Friday 20 December 2024 - - "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas... "
‘ELVIS: On Tour 1974: California’ & VINYL ‘Live In Los Angeles 1974’ New MRS releases: The UK Label ‘Memphis Recording Service’ (MRS) will release a 3CD set ‘ON TOUR 1974: CALIFORNIA’ together with a Double LP vinyl set titled ‘LIVE IN LOS ANGELES 1974’.
Both scheduled for release in February 2025.
The Deluxe 3CD set 'ELVIS: On Tour 1974: California’ contains a range of live performances from Elvis’ five-day tour of California in May 1974, during which he performed in front of 60,000 fans, including an attendance by the legendary British rock band, Led Zeppelin, whom he met afterwards.
The pack includes 66 live tracks plus Bonus Tracks the ‘Home Recordings’ of 'Spanish Eyes' and 'Let Me Be The One'. For the first time ever, the material from these shows is presented in stereo.
The accompanying booklet includes general background notes as well as presenting rare photographs and memorabilia dating from this short tour.
The 3CD set includes Elvis' performances from May 11 Inglewood Forum, May 12 afternoon show Fresno and also May 13 San Bernardino.
3CD Tracklist - On Tour 1974: California CD1– MAY 11 1974 (Evening Show) Inglewood Forum, Los Angeles, Ca
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. See See Rider
03. I Got A Woman/Amen
04. Love Me
05. Tryin' To Get To You
06. All Shook Up
07. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel
08. Love Me Tender
09. Steamroller Blues
10. Hound Dog
11. Fever
12. Polk Salad Annie
13. Why Me, Lord?
14. Suspicious Minds
15. Introductions
16. I Can't Stop Loving You
17. Help Me
18. An American Trilogy
19. Let Me Be There
20. Elvis Talks
21. Funny How Time Slips Away
22* Big Boss Man
23* Can’t Help Falling In Love
24* Closing Vamp
25. You Can Have Her (MAY 11 1974 - Audience Recording) * MAY 10 1974, San Bernardino Ca
CD2 – May 12 1974 Selland Arena, Fresno, Ca
(Sunday - Afternoon Show)
01. See See Rider (Incomplete)
02. I Got A Woman/Amen
03. Love Me
04. Tryin' To Get To You
05. All Shook Up
06. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel
07. Love Me Tender
08. Steamroller Blues
09. Hound Dog
10. Fever
11. Polk Salad Annie
12. Why Me, Lord?
13. Suspicious Minds
14. Band Introductions
15. I Can't Stop Loving You
16. Help Me
17. An American Trilogy
18. Let Me Be There
19. Elvis Talks
20. Funny How Time Slips Away
BONUS TRACKS: April 1974 – Home Recordings – (Palm Springs CA - with Linda Thompson, Tim Baty, Sherrill Nielsen & Donnie Sumner)
21. Spanish Eyes
22 Let Me Be The One
CD3 – MAY 13 1974 Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, Ca
(Monday Show)
01. See See Rider
02. I Got A Woman/Amen
03. Love Me
04. Tryin' To Get To You
05. All Shook Up
06. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel
07. Love Me Tender
08. Steamroller Blues
09. Hound Dog
10. Fever
11. Polk Salad Annie
12. Why Me, Lord?
13. Suspicious Minds
14. Band Introductions
15. I Can't Stop Loving You
16. Help Me
17. An American Trilogy
18. Let Me Be There
19. Funny How Time Slips Away
20. Big Boss Man
21 Can’t Help Falling In Love
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The 2LP VINYL version ‘Live In Los Angeles 1974’ is a limited edition set and will be available in both Black and Clear vinyl.
The special double-vinyl compilation includes Elvis' May 11 1974 Inglewood Forum show together with highlights of his May 10 San Bernardino show.
It also includes Elvis' unique 'You Can Have Her' as well as the two home-recordings.
Please note, the clear vinyl is ONLY available from exclusive Elvis dealers and fan clubs and NOT to the mainstream public stores.
2LP TRACKLIST - Live In Los Angeles 1974
11 MAY 1974 (Evening)- Inglewood Forum, Los Angeles.
SIDE A
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. See See Rider
03. I Got A Woman/Amen
04. Love Me
05. Tryin’ To Get To You
06. All Shook Up
07. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel
08. Love Me Tender
SIDE B
01. Steamroller Blues
02. Hound Dog
03. Fever
04. Polk Salad Annie
05. Why Me, Lord?
06. Suspicious Minds
SIDE C
01. Introductions
02. I Can’t Stop Loving You
03. Help Me
04. An American Trilogy
05. Let Me Be There
06. Elvis Talks
07. Funny How Time Slips Away
SIDE D – BONUS TRACKS
May 10 1974 Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino CA
01. Big Boss Man
02. Can’t Help Falling In Love
03. Closing Vamp
11 MAY 1974 (Afternoon)- Inglewood Forum, Los Angeles, Ca
04. You Can Have Her
APRIL 1974 – HOME RECORDINGS – (Palm Springs CA - Elvis with Linda Thompson, Tim Baty, Sherrill Nielsen & Donnie Sumner)
05. Spanish Eyes
06. Let Me Be The One
Saturday 7 December 2024
'Concerts in Retrospect 1974' New Import: The publicity states.. Infinity Records is thrilled to announce a brand new 2-CD set that captures the concert year of 1974!
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of live material available, having to search for that one unforgettable or rare performance, then this is the release you’ve been waiting for!
This collection dives deep into the remarkable soundboard captured performances of 1974 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elvis’s legendary shows from that year.
Experience an exhilarating overview of the many unforgettable concerts, including breathtaking renditions of classics like "Bridge Over Troubled Water" "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" "Spanish Eyes," "My Baby Left Me," and "Help Me Make It Through the Night."
Join us on a musical journey through the vibrant venues of Las Vegas, exciting tour stops, and the mesmerizing atmosphere of Lake Tahoe!
The audio on these discs have been speed corrected and remastered for your pleasure. EIN Note; Nothing that collectors don't already own or can't compile from their own collections. (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
Disc 1:
01. My Baby Left Me (January 28, 1974 DS)
02. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling (January 28, 1974 DS)
03. Sweet Caroline (February 1, 1974 MS)
04. Trying To Get To You (February 1, 1974 MS)
05. Spanish Eyes (February 1, 1974 MS)
06. Johnny B. Goode (March 1, 1974)
07. I Can't Stop Loving You (March 1, 1974)
08. Steamroller Blues (March 14, 1974)
09. Help Me (March 14, 1974)
10. Polk Salad Annie (March 16, 1974 AS)
11. That's All Right (March 17,1974 ES)
12. An American Trilogy (March 18, 1974)
13. Rock Medley (March 19, 1974)
14. Why Me Lord (March 19, 1974)
15. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (March 20, 1974)
16. Suspicious Minds (May 12, 1974)
17. Hound Dog (May 13, 1974)
18. The Wonder Of You (May 20, 1974 MS)
19. Bridge Over Troubled Water (May 21, 1974 MS)
20. I'll Remember You (May 25 1974 DS)
21. Heartbreak Hotel (May 25, 1974 DS)
22.I'm Leavin (May 25, 1975 MS)
Disc 2:
01. You Gave Me A Mountain (May 26, 1974 DS)
02. Help Me Make It Through The Night (May 26, 1974 DS)
03. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (May 27, 1974 CS)
04. How Great Thou Art (June 30, 1974)
05. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (July 1, 1974)
06. Fever (July 1, 1974)
07. Down In The Alley (August 19, 1974 OS)
08. Good Time Charlies Got The Blues (August 19, 1974 OS)
09. Never Been To Spain (August 19, 1974 OS)
10. Proud Mary (August 20, 1974 DS)
11. Promised Land (August 20, 1974 DS)
12. Hawaiian Wedding Song (August 27, 1974 MS)
13. It's Now Or Never (August 27, 1974 MS)
14. It's Midnight (August 27, 1974 DS)
15. My Boy (August 28, 1974 DS)
16. If You Talk In Your Sleep (August 29, 1974 MS)
17. Early Morning Rain (Incomplete, August 29, 1974 DS)
18. Softly As I Leave You (August 30, 1974 DS)
19. Big Boss Man (September 2, 1974 CS)
20. Blue Christmas (September 28, 1974)
21. All Right, Okay, You Win (September 29, 1974)
22. Funny How Time Slips Away (October 4, 1974)
Thursday 5 December 2024
'The Mono to Stereo Interview with Anthony Stuchbury':The new STEREO Elvis box-set 'PRESLEY The Essential '50's Masters' from producer Anthony Stuchbury will be released by the french RDM label next week.
The question of whether Elvis' mono fifties classic recordings should be re-released in "new stereo" is hotly debated among hard-core collectors and this box-set includes all of Elvis' 50's mono masters in STEREO!
So this week is the perfect time to talk to the man behind the mixing desk, for the backstory behind this recent development of mixing Elvis’ original Mono recordings into STEREO.
Tony talks about working with RDM, Memphis Mansion, Ernst Jorgensen, the FTD label ... and much much more.. EIN's Piers Beagley and Elvis Day By Day's Kees Mouwen combined forces to ask "Mono II Stereo" producer Anthony Stuchbury some tricky questions. (Interview, Source;Elvis Day By Day/ElvisInfoNetwork)
'Ooh Las Vegas' 73 OUT NOW: From the reliable Millbranch Music a neat CD / DVD combo containing unreleased “Soundbooth” Audio and Video. The publicity states.. In unbelievable, simply stunning quality an early 1973 CD / DVD in a deluxe 2-panel Digi-Pack.
Includes a completely new concert, February 11th, 1973 - Midnight Show!
Recorded by UK Super-Fan Rex Martin, we are able to fill another hole in all our collections of Elvis´ Las Vegas concert legacy! And we are lucky for sure, since this recording – taken from the original cassette tape - presents an absolutely complete show in stunning “Soundbooth” quality.
See extremely rare footage in stunning quality with Elvis appearing in his Blue Pinwheel suit! And so much more!
Quality wise this DVD easily represents the best picture quality of any Las Vegas 8mm footage that has been seen before. - Check with your favorite Elvis dealer! See Tracklistings and all the DETAILS Below... (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
Wednesday 4 December 2024
'Presley: The Essential 50's Masters' Pre-Order and Sound-Samples: From the RDM label 'Presley : The Essential 50's Masters - Mono II Stereo'.
... Rediscover 109 tracks of the King with a new stereo mix! This 4 CD box-set brings together the essential tracks of the 50s. Tracks from Elvis' albums, but also soundtracks from his films, including some rarities such as versions used for the films and different from the versions released on album.
Please note that this box set is a limited edition including an 8-page booklet and a slipcase.
A few words from producer Anthony Stuchbury..
... "When producing these 1950s mono to stereo masters, I tried to make the mixes consistent with how they would have been mixed at the time, had they been originally recorded in stereo. I used a variety of resources, including tracks from the period, that were recorded this way, usually with the drums panned.
A common misconception is that the Jordanaires' backing vocals were mixed to the side, usually to the right, but there is no evidence that this was the case on Elvis' hits in the 1950s. This was generally the type of mix used on Elvis' recordings from 1960 onwards, but even then it was not always the case, as can be heard in the May 1963 recordings, where the backing vocals can be heard in the centre. Ultimately, mixing is a producer's business, and it is always subjective. So I have used this freedom to create what I like best, including occasionally panning the backing vocals and centering the drums. I hope these four discs will take you on a journey through Elvis's 1950s era and that you will enjoy the transformation of audio and mixes."
Release date December 11, 2024.
Go here toRDM to Pre-order with 40% off! - and check out 32 Sound-Samples (News, Source;RDM)
'From ELVIS At Christmas' MRS 'STEREO' Album Review: The cover of Elvis' original 1957 Christmas album was truly disappointing as it always looked like RCA wanted to keep Elvis’ image as small as possible. Elvis’ 1971 Christmas album was an even worse design.
For their new album 'From ELVIS At Christmas' the MRS label have finally created a cover worthy of Elvis - and it is a stunner.
Elvis albums are all about the tactile feel and this vinyl features a super-impressive snow-glitter colour. It even sparkles as it spins...
And the real treat here is that MRS present Elvis’ Christmas album in gorgeous STEREO - and “boy mah-boy” does it sound superb.
From the very first seconds of ‘Santa Claus Is Back In Town’ when The Jordanaires sing “Christmas, Christmas” on the right channel, Dudley Brooks piano kicks in left and then DJ Fontana’s drums burst on the centre channel with Elvis singing, “Wellllllll, it’s Christmas time pretty baby and the snow is falling on the ground...” you know this is going to be a sensational ride. Join EIN's Piers Beagley as he spins glorious vinyl and digs deep.. (Vinyl/CD Reviews; Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
"Elvis - Back By Popular Request" New Import Boxset: The publicity states.. we’re excited to announce the release of the brand-new LP-sized 7-CD box set, "Elvis - Back By Popular Request", celebrating Elvis’ second Las Vegas engagement in January/ February 1970.
This set, along with the upcoming Volume II, will feature all available recordings - both professionally recorded and audience captures—from this iconic period.
This box set proudly debuts two previously uncirculated AUDIENCE recordings: Feb 17 (Midnight Show) / Feb 18 (Dinner Show).
All tracks have been carefully remastered to deliver the highest possible sound quality.
Included are
CD 1: January 26, 1970 (Opening Show)
CD 2: February 3, 1970 (Dinner Show)
CD 3: February 5, 1970 (Dinner Show)
CD 4: February 15, 1970 (Midnight Show) + February 16, 1970 (Dinner Show)
CD 5: February 16, 1970 (Midnight Show) + February 17, 1970 (Dinner Show) + February 17, 1970 (Midnight Show) + February 18, 1970 (Dinner Show)
CD 6: February 17, 1970 (Midnight Show)- AUDIENCE recording
CD 7: February 18, 1970 (Dinner Show) AUDIENCE recording + February 18, 1970 (Afternoon Rehearsal)
No tracklist has been provided. CHECK with your dealer.
EIN Note: Six tracks of both the Feb 17 Midnight Show and Feb 18 Dinner Show have been released by RCA / FTD ex multi-tracks
The bootleg 'Rebooked - At The International' also featured four cds of multitracks
Fans should perhaps check the contents and audio quality of this new set before buying
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
Sunday 24 November 2024
'PRESLEY- The Essential 50’s Masters' Promo: A trailer for the new RDM Mono > STEREO box set. A fabulous Stereo version of 'Hard Headed Woman'.
The box includes 4CDs containing 109 tracks, as part of a conceptual design from producer Anthony Stuchbury and designer David Parker.
See below for tracklists & details (News, Source;AS/ElvisInfoNet)
“Elvis By Invitation Only” Deluxe '69 GRM set: Gravel Road Music has posted new photos of their 'Elvis By Invitation Only'deluxe set being packed for dealers... Hopefully out EARLY December.
They state.. What’s a better year than Elvis’ BIG BANG YEAR 1969. (click for high res) The set includes...
- 408 page book, photos of the opening show including unpublished ones in very good quality.
with extensive and new information from the first days in Las Vegas,
- 2 Gold CDs, impressive new transfer of dinner show from August 3, 1969 with many extras
- Blu-ray and DVD 50+ minutes of documentary of 8mm footage in incredible unreleased quality.
- Double-Vinyl “The Return of a Prodigy” in a trifold sleeve with a beautiful 24-page full color Booklet in 12-inch format.
The book is based upon months of research, new facts, documents and interviews. It features rare promotion material, supported with original documents and a staggering 440+ Photos to see for yourself, this book has the largest collection of the opening show photos EVER published. Including unpublished and rare ones in color in excellent quality! The VIP gift box includes faithful reproductions of the Opening invitation and the RSVP card with the matching envelopes. (Very rare)
The original 1969 RCA catalog (36 pages) which were handed out during the press conference and much much more.. Limited to 600 sets. All numbered with holographic seals.
See below for tracklists & details
and check with your local Elvis dealers (News, Source;GRM/ElvisInfoNet)
Thursday 21 November 2024
'Retrospective Elvis'69 - Selected Recordings' New Imports: Yet more bootleg releases of the flogged-to-death Elvis Memphis sessions.. The publicity states... Selected Recordings celebrates the 55th anniversary of Elvis' legendary recordings at the American Sound Studio in Memphis, Tennessee plus other recordings from that magical year of 1969. This is the perfect addition to the official CD releases such as the fantastic CD box 'American Sound 1969'.
This collection is a collection of recordings that have been released over the years on dozens of import CDs and LPs. The collection also contains recordings that have never before been released on CD, as well as some unreleased recordings!
Some outtakes that have already been officially released on, for example, 'American Sound 1969' can now be heard in the uncut version.
Of course, we used the very best sources for these recordings.
Never before has such an extensive and diverse collection from 1969 been brought together, including many other (unique) recordings in addition to the many alternative recordings from the American Sound Studio.
Each CD is beautifully designed and comes with an 8-page CD booklet.
In addition to the official releases, this is the ultimate alternate Elvis 1969 collection!
This one-off edition cd's are very limited so don't miss it. Priced at around £20 / US$27 each CD. EIN Note: Nothing that hasn't been previously released on bootleg such as on 'American Sound 1969', 'The American Way' series, 'Finding The Way Home' and 'Unsurpassed Masters'.
And check your multiple FTD versions too!
RETROSPECTIVE ELVIS'69 - SELECTED RECORDINGS - JANUARY
contains 33 tracks, including recordings from the Draft Mix.
DISC 1
FROM THE DRAFT MIX TAPE
01 This Is The Story (Backup vocals overdub)
02 Wearin’ That Loved On Look (Unused composite)
03 In The Ghetto (Backup vocals overdub / urepaired vocals)
04 Rubberneckin’ (Backup vocals overdub - partial backing vocals)
05 Inherit The Wind (Unused composite)
06 Mama Liked The Roses (Harmony vocal overdub by Elvis - not used)
07 Don’t Cry Daddy (Harmony vocal overdub by Elvis)
08 From A Jack To A King (Backup vocals overdub)
09 Suspicious Minds (Harmony vocal overdub by Elvis - not used)
10 Gentle On My Mind (Track replacement / vocal repair)
11 Come Out, Come Out (Wherever You Are)
(Instrumental take 2)
12 Poor Man’s Gold (Instrumental take)
VOCAL OVERDUB
13 Don’t Cry Daddy (Vocal only)
COME OUT, COME OUT (WHEREVER YOU ARE)
14 Rehearsal Instrumental
15 Slow tempo rehearsal “Number one” Instrumental
16 Slow tempo rehearsal “Number two” Instrumental
17 Medium tempo rehearsal “Number one” Instrumental
18 Medium tempo rehearsal “Number two” Instrumental
19 Rehearsal (1) Instrumental
20 Rehearsal (2-4) Instrumental
21 Rehearsal (5) Instrumental
22 Rehearsal (6) Instrumental
23 Rehearsal (7) Instrumental
24 Rehearsal (8-10) Instrumental
25 Rehearsal (11-12) Instrumental
26 Rehearsal (13) Instrumental
27 Love Is Strange
28 A Blues Jam (Instrumental)
29 Rehearsal before take 1 Instrumental (part only)
POOR MAN’S GOLD
30 Instrumental take 12
31 Vocal overdub (part only) take 1 / abandoned (vocal only)
32 Instrumental take 12 with abandoned
vocal overdub
A PRIVATE PHONECALL
33 Arlene Cogan calls Elvis in Memphis
Telephone call from Chicago, Illinois to Memphis, Tennessee
RETROSPECTIVE ELVIS'69 - SELECTED RECORDINGS - FEBRUARY
contains 30 tracks, including many studio outtakes,
OUTTAKES
01 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Take 3)
02 Power Of My Love (Rehearsal + take 2)
03 Kentucky Rain (Take 1)
04 Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 7)
05 If I’m A Fool (For Loving You) (Takes 4 & 5)
06 After Loving You (Take 1)
07 Any Day Now (Take 1)
08 Any Day Now (Take 2)
09 And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind (Rehearsal and tuning)
10 And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind (Take 1 & take 3)
11 And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind (Take 4)
12 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Take 5)
13 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Take 8)
14 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Takes 9 & 10)
15 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
(Guitar and tambourine overdub - not used / incomplete)
16 Power Of My Love (Take 4)
17 Power Of My Love (Take 5)
18 Power Of My Love (Take 6a)
19 Only The Strong Survive (Rehearsal)
20 Only The Strong Survive (Take 2)
21 Only The Strong Survive (Take 3)
22 Only The Strong Survive (Take 4)
23 Only The Strong Survive (Take 5)
24 Only The Strong Survive (Take 6)
25 Only The Strong Survive (Take 7)
TRACK RECORDING
26 Memory Revival (Instrumental track)
ACETATE RECORDINGS
27 Power Of My Love (Harmony vocal overdub / incomplete)
28 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Harmony vocal overdub)
29 Do You Know Who I Am?
(Harmony vocal overdubbed after vocal repair)
30 Memory Revival (Instrumental track)
RETROSPECTIVE ELVIS'69 - SELECTED RECORDINGS - JANUARY - MAY
20 tracks, including recordings from the overdub sessions,
a rare acetate recording of 'Mama Liked The Roses', outtakes from February 1969 + 2 track recordings.
OVERDUB SESSIONS
01 Stranger In My Own Home Town
(Brass overdubbed, after string overdubs)
02 Power Of My Love
(Backup vocals overdub / Unedited master)
03 Only The Strong Survive
(String overdubs)
04 I’m Movin’ On
(Band and brass overdubs / unrepaired vocals)
05 Suspicious Minds (String overdubs)
06 Inherit The Wind )String overdubs - V.O. 1)
07 Inherit The Wind (String overdubs - V.O. 2)
ACETATE RECORDING
08 Mama Liked The Roses
(Strings overdubbed, after brass overdubs)
FEBRUARY OUTTAKES
09 Any Day Now (Take 3)
10 Any Day Now (Take 4)
11 Kentucky Rain (Take 1)
12 Kentucky Rain (Take 2)
13 Kentucky Rain (Take 4)
14 Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 2)
15 Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 3)
16 Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 4)
17 Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 5)
18 Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 6)
TRACK RECORDINGS
19 My Little Friend (Instrumental track)
20 Mama Liked The Roses (Instrumental track)
RETROSPECTIVE ELVIS'69 - SELECTED RECORDINGS - JANUARY - SEPTEMBER
outtakes from January 1969, soundtrack sessions for 'Change of Habit'
including the complete movie version of 'Change of Habit' (with bass by Carol Kaye) and 'Have A Happy',
scoring sessions for the movie, and much more! A total of 36 tracks!
JANUARY OUTTAKES
01 In The Ghetto (Take 1)
02 In The Ghetto Takes (2 & 3)
03 In The Ghetto (Take 12)
04 Wearin’ That Loved On Look (Take 4)
05 Wearin’ That Loved On Look (Take 6)
06 Wearin’ That Loved On Look Takes (7, 8 & 9)
07 Wearin’ That Loved On Look (Take 11)
08 Long Black Limousine (Take 4)
09 From A Jack To A King (Take 4)
10 Rubberneckin’ (Take 1)
VOCAL OVERDUB
11 In The Ghetto (Vocal only)
CHANGE OF HABIT SOUNDTRACK SESSIONS
12 Change Of Habit
(Movie version / bass by Carol Kaye)
13 Have A Happy (Movie version)
14 Let Us Pray (Backup vocal overdub on March 26 / not used)
15 Have A Happy (Instrumental track)
CHANGE OF HABIT SCORING SESSIONS
16 Universal emblem
17 Empty street
18 Have A Happy
19 Bags of paint
20 Chi Ki - Chi Ki
21 Elvis leads Barbara away
22 Girls enter church
23 Have A Happy
24 Irene at desk
25 Michelle undressing
26 Neighborhood heckling
27 Have A Happy #3
28 Instrumental (Not used)
29 End Title
Friday 15 November 2024
'PRESLEY- The Essential 50’s Masters' New Box-set: Recently announced by producer Anthony Stuchbury we now have the complete tracklist for his new 'Mono > Stereo' fifties box-set.
He notes... 'PRESLEY - The Essential 50’s Masters' is offered within a ‘slipcased’ 4 CD jewel case.
Includes an eight page booklet with essay by esteemed Elvis author David Parker.
Four silver pressed CDs containing 109 tracks, as part of a conceptual design by Anthony Stuchbury and David Parker.
This is the primary design artwork and tracklist. Release date yet to be confirmed
EIN Note: Contains all ELVIS fifties Masters as expected but also includes several 'Alternate Masters' such as'Crawfish - Kitty White duet - movie mix' and'Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - undubbed with count in'.
CD 1
1. I Love You Because - RCA master (Leon Payne)
2. That's All Right - 45 rpm dry master (Arthur Crudup)
3. Blue Moon Of Kentucky (Bill Monroe)
4. Blue Moon (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers)
5. I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin') (Jimmy Wakely)
6. Just Because (Sydney Robin, Bob Shelton, Joe Shelton)
7. Good Rockin' Tonight (Roy Brown)
8. I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine (Mack David)
9. Milkcow Blues Boogie (Kokomo Arnold)
10. You're A Heartbreaker (Jack Sallee)
11. I'm Left, Your Right, She's Gone (Stan Kesler, William Taylor)
12. Baby Let's Play House (Arthur Gunter)
13. I Forgot To Remember To Forget (Stan Kesler, Charlie Feathers)
14. Mystery Train (Junior Parker, Sam Phillips)
15. Tryin' To Get To You (Rose Marie McCoy, Charles Singleton)
16. I Got A Woman (Ray Charles, Renald Richard)
17. Heartbreak Hotel (Mae Axton, Tommy Durden, Elvis Presley)
18. Money Honey (Jesse Stone)
19. I'm Counting On You (Don Robertson)
20. I Was The One (Aaron Schroeder, Claude Demetrius, Hal Blair, Bill Peppers)
21. Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins)
22. My Baby Left Me (Arthur Crudup)
23. One Sided Love Affair (Bill Campbell)
24. So Glad You're Mine (Arthur Crudup)
25. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) (Howard Biggs, Joe Thomas)
26. Tutti Frutti (Dorothy LaBostrie, Richard Wayne Penniman)
27. Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price)
28. Shake, Rattle And Roll (Charles F. Calhoun)
29. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (Maurice Mysels, Ira Kosloff)
30. Hound Dog (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
31. Don't Be Cruel (Otis Blackwell)
32. Any Way You Want Me (Aaron Schroeder, Cliff Owens)
CD 2
1. We're Gonna Move (Elvis Presley, Vera Matson)
2. Love Me Tender (Elvis Presley, Vera Matson)
3. Poor Boy (Ken Darby, Elvis Presley, Vera Matson)
4. Let Me (Ken Darby, Elvis Presley, Vera Matson)
5. Playing For Keeps (Stanley A. Kesler)
6. Love Me (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
7. How Do You Think I Feel (Wayne Walker, Webb Pierce)
8. How's The World Treating You (Chet Atkins, Boudleaux Bryant)
9. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (Wiley Walker, Gene Sullivan)
10. Long Tall Sally (Enotris Johnson)
11. Old Shep (Red Foley)
12. Paralyzed (Otis Blackwell)
13. Too Much (Lee Rosenberg, Bernard Weinman)
14. Anyplace Is Paradise (Joe Thomas)
15. Ready Teddy (Robert Blackwell, John Marascalco)
16. First In Line (Aaron Schroeder, Ben Weisman)
17. Rip It Up (Robert Blackwell, John Marascalco)
18. I Believe (Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl, Al Stillman)
19. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do (Aaron Schroeder, Ben Weisman)
20. All Shook Up, With Count In (Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley)
21. Mean Woman Blues (Claude Demetrius)
22. Peace In The Valley (Thomas A. Dorsey)
23. That's When Your Heartaches Begin (Fred Fisher, Billy Hill, William Raskin)
24. Party - alternate master (Jessie Mae Robinson)
25. Take My Hand Precious Lord (Thomas A. Dorsey)
26. Lonesome Cowboy (Sid Tepper, Roy C. Bennett)
27. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear (Kal Mann, Bernie Lowe)
28. Loving You - orchestral movie version (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
29. Hot Dog (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
30. Party (Jessie Mae Robinson)
31. Mean Woman Blues - movie master (Claude Demetrius)
CD 3
1. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) (Stuart Hamblen)
2. Blueberry Hill (Al Lewis, Larry Stock, Vincent Rose)
3. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (Johnny Russell, Scott Wiseman)
4. Is It So Strange (Faron Young)
5. Don't Leave Me Now - with count in (Aaron Schroeder, Ben Weisman)
6. I Beg Of You (Rose Marie McCoy, Cliff Owens)
7. One Night (Dave Bartholomew, Pearl King, Anita Steiman)
8. True Love (Cole Porter)
9. I Need You So (Ivory Joe Hunter)
10. Loving You - record version (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
11. Jailhouse Rock (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
12. Young And Beautiful (Abner Silver, Aaron Schroeder)
13. I Want To Be Free (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
14. Baby I Don't Care (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
15. Don't Leave Me Now (Aaron Schroeder, Ben Weisman)
16. Treat Me Nice (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
17. Blue Christmas (Bill Hayes, Jay Johnson)
18. My Wish Came True (Ivory Joe Hunter)
19. White Christmas - with count in (Irving Berlin)
20. Here Comes Santa Claus (Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman)
21. Silent Night (Joseph Mohr, Franz Gruber)
22. Don't (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
23. O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Stephen Schwartz, John-Michael Tebelack)
CD 4
1. Santa Bring My Baby (Back To Me) (Aaron Schroeder, Claude Demetrius)
2. Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
3. I'll Be Home For Christmas (Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, Walter Kent)
4. Hard Headed Woman (Claude Demetrius)
5. Trouble (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
6. New Orleans (Sid Tepper, Roy C. Bennett)
7. Crawfish - record vocal mix (Fred Wise, Ben Weisman)
8. Crawfish - Kitty White duet - movie mix (Fred Wise, Ben Weisman)
9. Dixieland Rock (Aaron Schroeder, Rachel Frank)
10. Lover Doll (Sid Wayne, Abner Silver)
11. Don't Ask Me Why (Fred Wise, Ben Weisman)
12. As Long As I Have You (Fred Wise, Ben Weisman)
13. King Creole (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
14. Young Dreams (Aaron Schroeder, Martin Kalmanoff)
15. Steadfast, Loyal And True (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
16. Doncha' Think It's Time - single version (Luther Dixon, Clyde Otis)
17. Doncha' Think It's Time - LP version (Luther Dixon, Clyde Otis)
18. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - undubbed with count in (Bert Carroll, Moody Russell)
19. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (Bert Carroll, Moody Russell)
20. I Need Your Love Tonight (Bix Reichner, Sid Wayne)
21. A Big Hunk O' Love (Aaron Schroeder, Sidney Wyche)
22. A Fool Such As I (Bill Trader)
23. I Got Stung (David Hill, Aaron Schroeder)
Thursday 14 November 2024
‘Made In Germany – Private Recordings’ MRS Budget Release OUT NOW: MRS have released ‘Made In Germany – Private Recordings’ on its alternate budget label, MRS CAMDEN.
This is a ‘best of’ one CD version compiled from the original 3CD version of ‘The Complete Private Recordings’ MRS deluxe Book / CD combo originally released in 2019.
The CD features personal recordings taken from a recently discovered tape made by Elvis while stationed with the US army in Germany in January 1959. They also include early renditions of songs Elvis would record formally years later. Release comes with a small booklet.
EIN Note: This really is a neat “Best Of” taken from Elvis’ German private recordings. See original review here.
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Priced at around £17 / US$24 / AUD$36
Check with your Elvis dealer - OUT NOW. See tracklist & details below
Sunday 10 November 2024
Three New FTD Releases: FTD have announced three new releases, Deluxe book 'The Making Of King Creole','The Girl Happy Sessions' and 'The Last Tours Vol.2' featuring March 1977 concerts .
'The Girl Happy Sessions'
continuues the FTD series of "complete sessions". A 3-CD set this contains all the masters and available session outtakes. Highlights include unedited masters and the rare vocal re-record of 'I Feel That I’ve Known You Forever' especially made for the motion picture 'Tickle Me'.
Mixed by Vic Anesini and mastered by Jan Eliasson.
This set includes previously unreleased takes of 'Puppet On A String', 'The Meanest Girl In Town', 'Girl Happy' (multiple long 'False starts'), 'Cross My Heart And Hope to Die' (multiple long 'False starts'), 16 new outtakes of 'Spring Fever' - and all 36 takes of 'Do Not Disturb' (only 6 outtakes have been released so far!).
There is a lot of previously unreleased studio session in this release.
'Elvis: The Last Tours Vol. 2'.
As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD announces the release of “Elvis: The Last Tours Volume 2”.
Released as a 3-CD 5” digipak, this set features great shows from March 1977. Elvis' 'Tour 26'.
The concerts were not recorded in their entirety, but all songs recorded by the engineer are included.
Recorded in mono.
The six concerts included are Norman, March 25 & 26, Abilene, March 27, Austin 28, Alexandria, March 29 & 30
From this tour FTD has previously released 'Amarillo '77' from March 24.
In EIN's in-depth review super-fan Geoffrey McDonnell commented, "I wonder whether this tour was Elvis’s worst overall 1977 tour?"
Elvis was not in a good way and would cancel the final four shows of the tour.
Alexandria, LA, March 30 (as included on this set) was the last show of the tour.
FTD released six of the best tracks from this set on their
'Spring Tours 77' compilation- 'That’s All Right', 'Are You Lonesome Tonight, 'Blue Christmas' - from Norman, March 26. 'Trying To Get To You', 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy' from Abilene, March 27 and 'Fever' from Alexandria, March 30.
See 'FTD / SONY CD News 2024'for the full tracklist and details
'Elvis: The Making Of King Creole'
A neat follow-up volume to 2021 'The Making Of Jailhouse Rock', FTD will release 'Elvis: The Making Of King Creole' by David English and Pål Granlund.
In a slipcase, the brand new hardback FTD Deluxe book contains 380-pages with many newly discovered photographs, details on deleted scenes, pages from the script, the shooting schedule, memos, contracts, as well as memories from the cast and crew.
Also includes:
Six film frames taken from the original 35mm reels of the movie King Creole.
Exclusive to this set - a special collector's 10" vinyl with picture sleeve, recreating the original Japanese King Creole album.
It includes two CDs in gatefold sleeve.
CD 1: King Creole movie soundtrack recordings, including a newly discovered acetate recording of the opening sequence from the movie.
CD 2: February 1958 RCA studio recordings, demos and radio spots.
See 'FTD / SONY CD News 2024'for details (News, Source;FTD/ElvisInfoNet)
Wednesday 6 November 2024
'Music From The MGM Motion Picture “Jailhouse Rock”' New Vinyl: The fourth release on the POPCORN label. This amazing double album is completely dedicated to the JAILHOUSE ROCK sessions. These sessions took place in April & May of 1957, at STUDIO B at the Radio Recorders Studio in Hollywood California. Some overdubs & scoring sessions took place at the MGM soundstage.
The sessions resulted in 6 master recordings beside some alternate movie versions. The movie premiered October 17th 1957 at the Loews Theatre In Memphis Tennessee. The title song ‘Jailhouse Rock’ was released on 45RPM (with ‘Treat Me Nice’ on side B) and topped the charts for 7 weeks. It reached the gold status but the R.I.A.A did not started their award program until 1958.
According to the Billboard magazine the later released ‘Extended Play’ was the best selling EP of 1958.
According to the Billboard magazine the later released ‘Extended Play’ was the best selling EP of 1958.
Now you can enjoy highlights from these recording sessions on this deluxe double album. All of the takes are fully remastered and sound better then ever. The movie versions are speed corrected and are presented in their original mono sound.
This very limited high quality 180 grams vinyl editon is available in CLEAR & PURPLE vinyl.
All the tracks are also available on the 2 bonus cd’s (in cardboard sleeves) that are added to this package.
For the first time the two cd’s are also available seperate (in ultra limited quantity) in a deluxe digipack. This is a very limited edition double cd release!
SIDE A
01 jailhouse rock (2001) take 6 **
02 jailhouse rock (2002) pickup/ take 1 & 2 **
03 treat me nice (2003) take 17-19 **
04 young and beautiful (2004) record version/ take 3 **
05 (you’re so square) baby I don’t care (2015) 1st vocal overdub/ take 1 **
06 don’t leave me now (2016) 1st version (piano)/ take 1 **
07 i want to be free (H2WB 6781) record version composite
08 young and beautiful (2005) solo jail version/ take 1 & 2 (no echo) *
SIDE B
01 young and beautiful (2006) take 3 & 4 **
02 treat me nice (2008) second movie version/ take 3,4 & 5 **
03 i want to be free (2009) prison tv version/ take 7 – 11 **
04 don’t leave me now (2017) 2nd version (hit record version)/ take 7 & 8 **
05 i want to be free (2010) record version/ take 7, 8 & 9 **
06 treat me nice (H2WB 6778) RCA movie version composite *
07 young and beautiful/ MGM composite master (movie end version) *
08 (you’re so square) baby i don’t care (2021) 2nd vocal overdub/ take 6 (isolated vocals) *
The 2CD 40 track version includes the extra track 'jailhouse rock/ unedited RCA record master' **
SIDE C
01 i want to be free (2011) pickup 1st ending/ take 1 & 2 **
02 i want to be free (2012) pickup 2nd ending/ take 1-5 **
03 (you’re so square) baby I don’t care (2412) MGM movie edit **
04 treat me nice (2405) MGM composite master *
05 i want to be free (WPA5 2508) MGM composite master **
06 don’t leave me now (2022) 2nd movie version/ take 12 *
07 don’t leave me now (2023) 1st movie version/ take 2 *
08 jailhouse rock (2024) take 6/ alternate movie version with male overdubs *
09 treat me nice (2526) overdubbed MGM movie version **
10 jailhouse rock (2533) overdubbed MGM movie version **
SIDE D:
THE SOUNDTRACK VERSIONS in original mono
01 jailhouse rock version *
02 young and beautiful/ version 1 *
03 young and beautiful/ version 2 *
04 don’t leave me now/ version 1 *
05 don’t leave me now/ version 2 *
06 i want to be free *
07 treat me nice *
08 young and beautiful/ version 3 *
09 baby i don’t care *
BONUS TRACKS
10 jailhouse rock/ unedited RCA record master **
11 one more day/ 1st movie version *
12 dont leave me now/ movie set version *
13 (you’re so square) baby I don’t care (2013) “track” take 8 & 9
* MONO - ** STEREO
'If I Can Dream' New Import Vinyl: Petticoat records label announces ... a fantastic vinyl album full of selected outtakes recorded during the recording sessions & filming of the '1968 COMEBACK SPECIAL'.
This high quality album (including bonus CD) featuring 16 rare and hard to find alternate versions is now available.
Most tracks debut on vinyl for the very first time.
Great stuff: from beautiful versions of 'If I Can Dream' & 'It Hurts Me' to powerful renditions of 'Big Boss Man' & 'Little Egypt'.
The record ends with 5 powerful highlights of the dressing room rehearsal of June 25 1968.
And as always housed in a STUNNING full color sleeve suitable for framing!
This high quality 180 grams virgin vinyl pressing is now available in CLEAR or RED vinyl.
Don't miss out on this wonderful limited edition album.
Of course a bonus cd featuring all tracks is included.
Side A
01. If I Can Dream - v.o take 4 (918) June 30, 1968
02. Nothingville / Guitar Man - “Guitar Man’s Evil” Section 1 take 2
03. Let Yourself Go - “Guitar Man’s Evil” Section 2 take 7 (M) June 20, 1968
04. It Hurts Me - “Escape” Section 4 take 5 June 20, 1968
05. Big Boss Man - “Escape” Section 3 take 1 & 2 June 20, 1968
06. Saved / Preach For The Sky / Saved - “Gospel” Section 3 take 4 June 22, 1968
07. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child / Where Could I Go But To The Lord?
Yes, Yes, Yes / Up Above My Head - Rehearsal & take 1 June 21, 1968
Side B
01. Trouble / Guitar Man - “Guitar Man Opening” take 7 June 22, 1968
02. Nothingville - “Guitar Man’s Evil” Section 1 take 5 & 6 June 20, 1968
03. Little Egypt / Trouble – v.o “Nightclub” take 4 (1010) June 30
04. If I Can Dream - Record Version take 2,3 & 4 June 23, 1968
Highlights Dressing Room Rehearsal - June 25, 1968
05. Tiger Man
06. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
07. One Night
08. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
09. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
v.o = vocal overdub
all tracks in stereo except A1/A8/B3/B5-9 which are in mono
Friday 1 November 2024
“Elvis By Invitation Only” New Deluxe 1969 GRM set: From Gravel Road Music 'Elvis By Invitation Only'a deluxe set including their very first vinyl release.
What’s a better year than Elvis’ BIG BANG YEAR 1969.
(click for high res) The set includes...
- 408 page book, photos of the opening show including unpublished ones in very good quality.
with extensive and new information from the first days in Las Vegas,
- 2 Gold CDs, impressive new transfer of dinner show from August 3, 1969 with many extras
- Blu-ray and DVD 50+ minutes of documentary of 8mm footage in incredible unreleased quality.
- Double-Vinyl “The Return of a Prodigy” in a trifold sleeve with a beautiful 24-page full color Booklet in 12-inch format.
- VIP gift box from 1969, complete reproduction of the extremely rare gift box with very rare content and the opening night invitation.
The book is based upon months of research, new facts, documents and interviews. It features rare promotion material, supported with original documents and a staggering 440+ Photos to see for yourself, this book has the largest collection of the opening show photos EVER published. Including unpublished and rare ones in color in excellent quality! The VIP gift box includes faithful reproductions of the Opening invitation and the RSVP card with the matching envelopes. (Very rare)
Two rare different promotional photo cards of the International with the mirrored advertising and the International Hotel logo on the front.
The 9-page newsletter from Col. Parker
Two of four different promotion photos with alternate photos.
The original 1969 RCA catalog (36 pages) which were handed out during the press conference. Limited to 600 sets. All numbered with holographic seals.
Priced around £300 / US$390 + postage
- check with your local Elvis dealers (News, Source;GRM/ElvisInfoNet)
The GRM publicity includes..
We have 7 solid reasons for all kind of collectors,
1. Almost all photos of the opening show including unpublished ones in very good quality.
2. Extensive and new information from the first days in Las Vegas,
3. Impressive new transfer of dinner show from August 3, 1969 with many extras on 2 Gold CDs.
4. 50+ minutes of documentary of 8mm footage in incredible unreleased quality on Blu-ray and DVD.
5. Our first double LP “The return of a prodigy release” in a trifold sleeve with a beautiful 24-page full color Booklet in 12-inch format.
6. Complete reproduction of the extremely rare VIP gift box from 1969 with very rare content and the opening night invitation. Everything in the same high-quality as back in 1969 which of course includes the album “The
return of a prodigy release” in a trifold sleeve.
7. The book and the boxset are fully integrated with each other. It is not a repetition of the content of the book but an addition to the experience of 1969.
ALSO - When the book is purchased in combination with the VIP box set.
A free specially made double A sided single “In The Ghetto/Suspicious Minds” will be included and available in all possible colors we could get.
All sets are numbered with a hologram seal to guarantee that it is a one-off release in this form.
The VIP box set album, “The return of a prodigy” trifold sleeve will be available in 2 different sets. A Magenta/ Yellow-Orange set and the high-quality black vinyl set. They all have a number code to identify which color is in the packaging.
Two audio CDs with, a new transfer of dinner show from August 3, 1969 project, Pre-opening VIP interviews, Part of the Sammy Shore act, the Las Vegas radio spots. Yes, we didn't want to skip a single piece of essential audio. There is no comparison to what is already known.
The Blu-Ray & DVD have the same content but the quality is worth it to be seen on Blu-Ray.
A brand-new 50+ minutes 8mm documentary with only 1969 footage to support the book content. It contains rare and new footage everything in amazing quality.
Pre-opening VIP Interviews, Sammy Shore, 21+ minutes Elvis live on stage in Las Vegas 1969.
The extra 6 minutes footage is from August 18th, 1969 (It’s only included for the rareness but unfortunately in lesser quality.) Footage at Elvis home in LA during the rehearsals 1969 featuring, Priscilla, Col. Parker among others and of course, Elvis! Plus a 1969 music clip.
CD ONE 1. Radio Spot no. 1 2. Radio Spot no. 2 3. Interviews with Gloria Steinem (Opening night, July 31, 1969.) Alex Shoofey 4. George Hamilton 5. Shirley Bassey 6. Henry Mancini 7. Ed Ames 8. Bill Miller 9. opening Act Sammy Shore (excerpt) Fanfare (the Bobby Morris Band) (excerpt) 10. Blue Suede Shoes 11. I Got A Woman 12. All Shook Up 13. Elvis Welcomes audience 14. Love Me Tender 15. Medley: Jailhouse Rock - Don’t Be Cruel 16. Heartbreak Hotel 17. Monologue - Vegas throat 18. Hound Dog 19. Memories
CD TWO 1. Medley: Mystery Train - Tiger Man 2. Life Story 3. Baby What You Want Me To Do 4. Are You Lonesome Tonight? 5. Yesterday - Hey Jude 6. Introductions 7. In The Ghetto 8. Suspicious Minds 9. What I’d Say 10. Can’t Help Falling In Love
VINYL
Side One
1. Blue Suede Shoes
2. I Got A Woman
3. All Shook Up
4. Love Me Tender
5. Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel
6. Heartbreak Hotel
Side Two
1. Hound Dog
2. Memories
3. Mystery Train / Tiger Man
4. Life Story
Side Three
1. Baby, What'd You Want Me To Do
2. Are You Lonesome Tonight
3. Yesterday
4. Hey Jude
5. Introductions
Side Four
1. In The Ghetto
2. Suspicious Minds
3. What'd I Say
4. I Can't Help Falling In Love With You
Double LP of "Elvis - The return of a Prodigy" is directly from a new transfer and mastered with impressive results.
Housed in a deluxe 12” Inch three panel gatefold sleeve with a beautiful 24-page full color booklet.
There are 2 box versions
- The Platinum Seal: An ultra black vinyl, 180 gr. (The very best for audio on vinyl)
- The Gold Seal: A transparent Magenta / orange vinyl, 180 gr.
All box sets are numbered to ensure it is really limited.
All the items from 1969 are very carefully chosen for its rarity and value.
Every Elvis historian, die-hard fan, collector of 8mm footage, music or photo collector will recognize the value of this iconic collection. The quality is unmatched, this is the real Elvis standard and for once limited available.
As you can read, we are excited ourselves! Read the book and be proud of Elvis & Colonel Parker's achievements.
On July 31, 1969 they changed the music world forever.
Thursday 31 October 2024
'Elvis Presley - The Magic Vinyl Box' New PD release: From PD PowerStation label a 3LP set 180m vinyl on Marbled, Clear and Color Vinyl.
The set description:
"Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n‘ Roll, is one of the most important representatives of 20th-century rock and pop culture. With over one billion records sold, he is considered the most successful solo artist of all time. He influenced generations of artists and left a lasting legacy in music history.
"A great present for vinyl lovers and a must-have for collectors.
"Luxurious Magic Vinyl Box with a sophisticated matt surface and hot foil stamping, elegant black interior.
"Additionally, randomly selected boxes contain an extra surprise: a Secret Item!" - Priced at US$100
EIN Note: Contains all Public Domain tracks. Elvis' original LP, 'Songbook With Friends' LP includes 'Hound Dog by Big Mama Thornton', The Wonder Of You by Ray Peterson, third LP is 'The Era of the Military Service' includes Frankfort Special & Return To Sender.
Elvis Presley
The Original Debut Recording
A
Blue Suede Shoes
I‘m Counting On You
I Got A Woman
One-Sided Love Affair
I Love You Because
Just Because
B
Tutti Frutti
Tryin‘ To Get To You
I‘m Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry I‘ll Never Let You Go
Blue Moon
Money Honey
Songbook With Friends
Songs for Eternity in Various Ways
A
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Tutti Frutti - Little Richard
Hound Dog - Big Mama Thornton
All Shook Up - Elvis Presley
Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Elvis Presley Don‘t Be Cruel - Elvis Presley
Burning Love - Randy C. Taylor
Always On My Mind - Wayne Raynolds
B
Can‘t Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Crying In The Chapel - Sonny Till And The Orioles
It‘s Now Or Never - Elvis Presley
Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
The Wonder Of You - Ray Peterson
In The Ghetto - Lee & Judy
Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley
Suspicious Minds - Sunset Roundup
G.I. In Germany
The Era of the Military Service
A
Arrival in Friedberg / Germany
Muß i denn, muß i denn... [Wooden Heart]
Frankfort Special
Tonight Is So Right For Love
Blue Suede Shoes
Jailhouse Rock
Tutti Frutti
A Big Hunk O` Love
Don‘t
She‘s Not You
Good Luck Charm
B
G.I. Blues
My Wish Came True
Fool Such As I
No More [La Paloma]
I Need Your Love Tonight
What‘s She Really Like
Return To Sender
Stuck On You
Surrender
BONUS HOME RECORDING: Spanish Eyes
Friday 25 October 2024
‘Golden Elvis!' Mono II Stereo CD review: In the fifties when Scotty, Bill and D.J were in RCA studios with Elvis they were of course playing in “stereo”. It was RCA’s engineers who mixed the multiple microphone feeds down to MONO.
In this 4-year period Elvis changed the very world we live in with his unprecedented success and it was his almighty RCA 45 rpms that rocked the world.
'Elvis’ first two Golden Records LPs encapsulated this stunning creativity and the two albums are neatly combined here in Anthony Stuchbury’s new RDM release ‘Golden Elvis!’ Mono to Stereo.
And it is a sensational compilation.
From the almighty blast of ‘Hound Dog’, via ‘Jailhouse Rock’, ‘Too Much’, I Need Your Love Tonight’, through to ‘Doncha’ Think It’s Time’ Elvis in the fifties doesn’t get much better.
'The NZ Christmas EPs Vol 1 & 2' New Vinyl: From an unknown label some neat EPs for vinyl collectors. The publicity states...
Although in small amounts, New Zealand did their own exclusive cover on the 1957 Christmas Album and for approx 4 years in a row used the same cover.
They never released a Christmas EP until the mid 60's, when all they did was copy the USA sleeves!!! Why on earth did they not release them using their original sleeve?
Well, here is what could have been, using just the eight Christmas songs in pristine sound and TRUE mono.
Vol 1 is on red vinyl and Vol 2 on green vinyl.
Check with your local Elvis dealers
Priced at approx £50 / US$65 + postage (News, Source;EShopLondon/ElvisInfoNet)
Sunday 20 October 2024
'Elvis & Priscilla' New Vinyl Bootleg: Released just days after the Lisa Marie memoir which contains appalling stories about Priscilla, this is surely either a joke or in terribly bad taste. Several track selections were obviously about Elvis' other girlfriends and not about Priscilla.
The tacky publicity notes.... A three vinyl set serves as a melodic memoir, chronicling the romantic escapades of Elvis and Priscilla. ............. (click for high-res)
From the enchanting notes that marked the beginning of their love story to the melancholic tunes encapsulating the dissolution of their marriage, this collection captures the depth and breadth of emotions experienced by the iconic couple - all presented in rare and alternative versions of the love songs.
Pieces Of My Life
SIDE 1
1. Loving Arms (Alternative take 2) 2. Something Blue (Alternative take 6) 3. There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Alternative take 1) 4. Home Is Where The Heart Is (Alternative take 12) 5. It's Diff'rent Now (Unfinished recording) 6. Indescribably Blue (Alternative take 1) 7. How The Web Was Woven (Rehearsal take I)
SIDE 2
1. I'll Never Know (Alternative take 3) 2. Could I Fall In Love (Vocal overdub) 3. Where Do You Come From (Alternative take 14) 4. Gently (Alternative take 3) 5. Almost (Alternative take 29) 6. I Will Be True (Alternative take 1) 7. It Hurts Me (Alternative take 1) 8. Please Don't Stop Loving Me (Alternative take 17)
Loving Arms
SIDE 1
1. I Miss You (Alternative take 1) 2. For Ol' Times Sake (Alternative take 4) 3. That's Someone You Never Forget (Alternative take 7) 4. I Feel That I've Known You Forever (Alternative take 2) 5. Always On My Mind (Alternative take 2) 6. I'll Never Know (Alternative take 1) 7. Please Don't Stop Loving Me (Alternative take I)
SIDE 2
1. Pieces Of My Life (Alternative take 1) 2. Can't Help Falling In Love (Alternative take 16) 3. Mine (Alternative take 9) 4. Separate Ways (Alternative take 25) 5. Thinking About You (Alternative take 6) 6. In My Way (Alternative take 2) 7. It's Midnight (Undubbed alternative take 19)
I’ve Lost You
SIDE 1
1. Ask Me (Alternative take 2) 2. There's Always Me (Alternative take 4) 3. Fool (Alternative take 1) 4. I Met Her Today (Rehearsal take 1) 5. I've Lost You (Rehearsal take 2) 6. They Remind Me Too Much Of You (Alternative take 1) 7. It's Easy For You (Alternative take I)
SIDE 2
1. Hurt (Alternative take 2) 2. Let's Forget About The Stars (Rough mix) 3. Am I Ready (Alternative take 2) 4. Forget Me Never (Alternative take 1) 5. Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming (Alternative take 4) 6. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (Alternative take 2) 7. She Thinks I Still Care (Alternative take 2B)
‘The Complete Follow That Dream Sessions’ Bootleg CD: One we missed from 2 months ago, from Miracle Surface label. The publicity promised… For the first time. The entire session for Follow That Dream in real stereo. Taken from a lost tape, now including the masters in real stereo.
Everything is a very nice sound quality that is also not heard on other releases because we could work with a DAT transfer.
Very limited available.
Includes 'A Whistling Tune' plus On Top Of Old Smokey (film version)
1 Angel (take 1)
2 Angel (take 2)
3. Angel (take 4)
4. Angel (take 5)
5. Angel (take 6)
6. Angel (take 7, master)
7. Angel (movie mix - take 1, 2)
8. Follow That Dream (take 1, 2)
9. Follow That Dream (take 3)
10. Follow That Dream (take 4, 5)
11. Follow That Dream (take 6, master)
12. What A Wonderful Life (take 1)
13. What A Wonderful Life (take 2, 3, 4, 5)
14. What A Wonderful Life (take 6)
15. What A Wonderful Life (take 7, complete master)
16. I'm Not A Marrying Kind (take 1, 2, 3, 4)
17. I'm Not A Marrying Kind (take 5)
18. I'm Not A Marrying Kind (take 6, 7)
19. I'm Not A Marrying Kind (take 8, master)
20. A Whistling Tune (take 1, 2)
21. A Whistling Tune (take 3)
22. A Whistling Tune (take 4, undubbed master)
23. Sound Advice (take 1, 2, 3)
24. Sound Advice (take 4, 5)
25. Sound Advice (take 5)
Bonus:
26. Follow That Dream (extended)
27. A Whistling Tune (overdubbed master)
28. On Top Of Old Smokey (film version)
Wednesday 16 October 2024
'Ooh Las Vegas' 73 New Import: From the reliable Millbranch Music a neat CD / DVD combo containing unreleased “Soundbooth” Audio and Video. The publicity states.. In unbelievable, simply stunning quality an early 1973 CD / DVD in a deluxe 2-panel Digi-Pack.
We are delighted to be able to present a completely new concert, February 11th, 1973 - Midnight Show!
Recorded by UK Super-Fan Rex Martin, we are able to fill another hole in all our collections of Elvis´ Las Vegas concert legacy! And we are lucky for sure, since this recording – taken from the original cassette tape - presents an absolutely complete show in stunning “Soundbooth” quality.
Starting with music from Joe Guercio´s Orchestra about half a minute before the “Also Sprach Zarthustra” Intro begins, you can even hear a couple of female voices greeting Rex Martin (and a little bit of conversation between them).
He clearly had already built up and running his recording devices (both Audio and Video).
Then there is the complete show until the very end, when you hear the announcer talk about the Souvenir stand in the lobby. It doesn´t get much better!
The DVD presents Millbranch´s typical premium quality approach. You´ll get more than 90 minutes of Video material, also including a great documentary about Elvis´ early 1973 appearances, with both information and entertainment.
But most of all you will get…… unreleased Video!
See extremely rare footage in stunning quality with Elvis appearing in his Blue Pinwheel suit! And so much more!
Quality wise this DVD easily represents the best picture quality of any Las Vegas 8mm footage that has been seen before.-
Order from your favorite dealer!
Tracklist CD:
01. Orchestra Introduction - Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. See See Rider
03. I Got A Woman / Amen
04. Love Me Tender
05. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
06. Steamroller Blues
07. You Gave Me A Mountain
08. Fever
09. Love Me
10. Blue Suede Shoes
11. Heartbreak Hotel
12. Johnny B. Goode
13. Hound Dog
14. What Now My Love
15. Suspicious Minds
16. Introductions
17. Introduction of Jack Lord - Hawaii Five-O Theme
18. I'll Remember You
19. I Can't Stop Loving You
20. An American Trilogy
21. Can't Help Falling In Love
22. Closing Vamp – Announcements
Tracklist DVD:
01. An American Trilogy (different Camera angles) – January 12, 1973
02. Ooh Las Vegas (Documentary)
03. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 10, 1973 MS
04. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 12, 1973 DS
05. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 15, 1973 DS
06. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 17, 1973 DS
07. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 17, 1973 MS
08. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 18, 1973 MS
09. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 20, 1973 MS
Monday 14 October 2024
'Kissin' Cousins 60th Anniv Edition' Import CD: Infinity Records are proud to present a limited 2-CD edition of the "Kissin' Cousins" soundtrack to celebrate the incredible talent involved in these sessions.
Often overlooked, the music features members of the legendary "Nashville A-Team," along with long-time contributors to Elvis's sound, including Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, and the sensational Boots Randolph.
These discs contain rare, previously unreleased RCA masters in both stereo and mono, making them a must-hear for fans! The sound quality is exceptional, prompting curiosity as to why these tracks were discarded. Don’t miss the stunning "Anyone (Could Fall in Love With You)" and the lively "Smoky Mountain Boy," among other highlights. Additionally, we've included a selection of movie outtakes featuring rare and unreleased movie masters sourced from acetate and "track" recordings intended for Elvis's vocal overdubs. This collection showcases the extraordinary work of the musicians, along with a demo of "Kissin' Cousins" by Malcolm Dodd, complemented by the session of "Echoes of Love."
Despite a dip in material quality, "Kissin' Cousins," still achieved a respectable #11 spot on the Variety National Box Office Chart, while its soundtrack reached #6 on the Billboard Top LPs Chart. EIN Note: Exactly what "previously unreleased RCA masters" they are referring to we do not know. This appears to be the FTD 'Roustabout' release with off-the-dvd or acetate movie versions added.
Check your FTD 'Roustabout' classic album before purchasing..
Disc 1:
01. Kissin' Cousins (No. 2)
02. Smokey Mountain Boy
03. There's Gold In The Mountains
04. One Boy, Two Little Girls
05. Catchin' On Fast
06. Tender Feeling
07. Anyone (Could Fall In Love With You)
08. Barefoot Ballad
09. Once Is Enough
10. Kissin' Cousins
11. Echoes Of Love
12. (It's A) Long Lonely Highway
13. Kissin' Cousins (Hillbilly Vocal Overdub)
14. Catchin' On Fast (Unedited Master)
15. Kissin Cousins (Regular Vocal Overdub)
16. (It's A) Long Lonely Highway (Take 1, Single Master)
17. There's Gold In The Mountains (Track, Takes 1-2)
18. Echoes of Love (Take 1)
19. Kissin' Cousins (End Title- Movie Master)
20. Barefoot Ballad (Movie Master)
21. Once Is Enough (Movie Master)
22. Smokey Mountain Boy (Movie Master)
23. There's Gold In The Mountains (Movie Master)
Disc 2:
01. Tender Feeling (Vocal Overdub, Take 1)
02. One Boy, Two Little Girls (Track, Take 2)
03. Echoes of Love (Takes 2, 3)
04. Once Is Enough (Track, Take 1)
05. Echoes Of Love (Takes 4-7)
06. Echoes Of Love (Take 8, Alternate Master)
07. Tender Feeling (Track, Take 1)
08. Kissin Cousins (Unedited Master)
09. Echoes Of Love (Take 9)
10. Kissin' Cousins (No. 2, Track, Take 1)
11. Pappy, Won't You Please Come Home (Sung by Dolores Edgin)
12. Anyone Could Fall In Love With You (Track, Take 4)
13. Kissin' Cousins (No. 2)
14. Smokey Mountain Boy
15. There's Gold In The Mountains
16. One Boy, Two Little Girls
17. Catchin' On Fast
18. Tender Feeling
19. Anyone (Could Fall In Love With You)
20. Barefoot Ballad
21. Once Is Enough
22. Kissin Cousins
23. Echoes Of Love
24. (It's A) Long Lonely Highway
25. Kissin' Cousins (Demo by Michael Dodd)
Saturday 12 October 2024
FTD 'Elvis Last Tours Vol.1' OUT NOW:
- 'Elvis: The Last Tours Vol.1': As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD has released 'Elvis: The Last Tours Vol.1' a 4-CD 5”digipak, featuring recordings from seven Elvis performances in February 1977.
These are West Palm Beach (Feb 13), St. Petersburg (Feb 14), Montgomery (Feb 16), Columbia (Feb 18), Johnson City (Feb 19) and Charlotte (Feb 20/21).
The concerts feature all of the songs that were recorded by the engineer during the February 1977 tour.
Recorded in mono. EIN Note: FTD previously released the same concert from Charlotte Feb 20 on 'Unchained Melody' in 2007.
That release included the following bonus songs also from these February concerts...
Blueberry Hill / Love Letters (St. Petersburg, Feb 14)
Where No One Stands Alone (Montgomery, Feb. 16)
Release Me / Trying To Get To You (Columbia, Feb 18)
Moody Blue / Reconsider Baby / Why Me Lord (Charlotte, Feb. 21) - Check with your Elvis Dealer - OUT NOW
Go to 'FTD / SONY News 2024' for full tracklists
'38th Annual Houston Livestock Welcomes The King' New Import: Out now on vinyl is '38th Annual Houston Livestock Welcomes The King To The Rodeo' on LP plus bonus CD.
As recorded live on stage on March 1, 1970 7PM show.
Experience the magic as Elvis delivers an unforgettable, electrifying performance in one of the most iconic concerts. Feel the energy, hear the hits, and witness history in the making at the biggest show in Texas.
Remastered AUDIENCE recording to achieve the best sound for this unique show that marked the closing of Elvis’ performances at the Houston Astrodome in 1970. EIN Note: Recently released in 2022 on 'Elvis At The Astrodome' the audience recording still sounded pretty terrible.
Perhaps that is why this release is limited to 125 copies.
Check the audio quality with your dealer before purchasing. Caveat Emptor.
Tracklist: Side A:
Opening/ Blue Suede Shoes
I Got a Woman
Long Tall Sally
Elvis welcomes the audience / Don’t Cry Daddy
Heartbreak Hotel
Hound Dog
Love Me Tender
Kentucky Rain
Release Me
Side B:
Walk a Mile In My Shoes
I Can’t Stop Loving You
Polk Salad Annie
Group Introductions / Suspicious Minds
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Outro / Love Me Tender (Instrumental)
'Keeping The Show Alive' New Import: From SR Records, 'Keeping The Show Alive' focuses on Elvis’ January & February 1973 Vegas season, featuring January 27th, 1973 MS, previously unreleased on vinyl including as bonus CD the unreleased show from February 05, 1973, MS.
This set is out now - it was promoted back in early June 2024! SR Records are even more delayed that the FTD label!
The January show was previously released on CD (EIN Note: FTD 'From Vegas to Tahoe') but this is the first time on vinyl format with an incredibly superior sound. The vinyl will be accompanied by a CD with an unreleased show from the same season just a week later. A Must-have!
The two shows are great and now consist of a solid collection of great-quality songs well-performed.
Priced around £60 / US$75 & postage. SEE BELOW, Wednesday June 5 2024 for tracklisting & all the details and publicity.. (News, Source;NP/ElvisInfoNet)
Saturday 5 October 2024
'From Elvis At Christmas' Vinyl SOLD OUT & Reprint: UK label MRS will release a Deluxe CD plus a Christmas special LP, in Crystal Clear 180g Vinyl with "white splatter & glitter" titled 'From Elvis At Christmas' on October 18, 2024.
MRS however reports that their new Christmas LP has SOLD OUT on pre-orders and is already being reprinted!
MRS state, "Our new 'From Elvis At Christmas' vinyl has been way oversold, including with our major UK mainstream distributors.
Due to the unexpected overwhelming demand some dealers are not able to fulfil their full requests so MRS have decided to do a re-press to cover all this.
There will be a second shipment of MRS LPs which should coincide with the release of our our budget ‘Made in Germany’ Camden CD release at the beginning of November."
In pristine stereo fans can finally explore the beauty of Elvis’ vocal, the Jordanaires’ gorgeous harmonies, Dudley Brooks’ crucial piano-work plus the key musical contributions of Scotty Moore, Bill Black and DJ Fontana. - (click for high-res)
'From Elvis At Christmas' MRS Pre-Order: UK Label ‘Memphis Recording Service’ (MRS) will release a Deluxe CD plus a Christmas special LP, in Crystal Clear 180g Vinyl with "white splatter & glitter" titled 'From Elvis At Christmas' on October 18, 2024.
For the first time ever, Elvis’ Christmas Album is remastered and mixed into true living stereo.
With this release, a new standard is set, to probably the best ever sound separation achievement that has ever been done, delivering fascinating results.
EIN has heard some audio samples and they are very impressive.
In pristine stereo fans can finally explore the beauty of Elvis’ vocal, the Jordanaires’ gorgeous harmonies, Dudley Brooks’ crucial piano-work plus the key musical contributions of Scotty Moore, Bill Black and DJ Fontana. - (click for high-res)
CD Deluxe tracklist
1. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
2. White Christmas
3. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
4. I’ll Be Home for Christmas
5. Blue Christmas
6. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
7. (There’ll Be) Peace In the Valley (For Me)
8. O’ Little Town of Bethlehem
9. Silent Night
10. I Believe
11. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
12. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
MRS special 'From Elvis at Christmas' VINYL..
LP TRACKLIST SIDE A
01. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
02. White Christmas
03. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
04. I’ll Be Home for Christmas
05. Blue Christmas
06. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
SIDE B
01. (There’ll Be) Peace In the Valley (For Me)
02. O’ Little Town of Bethlehem
03. Silent Night
04. I Believe
05. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
06. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
(News, Source;MRS/ElvisInfonet)
Saturday 14 September 2024
‘Made In Germany – Private Recordings’ MRS Budget Release: UK label MRS are releasing ‘Made In Germany – Private Recordings’ on its alternate budget label, MRS CAMDEN on 22 November 2024.
This is a ‘best of’ one CD version compiled from the original 3CD version of ‘The Complete Private Recordings’ MRS deluxe Book / CD combo originally released in 2019.
The CD features personal recordings taken from a recently discovered tape made by Elvis while stationed with the US army in Germany in January 1959. They also include early renditions of songs Elvis would record formally years later. Release comes with a small booklet.
EIN Note: Checking out the tracklist this really is a neat “Best Of” taken from Elvis’ German Elvis private recordings. See our original review here.
CD TRACKLIST Guitar Reel
01 I'm Beginning To Forget You
02 Mona Lisa
03 I Can’t Help It/Guitar
04 Danny Boy (Complete and LSF)
05 Loving You
06. He Knows Just What I Need (FS/Complete)
07. Cool Water
08. Like A Baby
09. His Hand In Mine (complete/ending)
10. Her Hand In Mine
11. Return To Me/Her Hand In Mine (rehearsing ending)
12. Her Hand In Mine (complete 2)
13. Just A Closer Walk With Thee/If I Didn't Care/Are You Sincere
14. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
15. Oh Lonesome Me
Piano Reel
16. Soldier Boy
17. Piano/Earth Angel
18. I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen (Fast)
19. I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen (Slow)
20. Apron Strings
21. It’s Been So Long Darling
22. I Will Be True
23. There’s No Tomorrow
24. I Asked the Lord
25. The Titles Will Tell
26. At The Hop/Give Me My Oil Lamp/Que Sera/Hound Dog/Piano
27. Send Me Some Lovin'
28. The Fool
New "Elvis Files" VINYL! From Elvis Files new label 'The TCB Tapes' two double-albums in separate gatefold sleeves from four concerts in 1974 in never-before-heard original STEREO - not only stereo but also the rpm is excellently correct. "Soon to be released".
- 'Elvis Live In concert at Mid-South Coliseum Memphis Tn March 16 & 17'. Double album housed in two separate gatefold sleeves. Approximately 1 hour of listening pleasure until the very last second when the needle goes to its rest position you are in awe with the sound. On top of these albums is an extra bonus 45rpm single.
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- Live in concert at MTSU Mufreesboro Tn'. Another two concerts from 1974 'Elvis live in concert at MTSU Mufreesboro Tn March 14 & 19' also a double album housed in two separate gatefold sleeves and a single exactly as above. Both are released in two different vinyl colours.
..There will be more 'The TCB Tapes' vinyl in 2025 from us including "Singer Presents ELVIS ─ '68 Comeback Special in FULL STEREO 4 LP albums". --- From the team of Erik Lorentzen & Robert van Beek.
See Elvis Files for more details
. (News, Source;ElvisFiles/EIN)
Tuesday 10 September 2024
'ELVIS / MEMPHIS' In-depth Review: The SONY RCA 'ELVIS / MEMPHIS' 2024 5-CD box-set was released last month.
The publicity promised.. "MEMPHIS is a comprehensive collection that takes listeners through the many recordings Elvis had done while in Memphis - from his songs at SUN Records, to his American Studio and Stax sessions, through to his 1974 hometown show and finally, his last recordings in Graceland.
This 5-CD collection of Elvis’ songs over the years features 111 tracks, 88 of which are newly mixed versions of the select recordings, pure and without overdubs."
The five CDs each focus on SUN Records, American Studios, Stax Studios, LIVE Mid-South Coliseum Memphis and Graceland. Elvis fans have of course bought these tracks multiple times before and FTD have even released most of the "Undubbed masters".
However with 'ELVIS / MEMPHIS' engineer Matt Ross-Spang remixing these crucial recordings, often creating something unique and new for 2024 and there is much to enjoy.
In fact listening to this set is like a five-course 'MEMPHIS degustation' since every individual recording session has a different flavour and vibe but are still all influenced by the melting-pot that is Memphis.
Yet the feel of each session is still unique. Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley provides a 5,500 word review checking out every track to reveal what new excitements fans might discover..
You can also 'Have Your Say' - what did you like or dislike about this new release? (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
'Golden Elvis!' Mono II Stereo 'Sound Samples' & Pre-Order: From the RDM label ''Golden Elvis!' the new Mono > Stereo release from producer Anthony Stuchbury.
Combining Elvis' two "Golden Records" compilation albums that were released in the fifties. 24 Golden Smashes all in Stereo
Tracklisting..
Hound Dog, Loving You, All Shook Up, Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, Love Me, Too Much, Don't Be Cruel, That's When Your Heartaches Begin, Teddy Bear, Love Me Tender, Treat Me Nice, Anyway You Want Me (That's How I Will Be), I Want You, I Need You, I Love You.
I Need Your Love Tonight, Don't, Wear My Ring Around Your Neck, My Wish Came True, I Got Stung, One Night, A Big Hunk O' Love, I Beg Of You, A Fool Such As I, Doncha' Think It's Time.
Out September 29 2024 on the RDM label
Go here to RDM to pre-order only 15.00€ (with 40% discount now) and check out the great STEREO audio samples (News, Source;AS/ElvisInfoNet)
Friday 6 September 2024
'Elvis live in Las Vegas - Season 8' New Import Boxset: Paradise Road presents 'Elvis live in Las Vegas - Season 8' a new 6 CD set consisting of 3 double CDs with six shows from this season in remastered sound, including the opening show.
You’ll get the first 3 shows from this season + the midnight show from January 28 + the February 9 dinner and midnight show.
Featuring great live versions of ‘Sweet Caroline’, ‘All Shook Up’, ‘I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry’, ‘What Now My Love’ and many others!
- A very nice live collection of 1973 audience recordings -
- Some of these shows are hard to get on CD -
- This is a super limited edition of only 350 sets! - EIN Note: ALL Previously released...
as .. 'Back On The Mainland' in very poor audio quality
'Long Tall Sally' in good Audience quality
Jan 27 1973 MS show on FTD 'From Vegas to Tahoe'!
'Under The Midnight Sun' - OK Audience quality
'Top Acts in Vegas Vol.7' - OK Audience quality
'In Fine Form' - average Audience quality
In any case why not buy the recent MRS 'On Stage Feb 73' set with similar concerts in great audio quality
DISC I
Las Vegas -January 26, 1973 opening show.
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. See See Rider
03. Burning Love
04. Elvis talks
05. Something
06. Introduction of Kathy Westmoreland
07. You Gave Me A Mountain
08. Steamroller Blues
09. Sweet Caroline
10. My Way
11. Love Me
12. Blue Suede Shoes
13. Johnny B Goode
14. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
15. Fever
16. Hound Dog
17. I Can’t Stop Loving You
18. Elvis talks
19. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
20. What Now My Love
21. Suspicious Minds
22. Band introductions
23. I’ll Remember You
24. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin
25. Elvis talks
26. Can’t Help Falling In Love
DISC II
Las Vegas - January 27, 1973 dinner show.
01. See See Rider
02. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin’
03. Until It’s Time For You To Go
04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
05. Steamroller Blues
06. You Gave Me A Mountain
07. Fever
08. Love Me
09. Blue Suede Shoes
10. Love Me Tender
11. Johnny B Goode
12. Hound Dog
13. What Now My Love
14. Suspicious Minds
15. Band introductions
16. I’ll Remember You
17. I Can’t Stop Loving You
18. An American Trilogy
19. Burning Love
20. Can’t Help Falling In Love
21. Closing Vamp
DISC III
Las Vegas January 27, 1973 midnight show.
01. See See Rider
02. I Got A Woman / Amen
03. Until It’s Time For You To Go
04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
05. Steamroller Blues
06. You Gave Me A Mountain
07. Fever
08. Love Me
09. Blue Suede Shoes
10. Love Me Tender
11. Johnny B Goode
12. Hound Dog
13. What Now My Love
14. Suspicious Minds
15. Band introductions
16. I’ll Remember You
17. I Can’t Stop Loving You
18. An American Trilogy
19. Burning Love
20. Can’t Help Falling In Love
DISC IV
Las Vegas January 28, 1973 midnight show.
01. See See Rider
02. I Got A Woman / Amen
03. Until It’s Time For You To Go
04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
05. Steamroller Blues
06. You Gave Me A Mountain
07. Fever
08. Love Me
09. All Shook Up
10. Love Me Tender
11. Johnny B Goode
12. Hound Dog
13. What Now My Love
14. Suspicious Minds
15. Band introductions
16. I’ll Remember You
17. I Can’t Stop Loving You
18. An American Trilogy
19. Introduction of celebrities
20. Can’t Help Falling In Love
21. Closing Vamp
DISC V
Las Vegas February 9, 1973 dinner show.
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. See See Rider
03. I Got A Woman / Amen
04. Love Me Tender
05. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
06. Steamroller Blues
07. You Gave Me A Mountain
08. Fever
09. Love Me
10. Blue Suede Shoes
11. Love Me Tender
12. Johnny B Goode
13. Hound Dog
14. What Now My Love
15. Suspicious Minds
16. Band introductions
17. I’ll Remember You
18. I’ll Remember You (reprise)
19. I Can’t Stop Loving You
20. An American Trilogy
21. Can’t Help Falling In Love
DISC VI
Las Vegas February 9, 1973 midnight show.
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. See See Rider
03. I Got A Woman / Amen
04. Love Me Tender
05. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
06. Steamroller Blues
07. You Gave Me A Mountain
08. Fever
09. Love Me
10. Blue Suede Shoes
11. Heartbreak Hotel
12. Johnny B Goode
13. Hound Dog
14. What Now My Love
15. Suspicious Minds
16. Band introductions
17. I Can’t Stop Loving You
18. An American Trilogy
19. Can’t Help Falling In Love
20. Closing Vamp
'Elvis - From RCA To Stax' CD Import: The publicity says.. The vinyl release 'From RCA To Stax' that was released in June of this year is now available on CD.
Like the vinyl release this cd featuring recordings from RCA's Studio B in Nashville and the Stax Studio in Memphis. A very nice 70's compilation with many outtakes!
This cd release contains some bonus tracks like the unedited overdubbed master of 'Patch it Up' and the rare unrepaired master - take 8 of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'.
EIN Note: Nothing that hasn't previously been released..
Unedited overdubbed 'Patch it Up' was on 'Nashville 1971 (Venus)'
Unrepaired master of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' was on the excellent 'You Know, It Don't Have To Be Strictly Country Vol. 1'
Padre (Take 10) on 'The Joan Deary Tapes Vol. 2'
'Stranger In The Crowd (Rehearsal / Take 7) taken from 'Unedited Masters Life (Venus).. etc.
CD Tracklist
1. Bridge Over Troubled Water
(Take 8 / Unrepaired Master)*
2. Padre (Take 10)
3. Stranger In The Crowd (Rehearsal / Take 7)
4. Life (Rehearsal / Take 1)
5. Heart Of Rome (Overdub, Take 3)
6. Heart Of Rome (Overdub, Work Part Take 1)
7. Sylvia (Take 5 & 6)
8. Make The World Go Away
(Overdub, Work Part Take 1)
9. Patch It Up (Unedited Overdubbed Master)*
10. Tomorrow Never Comes
(Take 13 / Ending Only)
11. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
(Duet With Ginger Holladay)
12. Sylvia (Take 7)
13. Life (Take 17)
14. Life (Take 18 & 19)
15. If I Get Home On Christmas Day (Take 6)
16. I’ll Be Home On Christmas Day (Take 7)
17. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
(Duet With Temple Riser)
18. I Got A Feeling In My Body (Rehearsal)
19. If You Don’t Come Back (Take 4)
20. There’s A Honky Tonk Angel
(Who’ll Take Me Back In) (Take 2)
21. There’s A Honky Tonk Angel
(Who’ll Take Me Back In) (Take 3)*
22. Promised Land (Take 1)
23. It’s Midnight (Take 19)*
* CD Bonus Tracks
Monday 2 September 2024
'From Elvis At Christmas' New MRS release: UK Label ‘Memphis Recording Service’ (MRS) will release a CD Deluxe and a Christmas special LP, in Crystal Clear 180g Vinyl with "white splatter & glitter" titled 'From Elvis At Christmas' on October 18, 2024.
For the first time ever, Elvis’ Christmas Album is remastered and mixed into true living stereo.
With this release, a new standard is set, to probably the best ever sound separation achievement in history, that has ever been done, delivering fascinating results.
In pristine stereo fans can finally explore the beauty of Elvis’ vocal, the Jordanaires’ gorgeous harmonies, Dudley Brooks’ crucial piano-work plus the key musical contributions of Scotty Moore, Bill Black and DJ Fontana.
EIN particularly likes the stunning cover design ..
(click for high-res)
CD Deluxe tracklist
1. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
2. White Christmas
3. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
4. I’ll Be Home for Christmas
5. Blue Christmas
6. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
7. (There’ll Be) Peace In the Valley (For Me)
8. O’ Little Town of Bethlehem
9. Silent Night
10. I Believe
11. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
12. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
MRS special 'From Elvis at Christmas' VINYL..
LP TRACKLIST SIDE A
01. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
02. White Christmas
03. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
04. I’ll Be Home for Christmas
05. Blue Christmas
06. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
SIDE B
01. (There’ll Be) Peace In the Valley (For Me)
02. O’ Little Town of Bethlehem
03. Silent Night
04. I Believe
05. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
06. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
EIN will confirm when it is available for pre-order on Amazon UK. (News, Source;MRS/ElvisInfonet)
'Golden Elvis!' Mono II Stereo: From the RDM label ''Golden Elvis!' the new Mono > Stereo from producer Anthony Stuchbury the release date now confirmed 29 September 2024. The CD will be released in a special "gold" finish. It's just a little extra, real golden Elvis!
Combining Elvis' two "Golden Records" compilation albums that were released in the fifties. 24 Golden Smashes all in Stereo
Tracklisting..
Hound Dog, Loving You, All Shook Up, Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, Love Me, Too Much, Don't Be Cruel, That's When Your Heartaches Begin, Teddy Bear, Love Me Tender, Treat Me Nice, Anyway You Want Me (That's How I Will Be), I Want You, I Need You, I Love You.
I Need Your Love Tonight, Don't, Wear My Ring Around Your Neck, My Wish Came True, I Got Stung, One Night, A Big Hunk O' Love, I Beg Of You, A Fool Such As I, Doncha' Think It's Time.
Check out some audio samples viaNew YouTube Trailer (News, Source;AS/ElvisInfoNet)
... New Elvis bootlegs catch up .... sadly nothing that hasn't been previously released
‘Off Duty From Texas To Bad Nauheim’: From Petticoat Records this deluxe box set contains several fantastic goodies. Including a 180 gram green coloured vinyl record featuring 19 unique recordings made in Waco Texas (shortly before Elvis went into the army) AND at his residence in Bad Nauheim, Germany during his army duty.
This box set is available in two editions.
Very limited editions.
1 x 180 gram green coloured vinyl & CD.
1 x bonus 25x25cm foto & bonus poster EIN Note: Nothing that hasn't previously been released. In 2019 MRS released the stunning'Made In Germany' double-vinyl with 24-page gatefold booklet, well-worth trying to track down..
SIDE A
Waco Texas recordings May 1958
01 sail along silvery moon / i understand
02 happy, happy birthday baby
03 i can’t help it (if i’m still in love with you) (Anita Wood & Elvis)
04 who’s sorry now (anita wood)
05 happy, happy birthday baby (solo part) - little darlin
06 just a closer walk with thee
Germany recordings 1958
07 apron strings (composite)
08 stand by me (take 1 & 2)
09 its been so long darling
10 like a baby (part)
SIDE B
01 cool water (edit)
02 Danny Boy (composite)
03 i asked the lord (take 4)
04 i’ll take you home again kathleen (fast take 1)
05 her hand in mine (take 1 & 4)
06 are you sincere (part) / return to me
07 the fool (take 4)
08 que sera sera (part)
09 guitar jam / i’m beginning to forget you (vernon presley)
track 1-9 recorded in Germany 1958-1959
'Hawaiian Delights' 3CD set: From unknown bootleg label State Recordings a 3cd set featuring all three of Elvis' performances at the Honolulu International Center Honolulu Hawaii in 1972.
These three AUDIENCE recorded shows may not be the best audience recorded shows ever issued on cd but they certainly are among the most important ones.
These shows were recorded just about 8 weeks before his famous Aloha From Hawaii performances at the same venue.
2 of these shows debut on silver disc!
All three shows are remastered from scratch.
Get this limited edition 3cd set while you can.
EIN Note: Previously released on bootlegs 'Live In Honolulu', 'Honolulu Delight' and 'Live At The H.I.C' none in particularly good audience recorded audio quality.
Check sound samples before buying.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
CD 1 - November 17 , 1972
01. C.C. Rider
03. I Got A Woman – Amen (Incomplete)
03. Until It’s Time For You To Go
04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
05. Polk Salad Annie
06. Intermezzo
07. Love Me
08. All Shook Up
09. Heartbreak Hotel
10. Blue Suede Shoes
11. One Night
12. Teddy Bear – Don’t Be Cruel
13. Love Me Tender
14. Little Sister – Get Back
15. Hound Dog
16. I’ll Remember You
17. How Great Thou Art (With Reprise)
18. Suspicious Minds
19. Band Introductions
20. For The Good Times
21. Burning Love
22. What Now My Love
23. Fever
24. A Big Hunk O’love
25. You Gave Me A Mountain (Incomplete)
CD 2 November 18, 1972 Afternoon Show
01. C.C. Rider
02. I Got A Woman – Amen
03. Until It’s Time For You To Go
04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
05. Polk Salad Annie
06. Love Me
07. All Shook Up
08. Heartbreak Hotel
09. Blue Suede Shoes
10. One Night (Incomplete)
11. Teddy Bear – Don’t Be Cruel
12. Love Me Tender
13. Hound Dog
14. I’ll Remember You (Incomplete)
15. How Great Thou Art
16. Suspicious Minds
17. Band Introductions
18. What Now My Love
19. Burning Love
20. Fever
21. Blue Hawaii/Hawaiian Wedding Song (Excerpt)
22. You Gave Me A Mountain
23. A Big Hunk O’love
24. Can’t Help Falling In Love
25. Closing Vamp
CD 3 November 18, 1972 Evening Show
01. C.C. Rider
02. I Got A Woman – Amen
03. Until It’s Time For You To Go
04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
05. Polk Salad Annie
06. Love Me
07. All Shook Up
08. Heartbreak Hotel
09. Blue Suede Shoes
10. Just Pretend
11. Little Sister-Get Back
12. Hound Dog
13. I’ll Remember You
14. How Great Thou Art
15. Suspicious Minds
16. Band Introductions
17. What Now My Love
18. Fever
19. Burning Love
20. You Gave Me A Mountain
21. A Big Hunk O'love
22. Can’t Help Falling In Love
23. Closing Vamp
'The 1973 Sound-Booth Collection and more Vol.2' box-set:The publicity notes.. This comprehensive deluxe 6 CD set contains so-called sound booth recordings recorded during 4 live performances at the Las Vegas Hilton in 1973. Sound booth recordings are recordings made with one microphone (mono) or two microphones (stereo) placed directly on stage. All shows are painstakingly remastered, in glorious ‘stereo’ sound.
Also included is the January 25 1973 stage rehearsal at corrected speed and it never sounded better then on this set.
As a bonus the complete homerecording made in November 1973 at the house of Sam Thompson in Memphis Tennessee is present too.
The included bonus disc set contains 24 rare studio tracks recorded in 1973.
This disc includes rough mix masters, unedited masters and some superb alternate recordings & rehearsals. Get this ultimate deluxe edition while it's available.. .
EIN Note: Nothing that fans wouldn't own and most released officially!
For interest's sake, below are the tracklisting for CD 5 & CD 6 (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
August 20, 1973 MS - Released by FTD! 'Elvis: Las Vegas 1973'
August 31, 1973 DS - Straight Arrow 'Elvis Rocks The Hilton'
September 2, 1973 3AM - Released by FTD! 'Elvis: Las Vegas 1973'
September 2, 1973 MS - Straight Arrow 'Elvis Rocks The Hilton'
January 25, 1973 rehearsal - MRS 'ELVIS: On Stage February 1973' EIN Note: Nothing that fans wouldn't own and most released officially!
CD 5 - January 25, 1973 - Showroom - Stage rehearsal
01 Something
02 You Gave Me A Mountain
03 Steamroller Blues
04 My Way
05 Love Me
06 It’s Over
07 Blue Suede Shoes
08 I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
09 Welcome To My World
10 I’ll Remember You
11 Long Tall Sally - Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
12 An American Trilogy
13 Please Help Me I’m Falling
14 A Big Hunk O’love
15 I’m Leaving It Up To You
16 Faded Love
17 I Can’t Stop Loving You
18 Separate Ways
19 Separate Ways #2
20 Bridge Over Troubled Water
21 Can’t Help Falling In Love
November 3/4, 1973
recording at Sam Thompson’s House.
22 The World Is Waiting For the Sunrise
23 Spanish Eyes
24 Baby What You Want Me To Do
25 I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
26 See See Rider
27 That’s All Right*
28 When You Love An Alpha Delta
29 We Are Alpha Delta Pi
30 Ode To A Robin (poem) - Conversation
track 22-30 featuring; Elvis Presley, Linda Thompson, Sam Thompson, Louise Thompson, Margie Thompson, Sanford Thompson, Ricky Stanley
CD 6 - Studio highlights
ROUGH MIX MASTERS
01 If You Don’t Come Back - rough mix master
02 Three Corn Patches - rough mix master
03 Find Out What’s Happening - rough mix master
04 I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby - rough mix master
05 Just A Little Bit - rough mix master
06 Raised On Rock - rough mix master
07 For Ol’ Times Sake - rough mix master
08 I Miss You - rough mix master
UNEDITED MASTERS
09 There’s A Honky Tonk Angel (who will take me back in) - rough mix unedited master
10 If You Talk In Your Sleep - unedited master
11 Thinking About You - unedited master
12 Love Song Of The Year - unedited master
13 Help Me - unedited master
14 My Boy - unedited master
15 Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues - unedited master
16 Talk About The Good Times - unedited master
17 Your Love’s Been A Long Time Coming - unedited master
BONUS
18 Loving Arms - unedited master/ with strings
19 Love Song Of The Year - undubbed master/ no backing vocals
20 Promised Land - master with echo
21 Promised Land - master with organ and cowbell overdubs
22 It’s Diff’rent Now - rehearsal
23 I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby - 3 track master
24 I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby - track
'An Evening In Dayton' 1974 VINYL: Out now is the double lp set called "An Evening In Dayton".
It features the October 6 1974 evening performance at the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. Plus some wonderful bonus tracks.
This deluxe double lp is packed in a gorgeous gatefold cover and is available in red or blue or clear vinyl and includes a bonus cd.
For vinyl collectors, available in RED / BLUE & CLEAR vinyl.
The Bonus CD has the same tracklisting as the double-vinyl.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
October 6 1974 Evening Show
Side A
01 See See Rider
02 I Got A Woman – Amen
03 Love Me
04 If You Love Me Let Me Know
05 Fever
06 Big Boss Man / Incl. False Start
Side B
01 Love Me Tender
02 Hound Dog
03 The Wonder Of You
04 Blue Suede Shoes
05 Introductions
06 Lawdy Miss Clawdy
07 Introductions
08 All Shook Up
09 Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
10 Heartbreak Hotel
Side C
01 Why Me Lord
02 That’s All Right
03 Blue Christmas
04 Let Me Be There
05 Hawaiian Wedding Song
06 Johnny B Goode
07 Can’t Help Falling Love
08 Closing Vamp
Side D
Bonus: October 1, 1974 University Of Notre Dame South Bend Indiana
01 It’s Midnight
02 Steamroller Blues
August 27, 1974
03 The Wonder Of You
04 An American Trilogy
05 Monologue
06 Hawaiian Wedding Song
07 Monologue
08 It’s Now Or Never
'The King Creole Sessions' LP + CD: From the Cajun label, an upgraded release of "The King Creole Session - There's a Man In New Orleans".
The material has been upgraded and remastered for a superior vinyl and CD pack release and is presented together in shrinkwrapping.
The set is available in both red and yellow vinyl in a strictly limited release of only 125 copies of each color.
EIN Note: For vinyl collectors, this set features the usual material
SIDE 1
1. King Creole (Version 1, take 3)
2. Crawfish (Take 7, duet with Kitty White)
3. As Long As I Have You (Take 3)
4. Trouble (Master take)
5. New Orleans (Overdubbed master)
6. Dixieland Rock (Master take)
7. Lover Doll (Take 7, undubbed version)
8. Steadfast, Loyal And True (Take 6)
9. As Long As I Have You (Take 8)
SIDE2
1. King Creole (Version 1, take 18)
2. As Long As I Have You (Guitar overdub for soundtrack release)
3. Hard Headed Woman (Master take)
4. King Creole (Master take)
5. Steadfast, Loyal And True (Solo version with overdub)
6. Danny (Master take)
7. Don't Ask Me Why (Master take)
8. Young Dreams (Master take)
9. King Creole (Take 8, instrumental)
Sunday 25 August 2024
New FTD Releases: FTD have announced two releases for next month, a four CD soundboard set from 1977 plus an alternate double-vinyl of "California Holiday" (Spinout)
- 'Elvis: The Last Tours Vol.1': As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'Elvis: The Last Tours Vol.1' Released as a 4-CD 5” digipak, this set features recordings from seven Elvis performances in February 1977.
These are West Palm Beach (Feb 13), St. Petersburg (Feb 14), Montgomery (Feb 16), Columbia (Feb 18), Johnson City (Feb 19) and Charlotte (Feb 20/21).
The concerts feature all of the songs that were recorded by the engineer during the February 1977 tour.
Recorded in mono. EIN Note: FTD previously released the same concert from Charlotte Feb 20 on 'Unchained Melody' in 2007.
That release included the following bonus songs also from these February concerts...
Blueberry Hill / Love Letters (St. Petersburg, Feb 14)
Where No One Stands Alone (Montgomery, Feb. 16)
Release Me / Trying To Get To You (Columbia, Feb 18)
Moody Blue / Reconsider Baby / Why Me Lord (Charlotte, Feb. 21)
Go to 'FTD / SONY News 2024' for full tracklists
- 'California Holiday': FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the release of a special double-vinyl of Elvis’ 1966 soundtrack to 'California Holiday' aka 'Spinout'.
In October 1966 an MGM UK representative announced that California Holiday would have its world premiere in London, and that the original US title, Spinout, was changed because it was felt that would have more appeal to British and overseas audiences. Spinout was only used in the US and Canada.
This unique FTD limited edition is based on the original UK release and features the red dot RCA Victor label.
The double album includes the original soundtrack masters, studio outtakes and bonus tracks.
New MRS ‘Las Vegas – Closing Night 1973’: UK Label ‘Memphis Recording Service’ (MRS) will release a Deluxe CD plus a 2LP on 180-gram vinyl titled ‘Las Vegas – Closing Night 1973’ in September 2024.
This CD set contains the highlights of Elvis’ final two shows performed on the closing night of his Las Vegas engagement in early September 1973.
For the first time ever, the material from these shows is presented in stereo.
The accompanying booklet - which includes rare photographs and memorabilia dating from this engagement and features liner notes which set the scene for this, his ninth season, in Las Vegas.
This is the infamous night as shown in Baz Luhrmann's movie when Elvis said "To Hell with the Hilton Hotel" on stage and afterwards confront Col Parker telling him that he was fired!
Parker responded with, "You can't fire me, I quit".
It was a fascinating night.
A special thanks to those people are also credited.
Elvis was in a wild mood but in the closing show still performed 'Softly As I Leave You' for the very first time, a tremendous ‘How Great thou Art’ plus a fascinating and powerful ‘Mystery Train/Tiger Man’.
Super-fan Anne E Nixon described the concert as "There is one particular show that stands out in my memory, that combined many of Elvis' moods; an absolutely riveting show that anyone who saw it could never forget. From beginning to end it underlined the supreme showmanship that is Elvis Presley."
The VINYL double-album is Limited Edition and will be available in both Black and Clear vinyl. Please note, the clear vinyl is ONLY available from exclusive Elvis dealers and fan clubs and NOT to the mainstream public stores.
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(News, Source;MRS)
CD TRACKLIST
LAS VEGAS HILTON - 3rd SEPTEMBER 1973
DINNER SHOW
01 Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 See See Rider
03 Elvis Talks
04 I Got A Woman / Amen
05 Love Me
06 Steamroller Blues
07 You Gave Me A Mountain
08 Trouble
CLOSING SHOW
09 MEDLEY - Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On / Mama Don't Dance / Flip, Flop And Fly / Hound Dog
10 Love Me Tender
11 Fever
12 What Now My Love
13 Suspicious Minds (Messed Up)
14 Bridge Over Troubled Water
15 Suspicious Minds
16 Band Introductions
17 Welcoming Guests
18 My Boy
19 I Can't Stop Loving You
20 An American Trilogy
21 A Big Hunk O' Love
22 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
23. Elvis Talks About Mario
24 Mystery Train/Tiger Man
25 How Great Thou Art
26 Help Me Make It Through The Night
27 Softly As I Leave You
28 Can't Help Falling In Love
2LP TRACKLIST - 3rd SEPTEMBER 1973
SIDE A - (DINNER SHOW)
01 Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 See See Rider
03 Elvis Talks
04 I Got A Woman / Amen
05 Love Me
06 Steamroller Blues
07 You Gave Me A Mountain
08 Trouble
SIDE B - (CLOSING SHOW)
01 MEDLEY - Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On / Mama Don't Dance / Flip, Flop And Fly / Hound Dog
02 Love Me Tender
03 Fever
04 What Now My Love
05 Suspicious Minds (Messed Up)
06 Bridge Over Troubled Water
SIDE C
01 Suspicious Minds
02 Band Introductions
03 Welcoming Guests
04 My Boy
05 I Can't Stop Loving You
06 An American Trilogy
07 A Big Hunk O' Love
SIDE D
01 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
02 Elvis Talks About Mario
03 Mystery Train/Tiger Man
04 How Great Thou Art
05 Help Me Make It Through The Night
06 Softly As I Leave You
07 Can't Help Falling In Love
Tuesday 9 July 2024
New ‘MRS CAMDEN’ Releases OUT NOW: UK Label ‘Memphis Recording Service’ (MRS) has re-released two packages via its alternate budget label ‘MRS CAMDEN’, at ELVIS dealers this week.
- The Complete 1950’s Studio Masters - 4CD/DIGI - The Complete RCA Studio Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-Takes- 4CD/DIGI
1. 'The Complete 1950’s Studio Masters'
This 4CD set presented in a Camden digi-pack contains the complete master studio recordings of Elvis Presley from the 1950s.
It includes personal acetates, cut in 1953 and early 1954, all of his early Sun recordings from 1954-55, as well as every RCA studio master and movie studio soundtrack recording made between January 1956 and June 1958.
The set also contains bonus tracks of recordings made at radio stations, as well as alternate movie soundtrack recordings.
(Click for high-res cover image)
2. 'The Complete RCA Studio Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-Takes'
This 4CD set (previously released as ‘Back in Living Stereo 1960-62’) pays tribute to the recordings Elvis made once he returned home from Germany in March 1960, after his stint as a soldier in the US army (1958-60). These recordings were the first stereo recordings of Elvis issued to the public.
The CDs, presented in a Camden digi-pack, contain remastered tracks of all the 1960 - 1962 master recordings from RCA Studio’s in Nashville. As a bonus, it includes 2 CDs containing rare material of studio session out-takes.
Friday 5 July 2024 - - - 70 years ago today Elvis' "That's All Right" changed the world - - -
'That's All Right' special releases at your Elvis Dealers
ELVIS ‘SUN 209’ LIQUID VINYL 70th Anniv Special OUT NOW: To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Elvis’ historic first single release of Sun 209 ‘That’s All Right’/ ‘Blue Moon of Kentucky’ a very special and totally unique limited-edition release of the recording that changed Rock’n’Roll history will be out in the first week of July 2024.
This special liquid vinyl version of Sun 209 10” playing at 78rpm is restricted to 125 copies worldwide. They contain a 2-colour liquid, nicely matching those notable SUN colors, that moves inside the vinyl.
Each of these unique vinyls are handmade and take an hour to produce each one. They also have the original etched numbers included with the appropriate song sides and are by far the most remarkable SUN replica made.
Only 125 copies were printed and were selling at prices of around 225-250 euros!! - but to EIN it looks as if they are already Sold Out. Check with your Elvis dealer if you want a copy, it may be too late.
'That’s All Right: The Song That Changed The World' OUT NOW: Elvis Files confirm that the box-set 'That’s All Right: The Song That Changed The World' 70th Anniversary Box Set' has been published. Features a beautiful hardbound book packed with information about these songs and, of course, exceptionally beautiful pictures on heavy paper.
Includes mock-up 3D record player with the first 78 printed on top, a 7” 45rpm EP (4 songs - That’s All Right & Blue Moon Of Kentucky recorded by all three artists - Elvis, Arthur Crudup and Bill Monroe), two 12" albums (12 songs on each). The first album focuses on That’s All Right & Blue Moon Of Kentucky by Elvis in the 50’s and 60’s.
On the second we hear multiple versions of Elvis doing That’s All Right from 1970s on black vinyl. Includes sheet-music and more...
ELVIS, 70th Anniv special 5 x SUN 78RPM 10” VINYL SUNSPLAT set OUT NOW: To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Elvis’ first SUN record releases is a uniquely designed 5 record “SUN-splat” 78rpm vinyl release, out on the first week of July 2024.
These 5 magnificent SUN 10” (inch) singles play at 78RPM and only an extremely low number of these sets have been produced. This is the first time an Elvis SUN replica has been produced like this and designed to play at the original 78RPM speed.
Each of the 5 SUN records have the original etched numbers included with the appropriate song sides with the labels perfect (as the original) in size, accuracy, and colour. The sound quality is excellent matching the original SUN sound recordings (including ‘That’s All Right’), and each are pressed on heavy stock vinyl.
Each set selling for around £175 / US$225 - check your local Elvis Dealer - Out Now (News, Source;ElvisSunVinyl,ElvisInfoNet)
Monday 1 July 2024
'Always On My Mind' New Import CD: 'Always On My Mind' features Elvis' March / April 1972 Rehearsal & Studio Sessions. Many of these rehearsals have now been officially released, but not all of them.
This release is a collection of officially unreleased songs from these rehearsals as well as various uncut versions where you'll hear just a little more of what happens before and after the song.
In addition, we have completed this release with officially unreleased studio versions from the same period in great sound!!
If you liked our album 1973 - The Memphis Record (which is now sold out) (EIN Note, really? we can still see it for sale at Elvis dealers!) - you will certainly like this album too.
Like our previous releases this album is also an excellent addition to the official releases! EIN NOTE: A lot of the listed rehearsals are on the Amiga bootleg 'Elvis On Tour - Deluxe Edition' and even 'Elvis - Now In Person'
The Undubbed studio sessions look familiar from old bootlegs 'Pure Diamonds' and Venus' 'Unedited Masters' releases. Check your collection....
CD 1
01. Burning Love (rehearsal 1)
02. Burning Love (rehearsal 2)
03. Burning Love (rehearsal 3)
04. Sweet, Sweet Spirit (few lines)
05. Time Has Made A Change In Me
06. I Should Have Been Crucified
07. The Lighthouse
08. Steal Away / When It’s My Time
09. Sweet, Sweet Spirit
10. For The Good Times (rehearsal 2)
11. For The Good Times (rehearsal 4) / Anytime You’re Feeling Lonely (1 line)
12. I Need Your Lovin’ (part) / A Big Hunk O’ Love (part)
13. Rehearsing
14. Studio Talk / I’m Leavin’ (part)
15. Warming Up
16. Burning Love
17. Funny How Time Slips Away (unedited)
18. Studio talk / For The Good Times
19. The Lighthouse (part)
20. I, John
21. I Need Your Lovin’ (part) / talking
22. For The Good Times / Baby What You Want Me To Do (part)
23. How The Web Was Woven (part)
24. Separate Ways
CD 2
01. A Big Hunk O’ Love (unedited rehearsal)
02. You Gave Me A Mountain / Studio talk
03. Always On My Mind (unedited rehearsal)
04. Always On My Mind
(unedited overdubbed master)
05. Fool (unedited overdubbed master)
06. It’s A Matter Of Time
(unedited overdubbed master)
07. Burning Love (take 5)
08. Burning Love (take 6)
09. For The Good Times (undubbed master)
10. Always On My Mind (undubbed master)
11. Burning Love (undubbed unedited master)
12. Fool (undubbed master)
13. Always On My Mind (unedited take 3)
14. Separate Ways (unedited overdubbed master)
All tracks recorded in March and April 1972.
'Elvis: Long Beach, California' Import CD: This new double cd from Paradise Road Records contains 2 live shows recorded live at the Long Beach Arena, November 14 & 15, 1972.
Both shows were released before many years ago but are now presented for the first time together on one great new double album and in remastered sound.
Both shows are good AUDIENCE recordings but especially the sound of the November 15, 1972 show is very clear.
This is the best show of the two AND what makes this show extra special is that Elvis' daughter is attending an Elvis show for the first time! It is clear that Elvis is proud that Lisa is present at this show. On this day he also gives her a concert scarf signed with a special message. You'll find a photo of this scarf inside the 12 pages cd booklet.
As a special bonus we've included the presentation of the USS Potomac to Danny Thomas, a recording from February 14, 1964 - now in upgraded sound quality...
This double album is a great document from Elvis in Long Beach, including great live songs like 'One Night, 'You Don't Have To Say You Love Me', 'Little Sister / Get Back', 'The Wonder Of You', and many others.
Two complete shows, 58 tracks, including preshow recordings and fan comments from the Nov 15, 1972 show. EIN Note: Previously available on bootlegs 'Wild Tiger In Concert' (with way too much crowd sound) and 'Return To Long Beach' which was an OK recording.
DISC 1 Long Beach CA. November 14 1972 (8:30 pm)
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. See See Rider
03. I Got A Woman / Amen
04. Elvis talks
05. Until It’s Time For You To Go
06. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
07. Polk Salad Annie
08. Love Me
09. All Shook Up
10. Heartbreak Hotel
11. Blue Suede Shoes
12. One Night
13. Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
14. Hound Dog
15. Love Me Tender
16. Little Sister / Get Back
17. How Great Thou Art
18. Suspicious Minds
19. Band introductions
20. Burning Love
21. Funny How Time Slips Away
22. You Gave Me A Mountain
23. Fever
24. A Big Hunk O’ Love
25. Can’t Help Falling In Love
26. Closing Vamp
27. Presentation of the USS Potomac to Danny Thomas (February 14, 1964)
DISC 2 Long Beach CA. November 15 1972 (8:30 pm)
01. Announcer
02. Warming up music
03. Also Sprach Zarathustra
04. See See Rider
05. I Got A Woman / Amen
06. Elvis talks
07. Until It’s Time For You To Go
08. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
09. Polk Salad Annie
10. Musical intermezzo / Elvis talks
11. Love Me
12. All Shook Up
13. Heartbreak Hotel
14. Blue Suede Shoes
15. The Wonder Of You
16. Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
17. Love Me Tender
18. Little Sister / Get Back
19. Hound Dog
20. I’ll Remember You
21. How Great Thou Art
22. Suspicious Minds
23. Band introductions
24. Burning Love
25. Fever
26. Elvis talks about his daughter Lisa Marie
27. You Gave Me A Mountain
28. Can’t Help Falling In Love
29. Closing Vamp
30. Announcer
31. Spectators reaction
Wednesday 26 June 2024
'New Script, Same Stage' Import Vinyl: With the same tracklisting as the previously announced CD set (see news below) Millbranch Music announces a double LP set with an extra 20-page booklet and printed innersleeves!
We at Millbranch wanted to create an album that does justice to the recordings made at the beginning of 1972.
With this impressive LP set featuring original photos coming directly from the negatives (almost perfect for framing!), we want to pay tribute to that turbulent time of the recording sessions where Elvis presented his new show in Las Vegas in January and February with a lot of new songs in his setlist and turned his feelings into music at Hollywood´s RCA Studio C, given the fact that his marriage was falling apart at the time. The result was a very emotional output of music as only Elvis was able to create because he had put his whole heart and feelings into the recordings, probably even meant as a public apology to his lost love.
We strongly believe that the songs on our new release fit together very well! Hear Elvis at his best at the early stage of 1972 and make sure you´ll get your copy of our brandnew and very limited Millbranch vinyl release at your favorite dealer!
Out August 16
SIDE 1
The Impossible Dream (February 16, 1972 MS)
Until It's Time For You To Go (January 26, 1972 OS)
Polk Salad Annie (January 26, 1972 OS)
Love Me (February 14, 1972 MS)
Never Been To Spain (February 14, 1972 MS)
It's Over (February 17, 1972 MS)
Hound Dog (February 14, 1972 MS)
SIDE 2
Bridge Over Troubled Water (January 26, 1972 OS)
Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (January 26, 1972 OS)
You Gave Me A Mountain (February 15, 1972 MS)
It's Impossible (February 16, 1972 MS)
Little Sister / Get Back (February 14, 1972 MS)
Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel (February 14, 1972 MS)
SIDE 3
Burning Love (Take 2)
Where Do I Go From Here (Take 6)
A Big Hunk O Love (February 17, 1972 DS)
All Shook Up (Live, February 14, 1972 MS)
For The Good Times (Orchestral overdub)
Fool
SIDE 4
One Night (January 26, 1972, OS)
An American Trilogy (February 15, 1972, MS)
Separate Ways (Orchestral Overdub)
It's A Matter Of Time (Orchestral Overdub)
Always On My Mind (Orchestral Overdub)
Can't Help Falling In Love (January 26, 1972, OS)
I'll Remember You (January 26, 1972, OS)
'Back In LA' Import Vinyl: Millbranch Music continues with its ultra-high quality vinyl releases, 'Back In L.A' is a 2-LP set with an extra 20-page booklet and printed innersleeves, containing the legendary evening show at the Forum in Los Angeles, California from May 11, 1974!
Elvis’ 1974 LA concert, with Led Zeppelin in the audience, has seen quite a few releases over the past 10+ years, starting with ‘Live in LA’ on the FTD record label in 2011. Unfortunately the tape ran too slow on this release. Subsequent releases under various labels did not fully resolve the quality issues, as they were sourced from a “Low Noise” Audio cassette containing a copy of an original reel-to-reel tape. Although several Import labels attempted to remaster the FTD CD, the first noteworthy release of this concert was on the “City of Angels” set which featured a direct transfer from the original reel-to-reel tape. The original tape was not in the best condition after being poorly
preserved and changing owners a few times.
Thanks to the late Edwin Meijers, a pivotal figure in the 1980s with close ties to Colonel Parker - who at the time needed funds for legal battles - we were able to obtain the original tape. Meijers relationship with Parker facilitated the acquisition of several unique, authentic recordings, now cherished by collectors.
During the production of our “Kansas City Revisited” album, we were amazed by what could be done to restore these kinds of recordings using modern studio techniques and the expertise of our sound engineer. It inspired us to release this dynamic and historical show from May 1974 once more. This release includes a 20-page booklet detailing “Elvis Back in LA” and a bonus section with performances from 1956, 1970, and 1974. We know you will enjoy this great show, which still gets “A Whole Lotta Love” from the members of Led Zeppelin fifty years later!
Out August 16
SIDE 1
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman / Amen
Love Me
Trying To Get To You
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear / Don´t Be Cruel
SIDE 2
Love Me Tender
Steamroller Blues
Hound Dog
Fever
Polk Salad Annie
Why Me, Lord (with reprise)
SIDE 3
Suspicious Minds
Introductions
I Can´t Stop Loving You
Help Me
An American Trilogy
Let Me Be There (with reprise)
SIDE 4
Funny How Time Slips Away (with false start)
Can´t Help Falling In Love
Closing Vamp
Lou Irwin Interview with Elvis (June 8, 1956)
Trying To Get To You (November 14, 1970 – first live version)
The Wonder Of You (November 14, 1970)
You Can Have Her (May 11, 1974 – Afternoon Show)
Saturday 22 June 2024
'For LP Fans Only / A Date with Elvis - Mono II Stereo' OUT NOW: From the french RDM label - Two classic albums, for the first time in stereo.
'For LP Fans Only' released in February 1959, brought together songs previously released on 45rpm or on EPs, such as the classics 'That's All Right', 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy', 'Mystery Train' or the song 'Poor Boy' from the soundtrack of the film 'Love Me Tender'.
'A Date with Elvis' was released in July 1959 based on the same principle of compiling previously published 45rpm or 'Extended Play' songs from Elvis' past. It contained other Elvis classics such as 'Blue Moon of Kentucky' and 'Good Rockin' Tonight' plus 'Baby, I Don't Care' and the haunting 'Is It So Strange'.
The stereo mixes on this CD, are the latest in our series of Mono-to-Stereo reissues created by producer Anthony Stuchbury, are authentic to original Mono releases but now sound more like the original studio sessions.
Fans can re-discover these 20 classic Elvis songs as if they were mixed in stereo for their initial release. OUT NOW
'Elvis MEMPHIS' CD / VINYL: It is good to see plenty of publicity has been hitting social media and the music press over the new ELVIS MEMPHIS 2024 set.
Sony Music Entertainment has announced the release of 'MEMPHIS' an extensive collection of Elvis Presley's hometown recordings. This definitive and fully comprehensive compilation contains over 111 tracks, showcasing Presley from his earliest sessions at Sun Studio - which occurred 70 years ago this summer - to his final recordings in Graceland's Jungle Room. ‘MEMPHIS’ will be released in 5CD, 2LP and digital configurations, giving fresh insight into the bond between Elvis and his eternal home.
'New Script, Same Stage' New Import CD: Millbranch Music is back and focus their attention to Elvis´ music of the first 3 months of the year 1972! “New Script, Same Stage” is a CD in a deluxe 2-panel Digi-Pack: We at Millbranch wanted to create an album that does justice to the recordings made at the beginning of 1972. For the part with the songs from the Opening show of January 26, 1972, we even had the opportunity to work with the original binaural tape and this clearly made an impact on the sound which presents the songs in a sound quality never heard before! (EIN Note- But the show was recorded on a mono cassette! wtf?)
With this CD, we want to pay tribute to that turbulent time of the recording sessions where Elvis presented his new show in Las Vegas in January and February with a lot of new songs in his setlist and turned his feelings into music at Hollywood RCA Studio C, given the fact
that his marriage was falling apart at the time. The result was a very emotional output of music as only Elvis was able to create because he had put his whole heart and feelings into the recordings, probably even meant as a public apology to his lost love. At least, the songs were kind of a statement – done coincidentally or not.
Although there never really was an Elvis Presley album from 1972 that had an impact as if recorded from the same mould, Elvis albums were indeed released that year. “Elvis Now” came out in January 1972, containing more folk-oriented songs such as Kris Kristofferson’s “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” featuring the big hit “Put Your Hand in the Hand” by Gene MacLellan from a group called “Ocean”. Elvis had previously sung MacLellan’s “Snowbird,” which was a big hit for Anne Murray, who also had “Put Your Hand in the Hand” on her album. Additionally, “Elvis Now” included Gordon Lightfoot’s “Early Morning Rain.” In January, Elvis also released a single from the LP “Until It’s Time for You to Go” by Buffy Sainte-Marie and “We Can Make the Morning” by Jay Ramsey. In April 1972, the gospel LP “He Touched Me” was released along with the single “Bosom of Abraham.” The album won a Grammy Award in 1973 in the “Best Gospel Album” category. In June, the LP “As Recorded at Madison Square Garden” was released in a rush, making it to the stores within a week and earning Elvis a gold record by August 1972. Although the music for the albums, aside from “Madison Square Garden”, were all recorded in 1971, there were indeed recording sessions planned for 1972. RCA had made significant investments to record during the winter season in Las Vegas, where Elvis presented his completely new show - a no-nonsense show with more drama, more music, and less interaction with the audience. In March, at RCA Studio C in Hollywood, new songs were to be recorded. These songs became some of the most iconic Elvis Presley songs, including “Burning Love,” “Always on My Mind,” and “Fool” by James Last. Unfortunately, the songs mostly came out on budget LPs from RCA Camden and in 1973 on the album “Elvis,” which the public called “The Elvis Fool Album.” This record was mainly filled with various leftover songs from the archive. It is unfortunate that the songs and the concept of the songs from early 1972 were never released as a full album because when you hear all the songs in an order, they do indeed fit together.
We strongly believe that the songs on his new CD fit together very well! Hear Elvis at his best at the early stage of 1972 and make sure you´ll get your copy of our brandnew Millbranch release at your favorite dealer! EIN NOTE: Millbranch Music is a reliable label but how odd they concentrate on Elvis 'Opening Night 1972' when it has recently been released in amazing STEREO by MRS.
Tracklist CD:
01. The Impossible Dream (February 16, 1972 MS)
02. Until It's Time For You To Go (January 26, 1972 OS)
03. Polk Salad Annie (January 26, 1972 OS)
04. Love Me (February 14, 1972 MS)
05. Never Been To Spain (February 14, 1972 MS)
06. It's Over (February 17, 1972 MS)
07. Hound Dog (February 14, 1972 MS)
08. Bridge Over Troubled Water (January 26, 1972 OS)
09. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (January 26, 1972 OS)
10. You Gave Me A Mountain (February 15, 1972 MS)
11. It's Impossible (February 16, 1972 MS)
12. Little Sister / Get Back (February 14, 1972 MS)
13. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel (February 14, 1972 MS)
14. Burning Love (Take 2)
15. Where Do I Go From Here (Take 6)
16. A Big Hunk O Love (February 17, 1972 DS)
17. All Shook Up (Live, February 14, 1972 MS)
18. For The Good Times (Orchestral overdub)
19. Fool
20. One Night (January 26, 1972, OS)
21. An American Trilogy (February 15, 1972, MS)
22. Separate Ways (Orchestral Overdub)
23. It's A Matter Of Time (Orchestral Overdub)
24. Always On My Mind (Orchestral Overdub)
25. Can't Help Falling In Love (January 26, 1972, OS)
26. I'll Remember You (January 26, 1972, OS)
'The King at the War Memorial' New Import CD: A Straight Arrow release of an old 1976 AUDIENCE recording 'The King at the War Memorial' “From the Chris Brown master tapes Vol. 1”. The publicity notes... Friday, June 25th 1976 Opening Show, War Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, NY.
“My brother, David, a friend from our local church, Stephen Peslar, and I drove to Buffalo on Friday, June 25 to see the first show of a new tour.
Buffalo was less than a two-hour drive from Toronto, and there was no difficulty finding the “Aud.” We searched for tickets. I felt the added pressure of needing to find THREE tickets.
It was a very good show. I heard many songs live for the first time, with the highlights being two complete versions of HURT, AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, and performances of both POLK SALAD ANNIE and BURNING LOVE not often done in the same show.
It was also the first time I heard the extended AMEN following I GOT A WOMAN, which of course years later, and dozens of soundboards later, not a highlight anymore. Elvis also performed a new song for me tonight - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU (to Barbara).
This performance stands out as one of my favorites of the twenty-nine I saw. It was a really wild crowd (so many Canadians), and I think Elvis was surprised at their reaction to him. I miss seeing him in person. Always exciting, always fun, and always entertaining. A real joy. So long ago...”
(excerpts from liner notes by Christopher Brown) EIN Note: This was released in 2009 by Millbranch on 'The Bicentennial King Vol 1'
Tracklist:
01. Introduction: 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. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
09. And I Love You So
10. Jailhouse Rock
11. Fever
12. America The Beautiful
13. Polk Salad Annie
14. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra
15. Early Mornin' Rain
16. What'd I Say
17. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt)
18. Bass Solo (Blues, Jerry Scheff)
19. Piano Solo (Tony Brown)
20. Electric Piano & Clavinet Solo (David Briggs)
21. Love Letters
22. School Day
23. Hurt #1
24. Hurt #2
25. Burning Love
26. Happy Birthday (to Barbara)
27. Funny How Time Slip Away
28. Can't Help Falling In Love
29. Closing Vamp & Announcements.
All tracks recorded live from audience on June 25th, 1976.
Friday 14 June 2024
"ELVIS MEMPHIS" New 2024 SONY Box-set: The long-rumoured new Elvis official box-set featuring his Memphis recordings to be released for Elvis Week 2024 has been offiicially announced.
It is a FIVE CD set, to be released 9 August 2024 by RCA/ Legacy.
"MEMPHIS is a comprehensive collection that takes listeners through the many recordings Elvis had done while in Memphis - from his songs at SUN Records, to his American Studio and Stax sessions, through to his 1974 hometown show and finally, his last recordings in Graceland. This 5-CD collection of Elvis’ songs over the years features 111 tracks, 88 of which are newly mixed versions of the select recordings, pure and without overdubs."
The five CDs each focus on SUN Records, American Studios, Stax Studios, LIVE Mid-South Coliseum Memphis and Graceland.
Features "Highlights of Elvis' recordings throughout his years in Memphis. Features newly remixed tracks in their pure form without overdubs by Grammy Award winning producer Matt Ross-Spang. Includes his 1974 hometown show at the Mid-South Colosseum."
Various websites have it priced at £34 / Euro43 / US$80
'ELVIS MEMPHIS' Double Vinyl: For lovers of coloured vinyl, Graceland have announced a red vinyl 2-LP highlight collection of songs, taken from the comprehensive Memphis release, features newly mixed versions of select recordings, pure and without overdubs.
Taking listeners through the many recordings Elvis had done while in Memphis, this 2 LP set collects songs recorded at SUN Records, American Studio and Stax sessions and his last recordings in Graceland.
A regular black-vinyl set will be available at your local shops or Amazon.
(News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)
Sunday 9 June 2024
MRS 'Elvis: The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62' In-Depth Review: This 2024 MRS 'Elvis: The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-takes' 4CD/Book combo pays tribute to Elvis Presley’s complete master soundtrack recordings made for his movies between 1960-62.
As a bonus two CDs contain rare outtake tracks from these recording sessions and do include unreleased material.
The 140-page book focuses on each of the seven films and is accompanied by informative text, complemented by rare and previously unseen photographs and memorabilia.
In his first two years out of the army Elvis still looked terrific and the book includes a veritable pot-pourii of attractive images for readers to savor.
The set includes the STEREO masters from 'Follow That Dream' that have never been officially released on album, as well as other previously unreleased remastered stereo recordings.
Collectors will not only enjoy the images of Elvis in gorgeous close-up but also nearly five hours of great sixties soundtrack music.
'Ol’ Swivel Hips Still Wovs’ em' VINYL box-set: WOW, five albums of Elvis live in 1977 - get your friends over for a fun night of live music! The bootleg label calls in "Ol’ Swivel Hips Still Wovs' 'em" even on the front cover - when of course it should be Elvis "WOWS them" - not Wovs! Described as .. a "5 LP + 4 CD Deluxe Box-Set" .. This super deluxe box set is focussing on Elvis’ third tour of 1977. Elvis’ live performances in 1977 are often criticized and not without a reason. (EIN Note; then please don't release these on vinyl!)
But Elvis was still offering his fans an enjoying time, the magic of seeing Elvis in person probably exceeded the fact he often delivered a standard and sometimes even mediocre performance.
The reactions of the spectators are very telling. They scream, shout and get wild for their hero. While listening to the recordings of these shows you cannot draw any other conclusion than that the shows were sometimes below par, although often with highlights!
This set contains soundboard & multitrack recordings.
This set is very limited and available in RED or WHITE or MIXED vinyl.
Includes, April 23, 1977 Toledo, April 26, Kalamazoo, May 3 Saginaw.
Tracklisting:
LP 1 April 23, 1977 University Of Toledo
SIDE A
01 O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never
02 Little Sister
03 Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
04 And I Love You So
05 Fever
06 Polk Salad Annie
SIDE B
01 My Way
02 Introductions
03 School Days
04 Hurt
05 Hound Dog
06 Can’t Help Falling In Love
07 Closing Vamp
April 25, 1977 Civic Center - Saginaw, Michigan
08 Heartbreak Hotel
09 My Way
April 27, 1977 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10 Polk Salad Annie
LP2 April 24, 1977 Crisler Arena - Ann Arbor, Michigan
SIDE A
01 Love Me
02 If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
03 You Gave Me A Mountain
04 Tryin’ To Get To You
05 O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never
Blue Hawaii (attempt)
06 Little Sister
07 Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
08 Help Me
SIDE B
01 My Way
02 Polk Salad Annie
03 Hurt
04 Hound Dog
05 Unchained Melody
06 Little Darlin’
07 Can’t Help Falling In Love
08 Closing Vamp
LP3 April 26, 1977 Wings Stadium - Kalamazoo, Michigan
SIDE A
01 Love Me
02 Fairytale
03 If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
04 You Gave Me A Mountain
05 Jailhouse Rock
06 O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never
07 Big Boss Man
08 Heartbreak Hotel
09 Blue Suede Shoes
SIDE B
01 And I Love You So
02 My Way
03 Hound Dog
04 Can’t Help Falling In Love
05 Closing Vamp
April 29, 1977 - Arena, Duluth, Minnesota
06 Bridge Over Troubled Water
07 Big Boss Man
April 30, 1977 - Civic Center, St. Paul, Minnesota
08 Hound Dog
LP4 May 3, 1977 Saginaw, Michigan
SIDE A
01 That’s All Right
02 Trouble
03 I Got A Woman / Amen
04 Love Me
05 Happy Birthday / Big Boss Man
06 Hound Dog
07 Tryin’ To Get To You
08 Jailhouse Rock
09 My Way
10 Little Sister
SIDEB
01 Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
02 Help Me
03 O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never
04 Love Me Tender
05 Why Me Lord
06 Polk Salad Annie
07 Mystery Train / Tiger Man
08 Can’t Help Falling In Love
LP5 Bonus Stereo/Multitrack Recordings April 23 Toledo Ohio
01 Polk Salad Annie
02 My Way
overdubbed masters:
03 Unchained Melody – April 24, 1977
04 If You Love Me (Let Me Know) – April 26, 1977
05 Little Darlin’ – April 24, 1977
April 24, 1977 – Ann Arbor, Michigan
06 Blue Hawaii – Little Sister
07 Teddy Bear – Don’t Be Cruel
08 Help Me
09 Unchained Melody
SIDEB
April 24, 1977 – Ann Arbor, Michigan
01 Little Darlin’
April 26, 1977 – Kalamazoo, Michigan
02 If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
03 O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never
May 1, 1977 – Chicago, Illinois
04 My Way
May 2, 1977 – Chicago, Illinois
05 Fairytale
06 My Way
May 3, 1977 – Saginaw, Michigan
07 Help Me
08 Mystery Train / Tiger Man
09 Can’t Help Falling In Love
CD 1 April 23, 1977 Toledo, Ohio
01 O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never
02 Little Sister
03 Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
04 And I Love You So
05 Fever
06 Polk Salad Annie
07 My Way
08 Introductions
09 School Days
10 Hurt
11 Hound Dog
12 Can’t Help Falling In Love
13 Closing Vamp
Bonus Stereo / Multitrack Versions:
April 23, 1977
14 Polk Salad Annie
15 My Way
Bonus Tracks:
16 Unchained Melody - Overdubbed Master April 24, 1977
17 If You Love Me (Let Me Know) Overdubbed Master April 26
18 Little Darlin’ - Overdubbed Master April 24, 1977
CD2 April 24, 1977 Ann Arbor, Michigan
01 Love Me
02 If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
03 You Gave Me A Mountain
04 Tryin’ To Get To You
05 O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never
06 Little Sister
07 Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
08 Help Me
09 My Way
10 Polk Salad Annie
11 Hurt
12 Hound Dog
13 Unchained Melody
14 Little Darlin’
15 Can’t Help Falling In Love
16 Closing Vamp
Bonus Stereo / Multitrack Versions:
April 24, 1977
17 Blue Hawaii / Little Sister
18 Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
19 Help Me
20 Unchained Melody
21 Little Darlin’
April 25, 1977 Saginaw, Michigan
22 Heartbreak Hotel
23 My Way
CD3 May 3, 1977 Saginaw, Michigan
01 That’s All Right
02 Trouble
03 I Got A Woman / Amen
04 Love Me
05 Happy Birthday / Big Boss Man
06 Hound Dog
07 Tryin’ To Get To You
08 Jailhouse Rock
09 My Way
10 Little Sister
11 Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
12 Help Me
13 O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never
14 Love Me Tender
15 Why Me Lord
16 Polk Salad Annie
17 Mystery Train / Tiger Man
18 Can’t Help Falling In Love
Bonus Stereo / Multitrack Versions:
May 3, 1977
19 Help Me
20 Mystery Train / Tiger Man ●
21 Can’t Help Falling In Love ●
CD 4 April 26, 1977 Kalamazoo, Michigan
01 Love Me
02 Fairytale
03 If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
04 You Gave Me A Mountain
05 Jailhouse Rock
06 O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never
07 Big Boss Man
08 Heartbreak Hotel
09 Blue Suede Shoes
10 And I Love You So
11 My Way
12 Hound Dog
13 Can’t Help Falling In Love
14 Closing Vamp
Bonus Stereo / Multitrack Versions:
April 26, 1977
15 If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
16 O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never
April 27, 1977 - Auditorium Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
17 Polk Salad Annie
April 29, 1977 - Arena, Duluth, Minnesota
18 Bridge Over Troubled Water
19 Big Boss Man
April 30, 1977 - Civic Center, St. Paul, Minnesota
20 Hound Dog
May 1, 1977 - Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois
21 My Way
May 2, 1977 - Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois
22 Fairytale
23 My Way
'Elvis - From RCA To Stax' Vinyl Import: Yet more scraping-the-barrel-vinyl.
From Paradise Road Records...
.. Including recordings from RCA's Studio B in Nashville and the Stax Studio in Memphis.
A very nice 70's vinyl compilation with many outtakes for the first time on vinyl!
Includes session outtakes of Padre, Life, Heart Of Rome, Sylvia, Make The World Go Away and others..
SIDE A
Padre (Take 9)
Stranger In The Crowd
(Rehearsal / Take 7)
Life (Rehearsal / Take 1)
Heart Of Rome (Overdub, Take 3)
Heart Of Rome
(Overdub, Work Part Take 1)
Sylvia (Take 5 & 6)
Make The World Go Away
(Overdub, Work Part Take 1)
Tomorrow Never Comes
(Take 13 / Ending Only)
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
(Duet With Ginger Holladay)
Sylvia (Take 7)
SIDE B
Life (Take 17)
Life (Take 18 & 19)
If I Get Home On Christmas Day (Take 6)
I’ll Be Home On Christmas Day (Take 7)
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
(Duet With Temple Riser)
I Got A Feeling In My Body (Rehearsal)
If You Don’t Come Back (Take 4)
There’s A Honky Tonk Angel (Take 2)
Promised Land (take 1)
'Legendary Elvis' & '70...72...73... Fragments | The Rehearsal Tapes' VINYL: More scraping-the-barrel-vinyl for collectors....
Elvis One presents 'Legendary Elvis' and '70...72...73... Fragments- The Rehearsal Tapes' on vinyl. These are the first two vinyl releases from the Elvis One label.
Both releases have a limited availability. 'Legendary Elvis' includes 14 Radio Spots and two radio interviews plus some 50s undubbed masters '70...72...73... Fragments' includes Froggy Went A-Courtin’ , I’m Leaving It All Up To You, Faded Love, Oh Happy Day (ending only) etc, all previously released on bootleg.
SIDE 1
1. Radio spot for April 8, 1956 show
Coliseum, Denver, CO.
2. Radio spot for June 3, 1956 show
Auditorium Arena, Oakland, CA.
3. (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care
Track, master take 16, 05/03/57
4. (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care
1st vocal overdub / vocal only / edited, 05/03/57
5. Treat Me Nice Undubbed movie master, 05/03/57
6. Let Me Track, master take 2, 09/04/56
7. Let Me Take 3 / vocal only, 09/05/56
8. We’re Gonna Move Backup vocal overdubs, 08/24/56
9. Shake, Rattle And Roll
Edited undubbed master, 02/03/56
10.Ron Ross WOWO radio interview 11/22/56
11. Lover Doll Solo version / EP master, 01/16/58
SIDE 2
1. Steadfast, Loyal And True Solo version, 02/11/58
2. Steadfast, Loyal And True Overdubbed, 06/19/58
3. Doncha’ Think It’s Time Single master, 02/01/58
4. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
Undubbed master, 02/01/58
5. Is It So Strange Undubbed master / mono, 01/19/57
6. Is It So Strange
Repair / backup vocal overdub, 01/19/57
7. Love Me Tender radio spot #1
8. Love Me Tender radio spot #2
9. Love Me Tender radio spot #3
10. Love Me Tender radio spot #4
11. Love Me Tender radio spot #5
12. Love Me Tender radio spot #6
13. Love Me Tender radio spot #7
14. King Creole radio spot #1
15. King Creole radio spot #2
16. King Creole radio spot #3
17. King Creole “Teenage” radio spot
18. King Creole “Star Dramatic” radio spot
19. WBAP interview, Fort Worth, TX. 01/11/58
SIDE 1
1. A Big Hunk o’ Love
2. I’m Leaving It All Up To You
3. Faded Love
4. Oh Happy Day (ending only) *
5. (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I
6. Froggy Went A-Courtin’ (unedited) *
7. Such A Night *
8. Johnny B. Goode
9. The Lord’s Prayer (unedited) *
10. Burning Love (ending only) / I’ve Got To Go *
11. Blueberry Hill
SIDE 2
1. I’ve Got To Go
2. Portrait Of My Love
3. “Roll Out The Barrel” *
4. Something
5. Blue Suede Shoes
6. Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
7. Polk Salad Annie (unedited) *
8. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
9. Burning Love
10. Talking / Oh Happy Day (one line) *
* Previously unreleased by Elvis’ record company.
Most tracks for the first time on vinyl.
Wednesday 5 June 2024
'Roustabout 60th Anniv Edition' New Import: According to the publicity Infinity Records is ready to celebrate the 60th anniversary release of Elvis' 16th motion picture, "Roustabout," with a brand new 2-CD set.
The album was recorded between March 2 and May 14. This would mark the third film released in 1964 and went on to reach No. 1 on the Billboard album chart, making it the last Elvis album to do so until 1973's "Aloha From Hawaii."
This release includes newly mixed stereo masters, mono masters, outtakes, movie versions, rare radio promos, and a brief message to fans in the U.K.
Fans can expect great renditions of tracks like "Roustabout," "One Track Heart," "Hard Knocks," "It's A Wonderful World," which was considered for an Oscar nomination & other classics.
Packed in a digi-pack featuring stunning photos and posters. EIN Note: This CD includes mono versions and "film" versions but otherwise looks very similar to the 2017 FTD 'Roustabout' soundtrack album.
Disc 1: Stereo Masters & Outtakes
1. Little Egypt (Record Master)
2. Poison Ivy League
3. Hard Knocks (Record Master)
4. It's A Wonderful World
5. Big Love, Big Heartache
6. One Track Heart
7. I'm A Roustabout
8. Carny Town
9. There's A Brand New Day On The Horizon
10. Wheels On My Heels
11. Roustabout
12. Little Egypt (Movie Master)
13. Hard Knocks (Movie Master)
14. It's Carnival Time (Record Master)
15. Roustabout (Vocal Overdubs, Take 1-6)
16. Hard Knocks (Dubdown Track for Vocal Overdub)
17. It's A Wonderful World (Instrumental - Take 17)
18. Roustabout (Takes 7, 8)
19. Roustabout (Take 9)
20. Roustabout (Takes 10 - 12)
21. Carny Town (Unedited Master)
22. It's Carnival Time (Movie Master)
23. Roustabout (Take 13)
24. Roustabout (Takes 14-16)
25. Radio Spots
Disc 2 - Mono Masters, Film Versions & More
1. Roustabout
2. Little Egypt
3. Poison Ivy League
4. Hard Knocks
5. It's A Wonderful World
6. Big Love, Big Heartache
7. One Track Heart
8. It's Carnival Time
9. Carny Town
10. There's A Brand New Day On The Horizon
11. Wheels On My Heels
12. I'm A Roustabout
13. Roustabout (Film Version)
14. Poison Ivy League (Film Version)
15. Wheels On My Heels (Film Version)
16. It's A Wonderful World (Film Version)
17. It's Carnival Time #1 (Film Version)
18. Carny Town (Film Version)
19. One Track Heart (Film Version)
20. It's Carnival Time #2 (Film Version)
21. Hard Knocks (Film Version)
22. Little Egypt (Film Version)
23. Big Heart, Big Heartache (Film Version)
24. There's A Brand New Day On The Horizon (Film Version)
25. End Credit Instrumental
26. Elvis Says Hello To U.K. Fans (April 26, 1964)
'Keeping The Show Alive' New Import: SR Records announces Elvis’ January / February 1973 Vegas Vinyl/CD pack featuring January 27 1973 MS plus a Bonus CD of unreleased show from February 05, 1973, MS.
The publicity notes... The January show was previously released on CD (EIN Note: FTD 'From Vegas to Tahoe') but this is the first time on vinyl format with an incredibly superior sound.
The vinyl will be accompanied by a CD with an unreleased show from the same season just a week later. A Must-have! (EIN Note: Previously released as average AUDIENCE recording bootleg 'Thunderous Overture'.)
Elvis in the first week of the Vegas January and February season presents him at the top of his possibilities. The performances are outstanding and the shows are surely the best of the season.
Coming from just two weeks from the Aloha special was not the best way to face another Las Vegas season despite this in the first week of the season Elvis sings and is still very active on the stage. He performs all the songs to the maximum of his possibilities, presenting all the best of his repertoire from the previous TV special and placing his best rocker single Burning Love at the end of the show we have to wait another two years to have another live performance of Burning Love.
The two shows are great and now consist of a solid collection of great-quality songs well-performed. The range of Elvis’ performance is extensive we go from the oldies rocking with the two classic Hound Dog and Blue Suede Shoes to the power pop You Don’t Have To Say To Love Me, without forgetting the sensitive Until It’s Time For You To Go and the religious How Great Thou Art the autobiographical You Gave Me a Mountain ending with the best topic moment show the rocker Burning Love and the next single the solid rock blues Steamroller Blues without a doubt represent the highlight of the show.
Housed in deluxe sleeve, 150-gram vinyl and Bonus CD and FIVE different vinyl colour VARIATIONS.
LP Recorded Live Booth recording Las Vegas Jan 27 1973 MS
Side A
01. See See Rider
02. I Got A Woman
03. Until It’s Time For You To Go
04. You Don’t Have To Say To Love Me
05. Steamroller Blues
06. You Gave Me a Mountain
07. Fever
08. Love Me
09. Blue Suede Shoes
10. Love Me tender
Side B
11. Johnny B. Good
12. Hound Dog
13. What Now My Love
14. Suspicious Minds
15. Introductions
16. I’ll Remember You
17. I Can’t Stop Loving You
18. An American Trilogy
19. Burning Love
20. Can’t Help Falling Love
Bonus CD. AUDIENCE Recording Feb 5 1973 MS
All the tracks digitally restored and remastered.
01. See See Rider
02. I Got A Woman /Amen
03. Until It’s Time For You To Go
04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
05. Steamroller Blues
06. You Gave A Mountain
07. Fever
08. Love Me
09. Blue Suede Shoes
10. Love Me Tender
11. Johnny B. Good
12. Hound Dog
13. What Now My Love
14. How Great Thou Art
15. Suspicious Minds
16. Introductions
17. I Can’t Stop Loving You
18. An American Trilogy
19. Can’t Help Falling In Love
Friday 31 May 2024
Two New ‘MRS CAMDEN’ Releases: UK Label ‘Memphis Recording Service’ (MRS) will re-release its remastered tracks on 2 upcoming title releases on its alternate budget label ‘MRS CAMDEN’ on 19th July 2024.
- The Complete 1950’s Studio Masters - 4CD/DIGI - The Complete RCA Studio Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-Takes- 4CD/DIGI
1. 'The Complete 1950’s Studio Masters'
This 4CD set presented in a Camden digi-pack contains the complete master studio recordings of Elvis Presley from the 1950s.
It includes personal acetates, cut in 1953 and early 1954, all of his early Sun recordings from 1954-55, as well as every RCA studio master and movie studio soundtrack recording made between January 1956 and June 1958.
The set also contains bonus tracks of recordings made at radio stations, as well as alternate movie soundtrack recordings.
CD1 - THE SUN STUDIO MASTERS – 1953-55
1. My Happiness (Acetate – Personal Recording)
2. That’s When Your Heartaches Begin (Acetate – Personal Recording)
3. I'll Never Stand in Your Way (Acetate – Personal Recording)
4. It Wouldn’t Be the Same Without You (Acetate – Personal Recording)
5. Harbor Lights (Take 3M)
6. I Love You Because
7. That’s All Right (Sun 45rpm)
8. Blue Moon of Kentucky
9. Blue Moon
10. Tomorrow Night
11. I’ll Never Let You Go
12. I Don’t Care if the Sun Don’t Shine (Take 2FS Take 3M)
13. Just Because
14. Good Rockin’ Tonight
15. Milkcow Blues Boogie
16. You’re a Heartbreaker
17. I’m Left You’re Right She’s Gone (Take 5M Slow Version)
18. Baby Lets Play House
19. I’m Left You’re Right She’s Gone
20. I Forgot to Remember to Forget
21. Mystery Train
22. Trying to Get to You
23. When It Rains It Really Pours
24. Shake Rattle and Roll (Acetate–January 6th 1955 Radio Station KDVA TX)
25. Fool Fool Fool (Acetate–January 6th 1955 Radio Station KDVA Lubbock, TX)
26. Shake Rattle and Roll Acetate – January 19th 1955 Radio Station WJOI AL)
27. Mystery Train (HMV 78RPM)
CD2 - THE RCA STUDIO MASTERS 1956
01. I Got A Woman
02. Heartbreak Hotel
03. Money Honey
04. I'm Counting on You
05. I Was The One
06. Blue Suede Shoes
07. My Baby Left Me
08. One-Sided Love Affair
09. So Glad You're Mine
10. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You)
11. Tutti Frutti
12. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
13. Shake, Rattle And Roll
14. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
15. Hound Dog
16. Don't Be Cruel
17. Anyway You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)
18. Playing For Keeps
19. Love Me
20. How Do You Think I Feel
21. How's The World Treating You
22. Paralyzed
23. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
24. Long Tall Sally
25. Old Shep
26. Too Much
27. Anyplace Is Paradise
28. Ready Teddy
29. First in Line
30. Rip It Up
31. Old Shep (Alternate Version Take 5)
CD3 - THE ESSENTIAL RCA STUDIO MASTERS 1957-58
01 All Shook Up (with Studio Chat & Count in)
02 (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)
03 That's When Your Heartaches Begin
04 I Believe
05 Take My Hand Precious Lord
06 It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
07 Blueberry Hill
08 Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
09 Is It So Strange
10 Don't Leave Me Now (with Studio Chat & Count in)
11 I Beg Of You
12 One Night (With You)
13 True Love
14 I Need You So
15 Blue Christmas
16 My Wish Came True
17 White Christmas (with Studio Chat & Count in)
18 Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
19 Silent Night
20 Don’t’
21 Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem
22 Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
23 Santa Claus Is Back In Town
24 I'll Be Home For Christmas
25 Doncha' Think It's Time [Single master]
26 Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
27 I Need Your Love Tonight
28 A Big Hunk O' Love
29 (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I
30 I Got Stung
31 Doncha' Think It's Time [LP master]
32 Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (Undubbed Version)
CD4 - THE MOVIE SOUNDTRACK MASTERS 1956-58
01. Love Me Tender
02. Let Me
03. Poor Boy
04. We're Gonna Move
05. Mean Woman Blues
06. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
07. Loving You
08. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do
09. Lonesome Cowboy
10. Hot Dog
11. Party
12. Jailhouse Rock
13. Young And Beautiful
14. I Want To Be Free
15. Don't Leave Me Now
16. (You’re So Square) Baby I Don't Care
17. Treat Me Nice
18. King Creole
19. As Long As I Have You
20. Hard Headed Woman
21. Trouble
22. Dixieland Rock
23. Don't Ask Me Why
24. Lover Doll
25. Crawfish (Unedited Master)
26. Young Dreams
27. Steadfast, Loyal and True
28. New Orleans
29. Danny
30. Love Me Tender (Movie End Title)
31. Loving You (Fast Movie Version)
32. Mean Woman Blues (Movie Take 7 Second Version)
33. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do (Movie Finale)
34. Jailhouse Rock (Movie Version)
35. Treat Me Nice (Movie No Overdub Version)
36. Young And Beautiful (Movie End Title)
37. (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care (Movie Edit)
38. Crawfish (Movie Version)
2. 'The Complete RCA Studio Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-Takes'
This 4CD set (previously released as ‘Back in Living Stereo 1960-62’) pays tribute to the recordings Elvis made once he returned home from Germany in March 1960, after his stint as a soldier in the US army (1958-60).
These recordings were the first stereo recordings of Elvis issued to the public.
The CDs, presented in a Camden digi-pack, contain remastered tracks of all the 1960 - 1962 master recordings from RCA Studio’s in Nashville.
As a bonus, it includes 2 CDs containing rare material of studio session out-takes.
CD1 – 1960 MASTERS
1. Make Me Know It
2. Soldier Boy
3. Stuck on You
4. Fame and Fortune
5. A Mess of Blues
6. It Feels So Right
7. Fever
8. Like A Baby
9. It's Now or Never
10. The Girl of My Best Friend
11. Dirty Dirty Feeling
12. Thrill of Your Love
13. I Gotta Know
14. Such a Night
15. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
16. The Girl Next Door Went A-Walking
17. I Will Be Home Again
18. Reconsider Baby
19. Surrender
20. Milky White Way
21. His Hand in Mine
22. I Believe in the Man in the Sky
23. He Knows Just What I Need
24. Mansion Over the Hilltop
25. In My Father's House
26. Joshua Fit the Battle
27. Swing Down Sweet Chariot
28. I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs
29. If We Never Meet Again
30. Known Only to Him
31. Working on the Building
CD2 – 1961 - 1962 MASTERS
01. I'm Comin' Home
02. Gently
03. In Your Arms
04. Give Me the Right
05. I Feel So Bad
06. It's a Sin
07. I Want You With Me
08. There's Always Me
09. Starting Today
10. Sentimental Me
11. Judy
12. Put the Blame On Me
13. Kiss Me Quick
14. That's Someone You Never Forget
15. I'm Yours (SINGLE UNDUBBED MASTER)
16. (Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame
17. Little Sister
18. Good Luck Charm
19. Anything That's Part of You
20. Night Rider
21. Something Blue
22. Gonna Get Back Home Somehow
23. (Such An) Easy Question
24. Fountain of Love
25. Just for Old Time Sake
26. I Feel That I've Known You Forever
27. Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello
28. Suspicion
29. She's Not You
BONUS TRACKS
30. Steppin' Out of Line (With Count-in)
31. I'm Yours (LP DUBBED MASTER)
CD3 – SELECTED ALTERNATE OUTTAKES 1960 – 1961
1. Make Me Know It (Takes 2LFS, 8)
2. Make Me Know It (Takes 14*,16)
3. Soldier Boy (Take 11)
4. Fame and Fortune (Take 1FS x 4 & Comp)
5. Fame and Fortune (Takes 3FS, 6LFS, 7FS & Comp)
6. Fame and Fortune (Take 8)
7. Fame and Fortune (Take 9FS & Comp)
8. Fame and Fortune (Takes 10LFS, 11, 12LFS)
9. Fame and Fortune (Take 14)
10. A Mess of Blues (Take 4LFS)
11. He Knows Just What I Need (Take 9)
12. In My Father's House (Take 8)
13. In My Father's House (Workpart Take 1)
14. I Want You With Me (Tryout)
15. There's Always Me (Take 3FS)
16. Put the Blame On Me (Takes 3FS,4FS)
17. Kiss Me Quick (Take 2)
18. Kiss Me Quick (Take 3)
19. Kiss Me Quick (Takes 5LFS, 6)
20. Kiss Me Quick (Take 7)
21. Kiss Me Quick (Takes 8LFS, 9)
22. Kiss Me Quick (Take 10)
23. Kiss Me Quick (Take 11)
24. I'm Yours (Take 5, Work-parts Takes 1,2)
25. Little Sister (Takes 10LFS, 11LFS)
26. For the Millionth and Last Time (Takes 3FS, 4, 5FS & Comp)
27. For the Millionth and Last Time (Takes 8, 9FS,11FS)
CD4 – SELECTED ALTERNATE OUTTAKES 1961 – 1962
01. (Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame (Takes 7FS,9FS)
02. Anything That's Part of You (Takes 7FS,3)
03. I Met Her Today (Takes 3FS ,5LFS ,6FS & Comp)
04. I Met Her Today (Takes 10FS, 11FS, 12FS, 13)
05. I Met Her Today (Takes 14, 15FS)
06. I Met Her Today (Takes 17FS,19FS, 20LFS)
07. Gonna Get Back Home Somehow (Take 4)
08. Fountain of Love (Takes 1FS, 2, 3FS FS, 4LFS)
09. Fountain of Love (Takes 5FS, 6)
10. Fountain of Love (Takes 7FS, 8FS, 9)
11. Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello (Tryout)
12. Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello (Take 3)
13. Suspicion (Take 4 splice w end of Take 5)
14. She's Not You (Take 2FS & Comp)
15. She's Not You (Work-parts Takes 1-3)
BONUS ALTERNATE TRACKS 1966/7
16. Come What May (Take 1LFS)
17. Down In the Alley (Takes 7,8)
18. Stand by Me (Takes 3,4,5,6,7)
19. Without Him (Takes 4FS, 7FS)
20. Somebody Bigger Than You & I (Takes 2, 4-10)
21. Somebody Bigger Than You & I (Workpart Ending Takes 1-4)
22. Goin’ Home* ( Takes 3,4,5,7,10 – 14)
Wednesday 22 May 2024
‘Stage Power Vol. 4’ New Import CD Set: Volume 4 continues where Vo.3 left off. On August 10 1970 Elvis Summer Festival started and thousands of people and stars flocked to see the main attraction in Las Vegas! MGM was present during the start and filmed what we all know and love as "Elvis - That's The Way it Is" Elvis never looked better!
After MGM wrapped up the filming, Elvis loosened up and relaxed more on stage. But, even if the camera crews left, the fans with tape recorders didn't ....
Now, experience Elvis at the peak of his career
- Elvis Summer Festival 1970!
7 Cd Set/ Booklet/ Deluxe Packaging
Remastered Sound With Latest Technology
after MGM wrapped up the filming, Elvis loosened up and relaxed more on stage.
EIN NOTE: These are all AUDIENCE recordings and have been released on bootleg multiple times before. It is hard to believe that anyone reading this doesn't already own some of these concerts - if you missed out, then this would be a great set. 'Hillbilly Cat / HillBilly Cat Returns' have always been one of EIN favourite Audience recordings.
Concerts featured in this set: CD 1: Aug 23, 1970 Dinner Show - The Hillbilly Cat Live CD 2: Aug 24, 1970 Midnight Show - The Hillbilly Cat Returns CD 3: Sept 4, 1970 Dinner Show - September Nights CD 4: Sept 4, 1970 Midnight Show - Like A Greek God CD 5: Sept 5, 1970 Midnight Show- The Midnight Hour / Elvis Sings Johnny B. Goode CD 6: Sept 6, 1970 3 AM Show - Vegas Variety Vol.5 CD 7: Sept 7, 1970 Closing Show - Like A Greek God See 'All The Elvis CD News' for more details (News, Source;EIN) - THANKS To Pontus for the correction
Tuesday 21 May 2024
'Elvis Presley: Guitar Man: The '67 / '68 Sessions' New FTD: As part of its ongoing "sessions" series FTD is pleased to announce 'Elvis Presley: Guitar Man The '67 / '68 Sessions'.
Released as a 5CD set it features two Elvis' RCA sessions at Studio B in Nashville.
September 1967 highlights include Guitar Man, Hi Heel Sneakers, Big Boss Man and You Don't Know Me.
The January 68 sessions highlights include Too Much Monkey Business and U.S. Male. It also included an extraordinary 30 takes of 'Goin' Home'.
The 24-page booklet features rare photos, sessions data, memorabilia and release information.
FTD suggest it will be out in late June.
'Celluloid Sell-Out 1960-61' New FTD book: FTD also announces a new deluxe book by Bob Pakes for July.
This time a follow up to his earlier FTD book 'Celluloid Sell-Out 1956-1958'.
448 pages containing over 2000 images - featuring worldwide Elvis Presley movie memorabilia from 1960-1961. Packed with movie posters, lobby cards and more.
Also includes two cds of movie soundtrack outtakes (all previously released)
ELVIS - 70th Anniversary Special Release - 5 x SUN 78RPM 10” VINYL SUNSPLAT SET: To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Elvis’ first SUN record releases is a uniquely designed 5 record “SUN-splat” 78rpm vinyl release, out on the first week of July 2024.
These 5 magnificent SUN 10” (inch) singles play at 78RPM and only an extremely low number of these sets have been produced. This is the first time an Elvis SUN replica has been produced like this and designed to play at the original 78RPM speed.
The images here are an approximate to what each individual vinyl will look like since every copy will be slightly different in the amounts of splatter.
Each of the 5 SUN records have the original etched numbers included with the appropriate song sides with the labels perfect (as the original) in size, accuracy, and colour. The sound quality is excellent matching the original SUN sound recordings (including ‘That’s All Right’), and each are pressed on heavy stock vinyl.
Because of the strictly low limited number release, they are only available for preorder from selected Elvis dealers and fan clubs. Click for high res pics - Out first week July 2024 (News, Source;ElvisSunVinyl,ElvisInfoNet)
‘The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-Takes’ MRS Vinyl OUT NOW: The UK label MRS have released their four-LP double gatefold hardback version edition of its recent CD released ‘The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-Takes’. This Limited Edition 4LP GATEFOLD Deluxe VINYL set is housed in a special hardback Digi-folder.
The set pays tribute to Elvis Presley’s complete master soundtrack recordings made for his movies between 1960-62.
It includes a bonus LP containing rare outtake tracks from these recording sessions. All tracks have been mixed and remastered.
The Elvis movies G.I. Blues, Flaming Star, Wild In The Country, Blue Hawaii, Follow That Dream, Kid Galahad and Girls! Girls! Girls! are all featured.
Rare outtakes include, Tonight Is So Right For Love (Take 4), Shoppin’ Around (Take 14), Black Star (Take 5), Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (Movie Master Version), Riding The Rainbow (Take 8) and Home Is Where The Heart Is (Take 20 Unedited Master) At your Local Elvis Dealer NOW (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet) FULL TRACKLIST BELOW
Wednesday 15 May 2024
'For LP Fans Only / A Date with Elvis - Mono II Stereo' New CD: From the french RDM label - Two classic albums, for the first time in stereo.
'For LP Fans Only' released in February 1959, brought together songs previously released on 45rpm or on EPs, such as the classics 'That's All Right', 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy', 'Mystery Train' or the song 'Poor Boy' from the soundtrack of the film 'Love Me Tender'.
'A Date with Elvis' was released in July 1959 based on the same principle of compiling previously published 45rpm or 'Extended Play' songs from Elvis' past. It contained other Elvis classics such as 'Blue Moon of Kentucky' and 'Good Rockin' Tonight' plus 'Baby, I Don't Care' and the haunting 'Is It So Strange'.
The stereo mixes on this CD, are the latest in our series of Mono-to-Stereo reissues created by producer Anthony Stuchbury, are authentic to original Mono releases but now sound more like the original studio sessions.
The stereo mixes on this CD, are the latest in our series of 'Mono-II-Stereo' reissues created by producer Anthony Stuchbury, and are authentic to the original Mono vinyl releases but now sound more like the original studio sessions.
Now fans can re-discover these 20 classic Elvis songs as if they were mixed in stereo for their initial release.
'Las Vegas On Stage Feb 1973' New MRS: The UK label ‘Memphis Recording Service’ (MRS) will release a 4CD Deluxe-set and LP titled ‘Las Vegas, On Stage 1973’ in June 2024.
This 4CD set contains a varied selection of live performances recorded in February 1973, during Elvis’ eighth engagement in Las Vegas.
The shows, recorded at the Hilton Hotel, took place weeks after the historic satellite TV show, Aloha From Hawaii, was filmed and broadcast on 14 January.
All shows are presented in stereo for the first time ever and the stunning 2024 remastering of CD3 (3rd February Dinner Show) will make this the best MRS stereo mix thus far.
A bonus CD of remastered rehearsal tracks, recorded days before the engagement began, is also included.
The three concerts featured are... 2 February 1973 Midnight Show
3 February 1973 Dinner Show
3 February 1973 Midnight show
The accompanying booklet - which includes rare photographs and memorabilia dating from this engagement - also features liner notes which set the scene.
For the VINYL version the stunning quality 3rd February Dinner Show has been chosen.
These Limited Edition sets and will be available in both Black and Clear vinyl.
Please note, the clear vinyl is ONLY available from exclusive Elvis dealers and fan clubs and NOT to the mainstream public stores.
LP TRACKLIST – 3rd FEB 1973 (DINNER)
SIDE A
01 See See Rider
02 I Got A Woman / Amen
03 Until It's Time for You to
04 You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
05 Steamroller Blues
06 You Gave Me A Mountain
07 Fever
08 Love Me
09 Blue Suede Shoes
10 Love Me Tender
SIDE B
01 Johnny B. Goode
02 Hound Dog
03 What Now My Love
04 Suspicious Minds
05 I'll Remember You
06 I Can't Stop Loving You
07 An American Trilogy
08 Can't Help Falling In Love
CD1 – REHEARSALS - 25th JANUARY 1973
01 Something
02 You Gave Me A Mountain
03 Steamroller Blues
04 My Way
05 Love Me
06 It's Over
07 Blue Suede Shoes
08 I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
09 Welcome To My World
10 I'll Remember You
11 Long Tall Sally/Whole Lotta..
12 American Trilogy
13 A Big Hunk O' Love
14 I'm Leavin' It All Up To You
15 Faded Love
16 I Can't Stop Loving You
17 Separate Ways(Band)
18 Separate Ways(Band & Orchestra)
19 Bridge Over Troubled Water
20 Can't Help Falling In Love
CD2 – LAS VEGAS HILTON – 2nd FEBRUARY 1973 (MIDNIGHT)
01 Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 See See Rider
03 I Got A Woman / Amen
04 Until It's Time for You to
05 Sweet Caroline
06 Steamroller Blues
07 You Gave Me A Mountain
08 Fever
09 Love Me
10 Blue Suede Shoes
11 Love Me Tender
12 Johnny B. Goode
13 Hound Dog
14 What Now My Love
15 Suspicious Minds
16 Band Introductions
17 I Can't Stop Loving You
18 An American Trilogy
19 Can't Help Falling In Love
CD3 – HILTON – 3rd FEBRUARY 1973 (DINNER)
01 Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 See See Rider
03 I Got A Woman / Amen
04 Until It's Time for You to
05 You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
06 Steamroller Blues
07 You Gave Me A Mountain
08 Fever
09 Love Me
10 Blue Suede Shoes
11 Love Me Tender
12 Johnny B. Goode
13 Hound Dog
14 What Now My Love
15 Suspicious Minds
16 Band Introductions
17 I'll Remember You
18 I Can't Stop Loving You
19 An American Trilogy
20 Can't Help Falling In Love
CD4 – HILTON – 3rd FEBRUARY 1973 (MIDNIGHT)
01 Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 See See Rider
03 I Got A Woman / Amen
04 Until It's Time for You to
05 You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
06 Steamroller Blues
07 You Gave Me A Mountain
08 Fever
09 Love Me
10 Blue Suede Shoes
11 Love Me Tender
12 Johnny B. Goode
13 Hound Dog
14 What Now My Love
15 Suspicious Minds
16 Band Introductions
17 I Can't Stop Loving You
18 An American Trilogy
19 Can't Help Falling In Love
'That's All Right' Deluxe-box-Set: Some further details from Erik Lorentzen - A special 'That's All Right' Deluxe-box-Set - Guaranteed To Blow Your Mind! To be released on July 19TH 2024 - 70 YEARS AFTER. The song that changed the world. . .
Presenting a unique collector’s item like you have never seen before! Housed in a box with a magnetic closure which features a NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN 1954 Blue Light Studio picture on top.
When you open the box, you’ll look at a mock-up 3D record player with the first 78 printed on top, a 7” 45rpm EP (4 songs - That’s All Right & Blue Moon Of Kentucky recorded by all three artists - Elvis, Arthur Crudup and Bill Monroe), two 12" albums (12 songs on each).
The first album focuses on That’s All Right & Blue Moon Of Kentucky by Elvis in the 50’s and 60’s. On the second we hear That’s All Right from 1970 on black vinyl. TRIVIA: did you know that Elvis sang That’s All Right 294 times during the seventies!? All 294 recordings are mentioned in the book!
Furthermore, a beautiful hardbound book packed with information about these songs and, of course, exceptionally beautiful pictures including
printed for-your-pleasure, and on heavy paper, sheet music from both That’s All Right and Blue Moon Of Kentucky and a rare replica of a Poplar Tunes window card from 1954.
This extremely beautiful set is going to be a collector’s item for every fan and for sure it will increase in value over the years.
This will be one of the most collectable items ever sold in a limited-edition boxset.
PRE ORDER NOW at your local Elvis Dealer
click for high-res-images
(News, Source; EL/EIN)
Wednesday 1 May 2024
MRS ‘ON FIRE IN TOLEDO – 1956’ is OUT NOW: Elvis LIVE in 1956 and ALL tracks PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED!Now at your Local Elvis Dealer.
This stunning set is available in our very collectable combi 7” gatefold 45rpm EP (Extended Play) vinyl single, housed together with a sleeved CD EP single.
This unique packaging, designed and created by MRS, comprises on the inside left panel a CD wallet inserted into a slot and on the right panel a vinyl 45rpm 7” EP single. The 45rpms will be available in both GREEN and PINK vinyl versions.
These are limited editions and are NOT available on mainstream online and stores.
A 'Limited Edition' CD single only version is also available.
All tracks available for the first time ever and are previously unreleased.
Recently discovered interview PLUS 3 LIVE TRACKS from Elvis' appearance in Toledo Ohio on November 22nd, 1956.
Although Elvis’ unique performance was very poorly recorded and had distortion and imperfections, our professional engineer’s mastering efforts have made vast improvements including correction of pitch speed, reduction of hiss, removal of radio host Ron Ross talking over while Elvis is performing and overall clarity.
Though every effort has been made to achieve optimum sound quality, priority is given to its historical content.
Check with your Local Elvis Dealer - the set is OUT NOW.
Tracklist - Elvis Presley: On Fire In Toledo – 1956
Sports Arena Toledo, OHIO - 22nd November 1956 (2:30pm) 45RPM EXTENDED PLAY VINYL
SIDE A
01. Radio WOWO Ron Ross Interviews Elvis
02. Heartbreak Hotel
SIDE B
03. Long Tall Sally
04. Don‘t Be Cruel (Incomplete)
CD SINGLE EP
01. Radio WOWO Ron Ross Interviews Elvis
02. Introduction
03. Heartbreak Hotel
04. Long Tall Sally
05. Don‘t Be Cruel (Incomplete)
ELVIS ‘SUN 209’ 78rpm LIQUID VINYL 70th Anniv Special Release: To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Elvis’ historic first single release of Sun 209 ‘That’s All Right’/ ‘Blue Moon of Kentucky’ a very special and totally unique limited-edition release of the recording that changed Rock’n’Roll history will be out in the first week of July 2024.
This special liquid vinyl version of Sun 209 10” playing at 78rpm is restricted to 125 copies worldwide. They contain a 2-colour liquid, nicely matching those notable SUN colors, that moves inside the vinyl.
Each of these unique vinyls are handmade and take an hour to produce each one. They also have the original etched numbers included with the appropriate song sides and are by far the most remarkable SUN replica made.
The labels are perfect (as the original) in size, accuracy and colour. The sound quality is excellent, featuring the original Sun recordings with the ‘dry’ ‘That’s All Right’ and pressed on heavy stock vinyl.
This is a strictly Limited Edition of only 125 copies that will ever be produced and are only available through selected Elvis dealers.
It's the ultimate Elvis Presley SUN vinyl collectable..
Expect prices of around 225-250 euros each.
Click for high-res images - More details soon..
(News, Source;EPLiquidVinyl/EIN)
'Elvis: Winter in Vegas 1970 - 1973' New Import: The Elvis One label presents 'Elvis: Winter in Vegas 1970 - 1973', a new double album with recordings from January and February 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973.
A great collection of 49 tracks with many highlights!
Only 8 of those tracks were officially released before!
All tracks presented in the best possible sound quality (with respect to how the original recording was recorded). Most of these recordings are soundboard recordings with very good sound.
Featuring recordings from February 1970 (including monologues that have been omitted on many releases) + some great tracks with Elvis on piano and Elvis on electric guitar + recordings from the opening show from January 1971 and January 1972 + a rehearsal recording of ' Separate Ways' from 1973 + Recordings from January 27 and February 2, 1973 + a beautiful version of 'What Now My Love' with spoken part + the extended version of 'I'm Leavin' It Up To You' as originally released on the album 'Leavin' It Up To You' from the Audifön Records label (AFNS-66173) released in 1980.
A total of 41 officially unreleased tracks from Elvis at work in Las Vegas, Nevada. A perfect addition to the official releases. EIN NOTE: All previously released on FTD (ie From Vegas To Tahoe 73), bootlegs or recent MRS (ie 'The First Engagements 1969-70')
CD 1
01. Elvis Talks 02/19/70, ds
02. Don’t Cry Daddy 02/19/70, ds
03. Elvis Talks 02/19/70, ds
04. Let It Be Me 02/19/70, ds
05. I Can’t Stop Loving You 02/19/70, ds
06. Elvis Talks 02/19/70, ds
07. Walk A Mile In My Shoes 02/19/70, ds
08. Elvis Talks 02/19/70, ds
09. Polk Salad Annie 02/16/70, ms
10. Blueberry Hill (Elvis on piano) 02/23/70, cs
11. Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Elvis on piano) 02/23/70, cs
12. Heartbreak Hotel 02/23/70, cs
13. Elvis Talks 02/23/70, cs
14. One Night (Elvis on electric guitar) 02/23/70, cs
15. It’s Now Or Never (Elvis on electric guitar) 02/23/70, cs
16. Suspicious Minds 02/23/70, cs
17. Elvis Talks 01/26/71, os
18. Love Me Tender 01/26/71, os
19. Johnny B Goode 01/26/71, os
20. Band introductions 01/26/71, os
21. The Wonder Of You 01/26/71, os
22. Elvis introduces Hal B. Wallis 01/26/71, os
23. Can’t Help Falling In Love 01/26/71, os
24. Make The World Go Away 01/26/71, os
25. Something 01/26/71, os
26. Something (reprise) 01/26/71, os
27. See See Rider (2nd part only) 01/26/72, os
28. Proud Mary 01/26/72, os
29. Never Been To Spain 01/26/72, os
CD 2
01. I’ll Remember You 01/26/72, os
02. Little Sister / Get Back 01/26/72, os
03. All Shook Up 01/26/72, os
04. Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel 01/26/72, os
05. A Big Hunk O’ Love 01/26/72, os
06. Bridge Over Troubled Water 01/26/72, os
07. Separate Ways 01/25/73, rehearsal
08. Also Sprach Zarathustra 01/27/73, ms
09. See See Rider 01/27/73, ms
10. I Got A Woman / Amen 01/27/73, ms
11. Until It’s Time For You To Go 01/27/73, ms
12. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me 01/27/73, ms
13. What Now My Love (with spoken part) 02/23/73, cs
14. Steamroller Blues 02/02/73, ms
15. You Gave Me A Mountain 02/02/73, ms
16. I Can’t Stop Loving You 01/27/73, ms
17. An American Trilogy 01/27/73, ms
18. Can’t Help Falling In Love 01/27/73, ms
19. Closing Vamp 01/27/73, ms
20. I’m Leaving It All Up To You
(extended version) 01/25/73, rehearsal
All tracks officially previously unreleased with the exception of CD 1 tracks 10 - 16 and CD 2 tracks 1 & 6..
'Elvis: Winter In Vegas 1970 - 1973' New Import: The publicity explains... As a special edition Elvis One presents an additional album of 'Elvis: Winter In Vegas 1970 - 1973' with more recordings from January and February 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973.
This double album presents a total of 49 tracks (including 37 tracks officially previously unreleased <EIN: But so many released by MRS!).
All tracks presented in the best possible sound quality (with respect to how the original recording was recorded).
On this release you'll find a great selection of soundboards, a complete sound booth recording and a few good sounding audience recordings - including Elvis attacked on stage (February 18, 1973) and Elvis leaving the stage for about 20 minutes (February 15, 1973).
Featuring recordings from opening night January 1970 (including a part of Sammy Shore's comedy act that have been omitted on many releases) + 4 tracks from January 27 & 28, 1971 + recordings from the closing show, February 1971 and opening show January 1972 + 'Welcome To My World' (1973 rehearsal) + special announcement after the show + a complete and audio restored - good sounding - sound booth recording.
A perfect addition to the first album of 'Winter In Vegas'. EIN NOTE: These have also all been released before! For instance MRS 'Now 1971' and the fabulous 'Opening Night 1972' or the 73 bootleg 'Aloha, Jerry!
Check your collections before purchasing!
CD 1
01. Comedy Act by Sammy Shore * 01/26/70, os
02. Intro 01/26/70, os
03. All Shook Up 01/26/70, os
04. Elvis Talks 01/26/70, os
05. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road 01/26/70, os
06. Also Sprach Zarathustra 01/27/71, ms
07. That’s All Right 01/27/71, ms
08. Mystery Train / Tiger Man * 02/23/71, cs
09. Johnny B Goode * 02/23/71, cs
10. How Great Thou Art * 02/23/71, cs
11. Don’t Be Cruel * 02/23/71, cs
12. Heartbreak Hotel * 02/23/71, cs
13. Coming Home Baby (instrumental) 01/28/71, ms
14. The Impossible Dream 01/28/71, ms
15. Until It’s Time For You To Go 01/26/72, os
16. Polk Salad Annie 01/26/72, os
17. Love Me * 01/26/72, os
18. One Night 01/26/72, os
19. Hound Dog * 01/26/72, os
20. Welcome To My World 01/25/73, rehearsal
21. Fever / Elvis leaving stage * 02/15/73, ds
22. Elvis returns to stage / Can’t Help
Falling In Love * 02/15/73, ds
23. Closing Vamp (part) / Elvis continues
show / Faded Love * 02/15/73, ds
24. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry * 02/15/73, ds
* officially previously unreleased
CD 2
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra 02/23/73, cs
02. See See Rider 02/23/73, cs
03. I Got A Woman / Amen 02/23/73, cs
04. Love Me Tender 02/23/73, cs
05. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me 02/23/73, cs
06. Steamroller Blues 02/23/73, cs
07. You Gave Me A Mountain 02/23/73, cs
08. Fever 02/23/73, cs
09. Elvis Talks 02/23/73, cs
10. Love Me 02/23/73, cs
11. Blue Suede Shoes 02/23/73, cs
12. Hound Dog 02/23/73, cs
13. What Now My Love (with spoken part) 02/23/73, cs
14. Suspicous Minds 02/23/73, cs
15. Band & Celebrities Introductions 02/23/73, cs
16. I’ll Remember You 02/23/73, cs
17. I Can’t Stop Loving You 02/23/73, cs
18. An American Trilogy 02/23/73, cs
19. Elvis Talks 02/23/73, cs
20. Can’t Help Falling In Love 02/23/73, cs
21. Closing Vamp 02/23/73, cs
22. Announcement 02/15/73, ds
23. Suspicous Minds 02/18/73, ms
24. Instrumental track / Elvis attacked
on stage 02/18/73, ms
25. I Can’t Stop Loving You 02/18/73, ms
All tracks on cd 2 are officially previously unreleased.
Saturday 20 April 2024
'The Blue Hawaii Sessions' Box-Set FTD In-Depth Review: Released last month, 'The Blue Hawaii Sessions' was the eleventh in FTD’s “complete sessions” packages. This is the audio-set that was released earlier as part of 'The Making Of Blue Hawaii'. The 8 inch deluxe 4-CD package includes the complete sessions "newly-mixed from the original 3-track tapes", a 24-page booklet with informative flashbacks from musicians, songwriters, session data, memorabilia and global chart information.
The set includes 50 'officially previously unreleased' session outtakes. However most of these have to be 'False-Starts'.
There is however over four hours of Polynesian influenced material to enjoy and lots of studio banter to eavesdrop on. The set also includes all twenty-nine takes of Elvis' classic chart-topper Can’t Help Falling In Love.
'Elvis Seventy Three' New Import: The Reeltrax label is back with “Elvis Seventy Three” a 2-disc set with two complete shows from Elvis´ August 1973 engagement at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas:
With CD 1 of this set you will be able to step back in time with Elvis Presley’s closing night performance from September 3, 1973. For the first time, experience this iconic show which easily can be seen as one of the most unusual performances of Elvis´ career in correct speed and superior sound quality, thanks to a meticulous Matrix mix of soundboard and audience recordings. This new mix reveals intricacies and audience interactions previously unheard, capturing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in his element.
The closing night concert is renowned for its humorous touch – for instance when Elvis had a toy monkey on his back (all through the first two songs of the show) while being carried on stage on the back of Lamar Fike or when a red velvet bed had been placed on stage during the show with Elvis sitting on it while singing “What Now My Love” and pretending to “search”
for his love in the bed. And especially when he totally mixed up the music and lyrics of “Suspicious Minds” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. But the concert is also known for its heartfelt and rare performances like "Help Me Make It Through The Night", “Softly As I Leave You” and a fantastic "How Great Thou Art" with multiple reprises, among others.
Additionally, to make sure the content of this CD is 100% the “real” closing night show we did not use the first 6 songs from the soundboard of the dinner show of the same date (which has been done this way before on an earlier release of the show), but chose to include them from an ambiance recording which has been made at closing night (see Tracklist below). It’s a pity that those first six songs have not been recorded on soundboard back in 1973.
CD 2 presents the midnight show of August 7, 1973, sourced from an ambiance recording which offers a very good sound. Elvis himself mentioned during the concert that he and his band were enjoying their time on stage, which led him to extend his performance, adding a personal touch to this memorable evening. One of only two versions of “Funny How Time Slips Away”, sung during the August 1973 season, and “Faded Love”, performed live for its fourth and final time are real highlights.
But actually the setlists of BOTH shows in this 2-CD set contrast the energy from the beginning to the end of Elvis’s stint, highlighting both his serious and playful side on stage.
The show on CD 2 has previously been released at a wrong speed on 28 years ago. This corrected version now allows fans to hear Elvis as he truly sounded.
Enhance your Elvis collection with this definitive edition, featuring no less than a variety of 9 bonus tracks showing the fun Elvis had during the Las Vegas Summer season of 1973. EIN NOTE: The Sept 3, 1973 Closing Show was released by FTD from soundboard on 'Closing Night'
August 7, 1973 Midnight Show was previously released as audience bootleg 'Top Acts in Vegas Vol. 6'
Tracklist CD 1:
September 3, 1973 – Closing Show, Las Vegas Hilton Hotel (MATRIX Recording*)
See See Rider
I Got A Woman - Amen
Love Me
Steamroller Blues
You Gave Me A Mountain
Trouble
Rock Medley
Love Me Tender
Fever
What Now My Love
Suspicious Bridge
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Suspicious Minds
Introductions of Band & Celebrities
My Boy
I Can’t Stop Loving You
An American Trilogy
A Big Hunk O Love
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Mystery Train - Tiger Man
How Great Thou Art (two reprises)
Help Me Make It Through The Night
Softly As I Leave You
Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp
*Tracks 1 – 6 sourced from an ambiance recording, as these songs were not on the soundboard tape
Tracklist CD 2:
August 7, 1973 – Midnight Show, (AMBIANCE Recording)
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman - Amen
Love Me
Steamroller Blues
You Gave Me A Mountain
Trouble
Blue Suede Shoes
Rock Medley
Love Me Tender
Fever
Bridge Over Troubled Water (two false starts)
Suspicious Minds
Introductions
My Boy
I Can’t Stop Loving You
An American Trilogy
Release Me
Mystery Train - Tiger Man
Funny How Time Slips Away
Faded Love
Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp
BONUS TRACKS
Make The World Go Away (August 8, 1973 MS)
Tiger Man (August 11, 1973 MS)
Crying Time (August 12, 1973 MS)
Amazing Grace (August 14, 1973 DS)
Something (August 23, 1973 DS)
It’s A Matter Of Time (August 25, 1973 MS)
Johnny B. Goode (August 26, 1973 MS)
My Boy (False Start) - Release Me - My Boy (August 28, 1973 MS)
You Gave Me A Mountain (September 2, 1973 DS)
'1973 Studio Anthology' New Import Vinyl: From an unknown bootleg label... Now available is this double vinyl album full of studio highlights recorded during 1973.
25 great tracks including highlights like 'my boy', 'promised land' and 'Spanish Eyes'. All tracks are painstakingly remastered.
This fantastic double album is presented as a deluxe gatefold album and available in red / blue or clear vinyl.
This strictly limited edition vinyl release also includes a bonus CD featuring the LP tracks.
Includes, Promised Land (Take 1), It’s Midnight (Take 10), Are You Sincere (Take 1), If You Don’t Come Back (Take 4), I Got A Feelin’ In My Body (Rehearsal)
Get this ultra limited edition while it is available.
EIN Note: All previously released.
Multiple tracks have even been released on Vinyl by FTD!
The CD and VINYL have the same content
(News, Source;EIN)
Side A
01 You Asked Me To (Take 2a, Unfaded)
02 Promised Land (Take 1)
03 It’s Midnight (Take 10 With Backing Vocals)
04 Are You Sincere (Take 1)
05 Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues (Take 8, Unfaded)
06 If That Isn’t Love (Take 1)
07 If That Isn’t Love (Rehearsal & Take 2)
Side B
01 If You Don’t Come Back (Take 4)
02 I Got A Feelin’ In My Body (Rehearsal Before Take 2)
03 I Got A Feelin’ In My Body (Take 6 & 7)
04 Three Corn Patches (Take 2, Unfaded)
05 It’s Midnight (Take 11)
06 Thinking About You (Rehearsal & Complete Take 4)
Side C
01 Your Love’s Been A Long Time Coming (Take 4, Unedited)
02 I Miss You (Take 10)
03 There’s A Honky Tonk Angel (Take 1-3)
04 Sweet Angeline (Vocal Overdub To Track)
05 My Boy (Take 3, Undubbed Master)
Side D
01 Love Song Of The Year (Undubbed Master)
02 Talk About The Good Times (Unedited Master)
03 Spanish Eyes (Take 4, Undubbed Master)
04 If You Talk In Your Sleep (Take 9, Unedited Undubbed Master)
05 Promised Land (Harmony Vocal Overdub)
06 Help Me (False Start & Take 1, Undubbed Master)
07 It’s Different Now (Rehearsal)
'Our Memories Of Elvis Vol.3' New Import Vinyl: Yet more bootleg vinyl - the Victory Records label publicity notes... After the untimely death of Elvis in August 1977 Elvis' record company quickly reissued a big part of the Elvis catalogue on vinyl. The demand was obviously huge and the staff had to work overtime. After ‘Elvis in Concert’ a lot of compilation and special product albums were released, but Joan Deary definitely felt the fans were in need for something special. She released ‘a legendary performer volume 3’ containing some unreleased tracks.
Shortly afterwards she produced the excellent release ‘Our Memories Of Elvis’ in February 1979. The album claimed to contain tracks without additional accompaniment, but for real the album featured stripped down versions, not the undubbed masters that the fans thought they were listening to. Although not being as big of a seller as expected, the album has always been a fan favorite and paved the road for a 'volume 2'. A volume 3 of 'Our Memories Of Elvis' was planned but never realized, until now! Now available is this super limited edition 14 track 180 grams album.
This release contains two bonus cds containing the LP tracks and many bonus tracks.
This is the pure Elvis! EIN NOTE: 'Our Memories Of Elvis Vol3' has been previously released on bootleg..
and check out FTD's excellent 'Our Memories Of Elvis' which also includes Vol.3!
VINYL Tracklisting:
SIDE A
01. Hurt
02. If You Don’t Come Back
03. It’s a Matter of Time
04. Woman Without Love
05. Sweet angeline
06. Shake a Hand
07. The Last Farewell
SIDE B
01. Promised Land
02. Heart of Rome
03. When I’m Over You
04. For Ol’ Times Sake
05. Mr. Songman
06. Moody Blue
07. If That Isn’t Love
COMPACT DISC No1
01. Hurt
02. If You Don’t Come Back
03. It’s a Matter of Time
04. Woman Without Love
05. Sweet angeline
06. Shake a Hand
07. The Last Farewell
08. Promised Land
09. Heart of Rome
10. When I’m Over You
11. For Ol’ Times Sake
12. Mr. Songman
13. Moody Blue
14. If That Isn’t Love
15. Fool
16. Raised on Rock
17. Pledging My Love
18. Love Coming Down
COMPACT DISC No2
01. Shake a Hand
02. Pledging My Love
03. Woman Without Love
04. It’s a Matter of Time
05. Sweet Angeline
06. Promised Land
07. Heart of Rome
08. If You Don’t Come Back
09. Love Coming Down
10. For Ol’ Times Sake
11. The Last Farewell
12. Mr. Songman
13. Raised On Rock
14. Fool
15. When I’m Over You
16. Moody Blue (no backing vocals)
17. Moody Blue
18. Hurt
All selections are the original undubbed masters with live backing vocals except 8,10 & 13 which are rough masters
Monday 8 April 2024
MRS 'Follow That Dream' / 'Welcome Home Elvis' 45rpm / CD; Review: Last month the UK label MRS released two exclusive 45rpms and in a totally unique format combining a Gatefold 45rpm sleeve with a 45rpm EP - as well as the neat addition of a ‘CD single’ to go with it. The 45rpms are available in black and crystal-clear vinyl.
- Follow That Dream
For the first time ever the master tracks are now available in true living stereo. - Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra: 'Welcome Home Elvis'
Throughout his career, Elvis only performed one live duet with another artist Frank Sinatra. These 1960 historic recordings are presented here in the best quality ever.
'The Memphis Record - 1973: Year In Review' New Import: From the Acode label - 37 TRACKS on 2 CD’S - featuring officially previously unreleased Stax recordings + 1973 homerecordings! -
- All tracks in the best possible sound quality and for the first time together on one great double album! -
- In the style of the album “The Memphis Record - 1969: Year In Review” from 1987 -
- A perfect addition to the official releases -
- Limited edition of 500 copies only! -
EIN NOTE: With rumours that the major SONY release this year will be an Elvis Presley Memphis box-set, once again the bootleggers try and get ahead of the official releases.
All the material here has been previously released either by FTD or on bootlegs
CD 1
01. I Got A Feeling In My Body (rehearsal)
02. If You Talk In Your Sleep (unedited master)
03. Your Love’s Been A Long Time Coming
(unedited overdubbed master)
04. If You Don’t Come Back (take 4)
05. Promised Land (harmony vocal overdub)
06. It’s Midnight (rehearsal)
07. There’s A Honky Tonk Angel (fs + take 2)
08. There’s A Honky Tonk Angel (take 3)
09. I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby (take 1)
10. It’s Midnight (take 19) **
11. Talk About The Good Times
(unedited overdubbed master)
12. My Boy (unedited overdubbed master)
13. Promised Land (take 1)
14. Loving Arms (overdubbed master)
15. Thinking About You (rehearsal)
16. Thinking About You
(unedited overdubbed master)
17. Love Song Of The Year
(unedited overdubbed master)
18. Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues
(unedited undubbed master)
19. Three Corn Patches (unfaded take 2)
20. Girl Of Mine **
CD 2
01. Love Song Of The Year **
02. There’s A Honky Tonk Angel **
03. Help Me (#1) **
04. I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby **
05. You Asked Me To **
06. It’s Midnight **
07. Promised Land (echo version) **
08. Help Me (#2) **
09. Baby What You Want Me To Do
10. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
11. The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
12. Spanish Eyes
13. See See Rider
14. That’s All Right (Mama)
15. When You Love An Alpha Delta
16. We Are Alpha Delta Pi
17. Ode To A Robin (poem)
CD 1 + CD 2 (tracks 1 - 8) recorded at the Stax Studio, Memphis, Tennessee.
CD 2 (tracks 9 - 17) recorded at Sam Thompson’s House - 1317 Favell Drive, Memphis, Tennessee
** undubbed master
Friday 5 April 2024
‘The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-Takes’ MRS Vinyl: The UK label MRS will release a four-LP double gatefold hardback version edition of its recent CD released ‘The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-Takes’ in May 2024.
This Limited Edition 4LP GATEFOLD Deluxe set is housed in a special hardback Digi-folder (shown below).
The set pays tribute to Elvis Presley’s complete master soundtrack recordings made for his movies between 1960-62.
It includes a bonus LP containing rare outtake tracks from these recording sessions. All tracks have been mixed and remastered.
The Elvis movies G.I. Blues, Flaming Star, Wild In The Country, Blue Hawaii, Follow That Dream, Kid Galahad and Girls! Girls! Girls! are all featured.
Rare outtakes include, Tonight Is So Right For Love (Take 4), Shoppin’ Around (Take 14), Black Star (Take 5), Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (Movie Master Version), Riding The Rainbow (Take 8) and Home Is Where The Heart Is (Take 20 Unedited Master)
(News, Source;MRS/EIN)
Side 1 G.I. Blues
01. Tonight Is So Right For Love
02. What’s She Really Like
03. Frankfort Special
04. Wooden Heart
05. G.I. Blues
06. Pocketful Of Rainbows
07. Shoppin’ Around
08. Big Boots
09. Didja Ever
Side 2
01. Blue Suede Shoes
02. Doin’ The Best I Can
03. Tonight’s All Right For Love (Take 1) Flaming Star
04. Flaming Star
05. A Cane And A High Starched Collar
06. Summer Kisses, Winter Tears
07. Britches (Take 6 – Late False Start)
08. Flaming Star (End Title Version Take 4) Wild In The Country
09. Wild In The Country
10. Lonely Man
11. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell
12. In My Way
Side 3 Blue Hawaii
01. Blue Hawaii
02. Almost Always True
03. Aloha Oe
04. No More
05. Can’t Help Falling In Love
06. Rock-A-Hula Baby
07. Moonlight Swim
08. Ku U-I-Po
09. Ito Eats
10. Slicin’ Sand
Side 4
01. Steppin’ Out Of Line
02. Hawaiian Sunset
03. Beach Boy Blues
04. Island Of Love
05. Hawaiian Wedding Song Follow That Dream
06. Follow That Dream
07. Angel
08. What A Wonderful Life
09. I’m Not The Marrying Kind
10. Sound Advice
Side 5 Kid Galahad
01. King Of The Whole Wide
02. This Is Living
03. Riding The Rainbow
04. Home Is Where The Heart Is (Unedited Master)
05. I Got Lucky
06. A Whistling Tune Girls! Girls! Girls!
07. Girls! Girls! Girls!
08. I Don’t Wanna Be Tied
09. Where Do You Come From?
10. I Don’t Want To
Side 6
01. We’ll Be Together
02. A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You
03. Earth Boy
04. Return To Sender
05. Because Of Love
06. Thanks To The Rolling Sea
07. Song Of The Shrimp
08. The Walls Have
09. We’re Coming In Loaded
10. Girls! Girls! Girls! (End Title With Dainty Little Moonbeams)
Bonus Session Out-Takes’
Side 7
01. Tonight Is So Right For Love (Take 4)
02. What’s She Really Like (Take 11)
03. Frankfort Special (Remake Take 8)
04. Pocketful Of Rainbows (Version 1 Take 7)
05. Big Boots (Fast Version Take 5)
06. Shoppin’ Around (Take 14)
07. Black Star (Take 5)
08. Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (Movie Master Version
09. Black Star (End Title Version Take 5)
10. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (Take 6)
11. Lonely Man (Take 9)
Side 8
01. No More (Take 9)
02. Can’t Help Falling In Love (Take 23 Movie Master)
03. Slicin’ Sand (Take 10)
04. Beach Boy Blues (Take 3 Movie Master)
05. King Of The Whole Wide World (Take 11 Edit)
06. This Is Living (Take 8)
07. Riding The Rainbow (Take 8)
08. Home Is Where The Heart Is (Take 20 Unedited Master
09. I Got Lucky (Remake Take 1 – Late False Start)
10. A Whistling Tune (Take 8)
11. King Of The Whole Wide World (Take 29)
Sunday 31 March 2024
'ELVIS: At 3am Sahara Tahoe 1973' MRS CD Review: This Deluxe 2CD set features two shows from Elvis’ May 1973 engagement at The Sahara Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Included is a rare 3am charity performance as well as the midnight show from the previous night. Both shows for the first time are presented in stereo.
The accompanying booklet includes memorabilia and rare photos along with liner notes that set the scene.
Despite having to perform three concerts in the one evening, Elvis was feeling inspired and although it was 3am he still treated the ‘Mother’s Day’ benefit more like a Closing Night performance. Elvis was in extremely jovial spirits, teasing the band and adding some crazy lyrics. He also added unique live versions of ‘My Way’, ‘Faded Love’, ‘Funny How Time Slips Away’ and a rare ‘It’s Over’.
With the cassette hiss removed, the musicians and backing-vocals in stereo and Elvis’ vocal raised to the correct level, this MRS release sounds just like an RCA recorded multi-track and is the best representation of the “real Elvis” live in 1973 that fans could hope for. Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley checks out a sensational STEREO Elvis double-pack. (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
'Rags To Riches' Import Vinyl Set:The publicity notes... Millbranch Music is excited to introduce the (limited to 300 copies)
vinyl edition of our acclaimed album “Rags To Riches”, a continuation of the success from last year's CD release. This special edition honors Elvis Presley's legendary June and September 1970 Nashville sessions, where he collaborated with a distinguished group of musicians to produce some of the most heartfelt and enduring music of his career.
During the June 1970 sessions, Elvis worked with legendary guitarist James Burton, whose electric guitar licks enhanced
tracks such as "Patch It Up" and "I've Lost You", as well as the talented Norbert Putnam, whose bass lines provided the foundation for "The Next Step is Love". The September sessions saw Elvis collaborating with the same high caliber musicians, including the gifted pianist David Briggs, whose contributions helped to define the sound of songs like "I Really Don't Want To Know" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water".
This vinyl release includes special printed inner sleeves with liner-notes titled “Designed to Be Beautiful”, exploring the reasons why these sessions capture some of Elvis' most beautiful and mature work, a creative peak in his career. Also, the black vinyl edition includes a bonus CD, and a bonus photo from the "That's The Way It Is" motion picture, providing a visual complement to the music.
Our goal with this vinyl edition is to present the music as it was intended, highlighting the distinct qualities of the mono mixes, the special mastering done for this vinyl edition cements that sentiment. This release is a celebration of Elvis’ legacy, the talented musicians who worked with him, and the timeless music they created together. Now available at your favorite dealer, this edition invites fans and newcomers alike to experience Elvis Presley's music in a format that pays homage to the artist's significant contributions to music, underscored by the exceptional talent of the session musicians from those pivotal Nashville sessions. EIN NOTE: Do we really want MONO LPs in 2024? Elvis was recording in "stereo" so was mono really as intended? (News, Source;MM/ElvisInfoNet)
LP 1-
Side A
1. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On (Master Recording)
2. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Without Harmony Vocal Overdub)
3. I Really Don't Want To Know (Original Single Version)
4. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (Original Single Version)
5. There Goes My Everything (Original Single Version)
6. Mary In The Morning (Master Recording)
Side B
1. Stranger In The Crowd
2. I've Lost You
3. Patch It Up (Original Single Version)
4. How The Web Was Woven (Undubbed Master, Acetate Source)
5. Sylvia (Take 9, Alternate Master)
6. The Next Step Is Love (Master Recording)
LP 2 -
Side C
1. Rags To Riches (Master Recording)
2. Only Believe
3. The Fool
4. Where Did They Go, Lord
5. Twenty Days and Twenty Nights
Side D
1. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
2. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On (Mix with Horns)
3. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Take 1)
4. Got My Mojo Working / Hands Off Of It
Sunday 24 March 2024
'The 1973 Sound-Booth Collection and More Vol.1' New Import: This comprehensive deluxe 6 CD set contains so-called sound booth recordings recorded during 6 live performances at the Las Vegas Hilton in 1973.
Sound booth recordings are recordings made with one microphone (mono) or two microphones (stereo) placed directly on stage.
All shows are painstakingly remastered, and presented as they were recorded: in glorious ‘mono’ or ‘stereo’ sound.
The included bonus disc contains 24 rare or official unreleased versions of studio tracks recorded in 1973. This disc includes vocal overdubs, and superb unedited & undubbed masters. Get this ultimate deluxe edition while it's available; it'll round up your collection.
Includes the following
January 27, 1973 MS - Las Vegas Hilton
February 13, 1973 DS - Las Vegas Hilton
February 21, 1973 MS - Las Vegas Hilton
February 23, 1973 CS - Las Vegas Hilton
August 11, 1973 MS - Las Vegas Hilton
August 19, 1973 MS - Las Vegas Hilton EIN NOTE: The Jan 27 MS and Feb 21 MS have already been released by FTD - see 'Elvis: From Vegas to Tahoe' - the others on bootleg.
CD 1 - January 27, 1973 MS - Showroom - Las Vegas
1 See See Rider
2 I Got A Women – Amen
3 Until It’s Time For You To Go
4 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
5 Steamroller Blues
6 You Gave Me A Mountain
7 Fever
8 Love Me
9 Blue Suede Shoes
10 Love Me Tender
11 Johnny B. Goode
12 introducing Hound Dog
13 Hound Dog
14 What Now My Love
15 Suspicious Minds
16 Introductions
17 I’ll Remember You
18 I Can’t Stop Loving You
19 An American Trilogy
20 Burning Love
21 Can’t Help Falling In Love
as recorded in glorious mono
CD 2 - February 13, 1973 DS - Showroom - Las Vegas
1 Also Sprach Zarathustra
2 See See Rider
3 I Got A Women – Amen
4 Love Me Tender
5 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
6 Steamroller Blues
7 You Gave Me A Mountain
8 Fever
9 Carry Me Back To Old Virginia (one-liner)
10 Love Me
11 Blue Suede Shoes
12 Heartbreak Hotel
13 Johnny B. Goode
14 Hound Dog
15 What Now My Love
16 Suspicious Minds
17 Introductions
18 I Can’t Stop Loving You
19 An American Trilogy
20 Can’t Help Falling In Love
21 Closing Vamp 22 Announcement
as recorded in glorious mono
CD 3 - February 21, 1973 MS - Showroom - Las Vegas
1 Also Sprach Zarathustra
2 See See Rider
3 I Got A Women – Amen
4 Love Me Tender
5 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
6 Steamroller Blues
7 You Gave Me A Mountain
8 Fever
9 Love Me
10 Blue Suede Shoes
11 I’m Leavin’
12 Hound Dog
13 What Now My Love
14 Suspicious Minds
15 Introductions
16 I’ll Remember You
17 I Can’t Stop Loving You
18 An American Trilogy
19 Can’t Help Falling In Love
as recorded in “stereo"
CD 4 - February 23, 1973 CS - Showroom - Las Vegas Hilton
1 Also Sprach Zarathustra
2 See See Rider
3 I Got A Women – Amen
4 Love Me Tender
5 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
6 Steamroller Blues
7 You Gave Me A Mountain
8 Fever
9 Love Me
10 Blue Suede Shoes
11 Hound Dog
12 What Now My Love
13 Suspicious Minds
14 Introductions
15 I’ll Remember You
16 I Can’t Stop Loving You
17 An American Trilogy
18 Talk About The Flute Player & Jerry Scheff’s Goodbye
19 Can’t Help Falling In Love
20 Closing Vamp
as recorded in glorious mono
CD 5 - August 11, 1973 MS - Showroom - Las Vegas Hilton
parts of two shows are presented on one disc
1 See See Rider
2 I Got A Women – Amen
3 Love Me
4 Steamroller Blues
5 You Gave Me A Mountain
6 Trouble
7 Blue Suede Shoes
8 Long Tall Sally - Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On - Mama Don’t Dance - Flip, Flop And Fly - Jailhouse Rock - Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On - Hound Dog
9 Love Me Tender
10 Fever
11 Bridge Over Troubled Water (incomplete)
as recorded in glorious mono
August 19, 1973 MS - Showroom - Las Vegas Hilton
12 Also Sprach Zarathustra
13 See See Rider
14 I Got A Woman - Amen
15 Love Me
16 You Gave Me A Mountain
17 Love Me Tender
18 Blue Suede Shoes
19 Long Tall Sally - Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On - Mama Don’t Dance - Flip, Flop And Fly - Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
20 Fever
21 What Now My Love
22 Suspicious Minds
23 Introductions
24 Help Me Make It Through The Night
25 An American Trilogy
26 A Big Hunk O’love
27 How Great Thou Art
28 Can’t Help Falling In Love
29 Closing Vamp
as recorded in stereo
CD 6 - Studio highlights
VOCAL OVERDUBS
1 It’s Midnight - harmony vocal overdub
2 Help Me - harmony vocal overdub
3 Promised Land - harmony vocal overdub
4 Sweet Angeline - vocal overdub to track
UNDUBBED MASTERS
5 Take Good Care Of Her - undubbed master/ take 6
6 I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby - undubbed master
7 Girl Of Mine - undubbed master
8 I Got A Feelin’ In My Body - undubbed master/ take 3
9 It’s Midnight - undubbed master/ take 19
10 You Asked Me To - undubbed master
11 If You Talk In Your Sleep - undubbed master/ unedited take 9
12 Mr. Songman - undubbed master
13 Love Song Of The Year - undubbed master
14 Help Me - undubbed master/ take 1
15 My Boy - undubbed master/ take 3
16 Loving Arms - undubbed master/ unedited take 3
17 Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues - undubbed master/ unedited take 9
18 Talk About The Good Times - undubbed master/ take 4
19 Promised Land - undubbed master/ take 6
20 Your Love’s Been A Long Time Coming - undubbed master/ unedited take 9
21 There’s A Honky Tonk Angel - undubbed master
22 If That Isn’t Love - undubbed master
23 Spanish Eyes - undubbed master
24 She Wears My Ring - undubbed master
'Elvis - 1973 Live Anthology' (2LP+CD)' New Import: Now available is this double vinyl album full of highlights recorded during live performances at the Las Vegas Hilton & Dell Webb’s Sahara (Lake Tahoe) hotel in 1973.
All tracks are painstakingly remastered, and presented as they were recorded: in glorious mono sound.
This fantastic double album is presented as a deluxe gatefold album and available in red/blue or clear vinyl.
This strictly limited edition vinyl release also includes a bonus CD featuring the LP tracks.
Get this ultra limited edition while it is available.
EIN NOTE: These tracks have all been previously released, plenty of the FTD ‘I'll Remember You’ or ‘Closing Night 1973’ – Check the FTD LIVE releases list here
CD is same tracklisting as the Double VINYL
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
Side A
01. Trouble (September 3, 1973 Dinner Show)
02. Help Me Make It Through The Night (May 12, 1973 Midnight Show)
03. I’m Leavin’ (May 12, 1973 Midnight Show)
04. Johnny B. Goode (February 3, 1973 Dinner Show)
05. My Way (May 13, 1973 3:00 Am)
06. What Now My Love (February 3, 1973 Midnight Show)
07. My Boy (September 3, 1973 Closing Show)
Side B
01. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me (Feb 3, 1973 Dinner Show)
02. Steamroller Blues (February 3, 1973 Dinner Show)
03. Until It’s Time For You To Go (Feb 2, 1973 Midnight Show)
04. Sweet Caroline (February 2, 1973 Midnight Show)
05. Bridge Over Troubled Water (May 12, 1973 Midnight Show)
06. A Big Hunk O’love (May 12, 1973 Midnight Show)
07. You Gave Me A Mountain (Feb 3, 1973 Midnight Show)
Side C
01. Suspicious Minds (May 13, 1973 3:00 Am)
02. I’ll Remember You (February 3, 1973 Dinner Show)
03. I Can’t Stop Loving You (Feb 3, 1973 Dinner Show)
04. An American Trilogy (February 3, 1973 Midnight Show)
05. Funny How Time Slips Away (May 13, 1973 3:00 Am)
06. It’s Over / Release Me (May 13, 1973 3:00 Am)
07. Faded Love (May 13, 1973 3:00 Am)
Side D
01. Suspicious Minds & Bridge Over Troubled Water (September 3, 1973 Closing Show)
02. Bridge Over Troubled Water (September 3, 1973 Closing Show)
03. Suspicious Minds (September 3, 1973 Closing Show)
04. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Sep 3, 1973 Closing Show)
05. Speech About Maitre D’ “Mario” (Sept 3, 1973 Closing Show)
06. Mystery Train / Tiger Man (Sept 3, 1973 Closing Show)
07. How Great Thou Art (Sept 3, 1973 Closing Show)
'Elvis - Nashville Ballads' (1LP+CD) New Import: The publicity states... Petticoat records is back! (EIN asks, "Did they ever go away?!") This time with a fantastic vinyl album full of Nashville Ballads.
This high quality album (including bonus CD) featuring 20 rare and hard to find alternate versions is now available.
Great stuff: beautiful ballads and as the title of this album already tells, all tracks are recorded
(or in the case of ‘Suppose’ overdubbed) in Nashville Tennessee!
And as always housed in a STUNNING full color sleeve suitable for framing!
This high quality 180 grams virgin vinyl pressing is now available in RED or WHITE vinyl.
Don't miss out on this wonderful limited edition album.
EIN NOTE: The album features a brand new song by Elvis called “Trill Of Your Love”! See tracklist and details below (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
SIDE 1 1. Trill Of Your Love ( Take 2 )
2. Are You Lonesome Tonight ( Take 2 )
3. Fame And Fortune ( Take 5 )
4. Something Blue ( Take 6 )
5. Starting Today ( Take 2 )
6. I Met Her Today ( Take 2 )
7. Love Me Tonight ( Take 4 )
8. Angel ( Stereo Master )
9. There's Always Me ( Take 9 )
10. That's Someone You Never Forget ( Take 1 )
Side 2
1. Anything That's Part Of You ( Take 5 )
2. Ask Me ( Take 3 )
3. It Hurts Me ( Take 1 )
4. Love Letters ( Take 8 )
5. Anyone ( Take 2 - Vocal Overdub )
6. Indescribably Blue ( Take 1 - Vocal Overdub )
7. Wisdom Of The Ages ( Take 3 )
8. I'll Remember You ( Take 1 - Vocal Overdub )
9. Mine ( Take 13 )
10. Suppose ( Nashville Master )
CD: 1. Trill Of Your Love ( Take 2 )
2. Are You Lonesome Tonight ( Take 2 )
3. Fame And Fortune ( Take 5 )
4. Something Blue ( Take 6 )
5. Starting Today ( Take 2 )
6. I Met Her Today ( Take 2 )
7. Love Me Tonight ( Take 4 )
8. Angel ( Stereo Master )
9. There's Always Me ( Take 9 )
10. That's Someone You Never Forget ( Take 1 )
11. Anything That's Part Of You ( Take 5 )
12. Ask Me ( Take 3 )
13. It Hurts Me ( Take 1 )
14. Love Letters ( Take 8 )
15. Anyone ( Take 2 - Vocal Overdub )
16. Indescribably Blue ( Take 1 - Vocal Overdub )
17. Wisdom Of The Ages ( Take 3 )
18. I'll Remember You ( Take 1 - Vocal Overdub )
19. Mine ( Take 13 )
20. Suppose ( Nashville Master )
Friday 15 March 2024
'The King In The City of Six Flags' New Import: Straight Arrow is back with “The King in The City of Six Flags” Elvis' tour opening show in Mobile, Alabama, June 20, 1973.
Every tour opening concert, was a special one, and this show is not an exception. Compared with the previous April tour, Elvis was really full of enthusiasm, in great voice and fantastic mood. These June / July 73 shows are definitely best of the year! There is no need to describe every great performance of this evening but two of them stand out: fantastic versions of “How Great Thou Art” and “An American Trilogy.”
The Mobile, June 20th, 1973, 8:30pm tour opening show is previously unreleased until now! This show was not available in acceptable sound previously. Our release has been taken directly from the 24bit digital transfer made in December 2010, of the previously unreleased original audience-recorded cassette by Elvis fan, Bob Cleveland, from the USA. Every second was faithfully enhanced to achieve the optimal listening experience. The sound has been remastered to the correct speed.
Ask your local CD vendor for teasers!
Presented in the usual Straight Arrow fashion with the top notch digipack including collection of the photos of Elvis June 1973 tour and review from local Mobile Press, this new release is the beauty that you must not miss!
Tracklist:
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Love Me Tender (with false start) - 05. Steamroller Blues - 06. You Gave Me A Mountain - 07. Love Me - 08. Blue Suede Shoes - 09. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On / Mama Don’t Dance / Shake Rattle And Roll / Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On - 10. I’m Leavin’ - 11. How Great Thou Art (with reprise) - 12. Hound Dog - 13. Fever - 14. What Now My Love - 15. Suspicious Minds - 16. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra - 17. I’ll Remember You - 18. I Can’t Stop Loving You - 19. An American Trilogy - 20. A Big Hunk Of Love - 21. Can’t Help Falling In Love - 22. Closing Vamp / Announcements.
All tracks recorded live from audience on June 20th, 1973 tour opening show
Tuesday 12 March 2024
"'From Elvis at Sun' Mono II Stereo" VINYL- OUT NOW: From the Memphis Mansion label in Denmark ‘From Elvis at Sun’ Mono II Stereo on vinyl is OUT NOW!
The album contains the original ten songs released by SUN records, with others later released by RCA.
The bonus tracks on this vinyl album are ‘I Love You Because’ (RCA edit master) and ‘That’s All Right’ live from the Louisiana Hayride, 16th October 1954.
These two tracks were not available on the CD release of this album.
'Fighting To Stay Alive- 1977' New Import: Do fans really want to listen to a 1977 concert described as 'Fighting To Stay Alive'?
Well if you do, VV records are releasing it in both CD and Vinyl! Their publicity notes... 'Fighting To Stay Alive' focusses on Elvis’ Feb 1977 tour, featuring shows from February 20 and 21, 1977, the first previously unreleased on vinyl while the second taken directly from the original high-quality tape.
The February shows were previously 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 with combines the best of the two Charlotte shows giving us a complete show. A Must-have!
The VV intends to present Elvis at the peak of his possibility. Elvis the Charlotte's two final concerts of the February tour are undoubtedly the best moments of Elvis in 1977,
presenting him at the top of his possibilities (EIN, Really??!) , delivering two great shows. If Rock is an attitude, then the man still has it. The performances are very good and the shows are surely the best of the tour.
Elvis sings and is still very active on the stage He performs all the songs to the maximum of his possibilities, presenting all the best of his repertoire from the previous years combined with the last 1976 single Hurt, and introducing a new single Moody Blue together the “new” unchained melody inside his repertoire ranging in all musical genres as only he can do.
We are happy to be able to associate great performance with great audio quality and overall a great bonus CD to be able to obtain a result that you can enjoy too.
The two shows are great and now consist of a solid collection of great-quality songs all well-performed. The range of Elvis’ performance is extensive we go from the oldies rocking with the two classic Little Sister and Jailhouse Rock to the power pop last single Moody Blue, without forgetting the sensitive My Way and the religious How Great Thou Art the autobiographical You Gave Me a Mountain ending with the best topic moment show the powerful pop ballad Unchained Melody where Elvis accompanied himself at the piano and without a doubt represent the highlight of the complete tour. This new VV special Product will be housed in a deluxe 300 grams Gatefold sleeve that includes together the two 150-gram vinyl and Bonus CD.
To have a special collector’s item, the 500 copies will be presented with FIVE different vinyl color VARIATIONS. All the copies will come with Glossy Stickers hand-numbered and individually sealed EIN Note; Do fans really want to hear Elvis 'Fighting To Stay Alive' on vinyl?
Charlotte Feb 20 was released by FTD on Unchained Melody
Charlotte Feb 21 was released on the Fort Baxter bootleg 'Moody Blue & Other Great Performances'
Double LP Live Charlotte NC, Feb. 20/21 1977
Side A
01. Love me
02. Fairytale
03. You Gave a Mountain
04. Jailhouse Rock
05. It’s Now Or Never
06. Little Sister
07. Teddy bear/Don’t Be Cruel
Side B
08. My Way
09. Hell of Moody Blue
10. How Great Thou Art
11. Hurt 12. Hound Dog
13. Unchained Of Melody
14. Can’t Help Falling In Love
Side C
01. Are You Lonesome Tonight
02. Reconsider Baby
03. Love Me
04. Moody Blue
05. You Gave Me A Mountain
06. Jailhouse Rock
Side D
07. It’s Now Or Never
08. Little Sister
09. Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel
10. My Way
11. Release me
12. Hurt
13. Why Me My Lord
Bonus CD. All the tracks digitally restored and remastered.
01 Intro*
02 See See Rider *
03 I Got a Woman & Amen *
04 Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Intro) *
05 Are You Lonesome Tonight
06 Reconsider Baby
07 Love Me
08 Moody Blue
09 Fairytale
10 You gave me a Mountain
11 Jailhouse Rock
12 It’s Now Or Never
13 Little Sister
14 Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel
15 My Way
16 Release Me
17 Hurt
18 Why Me Lord?
19 Hound Dog
20 Unchained Melody
21 Can’t Help Falling In Love
• Ambience Recording from Feb. 21st, 1977
• Tracks 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 17, and 18 Soundboard Feb. 21st, 1977
• Tracks 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 Soundboard Feb.20th, 1977
Friday 8 March 2024
New MRS ‘The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-Takes’: The MRS label will release a 4CD/140-page hardback book entitled ‘The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-Takes’ on 26th April 2024.
This Limited Edition 4CD set pays tribute to Elvis Presley’s complete master soundtrack recordings made for his movies between 1960-62. As a bonus, two CDs contain rare outtake tracks from these recording sessions and do include unreleased material. All tracks on the entire release are in stereo with no exceptions and have been professionally mixed and remastered, to the best sound quality ever released.
The 140-page book focuses on each of the seven films and is accompanied by informative text, complemented by rare and previously unseen photographs and memorabilia.
The set includes the STEREO Masters from 'Follow That Dream' that have never been officially released.
Other previously unreleased highlights are newly remastered stereo versions of 'Shoppin' Around Take 14', 'Britches Takes 1-4 & 6 LFS', 'Summer Kisses Winter Tears - Movie Master Version', 'Can’t Help Falling In Love Take 8 / 9' and 'Riding The Rainbow Take 9' and many more..
Also watch out for the announcement in the coming weeks for the Limited Edition 180-gram 4LP/Double Gatefold version housed in a specially designed hardback DIGI-COVER!
CD1 – THE MASTERS
01. Tonight Is So Right For Love
02. What's She Really Like
03. Frankfort Special
04. Wooden Heart
05. GI Blues
06. Pocketful Of Rainbows
07. Shoppin' Around
08. Big Boots
09. Didja Ever
10. Blue Suede Shoes
11. Doin' the Best I Can
12. Flaming Star
13. A Cane and A High Starched Collar
14. Summer Kisses Winter Tears
15. Wild in The Country
16. Lonely Man
17. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell
18. In My Way
19. Blue Hawaii
20. Almost Always True
21. Aloha Oe
22. No More
23. Can’t Help Falling in Love
24. Rock-A-Hula Baby
25. Moonlight Swim
26. Ku ui po
27. Ito Eats
28. Slicin' Sand
29. Steppin' Out Of Line
30. Hawaiian Sunset
31. Beach Boy Blues
32. Island of Love
33. Hawaiian Wedding Song
CD2– THE MASTERS
01. Follow That Dream
02. Angel
03. What A Wonderful Life
04. I'm Not The Marrying Kind
05. Sound Advice
06. King Of The Whole Wide World
07. This Is Living
08. Riding The Rainbow
09. Home Is Where The Heart Is
10. I Got Lucky
11. A Whistling Tune
12. Girls, Girls, Girls
13. I Don't Wanna Be Tied
14. Where Do You Come From
15. I Don't Want To
16. We'll Be Together
17. A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You
18. Earth Boy
19. Return To Sender
20. Because Of Love
21. Thanks To The Rolling Sea
22. Song Of The Shrimp
23. The Walls Have Ears
24. We’re Coming In Loaded
25. Girls, Girls, Girls (End Title w Dainty Little Moonbeams)
CD3 - SESSION OUT-TAKES
01. Tonight's All Right For Love (Take 1)
02. Tonight Is So Right For Love (Take 4)
03. What's She Really Like (Take 11)
04. Frankfort Special (Remake Take 8)
05. GI Blues (Take 3 LFS)
06. Pocketful Of Rainbows (Version 1 Take 7)
07. Shoppin' Around (Version 1 Take 10)
08. Big Boots (Fast Version Take 5)
09. Doin' The Best I Can (Take 7LFS)
10. Tonight Is So Right For Love (Take 8)
11. Frankfort Special (Fast Version Take 7)
12. Pocketful Of Rainbows (Version 1 Take 8)
13. Shoppin' Around (Take 14)
14. Shoppin' Around (Remake Take 2)
15. Flaming Star (Take 1)
16. Flaming Star (Take 3LSF)
17. Flaming Star (Take 5)
18. Flaming Star (End Title version Takes 3&4)
19. A Cane And A High Starched Collar (Takes 3-5 LSF)
20. Britches (Takes 1-4 LFS & 6LFS)
21. Black Star (Take 5)
22. Black Star (End Title version Takes 4&5)
23. Summer Kisses Winter Tears (Movie Master Version)
24. Summer Kisses Winter Tears (Takes 1FS & 2)
25. Summer Kisses Winter Tears (Take 16)
26. Summer Kisses Winter Tears (Take 17)
27. Summer Kisses Winter Tears (Take 19)
28. Summer Kisses Winter Tears (Take 24)
29. Summer Kisses Winter Tears (Take 25)
30. Sound Advice (Takes 2-5 LFS)
CD4 - SESSION OUT-TAKES
01. Wild In The Country (Take 8LFS)
02. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (Take 6)
03. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (Take 10)
04. Lonely Man (Take 3LFS)
05. Lonely Man (Take 5LFS)
06. Lonely Man (Take 9)
07. Lonely Man (Take 10LFS)
08. No More (Take3LFS)
09. No More (Take 9)
10. Slicin' Sand (Take 10)
11. Slicin' Sand (Take 17)
12. Beach Boy Blues (Take 3 Movie Master)
13. Can’t Help Falling In Love (Take 8LSF)
14. Can’t Help Falling In Love (Take 9)
15. Can’t Help Falling In Love (Take 23 Movie Master)
16. I Got Lucky (Remake Take 1LFS)
17. This Is Living (Take 8)
18. King Of The Whole Wide World (Take 6)
19. King Of The Whole Wide World (Take 10)
20. King Of The Whole Wide World (Take 11)
21. King Of The Whole Wide World (Take 19LFS)
22. King Of The Whole Wide World (Take 29)
23. A Whistling Tune (Takes 7FS &8)
24. Home Is Where The Heart Is (Take 12)
25. Home Is Where The Heart Is (Take 20)
26. Home Is Where The Heart Is (Take 21 Unedited Master)
27. Riding The Rainbow (Takes 3&4LFS)
28. Riding The Rainbow (Take 6)
29. Riding The Rainbow (Take 8)
30. Riding The Rainbow (Take 9)
31. Riding The Rainbow (Remake Takes 5&6)
32. Riding The Rainbow (Remake Take 7)
Sunday 25 February 2024
‘AT 3:AM – LAKE TAHOE 1973’ OUT NOW: EIN has received plenty of interest about the new MRS release - the deluxe 2CD set ‘AT 3:AM – LAKE TAHOE 1973’.
MRS confirm that the release date was always "on-track" and that it is already at your Local Elvis Dealer. Out Now.
The CD features live performances of both the Midnight and 3:AM concerts from Elvis’ May 1973 engagement at The Sahara Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The shows are presented in STEREO for the first time ever.
The accompanying booklet - featuring rare photographs, memorabilia and includes liner notes that set the scene.
The LP version is only of the 3:AM show and is available in black and clear (the clear only Elvis dealers) versions.
EIN Note: The design is a stunner and the audio samples we have heard are brilliant.
See'All The CD News 2024'for details and tracklists - and check with your local Elvis dealer... (News, Source;MRS/ElvisInfoNet)
70.72.73.Fragments / The Rehearsal Tapes' New CD: The 'Elvis ONE' Bootleg Series is back with three new releases. Their publicity notes..
- 70.72.73.Fragments / The Rehearsal Tapes: A great collection of rehearsals recorded in 1970, 1972 and 1973, including some unedited and officially previously unreleased versions!
For the first time together on one great double album with many highlights! Tracks like Oh Happy Day, A Fool Such As I, Froggy Went A-Courtin’, Portrait Of My Love, Hava Nagila, Peter Gunn (instrumental)
Limited edition release with an 8 pages booklet with photos and recording information.
EIN NOTE: These rehearsals all appear to have been copied off other bootlegs such as 'Plugged In And Geared Up' / 'TTWII - The Complete Works' or even public domain releases such as the MRS 'Summer Festival 1970 - The Rehearsals'.
Check the facts before purchasing.
(News, Source;EONE/ElvisInfoNet)
CD 1
01. A Big Hunk o’ Love
02. I’m Leaving It All Up To You
03. Faded Love
04. Oh Happy Day (ending only) *
05. (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I
06. Froggy Went A-Courtin’ (unedited) *
07. Such A Night
08. Johnny B. Goode
09. The Lord’s Prayer (unedited) *
10. Burning Love (ending only) / I’ve Got To Go *
11. I’ve Lost You (incomplete) *
12. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
13. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
14. Blueberry Hill
15. I’ve Got To Go
16. Portrait Of My Love
17. “Roll Out The Barrel” *
18. Something
19. Blue Suede Shoes
20. Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
21. Polk Salad Annie #1 (unedited) *
22. The Wonder Of You
23. My Way
24. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
25. Any Day Now
26. Burning Love
27. Talking / Oh Happy Day (one line) *
CD 2
01. Hava Nagila (unedited) *
02. Runaway (unedited) *
03. It’s Now Or Never (unedited) *
04. Peter Gunn (instrumental)
05. Talking with The Sweet Inspirations *
06. Something (start only) *
07. Talking “sick on stage” *
08. Talking “Mary In The Morning” *
09. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me *
10. The Twelfth Of Never (part only) *
11. My Way (unedited) *
12. Separate Ways
13. Can’t Help Falling In Love #1
14. Can’t Help Falling In Love #2
15. Burning Love / talking *
16. My Babe
17. I’m Leavin’
18. Something
19. I’ll Remember you
20. It’s Over
21. Faded Love
22. Fever
23. Steamroller Blues
24. Polk Salad Annie #2 (unedited) *
25. I’m Leavin’ (part) / talking *
26. That’s All Folks (Warner Bross Theme) *
* Officially previously unreleased
'Legendary Elvis' New CD:The publicity notes... Elvis One presents 'Legendary Elvis' - a 50's album compilation like never before... Newly remastered, including 2 radio spots for Elvis shows available in the best sound ever! The same goes for the original and rare radio spots for the movies "Love Me Tender" and "King Creole" - they never sounded better than on this album! Including for the first time all 7 radio spots for "Love Me Tender"!!!!
Also included are two interviews never before released on cd and some rare 50's recordings including undubbed masters together with the overdubbed masters, some instrumental tracks, and more!
A very nice 50's collection for Elvis fans and collectors. A limited edition of 500 copies only!
EIN NOTE; Includes various 50's movie outakes, Baby I Don’t Care, Treat Me Nice, Let Me, We’re Gonna Move, etc plus a pile of radio adverts. If you need seven adverts for Love Me Tender then this CD is for you! (News, Source;EONE/ElvisInfoNet)
01. Radio spot for April 8, 1956 show
(Coliseum, Denver, Colorado)
02. Radio spot for June 3, 1956 show
(Auditorium Arena, Oakland, California)
03. (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care
(track, master take 16) 2:05
04. (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care
(1st vocal overdub / vocal only / edited)
05. Treat Me Nice (undubbed movie master)
06. Treat Me Nice (overdubbed movie master)
07. Let Me (track, master take 2)
08. Let Me (take 3 / vocal only)
09. Let Me (take 4 / vocal only)
10. We’re Gonna Move (backup vocal overdubs)
11. We’re Gonna Move (original master)
12. Shake, Rattle And Roll (edited undubbed master)
13. Shake, Rattle And Roll (original released master /
backup vocal overdub of edited master)
14. Ron Ross WOWO radio interview (11/22/56)
15. Lover Doll (solo version / EP master)
16. Lover Doll (overdubbed / LP master)
17. Steadfast, Loyal And True (solo version)
18. Steadfast, Loyal And True (overdubbed / LP master)
19. Doncha’ Think It’s Time (single master)
20. Doncha’ Think It’s Time (LP master)
21. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (undubbed master)
22. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (overdubbed master)
23. Is It So Strange (undubbed master / mono)
24. Is It So Strange (repair / backup vocal overdub)
25. Love Me Tender radio spot #1
26. Love Me Tender radio spot #2
27. Love Me Tender radio spot #3
28. Love Me Tender radio spot #4
29. Love Me Tender radio spot #5
30. Love Me Tender radio spot #6
31. Love Me Tender radio spot #7
32. King Creole radio spot #1
33. King Creole radio spot #2
34. King Creole radio spot #3
35. King Creole “Teenage” radio spot
36. King Creole “Star Dramatic” radio spot
BONUS TRACK
37. WBAP interview, Fort Worth, Texas (01/11/58)
'Fun In Acapulco - The Alternate Album' New CD:The publicity notes... a special limited edition release from The Bootleg Series: 'Fun In Acapulco - The Alternate Album'.
37 Tracks! Including acetate recordings from 'Mexico', 'Bossa Nova Baby' and 'El Toro' (movie versions), Guadalajara (track overdub), radio spots and demos that were not officially released.
The 9 radio spots were taken from the original 33 1/3 RPM 12-inch LP. This record with nine radio commercials was produced by Paramount to promote 'Fun In Acapulco' and was never available before on cd.
Also included are some complete alternate takes including the funny take 3 from 'The Bullfighter Was A Lady'. A very nice compilation and a nice addition to the complete sessions.
Including a 12 pages booklet with photos and recording information.
EIN NOTE: Surely FTD's fabulous 'Fun In Acapulco The Complete Sessions' is what movie fans need. The "funny take 3 from 'The Bullfighter Was A Lady'" was included on the FTD release. (News, Source;EONE/ElvisInfoNet)
01. Introducing Mike Windgren (movie excerpt)
02. The Bullfighter Was A Lady (remake - movie version, take 14)
03. Fun In Acapulco radio spot #1
04. Mexico (acetate recording / vocal overdub - movie version)
05. Bossa Nova Baby (acetate recording / movie version)
06. El Toro (acetate recording / movie version)
07. Vino, Dinero Y Amor (take 4)
08. Marguerita (take 1)
09. The Bullfighter Was A Lady (take 2)
10. Mexico (take 3)
11. Bossa Nova Baby (take 6)
12. I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here (take 5)
13. Guadalajara (vocal overdub, take 8)
14. Vino, Dinero Y Amor (take 3)
15. Marguerita (takes 4 & 5)
16. The Bullfighter Was A Lady (take 3)
17. Mexico (take 4)
18. I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here
(remake - movie version, takes 14 & 15)
19. Guadalajara (track overdub)
20. Mexico (instrumental, master take 3)
21. Vino, Dinero Y Amor
(The Amigo’s - bridge to club version, master take 4)
22. Vino, Dinero Y Amor
(The Amigo’s - boat version, master take 3)
23.Vino, Dinero Y Amor (instrumental version)
MORE RADIO SPOTS
24. Fun In Acapulco radio spot #2
25. Fun In Acapulco radio spot #3
26. Fun In Acapulco radio spot #4
27. Fun In Acapulco radio spot #5
28. Fun In Acapulco radio spot #6
29. Fun In Acapulco radio spot #7
30. Fun In Acapulco radio spot #8
UNFINISHED & DEMO RECORDINGS
31. Malaguena (track)
32. Fun In Acapulco (demo)
33. Bottoms Up (demo)
34. Make My Marquerita (demo)
35. Me And Mi Amigo (demo)
36. Fun In The Sun (demo)
BONUS TRACK
37. Fun In Acapulco radio spot #9
'Elvis - 1970 - At The Astrodome' New CD: The publicity notes... Paradise Road Records presents 'Elvis - 1970 - At The Astrodome' featuring the complete February 28, 1970 (2:00 pm) show, 3 original radio reports, the Houston press conference from February 25, 1970 (including an additional 36 seconds that misses on most releases) + additional live recordings from the February 27 and March 1 shows.
These Houston shows were not professionally recorded and we know the sound quality is not great but with this release you'll get the best sounding recordings on one great compilation album. A very nice and affordable audio souvenir cd from these shows!
EIN NOTE: The echoey audience recordings are certainly "Not Great". This set was recently bootlegged as 'Elvis At The Astrodome' by Tupelo Productions. Check audio quality before purchasing.
(News, Source;PR/ElvisInfoNet)
February 25, 1970
1. Press Conference At The Houston
Air Terminal 8:44
2. Press Conference At The Houston
Air Terminal (2) 0:36
3. Radio Report (1) 0:19
4. Radio Report (2) 0:39
Recorded Live At The Astrodome February 28, 1970 (2:00 Pm)
5. Announcement 1:00
6. Opening 1:42
7. All Shook Up 1:53
8. I Got A Woman 2:25
9. Long Tall Sally 1:17
10. “Welcome To The Astrodome” 0:16
11. Don’t Cry Daddy 2:26
12. Heartbreak Hotel 2:17
13. Hound Dog 1:48
14. Love Me Tender 2:27
15. Kentucky Rain 3:02
16. Release Me 2:13
17. Walk A Mile In My Shoes 2:05
18. In The Ghetto 2:29
19. I Can’t Stop Loving You 2:05
20. Polk Salad Annie 4:32
21. Band Introductions 1:28
22. Suspicious Minds 4:35
23. Can’t Help Falling In Love 1:44
24. Outro 1:40
25. Love Me Tender (Instrumental) 0:34
26. Elvis Fan Comments 2:17
Additional Live Recordings
27. Blue Suede Shoes 1:36
28. I Got A Woman 2:10
29. One Night 2:39
30. I Can’t Stop Loving You 2:06
31. Blue Suede Shoes 1:22
32. Don’t Cry Daddy 2:45
33. “Come And See Charley Pride” /
The Easy Part’s Over (Excerpt) 0:38
34. Can’t Help Falling In Love 1:54
35. Outro 2:29
36. Announcement / Love Me Tender (Instrumental) 0:44
37. Radio Report (3) 0:23
Tracks 3, 4 & 37 are original radio reports, 1970.
Track 27, 28, 32-36 recorded March 1, 1970 (7:00 pm)
Track 29-31 recorded February 27, 1970 (2:00 pm)
French Record Store Day ELVIS VINYL; The French VPI label is releasing two Elvis albums (Public Domain) for Record Store Day April 20, 2024.
'Elvis Presley - I'm Counting On Them': This album brings together two songwriters, both pianists, who have contributed remarkably to the work and career of the King. If Otis Blackwell excelled in rock'n'roll of which he was one of the great artisans (he gave Elvis no less than three number 1s), Don Robertson was a master in the art of the ballad (several of his compositions will appear on the B side of successful singles). Two exceptional artists who deserve to be included in the Pantheon of Music!...
Limited Edition 1500 copies in various colours
Also being released on CD
Side A - OTIS BLACKWELL
1. Don't Be Cruel (Track 28, master)
2. Paralyzed (Rise, master)
3. All Shook Up (Track 10, master)
4. Make Me Know it (Track 18 )
5. Fever (Track 1)
6. (Such An) Easy Question (Track 3)
7. We're Comin' In Loaded (Track 6, master)
8. Return to Sender (Track 2, master)
9. One Broken Heart for Sale (Track 1, movie)
10. Bonus: One Broken Heart for Sale (Demo)
Side B - DON ROBERTSON
1. I'm Counting on You (Track 13)
2. There's Always Me (Track 4)
3. No More (Track 7)
4. Starting Today (Track 2)
5. I'm Yours (Track 5)
6. Anything That's Part of You (Track 2)
7. I Met Her Today (Track 16)
8. I'm Falling in Love Tonight (Track 6)
9. They Remind Me Too Much of You (Track 4)
10. Bonus: There's Always Me (Demo)
'Elvis Presley - Elvis Styles'
In 1960, the famous composer Leonard Bernstein said: "Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force of the 20th century... He introduced rhythm to everything and he changed everything, the music, the language, the clothes, it's a whole new social revolution from which the 60s came from." And it’s true that Elvis knew how to sing EVERYTHING! This triple album offers 54 tracks, the vast majority of which are alternatives. A unique compilation, never before made, exceptional in every way, on the different facets of the artist.
Limited Edition 1500 copies in various colours
Also being released on CD
Side A – BLUES
1. Santa Claus Is Back in Town (Track 7 master)
2. One Night of Sin (Master)
3. It Feels So Right (Track 3)
4. A Mess of Blues (Track 3)
5. Like A Baby (Track 2)
6. I Feel So Bad (Track 1)
7. Give Me the Right (Track 2)
8. Beach Boy Blues (Movie Version)
9. Reconsider Baby (March 25, 1961, Pearl Harbor)
Side B – COUNTRY
1. Blue Moon of Kentucky (Master)
2. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (Track 13)
3. When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again (Track 10 master)
4. Old Shep (Track 5)
5 . Your Cheatin' Heart (Track 9)
6. A Fool Such as I (Track 3)
7. Just for Old Time Sake (Track 4)
8. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (July 2, 1955, Louisiana Hayride)
9. I Forgot to Remember to Forget (October 1955, Louisiana Hayride)
Side C - GOSPEL
1. (There'll Be) Peace in The Valley (Track 7)
2. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) (Track 5)
3. His Hand in Mine (Track 4)
4. I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs (Track 5)
5. Milky White Way (Track 5)
6. I Believe in The Man in The Sky (Track 1 )
7. Joshua Fit the Battle (Track 2)
8. Swing Down Sweet Chariot (Track 3)
9. Working on the Building (Track 4)
Side D - MOVIES
1. Mean Woman Blues (Track 7, version 2)
2. Baby I Don't Care (Track 1)
3. King Creole (Track 17, First Version)
4. Blue Suede Shoes (Track 1, master, Film Version)
5. Rock-A-Hula Baby (Track 3)
6. What A Wonderful Life (Track 2)
7. King of The Whole Wide World (Track 1)
8. Girls! Girls! Girls! (Track 3, master)
9. One Broken Heart for Sale (Track 1, Film Version)
Side E - EUROPEAN
1. Tonight Is So Right for Love (Track 7)
2. Wooden Heart (Track 1)
3. Tonight's All Right for Love (Track 8)
4. It's Now or Never (Track 4)
5. Surrender (Track 6)
6. Can't Help Falling in Love (Track 26, Movie Version)
7. Almost Always True (Track 5)
8 . No More (Track 11)
9. Silent Night (Track 9, master)
Side F - LATINO
1. How Do You Think I Feel (Track 7, master)
2. Ito Eats (Track 2)
3. Kiss Me Quick (Track 4)
4. For The Millionth And The Last Time (Track 7)
5. You'll Be Gone (Track 4)
6. Fountain OF Love (Track 9)
7. We'll Be Together (Track 10)
8. The Walls Have Ears (Track 12, master)
9. Mama (Track 9)
Saturday 17 February 2024
‘Elvis Presley - Rock‘n’Roll No. 2’ Mono II Stereo’: From the RDM label........ Rediscover Elvis Presley's second album with a new stereo mix! Simply titled "Elvis", it is presented here with the addition of eight singles, and is the second in a series of new mono-to-stereo mixes of classic Presley albums, created by producer Anthony Stuchbury. The cover art for the British version of the album, titled "Elvis Presley No.2", released via HMV in April 1957, was significantly different from the American version. A mustard yellow background was added to a black and white photo from September 1956, while a font similar to that used on the first album completed the rock 'n' roll vibe. Following the expiration of HMV's license in 1958 for Presley's Uk recordings, this title was removed and quickly became a highly sought-after collector's item. RCA UK would return to the American cover for its reissue of the album in December 1962. However as the album was affectionately nicknamed "Rock 'n' Roll No.2" in British fan circles we have used the same subtitle.
This new Mono II Stereo CD edition pays homage to the now legendary British cover and allows you to rediscover 20 songs that have marked the history of rock! - Out April 2024. Go HERE to RDM for Stereo Sound-Samples and to Order. (News, Source;ASP/ElvisInfoNet)
'Stage Power Vol 3' 7CD Import: On August 10th 1970 Elvis Summer Festival started and thousands of people and stars flocked to see the main attraction in Las Vegas! MGM was present during the start and filmed what we all know and love as "Elvis - That's The Way it Is': Elvis never looked better!
After MGM wrapped up the filming, Elvis loosened up and relaxed more on stage.
But, even if the camera crews left, the fans with tape recorders didn't....
Now, experience Elvis at the peak of his career - Elvis Summer Festival 1970!
7 CD Set / Booklet / Deluxe Packaging/ Remastered Sound With Latest Technology...
EIN NOTE: These are all good Audience Recordings released multiple times before most recently by Straight Arrow
Aug 19 DS / MS - Double Dynamite / Loose As A Goose
Aug 20 DS - A Dinner Bell In Vegas / Elvis '70 : Hot To Trot
Aug 20 MS - A Bright Midnight With Elvis / Elvis '70 : Hot To Trot
Aug 21 DS - From Vegas To Macon / Ol' Snake Hips Is In Town
Aug 21 Ms -You've Lost That Lovin Feelin / Ol' Snake Hips is in town
Tuesday 13 February 2024
FTD 'Moody Blue' Sparkly Gold Vinyl: There must be still "gold in the mountain" as FTD announce a reprint of their 2015 'Moody Blue' double-album this time in Gold Sparkle!
... FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the release of Elvis’ last studio album in Limited Edition Gold Sparkle 180-Gram vinyl.
This individually numbered gold collectible is limited to 4000 Worldwide.
Apart from outtakes of “Way Down” and “Moody Blue”, this 2-LP deluxe edition includes “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)”, “Pledging My Love”, He’ll Have To Go” plus two undubbed versions of his now legendary emotional interpretation of “Unchained Melody”..
EIN was disappointed first time around (seeFTD 2015 releases here) that it did not include the full-length version of 'Pledging My Love'. Sadly it still doesn't.
‘AT 3:AM – LAKE TAHOE 1973’: EIN has received plenty of interest about the new MRS release - the deluxe 2CD set ‘AT 3:AM – LAKE TAHOE 1973’.
MRS confirm that the release date is "on-track" and that dealers might be getting copies from early next week.
Official release date is 23rd February 2024.
The CD features live performances of both the Midnight and 3:AM concerts from Elvis’ May 1973 engagement at The Sahara Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The shows are presented in stereo for the first time ever.
The accompanying booklet - featuring rare photographs, memorabilia and includes liner notes that set the scene.
The LP version is only of the 3:AM show and is available in black and clear (the clear only Elvis dealers) versions.
EIN Note: The design is a stunner and the audio samples we have heard are brilliant.
(News, Source;MRS/ElvisInfoNet)
'Elvis Presley At 3am: Sahara Tahoe 1973' New MRS:
The Deluxe 2CD set features two shows from Elvis’ May 1973 engagement at The Sahara Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Included is a rare 3am charity performance as well as the midnight show from the previous night. Both shows for the first time are presented in stereo.
The accompanying booklet includes memorabilia and rare photos along with liner notes that set the scene.
MRS official publicity has not been released yet but EIN notes that the 3am show is in very good quality audio and Elvis is loose, having fun, the mix is excellent and captures an important part of Elvis' emotional year.
Similarly the Midnight concert is a very good performance, with a lovely ‘Im Leavin’, ‘I’ll Remember You’ and stunning ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’.
Also the shows feature Emory Gordy playing bass guitar which is an interesting change since it is Emory Gordy's thundering bass that drives along the 'Burning Love' single so fabulously.
The VINYL version only features the 3am performance
CD1 - 12th May 1973 (Midnight Show)
1. Also Sprach Zarathustra
2. See See Rider
3. I Got A Woman / Amen
4. Help Me Make It Through The Night
5. Steamroller Blues
6. You Gave Me A Mountain
7. Love Me
8. Blue Suede Shoes
9. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin'/ Mama Don't Dance / Shake, Rattle & Roll
10. I'm Leavin'
11. Hound Dog
12. What Now My Love
13. Suspicious Minds
14. Band Introductions
15. I'll Remember You
16. I Can't Stop Loving You
17. Bridge Over Troubled Water
18. A Big Hunk O' Love
19. Can't Help Falling In Love
20. Announcement
CD2 - 13th May 1973 (3.00am Show)
1. Also Sprach Zarathustra
2. See See Rider
3. I Got A Woman / Amen
4. Help Me Make It Through The Night
5. Steamroller Blues
6. You Gave Me A Mountain
7. Love Me
8. Blue Suede Shoes
9. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin'/ Mama Don't Dance / Shake, Rattle & Roll
10. My Way
11. Hound Dog
12. What Now My Love
13. Suspicious Minds
14. Band Introductions
15. I'll Remember You
16. I Can't Stop Loving You
17. Bridge Over Troubled Water
18. Funny How Time Slips Away
19. It's Over
20. Release Me
21. Faded Love
22. Can't Help Falling In Love
The vinyl version only features Elvis' Lake Tahoe special 3am concert
SIDE A
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. See See Rider
03. I Got A Woman / Amen
04. Help Me Make It Through The Night
05. Steamroller Blues
06. You Gave Me A Mountain
07. Love Me
08. Blue Suede Shoes
09. Long Tall Sally/Whole Lotta Shakin'/Mama Don't Dance /Shake, Rattle & Roll
10. My Way
11. Hound Dog
SIDE B
01. What Now My Love
02. Suspicious Minds
03. I'll Remember You
04. I Can't Stop Loving You
05. Bridge Over Troubled Water
06. Funny How Time Slips Away
07. It's Over
08. Release Me
09. Faded Love
10. Can't Help Falling In Love
Friday 2 February 2024
New MRS special 'Vinyl EP/CD' Releases: Exclusively to Elvis dealers only, next month MRS will release two very collectable titles both comprising a 7” gatefold 45rpm vinyl EP single housed together with a sleeved CD EP single.
These are expected to be released early March 2024.
This unique packaging, designed and created by MRS, comprises on the inside left panel a CD wallet inserted into a slot and on the right panel a vinyl 45rpm 7” EP single. The 45rpms will be available in both black and crystal-clear vinyl.
Since these two titles will NOT be available on mainstream internet sites and stores, these releases are in extremely limited numbers.
These two uniquely designed EPs are, ‘Elvis Presley & Frank Sinatra – Welcome Home Elvis’ and ‘Follow That Dream’.
- Elvis Presley & Frank Sinatra – Welcome Home Elvis
Throughout his career, Elvis only performed one live duet with another artist – in this case, Frank Sinatra, another great icon of his time which was recorded on 26 March 1960 in Miami. The show itself, ‘The Frank Sinatra Timex Show’ was broadcast on 12 May 1960.
Taken from a recently discovered original acetate, this historic recording has been carefully remastered and is presented here in the best quality ever. 45RPM EXTENDED PLAY VINYL – REMASTERED ACETATE
SIDE A
1. Fame and Fortune
2. Stuck On You
SIDE B
1. Introduction
2. Medley - Witchcraft/Love Me Tender
3. Love Me Tender (reprise)
CD SINGLE EP
1. It’s Nice to Go Travelling
2. Fame and Fortune
3. Stuck On You
4. Introduction
5. Medley - Witchcraft/Love Me Tender
6. Love Me Tender (reprise)
7. Frank Sinatra and Nancy say farewell to Elvis
NOTE: For this exceptional compilation MRS will also release a CD single only version - shown right- that will be available to mainstream internet sites and stores.
- Follow That Dream For the first time ever, the master tracks from the Elvis movie Follow That Dream (1961) are now available in true living stereo and have been mixed to the recordings that were originally conceived.
At the time of the studio session the crucial stereo masters were lost, which meant that subsequently only mono versions have ever been released. Until now...
Note that the YouTube sound samples are compressed compared to the actual MRS releases. They still sound fabulous in stereo.
45RPM EXTENDED PLAY VINYL - IN LIVING STEREO
SIDE A
1. Follow That Dream
2. I’m Not The Marrying Kind
3. Sound Advice
SIDE B
1. What A Wonderful Life
2. Angel
CD SINGLE EXTENDED PLAY
1. Follow That Dream
2. I’m Not The Marrying Kind
3. Sound Advice
4. What A Wonderful Life
5. Angel
Bonus Track
6. Sound Advice (Takes 2-5)
To be released next month. Contact your local Elvis dealer..
(News, Source;MRS/EIN)
‘Elvis Presley - Rock ‘n’ Roll No. 2’ Mono II Stereo’: Audio engineer Anthony Stuchbury has announced that his follow up to RDM label's excellent 'Elvis Presley Rock ’n’ Roll No.1’ will be (no surprise here) ‘Elvis Presley - Rock ‘n’ Roll No. 2’ Mono II Stereo’.
This is the mock up, cover art is by David Parker.
The first'Elvis Rock ’n’ Roll No.1’ was outstanding. EIN NOTE: The original tracklisting for HMV's 'Rock 'n' Roll No. 2' was..
... Rip It Up, Love Me, When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again, Long Tall Sally, First In Line, Paralyzed, So Glad You're Mine, Old Shep, Ready Teddy, Any Place Is Paradise, How's The World Treating You and How Do You Think I Feel.
None of these tracks featured on the first RDM release and there are other tracks to consider such as Too Much, My Baby Left Me, Don't Be Cruel and Hound Dog.
More RDM release info soon (News, Source;AS/ElvisInfoNet)
''The 1973 Soundboard Collection and More' Import Box:The publicity states... This comprehensive deluxe 8 CD set (no label owns up to this) contains all known soundboard recordings recorded during live performances at the Las Vegas Hilton & Lake Tahoe in 1973.
All shows are painstakingly remastered, and presented as they were recorded: in glorious mono sound.
The included bonus disc set contains 23 rare and official unreleased versions of studio tracks recorded in 1973. This disc includes alternate takes, unedited masters, unreleased mono masters and further unreleased alternate recordings.
Get this ultimate deluxe edition while it's available; it'll round up your collection. EIN NOTE: These are all previously released and we imagine that everyone who reads EIN will already own them
CD1- February 2, 1973 MS - previously on bootleg 'A Hilton Double Shot'
CD2 - February 3, 1973 DS - on bootleg 'It's A Matter Of Time'
CD3 - February 3, 1973 MS - on FTD 'I'll Remember You'
CD4 - May 12, 1973 MS Tahoe - FTD 'From Vegas to Tahoe' CD3
CD5 - May 13, 1973 3.00AM - FTD 'Takin' Tahoe Tonight'
CD6 - September 3, 1973 - Showroom - - FTD 'Closing Night'
CD7 - February 10, 1973 DS - on bootleg 'Echoes Of Aloha'
Note that May 12 / 13 '73 concerts are soon being released in STEREO by MRS.. ‘At 3:AM – LAKE TAHOE 1973’
CD 1 - February 2, 1973 MS - Las Vegas Hilton
01 Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 See See Rider
03 I Got A Women – Amen
04 Until It’s Time For You To Go
05 Sweet Caroline
06 Steamroller Blues
07 You Gave Me A Mountain
08 Fever
09 Love Me
10 Blue Suede Shoes
11 Love Me Tender
12 Johnny B. Goode
13 Hound Dog
14 What Now My Love
15 Suspicious Minds
16 Introductions
17 I Can’t Stop Loving You
18 An American Trilogy
19 Can’t Help Falling In Love
20 Closing Vamp
CD 2 - February 3, 1973 DS - Las Vegas Hilton
01 Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 See See Rider
03 I Got A Women – Amen
04 Until It’s Time For You To Go
05 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
06 Steamroller Blues
07 You Gave Me A Mountain
08 Fever
09 Love Me
10 Blue Suede Shoes
11 Love Me Tender
12 Johnny B. Goode
13 Hound Dog
14 What Now My Love
15 Suspicious Minds
16 Introductions
17 I’ll Remember You
18 I Can’t Stop Loving You
19 An American Trilogy
20 Can’t Help Falling In Love
21 Closing Vamp
CD 3 - February 3, 1973 MS - Las Vegas Hilton
01 See See Rider
02 I Got A Women – Amen
03 Until It’s Time For You To Go
04 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
05 Steamroller Blues
06 You Gave Me A Mountain
07 Fever
08 Love Me
09 Blue Suede Shoes
10 Love Me Tender
11 Johnny B. Goode
12 Hound Dog
13 What Now My Love
14 Suspicious Minds
15 Introductions
16 I Can’t Stop Loving You
17 An American Trilogy
18 Can’t Help Falling In Love
19 Closing Vamp
CD 4 - May 12, 1973 MS - High Sierra Room - Tahoe
01 Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 See See Rider
03 I Got A Women – Amen
04 Help Me Make It Through The Night
05 Steamroller Blues
06 You Gave Me A Mountain
07 Love Me
08 Blue Suede Shoes
09 Long Tall Sally - Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On - Mama Don’t Dance
Shake, Rattle And Roll - Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
10 I’m Leavin’
11 Hound Dog
12 What Now My Love
13 Suspicious Minds
14 Introductions
15 I’ll Remember You
16 I Can’t Stop Loving You
17 Bridge Over Troubled Water
18 A Big Hunk O’love
19 Can’t Help Falling In Love
20 Closing Vamp
21 Announcement
CD 5 - May 13, 1973 3.00AM - High Sierra Room - Sahara Tahoe
01 Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 See See Rider
03 I Got A Women – Amen
04 Help Me Make It Through The Night
05 Steamroller Blues
06 You Gave Me A Mountain
07 Love Me
08 Blue Suede Shoes
09 Long Tall Sally - Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On - Mama Don’t Dance,
Shake, Rattle And Roll - Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
10 My Way
11 Hound Dog
12 What Now My Love
13 Suspicious Minds
14 Introductions
15 I’ll Remember You
16 I Can’t Stop Loving You
17 Bridge Over Troubled Water
18 Funny How Time Slips Away
19 It’s Over/Release Me
20 Faded Love
21 Can’t Help Falling In Love
22 Closing Vamp
CD 6 - September 3, 1973 DS - Showroom - Las Vegas Hilton
01 Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 See See Rider
03 I Got A Women – Amen
04 Love Me
05 Steamroller Blues
06 You Gave Me A Mountain
07 Guadalajara/Trouble
September 3, 1973 CS - Showroom - Las Vegas Hilton
08 Long Tall Sally - Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On - Mama Don’t Dance - Flip, Flop And Fly - Hound Dog
09 Love Me Tender
10 Fever
11 What Now My Love
12 Suspicious Minds/Bridge Over Troubled Water
13 Bridge Over Troubled Water
14 Suspicious Minds
15 Introductions
16 My Boy
17 I Can’t Stop Loving You
18 An American Trilogy
19 A Big Hunk O’love
20 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
21 Speech about Mario
22 Mystery Train/Tiger Man
23 How Great Thou Art
24 Help Me Make It Through The Night
25 Softly As I leave You
26 Can’t Help Falling In Love
27 Closing Vamp
CD 7 - February 10, 1973 DS - Showroom - Las Vegas Hilton
recording from the soundboard with Jerry Scheff’s bass in the spotlight. Sadly, it is of inferior quality.
01 You Gave Me A Mountain
02 Fever
03 Love Me
04 Blue Suede Shoes
05 Heartbreak Hotel
06 Johnny B. Goode
07 Hound Dog
08 What Now My Love
09 Suspicious Minds
10 Introductions
11 I’ll Remember You
12 I Can’t Stop Loving You
13 An American Trilogy
14 Can’t Help Falling In Love
15 Closing Vamp
CD 8 - Studio highlights
01 You Asked Me To - take 2a/ unfaded
02 Promised Land - take 1
03 It’s Midnight - rehearsal & take 10/ with backing vocals
04 Are You Sincere - take 1/ complete
05 Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues - take 8/ unfaded
06 If That Isn’t Love - take 1
07 If That Isn’t Love - rehearsal & take 2
08 If You Don’t Come Back - take 4
09 I Got A Feelin’ In My Body - rehearsal
10 I Got A Feelin’ In My Body - take 6 & 7
11 Three Corn Patches - take 2/ unfaded
12 It’s Midnight - take 11/ with backing vocals
13 Thinking About You - rehearsal & take 4
14 You Love’s Been A Long Time Coming - take 4/ unedited
15 I Miss You - take 10/ complete
16 There’s A Honky Tonk Angel - take 1,2 & 3
17 It’s Midnight - mono master
18 If You Talk In Your Sleep - mono master
19 My Boy - mono master
20 Raised On Rock - mono master
21 For Ol’ Times Sake - mono master
22 Help Me - mono master
23 Promised Land - mono master
'Elvis Rocks Milwaukee' Import Vinyl:The publicity states... Petticoat records return with a fantastic vinyl album full of classic live performances recorded on June 28, 1974 at the Milwaukee Arena.
This high quality album (including bonus CD) featuring this powerful live performance is now available.
And as always housed in a STUNNING full color sleeve suitable for framing!
This high quality 180 grams virgin vinyl pressing is now available in Blue or Red vinyl.
Don't miss out on this wonderful limited edition album.
EIN NOTE: Previously released on soundboard by Memory Records 'In Dreams Of Yesterday' and Gravel Road 'Love American Style'
CD tracklisting same as vinyl.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
Side A
01 See See Rider
02 I Got A Woman – Amen
03 Turn Around Look At Me (Excerpt)
04 Love Me
05 Tryin’ To Get To You
06 All Shook Up
07 Love Me Tender
08 Hound Dog
09 Fever
10 Polk Salad Annie
11 Why Me Lord
Side B
01 Suspicious Minds
02 I Can’t Stop Loving You
03 Help Me
04 Bridge Over Troubled Water
05 Let Me Be There (With Reprise)
06 Funny How Time Slips Away
07 Big Boss Man
08 Steamroller Blues
09 Can’t Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp
Friday 26 January 2024
'The King In Motown City' New '77 Import CD: The EP Collector Label is back with another unique release of Elvis show in Detroit, April 23rd, 1977. AUDIENCE recording
This was the very last show that Elvis played in Detroit, primarily known as the center of the automobile industry, where three major car manufacturers operate - Ford, Chrysler and General Motors, hence the nickname Motown ("motor city").
The April 22nd, 1977 concert was previously released in 2006 on the extremely poor sounding CD "The King Has Landed" with several tracks being incomplete. This show was never available in solid, listenable sound - until now! The new tape was obtained from an American fan and has been carefully restored and mastered in January 2024, with a focus on preserving the integrity of the original recording. Hence, some minor hiss may be present; we felt it more important to keep the high frequencies and natural ambience of the original recording for historic reasons. The sound is very good for an off line recording - ask your CD dealer for audio samples!
As usual the CD is packaged in a nicely designed digipack with local press review. All images used for the artwork were taken during April 1977 tour including real Detroit photos. EIN Note: Elvis played Detroit on April 22 1977, not April 23rd!
The concert did not get great reviews
Tracklist
1. Also Sprach Zarathustra - 2. C.C. Rider - 3. medley: I Got A Woman/ Amen - 4. That's All Right - 5. Are You Lonesome Tonight - 6. Blue Christmas - 7. Love Me - 8. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 9. Jailhouse Rock - 10. medley: O Sole Mio (by Sherrill Nielsen) / It's Now Or Never - 11. Little Sister - 12. medley: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 13. Fever - 14. My Way - 15. Band Introductions - 16. Early Mornin' Rain - 17. What'd I Say - 18. Johnny B. Goode - 19. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) 20. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff) - 21. Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - 22. School Day - 23. Hurt (with reprise) - 24. Hound Dog - 25. Can't Help Falling In Love - 26. Closing Vamp /Announcements.
'Elvis '68 Unleashed' Double-Vinyl: The first vinyl release from Reel Trax, a new 2LP set 'Elvis '68 Unleashed' The Legendary Standup Shows.
After the great success of our recent CD release from December of last year which has been inspired by the celebration of the 55th Anniversary of Elvis' legendary NBC-TV Special we decided to release the soundtrack now carefully remastered for vinyl – on a stunning looking 12-inch 2-LP set and for even better sound results to be played at 45 RPM!
Vinyl collectors are well aware that two RPMs are widely available now: 33 and 45 revolutions per minute. 45 RPM records have better sound quality than 33 ⅓ RPM records do. This is because they have more grooves for the turntable's needle to read and can express more complex and nuanced sound patterns as a result.
Step back in time and relive the extraordinary talent of Elvis Presley. "Elvis Unleashed '68" pays tribute to a musical icon who lives on forever in the hearts of millions of fans around the world. We revisit the probably most vibrant scenery of the so-called '68 “Comeback”. Reel Trax is bringing back the magic with a brandnew 2-LP release. Carefully curated and remastered in great-sounding Stereo in a highly valued professional studio in Europe, the legendary Standup shows are coming to new life.
The sensational looking double album complete with liner notes from those who were there in 1968 (and written especially for this release!) is a real eye-catcher and informative as well. This album captures the raw and unrestrained energy of Elvis Presley like never before. It transports you directly to the iconic standup shows of “The King”, recorded in June 1968.
After a period of absence from the stage, Elvis made a triumphant return to the spotlight with a short series of unforgettable concerts before a close audience. Meant to be shown in parts in the then upcoming TV-Special simply called “ELVIS” it was a sensational appearance in its own. In general it was a time when he rediscovered his musical roots while filming the special and he delivered his art with pure passion. With an impressive collection of timeless classics, breathtaking vocal performances, and spontaneous interactions with the audience, "Elvis Unleashed '68" reveals the true essence of a legendary artist at the peak of his power.
LP 1: Recorded June 29, 1968 (6:00 PM) at Burbank Studios, CA
Side 1: Heartbreak Hotel / Hound Dog / All Shook Up / Can’t Help Falling In Love / Jailhouse Rock / Don’t Be Cruel / Blue Suede Shoes
Side 2: Love Me Tender / Trouble Baby, What you Want Me To Do / If I Can Dream
LP 2: Recorded June 29, 1968 (8:00 PM) at Burbank Studios, CA
Side 3: Heartbreak Hotel / Hound Dog / All Shook Up / Can’t Help Falling In Love / Jailhouse Rock / Don’t Be Cruel / Blue Suede Shoes
Side 4: Love Me Tender Trouble / Guitar Man Trouble / Guitar Man If I Can Dream
Wednesday 3 January 2024
'The Blue Hawaii Sessions' New FTD: Hopefully for the end of this month FTD's 'Elvis Presley: The Blue Hawaii Sessions' 4-CD-set.
This is the earlier promised "audio release" of the music from the Deluxe 'The Making Of Blue Hawaii' Book/CD combo.
Released as a 4-CD set, it includes the complete soundtrack sessions newly-mixed from the original 3-track session tapes.
The 24-page booklet features informative flashbacks from musicians, songwriters, session data, memorabilia and global chart information.
The original album spent 20 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Top Pop LPs chart. Nominated for a Grammy Award in 1961, it became the 2nd most successful soundtrack album of the 60s only losing out to West Side Story! Footnote: Audio previously released in the FTD book “The Making of Blue Hawaii”.
Priced at around £55 /US$70 / AUD$100
See "FTD CD News" for tracklistings (News, Source;FTD/ElvisInfoNet)
Sunday 31 December 2023 ... HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR... EIN wishes you all the best.
'If I Can Dream' Import Box-set: A bootleg box-set featuring five CDs and a DVD about the 1968 ELVIS Comeback Special.
The 5 audio discs include.. the original mono album, studio outtakes, session vocal overdubs, soundtrack versions, spliced masters, original singer commercials plus the 1968 Comeback Radio Special. The DVD features the documentary 'I'm Saved' a new perspective on the 1968 comeback special. This limited edition box set contains a full colour booklet with pictures and the complete track listings.
'High Spirit in Birmingham 1976' Import VINYL / DVD: From the VV label, 'High Spirit in Birmingham' 2LP &DVD featuring for the first time on vinyl the soundboard recording from Birmingham on December 29th, 1976 plus an incredible DVD with 54 minutes of footage dubbed with the original soundboard audio.
To have a special collector’s item, the 500 copies will be presented with FIVE different vinyl color variations.
All the copies will come with Glossy Stickers hand-numbered and individually sealed.
We have five variations of the sticker and five variations of the internal glossy card.
Limited Edition - in Black, Blue, Red, Green or Pink vinyl.
Check with your local Elvis dealers
Double LP Recorded Live Birmingham AL, Jefferson Coliseum Dec. 29th, 1976 Time 68 min
Side A
01.Also Sprach Zarathustra 02. Opening Vamp 03. See See Rider 04. I Got A Woman 05. Love Me 06. Fairytale 07. You Gave me a Mountain
Side B
08. Jailhouse Rock 09. O Sole Mio/It’s Now Or Never 10. Trying To Get To You 11. My Way 12. Polk Salad Annie 13. Introductions
Side C
14. Early Morning Rain 15. What’d I Say 16. Johnny B. Goode 17. Drum Solo 18. Bass Solo 19. Piano Solo 20. Electric Piano Solo 21. Love Letters 22. School Days 23. Funny How The Time Slips Away 24. Hurt 25. Hound Dog
Side D
26. For The Good Times 27. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 28. Unchained Melody 29. Mystery Train/Tiger Man 30. Can’t Help In Falling In Love 31. Closing Vamp
Bonus DVD
Time 54 min. Free Region Include Previously Unreleased Material
Birmingham December 29th, 1976 -
54 minutes of footage dubbed with the original soundboard audio
An almost complete show using additional footage from: Atlanta and Pittsburg.
Fully Restored With Meticulously Remastered Sound and Picture
01 See See Rider 02 I Got a Woman&Amen 03 Love Me 04 Fairytale 05 You gave me a Mountain 06 Jailhouse rock 07 It’s Now Or Never 08 Trying To Get To You 09 My Way 10 Polk Salad Annie 11 Band Intro&Love Letters 12 Funny How Time Slips Away 13 Hurt 14 Hound Dog 15 First Time I Ever Saw Your Face 16 Unchained Melody 17 Mystery Train 18 Can’t Help Falling In Love
‘AT 3:AM – LAKE TAHOE 1973’ MRS Press release: UK Label ‘Memphis Recording Service’ (MRS) will release a deluxe 2CD set, and an LP titled ‘AT 3:AM – LAKE TAHOE 1973’ both on 23rd February 2024.
The CD features live performances of both the Midnight and 3:AM concerts from Elvis’ May 1973 engagement at The Sahara Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The shows are presented in stereo for the first time ever.
The accompanying booklet - featuring rare photographs, memorabilia and includes liner notes that set the scene.
The LP version is only of the 3:AM show and is available in black and clear (the clear only Elvis dealers) versions.
EIN Note: A new high-res image of the front cover was provided and you can see that the design is a stunner.
'Elvis Presley At 3am: Sahara Tahoe 1973' New MRS: The UK MRS label are releasing a new set 'Elvis Presley At 3am: Lake Tahoe 1973' out at the end of February 2024.
The Deluxe 2CD set features two shows from Elvis’ May 1973 engagement at The Sahara Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Included is a rare 3am charity performance as well as the midnight show from the previous night. Both shows for the first time are presented in stereo.
The accompanying booklet includes memorabilia and rare photos along with liner notes that set the scene.
MRS official publicity has not been released yet but EIN notes that the 3am show is in very good quality audio and Elvis is loose, having fun, the mix is excellent and captures an important part of Elvis' emotional year.
Similarly the Midnight concert is a very good performance, with a lovely ‘Im Leavin’, ‘I’ll Remember You’ and stunning ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’.
Also the shows feature Emory Gordy playing bass guitar which is an interesting change since it is Emory Gordy's thundering bass that drives along the 'Burning Love' single so fabulously.
The VINYL version only features the 3am performance
More info when we get it
CD1 - 12th May 1973 (Midnight Show)
1. Also Sprach Zarathustra
2. See See Rider
3. I Got A Woman / Amen
4. Help Me Make It Through The Night
5. Steamroller Blues
6. You Gave Me A Mountain
7. Love Me
8. Blue Suede Shoes
9. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin'/ Mama Don't Dance / Shake, Rattle & Roll
10. I'm Leavin'
11. Hound Dog
12. What Now My Love
13. Suspicious Minds
14. Band Introductions
15. I'll Remember You
16. I Can't Stop Loving You
17. Bridge Over Troubled Water
18. A Big Hunk O' Love
19. Can't Help Falling In Love
20. Announcement
CD2 - 13th May 1973 (3.00am Show)
1. Also Sprach Zarathustra
2. See See Rider
3. I Got A Woman / Amen
4. Help Me Make It Through The Night
5. Steamroller Blues
6. You Gave Me A Mountain
7. Love Me
8. Blue Suede Shoes
9. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin'/ Mama Don't Dance / Shake, Rattle & Roll
10. My Way
11. Hound Dog
12. What Now My Love
13. Suspicious Minds
14. Band Introductions
15. I'll Remember You
16. I Can't Stop Loving You
17. Bridge Over Troubled Water
18. Funny How Time Slips Away
19. It's Over
20. Release Me
21. Faded Love
22. Can't Help Falling In Love
The vinyl version only features Elvis' Lake Tahoe special 3am concert
SIDE A
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. See See Rider
03. I Got A Woman / Amen
04. Help Me Make It Through The Night
05. Steamroller Blues
06. You Gave Me A Mountain
07. Love Me
08. Blue Suede Shoes
09. Long Tall Sally/Whole Lotta Shakin'/Mama Don't Dance /Shake, Rattle & Roll
10. My Way
11. Hound Dog
SIDE B
01. What Now My Love
02. Suspicious Minds
03. I'll Remember You
04. I Can't Stop Loving You
05. Bridge Over Troubled Water
06. Funny How Time Slips Away
07. It's Over
08. Release Me
09. Faded Love
10. Can't Help Falling In Love
CD Review 'The Joan Deary Tapes Vol1' - and has Ernst won the war?’: Two years ago EIN posted an article suggesting that the Elvis bootleg era was over, that FTD and Ernst Jorgensen had truly won the war.
So it was a surprise to many that a new bootleg label ‘Joan Deary Inc’ suddenly popped up two months ago promising a very similar series of releases to the Madison ‘A Legendary Performer’ set.
They promised "Unique content... with never issued before outtakes. Some very different mixes among other glorious sounding tracks. Every track comes in great sound quality and has been remastered for optimal listening pleasure..."
EIN was suspicious from the start - to be honest I saw no need to purchase this CD - but several EIN readers wanted to know more before they put down their hard earned cash. Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley investigates to see if there is life in this new series of Elvis bootleg releases... Please read this before ordering ... we've done the work so that you don't have to! (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
Official Elvis CD Box-sets at bargain prices through Amazon UK
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