and concerns about how Sony is portraying Elvis on the cover of their products, the closing of 'Elvis Evolution' and 'EPiC' successes on the chart. 

(Source: Emiel Maier / UEPS / Elvis Shop London / Elvis The Man and his Music)

May 06 - Follow Those Hawaiian Summer Nights

The Follow That Dream collectors label announced the Late May 2026 release of the 4-CD-set 'Elvis Summer Nights' and the 3-CD-set 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions - 60th Anniversary Edition'.

Publicity stated: As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'Elvis: Summer Nights'. Released as a 4-CD 5-inch digipack, this set features evening concert performances from Des Moines, Philadelphia, Columbus and Milwaukee.

The concerts feature all of the songs that were recorded by the engineer during the June 1974 tour. Recorded in Mono.

Pre-order 'Elvis Summer Nights' from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop. 

Pre-order 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop. 

The Danish Memphis Mansion will add a bonus CD to both the new titles, details not yet available. 

CD 1: Des Moines, Iowa. June 20, 1974 – Evening Show: See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - All Shook Up - Love Me Tender - Hound Dog - Heartbreak Hotel - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Help Me - An American Trilogy - Let Me Be There - Funny How Time Slips Away - Big Boss Man - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

CD 2: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 23, 1974 – Evening Show: I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - All Shook Up - Love Me Tender - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Heartbreak Hotel - Help Me - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Funny How Time Slips Away - Big Boss Man - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

CD 3: Columbus, Ohio. June 25, 1974 – Evening Show: See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - All Shook Up - Love Me Tender - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Help Me - An American Trilogy - Let Me Be There - Funny How Time Slips Away - Big Boss Man - Steamroller Blues - Can’t Help Falling In Love

CD 4: Milwaukee, Wisconsin. June 28, 1974 – Evening Show: See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - All Shook Up - Love Me Tender - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Let Me Be There - Funny How Time Slips Away - Big Boss Man - Steamroller Blues - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

As part of the successful 'Sessions' series, Follow That Dream Records is pleased to announce the release of 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions - 60th Anniversary Edition'. 

Newly remixed and remastered by Sebastian Jeansson and Vic Anesini, the master recordings and outtakes appear now with an audio quality that surpasses the original soundtrack album from 1966. The 24-page booklet contains a wide range of rare photographs, memorabilia, movie facts, shooting dates and an insightful article.

CD 1 - Original Album Masters: Paradise, Hawaiian Style - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya - Scratch My Back (Then I'll Scratch Yours) - Drums Of The Islands - Datin’ - A Dog’s Life - House Of Sand - Stop Where You Are - This Is My Heaven - Sand Castles

Outtakes: Sand Castles (A Cappella Version, Vocal & Backup Vocal Overdub KOV-1; Without Guide Track) - Drums Of The Islands (Track, AO Take 2/M) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 1) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 2) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 3) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 4 - 5) - Drums Of The Islands (Vocal Overdub AOV Take 6) - Drums Of The Islands (Tag Ending, Vocal Overdub A1V Take 1 - 3) - Drums Of The Islands (Composite Of AOV-6 & A1V-3/M) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 1 - 3) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 4) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 5) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 6) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 7) - This Is My Heaven (Vocal Overdub FOV Take 8) - This Is My Heaven (Splice Of FOV takes 6 & 8/M)

CD 2: Sand Castles (KO Take 1 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 2 - 3 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 4 - 6 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 7 - 8 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 9 - Mono) - Sand Castles (KO Take 10/M - Mono) - Sand Castles (Vocal And Backup Vocal Overdub KOV-1 With Guide Track KO Take 10/M) - Sand Castles (Backup Vocal Overdub Of KO-10; KOC Take 2/M) - Scratch My Back (Then Tíll Scratch Yours) (Vocal Overdub COV Take 1) - Scratch My Back (Vocal Overdub COV Take 2/M Unedited) - Stop Where You Are (Vocal Overdub DOV Take 1) - Stop Where You Are (Vocal Overdub DOV Take 2 - 3) - Stop Where You Are (Tag Ending, Vocal Overdub D10V Take 1 - 9) - Stop Where You Are (Composite Of DOV-3 & D10V Take 9 & 6/M) - House Of Sand (Vocal Overdub HOV Take 1/M) - House Of Sand (Vocal Overdub HOV Take 2 - 3) - House Of Sand (Movie Version Opening, Vocal Overdub H1V Take 1 - 10) - House Of Sand (Vocal Overdub H2V Take 1) - House Of Sand (Composite Of H1V-7, HOV-1 & H2V-1/Master With Movie Version Intro)

CD 3: A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 1) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 2) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 3) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 4) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 5 - 6) - Datin’ (Vocal Overdub BOV Take 1 - 4) - Datin’ (Vocal Overdub BOV Take 5 - 10) - Datin’ (Vocal Overdub BOV Takes 11 - 12) - Datin’ (Vocal Overdub BOV Take 13 - 14/M) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 1 - 2 - Mono) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 3) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 4) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 5) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Vocal Overdub JOV Take 6) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Opening, Vocal Overdub J1V Take 1 - 2) - Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (Composite Of J1V Take 2 & JOV Take 6/M) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Vocal Overdub GOV Take 1) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Vocal Overdub GOV Take 2 - 3) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Vocal Overdub GOV Take 4) - Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Splice Of Take 4 & 3/M) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 7) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 8) - A Dog’s Life (Vocal Overdub EOV Take 9/M)

Note: Disc 2 tracks 1-6 and disc 3 track 10 are taken from a Mono source.

Pre-order 'Elvis Summer Nights' from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop. 

Pre-order 'The Paradise Hawaiian Style Sessions from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop. 

(Source: Elvis Shop London / Memphis Mansion / ElvisMatters / UEPS)

April 13 - Vinyl and Book Previews

Here is a first look at the new 2-LP 'Clambake' soundtrack album as released by the Follow that Dream collectors label. 

The soundtrack for 'Clambake', first released in October 1967, perhaps did not constitute any significant improvement over its immediate predecessors, but the bonus tracks did so in turn. 

The tracks 'Guitar Man', 'Just Call Me Lonesome', 'Big Boss Man' and "You Don’t Know Me' – recorded during the Nashville sessions in September – were the undisputed highlights of the album, along with 'The Girl I Never Loved' and 'How Can You Lose What You Never Had'.

Based on the original British release, this unique, Limited FTD Edition is equipped with the classic Red Dot RCA Victor label. The double album features the original soundtrack masters, studio outtakes and bonus tracks.

Side A: Guitar Man (Take 12 Overdub - Unedited Version) - Clambake (Take 3B) - How Can You Lose What You Never Had (Take 3) - The Girl I Never Loved - Singing Tree (Take 4, 5 - Remake Version) - Big Boss Man (Take 1, 2) - Clambake (Reprise - Take 4)

Side B: You Don’t Know Me (Single Version) - Hey, Hey, Hey (Take 3, 5, 6) - Clambake (Take 1, 5) - A House That Has Everything (Take 4, 5, 6) - Guitar Man (Take 6 - 9)

Side C: Just Call Me Lonesome (Take 5, 6 - Alternate Master) - Singing Tree - How Can You Lose What You Never Had (Take 1, 2) - You Don’t Know Me (Movie Version) - Who Needs Money? - The Girl I Never Loved (Take 4, 5) - Confidence

Side D: A House That Has Everything - Hey, Hey, Hey - Clambake - You Don’t Know Me (Take 7, 10 - Movie Version) - Big Boss Man (Take 10, 11 - Master) - Guitar Man (Take 10) - Just Call Me Lonesome (Take 1 - Master).

The 'Clambake' double LP-set is available from >>> Shop ElvisMatters just like the 'Elvis: The Last Concert' 3-CD-set at >>> Shop ElvisMatters.

The Concert Folios: The Back Covers: 1955-1977

Joseph Tunzi's JAT Publishing announced the release of the 332-page hardback book  'The Concert Folios: The Back Covers: 1955-1977'. 

Description: This is a follow up to 'The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley, Vol. 2', which will consist of all the concert folios issued during Elvis live performances from 1955 to 1977, including some of which where found in various Elvis albums in the 70s. 

At 232 pages, in full color (where possible), this book will feature all original photography, finally shown how the images actually looked, not the washed out appearance that was originally provided in the folios.

Presley: A Testament 

Presley Publishing House published the 79-page book 'Presley: A Testament - Faith, Family and A Life Lived' by Elvis' cousin Donna Presley and Karen Barnes.

Description: This is not a traditional biography. 'Presley: A Testament - Faith, Family and A Life Lived' is a deeply personal reflection from within the Presley family. Through carefully selected images and thoughtful passages, Donna Presley offers a perspective that moves beyond the public image into family, faith, and lived experience. 

This is not a retelling of a well-known story, but a quiet and sincere reflection on legacy, memory, and truth.

The book is available from >>> Amazon (associate link).

New Vinyl

The SR import record label released the double LP 'Burning at Both Ends' featuring Elvis' May 7, 1975 Closing Show as recorded at Murfreesboro, TN on sides A to C and various Studio and Live Version of 'Burning Love' on the last side. 

The label also released two more Limited Editions of their 'Promised Land' set with a selection of bonus items. Th LPs contain Studio and Live Recordings of 'Promised Land' and on the second disk Elvis' 08.30 PM performance as recorded at the Macon Coliseum, Macon, GA on April 24, 1975. 

(Source: Elvis Presley Collectors Group on Facebook / Pascal Matteo)