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'Elvis: The Last Concert' In-depth FTD Review: This recent 3-CD 5” digipak features the first official release of Elvis' final
live performance in Indianapolis on June
26,1977.
With priority given to historical content, this audience recording has been digitally enhanced by Anthony Stuchbury to improve its many sonic deficiencies.
Elvis' final performance reminds us what a glorious musical legacy he left for us all and also that even in his final months Elvis truly cared for his fans and had a strength and aura that could never be matched. With the surprise additions of 'Release Me', 'I Can’t Stop Loving You' and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' Elvis gave it his all.
At the end with Elvis sincerely thanking all his crew, family and friends and a rousing last version of ‘Can't Help Falling In Love’ it's hard to believe he would never get back on stage.
Two additional concerts augment this 3-CD set; Oct 18, 1976 Sioux Falls and Dec 30, 1976 Atlanta. These were previously released with the 'On The Road With Elvis' Bruce Jackson book. EIN's Piers Beagley provides an in-depth review of FTD official release of Elvis' final concert as a 3cd set. (FTD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
'Elvis UK 33 ⅓ r.p.m. Volume 1' New Book: The Elvis UK team, John Townson & Gordon Minto, have announced the July 17, 2026 publication date for their latest book - 'Elvis UK 33 1/3 r.p.m. Volume 1 - The Ultimate Guide To Elvis Presley’s British LPs'
For those who have repeatedly requested a major revision to their original book 'Elvis UK', published in 1987, this new series focuses on the biggest section of that book - the UK LP section - though this new series will run to five volumes - an indication of how much detail has gone into each book.
As you may be aware, the authors have been systematically revising and updating every major part of Elvis UK, and over the last few years have published standalone soft-backed books on 78rpm singles, EPs, non-RCA UK LP releases, and compact discs. Their most recent book, Cover Story, published in late 2025, focused on every aspect of album covers. Each book has been uniformly acclaimed by collectors. This first LP volume covers the period between March 1956 up to mid-1962 and runs for 462 pages.
.... So, what can you expect to find in this book?
While it is tempting to say ‘everything’, it must be stressed that it is not a discography (i.e. a simple list of releases), as is commonly understood, and nor is it simply a collection of record labels, album covers and other illustrations. It is much more than that. It is an in-depth narrative account of every album and the story behind it. In short, it is the definitive guide to Elvis’s UK album releases. It includes:
• Every individual album release (including the three HMV albums) dealt with separately in forensic detail
• Details of all the tracks included (titles, writers’ names) plus a swathe of background information, memorabilia and illustrations
• Every album is carefully cross-referenced to later re-issues
• A full song index, including modes, recording venues, take numbers and writers’ information
• Many high-quality illustrations, photographs, plus a fascinating range of relevant memorabilia drawn from a host of sources, including record companies, along with material drawn from contemporaneous newspapers and magazines
• Images of both sides of all known label and sleeve variations and a detailed explanation of the rationale behind each of them, along with key feature to aid identification.
• Details of label combinations, production errors, and other fascinating oddities that delight collectors!
In short, this is the most comprehensive work ever undertaken on the subject. If you are familiar with - and liked - previous Elvis UK books, then this should appeal to you also!
Go to www.elvisUKbooks.co.uk for details, prices and how to order. (News, Source;GM/ElvisUK)
Virtual Elvis Week is back!: Good news for Elvis fans that can't get to Memphis this year. Virtual Elvis Week returns again for 2026!
EPE says, 'Grab your front-row seat to the concerts, tribute contests, and panel discussions that make Elvis Week the best week of the year for Elvis fans around the world.
And for super fans out there who want to see it all, we will have an all-new virtual tour of Graceland Mansion and all the major exhibits here at Elvis Presley’s Memphis. PLUS, enjoy an Archives Show & Tell with Archives and Exhibits' Angie Marchese..
In addition, every event is available to rewatch through August 20. Relive your favorite moments again and again.
The regular 'Elvis Fan Pass' - which leaves out the Tribute Artist stuff - costs US$139
Go here to Virtual Elvis Week to order (News, Source;EPE)
'Rock N' Roll Hero' New PD release: A truly bad looking "public domain" release, no doubt compiled from the usual dodgy soundboards. And it's NOT Elvis on the cover!
From Blue-Line Records on CD and vinyl their publicity notes...
...Experience the sheer vocal power of Elvis Presley in his most soulful years. This LP is a journey through the mid-70s, showcasing a mature artist who still commanded every stage he stepped on. From the finger-snapping coolness of "Fever" to the iconic nostalgia of the "Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel" medley, this record covers the full spectrum of Elvis's talent. A standout is the gritty "Steamroller Blues", where the King proves why he reigned supreme over the blues-rock genre. These years (1974-1976)are beloved by fans for their emotional depth and grand arrangements (EIN: 1976, really?). Whether you are a lifelong member of the TCB crowd or a new collector, this vinyl offers a rich, warm sound that digital can't replicate. EIN NOTE: Hilariously they state that the sound is something that "can't be replicated" yet they can't even put a real photo of Elvis on the front cover! - Real fans should avoid at all costs (News, Source;AmazonUK)
EIN wasted our cash buying a similar Public Domain 'Greatest Hits Live' release - see review here
Friday 26 June 2026
'Elvis News Report July 2026': Elvis super-fan Emiel Maier presents all the recent news including.... All the latest EPiC news, The ‘Soldier Boy’ box-set of FTD, Delayed
construction work on E.P. Boulevard, Organised bus tours in Germany,
Elvis’s coastal days in 1956 - and so much more..
UK Sunderland Football Club new Elvis inspired kit: British Sunderland AFC has officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit, made by Hummel.
In a unique collaboration with EPE, the striking pink shirt pays homage to the legendary musician and the club's supporters, who have famously sung "Can't Help Falling in Love" on the terraces for nearly five decades.
Supporters will find the words 'Can't Help Falling In Love With You' - Sunderland's anthem - inside the neck tape alongside the club crest and Elvis Presley's signature.
The Sunderland AFC 26-27 away football shirt features a predominantly pink base, drawing inspiration from Elvis' iconic pink Cadillac and his vibrant wardrobe.
A black panel at the top sharply breaks the design.
The shirt also incorporates subtle design elements referencing the King of Rock and Roll, combined with Hummel's classic chevrons on the
sleeves and a contrasting collar. sleeves and a contrasting collar.
The Sunderland 26-27 away kit is available to purchase online from today.
Go here to SAFC for info (News, Source;BBC/SunderlandAFC)
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Book Review 'Destined To Give: The Legendary Generosity of Elvis Presley': In 2020 Sally Hoedel published Destined To Die Young her first Elvis related book - followed in 2022 by 'Destined To Fly'. Ms Hoedel now finishes her Elvis trilogy with the recently published 'Destined to Give: The Legendary Generosity of Elvis Presley'.
'Destined to Give' examines the evolution of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s benevolent giving and the purpose he found by sharing much of his wealth with others. Elvis was meant to share himself with the world, even if his time was made short
Along with the well-known examples of Elvis’ generosity, the author via her thorough research has uncovered fascinating information about the disparate ways in which Elvis helped others - and the book is packed with an abundance of interesting and diverse information. 'Destined to Give' is a release which effortlessly interweaves Elvis’ biography with a primary character trait in his compassion for and helping others.
The book informs, answers, and above all, celebrates the wonderful humanity of Elvis Aaron Presley.
Additional Elvis Week 2026 Guests: Graceland is thrilled to announce additional guests joining the already exceptional Elvis Week 2026 lineup, alongside a debut exhibition celebrating one of music's greatest icons.
- Legendary Sweet Inspiration member Estelle Brown will be a special guest at EP Core Live! on August 11 at the TCB Showroom. At just 26 years old, Estelle began performing and travelling with Elvis as part of The Sweet Inspirations. Join her to hear favorite stories and memories from sharing the stage and studio with the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
- The Sunday Morning Gospel Celebration on August 16 at the Graceland Soundstage welcomes an extraordinary lineup of artists who performed alongside Elvis throughout his career. Joining Patrick Dunn and Jillian Cardarelli are former member of The Stamps Quartet Larry Strickland, The Blackwood Brothers Quartet with Billy Blackwood, and Elvis' Imperial Jim Murray with his wife Brenda Nielsen Murray.
Also joining the celebration is singer Belle Frantz, who brings a deeply personal connection to Elvis' legacy. Last October, Belle recorded two songs at First Assembly of God Church in Tupelo - Elvis' childhood church and where her own grandfather once played guitar.
See EPE Elvis Week schedule for more info and tickets (News, Source;EPE)
'ELVIS Fashion Icon' New Exhibit: Elvis Week attendees will get the first look at Elvis: The Fashion Icon, opening August 7 at Elvis Presley's Memphis at Graceland. Step into the closet of the King of Rock 'n' Roll and discover how Elvis revolutionized fashion.
Explore seven immersive spaces featuring over 150 carefully curated pieces - from personal scarves and footwear to custom-made jackets and sporting wear. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast or devoted Elvis fan, this exhibit reveals a different side of the king: the creativity, confidence, and style that extended his influence beyond the stage.
Graceland will also extend 'The American Spirit of Elvis Presley' display through Elvis Week 2026.
Located inside Elvis' racquetball building and viewable as part of the Graceland mansion tours, this special presentation celebrates Elvis' connection to American culture and heritage. (News, Source;EPE/EIN)
Sunday 21 June 2026
June 21 1956 - 70 years ago: On Thursday 21, 1956 Elvis left Memphis driving his new Cadillac Biarritz to Atlanta for the start of his one week tour of the Southern States, the first time he and the band were there since his June 5 explosive Milton Berle TV performance. He played the Paramount Theatre for three days where his June 22 show in Atlanta would be the very first time The Jordanaires joined Elvis on tour.
Elvis would play three shows each day for his 3-day booking at the Paramount - plus an extra early performance on the Saturday.
The week before Elvis had explained to Wink Martindale.. "I'm not doing it 'on purpose', I mean, I'm aware of everything I do at all times. But it's just the way I feel... I mean I can't just picture somebody singing a rock'n'roll song standing real still... actually I'd go nuts standing there. Rock'n'roll is real hot right now. And I like it. It's very good. It has a feeling and people enjoy it. People enjoy dancing to it. And there's some very beautiful records made in the rock'n'roll style.."
A newspaper review from two nights later in Charlotte included…
... "Elvis Presley, a flip but unpretentious lad who is the idol of millions of rock ‘n’ rollers, caused a near riot under the Big Dome. He escaped from the stage just as hundreds of teenagers were closing in to the unavailing objection of squads of police. After a long build up, Presley burst onto the stage staggering and flailing like a moth caught in a beam of light.
His songs were an unbelievable burlesque, combining the elements of a strip-teaser’s bumps with the slapstick gawkiness of a Harpo Marx. Presley’s 20 minute show was interrupted nearly 60 times by shrieks from his fans.
Neither Presley’s mannerisms nor his singing nor his jokes are polished. Rather, they are actually awkward - and the crowd is with him all the more for it..."
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
June 21, 1977 - Unchained Melody: 49 years ago in a very different setting, Rapid City, South Dakota, June 21, 1977 Elvis performs for the up-coming CBS TV special. What was Col Parker thinking?!
The highlight would be Elvis' stunning performance of 'Unchained Melody'.
Suffering poor health, under the hot lights and alone at the piano Elvis still gave his all for his loving fans.
(News, Source;YT/ElvisInfoNet)
Apart from audience recordings there seems to be nothing new in the Elvis bootleg world. Below are several Re-Releases that you should find at your local Elvis dealer - if you missed them first time around.
'Dane County Coliseum, Madison June 24, 1977' New Import: Another reissue of this unique concert from June 24, 1977. It is the very last known soundboard recording of Elvis. During this show, Jerome 'Stump' Monroe is behind the drums.
The most notable song of the evening is 'One Night'; in addition, Elvis sings 'If You Love Me (Let Me Know)', 'Jailhouse Rock', 'I Really Don't Want To Know', and others.
If you don't have this show on CD yet, this reissue is a great opportunity. You’ll hear this release as original recorded.
So no fake-stereo effects. Comes with new artwork featuring photos and recording information. EIN Note: Previously released on bootlegs such as 'Stumpin Madison' and 'The Final Curtain' set.
Probably the only 'soundboard' recording that exists from Elvis' final tour but it was a very poor show.
Elvis left out all of his showpiece songs, no ‘My Way’, ‘Hurt’, ‘How Great Thou Art’ not even an ‘Unchained Melody’ - it could be called "Mumblin’ in Madison". Poor Elvis.
see 'Elvis All The CD News 2026' for full tracklist & details (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
'Elvis: The Jan/Feb 1971 Soundboard Recordings' New Import 4cd set: From a no name label, 'Elvis: The Jan / Feb 1971 Soundboard Recordings - 4cd Collectors Edition. The publicity includes... We have brought together our 4 previous releases into a set released as a limited edition with various extras!
The CDs feature the soundboard recordings from January/February 1971 as originally recorded, plus some bonus recordings. Not all recordings from Opening Night (January 26) were released by the FTD label like ‘Love Me Tender’, ‘The Wonder of You’, ‘Make The World Go Away’ and others, + the recordings from Closing Night (February 23) were not available through the label.
However, they can be heard on this set, making it a nice addition to the FTD label.
We prefer the original sound, so we have not applied any fake stereo effects.
Together with the extras such as replica postcards, etc., this has become a fine set for collectors and fans. EIN Note: FTD released a lot of this material and the MRS label released these shows in very good 'DES' stereo on 'Elvis – NOW 1971' -
Check your collections before re-purchasing. see 'Elvis All The CD News 2026' for full tracklist & details (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
'Inside Elvis' – 2 CD Edition: More of a 'Public Domain' release a double-cd 'deluxe' release.
The publicity notes... This cd was only available with the book “Inside Elvis” from many years ago. For this deluxe edition release we’ve included a bonus disc with some rare recordings like a tour-end party from July 5 1976 were Felton Jarvis imitates Elvis, the Hawaiian Village Hotel Press Conference from November 20, 1972, some rare interviews and show excerpts, and much more!
A nice addition to the original Elvis Inside cd.
This package also includes a booklet, collector’s card and postcard!
Limited numbered edition of 150 copies only
EIN Note: Includes some oddities such as... Am I Ready (Take 5 & 6), Home Sweet Home (Gladys Presley Home Recording), When The Saints Go Marching In (Home Recording), Sherill Nielsen - Danny Boy, Sherill Nielsen - Walk With Me, the 1981 The Original Elvis Presley Medley, and Viva Las Vegas (Acetate, Movie Version)
CD2 contains no music just interviews - and Elvis "having fun on stage"..
'Elvis In G.I.Blues' 3 CD Import Set: Another re-release collectors surely don't need! - the 'Elvis In G.I.Blues' 3-CD Collectors' Edition' The publicity notes...
... Our 3 previous releases together into one set! This a limited edition of only 150 copies with various extras related to the film!
This set is a perfect addition to the FTD set 'The Making of G.I. Blues'(EIN, Really?) because the original film score recorded for the movie can be heard on this set.
It can be heard in a quality unlike on any other CD and is much more complete.
Additionally, this set features the album in original MONO sound + various extras such as film spots that cannot be heard on the FTD set.
It has turned out to be a fantastic set with new artwork and various extras like an unique film cell from the movie! EIN Note: Includes classic tracks that you couldn't do without such as ... 'Looking for Maria (instrumental)', 'Ride On The Funicular (instrumental)', 'Sad Juliet (instrumental)', 'Crawfish / Lili’s Crawfish Dance (instrumental)', 'Babysitter (dialogue)', 'Back To The Babysitter (instrumental)' and ‘You Win The Bet’ (dialogue)!!
see 'Elvis All The CD News 2026' for tracklist & details (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
Friday 19 June 2026
'EPiC' DVD / Blu-ray OUT NOW and at Amazon #1 : Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' is now available to purchase worldwide after its release on June 18.
Already it is charting at Number 1 on the USA Amazon Documentary 'Best Sellers' list and at #2 on Amazon UK's DVD - BluRay 'Best Sellers' list.
According to the press release, the DVD and Blu-ray / 4K UHD releases will "Give audiences the opportunity to experience Elvis Presley like never before at home, with breathtaking picture quality and immersive sound."
Sadly there are no extras (News, Source;Amazon/EIN)
'Ever After Las Vegas' New Import: Yet another AUDIENCE recording from 'Knock Out Records' a double-CD featuring two concerts from February 9, 1973, at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. The publicity includes..
... These two powerful ambient recordings have been completely remastered for the first time to bring fans the clearest and most vibrant sound possible from these two historic concerts.
The energy of the concert shines through in the performances of songs like "I'll Remember You," "I Can't Stop Loving You," and "Heartbreak Hotel," along with many other fantastic moments.
"Ever After Las Vegas" is presented in digipack format, featuring photographs from the 1973 Hilton concert... EIN Note: Previously released in "OK" audience recording quality as 'Top Acts in Vegas Vol. 7' and 'In Fine Form' (E.P. Collector)
Elvis hardly varied his set-list during his 1973 February Vegas season. His Feb 3 Midnight show at least included 'I'll Remember You' as released ex soundboard by FTD - while MRS' 'On Stage Feb 1973' featured three concerts in "stereo".
see 'Elvis All The CD News 2026' for full tracklist & details (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
'Loving You' JAS Reprint: Producer Anthony Stuchbury broke the news... "Due to popular demand the JAS record label is to release a very limited edition (100) repressing of their 'Loving You' soundtrack CD.
This limited edition will be distinguishable from the first via the new CD label thereby keeping the integrity of the first pressing intact."
Good news as EIN had several readers disappointed that the 'Elvis4Sale' shop sold out so soon after we reviewed the release.
See EIN's JAS 'Loving You' soundtrack review here
(News, SourceAS/EIN)
Monday 15 June 2026
Los Conciertos de Elvis Presley (The Concerts of Elvis Presley): Carlos Alises Parra has released two "softcover" books about Elvis in Las Vegas, one focusing on 1969 (340 pages) and the other on 1970 (288 pages). Note: The 1969 book is a "complete revision" of the author's previously published volume in 2024-25-early 26.
Both books are in Spanish and come with a link and QR code to additional multimedia content (see descriptions below)
Check Amazon sites and Blurb.com for availability - Amazon UK currently only showing the earlier edition of the 1969 focused release.
The translated book description for 'Elvis in Las Vegas 1969':
.. "In 1969, Elvis Presley returned to the stage at the International Hotel in Las Vegas after nearly nine years away from live performances, focused on his Hollywood film career. Much has been written about this historic comeback, during which he gave 57 concerts between July 31 and August 28, 1969.
"This book aims to gather, organize, and coherently present all the available material about this period. To this end, it draws on transcripts of documents, articles from the time, and testimonies from attendees to reconstruct one of the most important periods in Elvis's career, all carefully translated into Spanish.
"The book, along with the included video, offers a detailed analysis of the 57 concerts, accompanied by a comprehensive documentary compilation that includes testimonies, letters, notes, and historical records.
"As bonus content, a link and QR code are included to access a video with footage from 1969 synchronized with the recording of the midnight concert on August 25, with the dialogue between songs subtitled in Spanish.
"This second edition represents a complete revision of the work. It also incorporates photos and additional material that enhance the understanding of one of the most decisive and momentous periods in Elvis's career.
The translated book description for 'Elvis in Vegas in 1970':
.. "Las Vegas in January and February of 1970, once again breaking attendance records and surpassing even the figures achieved during the previous summer.
"While his first Las Vegas season marked his artistic rebirth and constitutes one of the most important milestones of his career, the summer of 1970 was immortalized by the filming of the documentary 'That's the Way It Is', becoming one of the best-known and most documented periods of his career.
"However, the winter season of 1970 remains shrouded in a certain mystery. Little information has come to light, few images exist, and hardly any recordings of those performances have been preserved.
"This book aims to rectify this situation and offer, for the first time in Spanish, a complete overview of this period through a compilation of documents, letters, testimonials from attendees, news reports from the time, and a detailed analysis of the concerts.
"As additional content, a link and QR code are included to access a video with synchronized images from the season with the performances of February 19, 1970, accompanied by the dialogues between songs subtitled in Spanish.
- - - Check the book on Amazon USA (Book News, Source;NP/Carlos.A.Parra)
FTD 'The Paradise, Hawaiian Style Sessions' OUT NOW: As part of its successful ‘sessions’ series, FTD's 'The Paradise, Hawaiian Style Sessions' - 60th anniversary edition - is OUT NOW and at your local Elvis dealer!
Newly mixed and mastered by Sebastian Jeansson and Vic Anesini, the masters and outtakes, featured over 3-cds, now offer superior audio to the original 1966 soundtrack album.
The 24-page booklet contains many rare photos, memorabilia, movie trivia, recording data and insightful essay. EIN Note: Fans should realise that all but one of these songs were vocal overdubs onto pre-recorded instrumental tracks.
Citing illness Elvis didn't report to Radio Recorders for the scheduled soundtrack sessions.
In the end the only song that Elvis sang live with his band was 'Sand Castles'.
This album includes six vocal-overdub attempts on 'Queenie Wahine’s Papaya' and 9 vocal-overdub attempts at 'A Dog’s Life' - oh joy!
See'Elvis FTD / SONY News' for full details.. (News, Source;FTD/EIN)
Sunday 14 June 2026
'Talking Elvis': EIN's spotlight 'Talking Elvis' is updated today with new reminiscences from Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, Ron Strauss Elvis Pilot, Memphis
Sheriff Bill Morris, James Burton and Darlene Love, Tom Jones, plus Movie Producer Irwin Winkler.
Meeting ELVIS made an impression on everyone from the poorest fan to the world’s biggest superstars. Even the briefest meeting or chance encounter with Elvis created some lovely memories as well as some fascinating stories.
These smaller encounters often get lost or forgotten and sadly there are fewer and fewer people still alive who had personal encounters with our hero. So EIN has gathered together multiple stories to help us understand and know more. 'Talking Elvis' features reminiscences from people including Pat Boone, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Paul Simon, Cliff Richard, Cher, Linda Thompson, Suzi Quatro, Riley Keough, Ernst Jorgensen, Dolly Parton, Ann-Margret, Barbara Stanwyck, Leo Sayer, Tommy Steele, Priscilla and many more... Go here to EIN's 'Taking ELVIS' (Interviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
'Elvis Presley - Soldier Boy' New FTD Deluxe set: FTD's new deluxe set 'Elvis Presley - Soldier Boy' features two books plus four cds.
The set includes all of Elvis' 1958 RCA sessions, his German 'Home Recordings' plus four interviews and Elvis' army swearing in.
RCA sessions Mastered by Kevan Budd, - home recordings audio restoration and mastering by Anthony Stuchbury
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From Kenneth Dokkeberg, some "behind the scenes" photos of the packing of the new FTD box set. "You are in for a treat!"
Excellent research from David English, combined with Pål Granlund's one-of-a-kind photo collections. Don't miss it! 😊
See 'FTD / SONY News 2026' for details
MRS Merchandise Collection?: EIN has heard no official announcement as yet but the TCB Shop in Germany has posted a few teasers this week about up-coming MRS merchandise.
Their publicity includes... "Welcome to the exclusive merchandise collection from Memphis Recording Service of Memphis, Tennessee. Designed for devoted Elvis Presley fans, rock 'n' roll enthusiasts, rhythm and blues collectors, and music lovers of all kinds, this special collection celebrates a legendary era with high-quality items inspired by the spirit of the studio. Produced by the British label Memphis Recording Service, this exclusive line honors the studio's remarkable 75-year history, from 1950 to 2025.
.. A simple neon sign hung in the front window of the building: Memphis Recording Service. It wasn't the Sun Records logo, as is often assumed, but the original name of the studio itself. Over time, this sign became an enduring symbol of where it all began.
It was this very sign that a young Elvis Presley would often pass by— until one day he mustered the courage to go inside and record a personal demo. That moment changed everything.
Today, the iconic neon sign of the Memphis Recording Service stands as a powerful symbol of music history. For the first time ever, this piece of heritage is available — offering you the chance to own a tangible connection to the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.
Step back into the golden age of rock 'n' roll with Memphis Recording Service merchandise – a collection defined by authentic details and timeless style. Each piece is designed to capture the spirit of the era, from classic T-shirts and caps to eye-catching neon LED displays and much more. Meticulously crafted and brimming with old-school charm, these are items that allow fans to take home a piece of music history.
... EIN awaits more details (News, Source;TCB-Shop)
'Glory Of Sun' VINYL: From the always busy Flaming Star fan club a special 'PD' gate-fold 2LP release.
Flaming Star is proud to present their latest release 'Glory Of Sun' an exclusive double-LP in gatefold, created for Elvis fans who want to experience the original mono sound as it was intended to be heard.
All tracks have been specially remastered for this release using classic analog studio equipment and vintage 'tube technology' to provide a warmer, more natural sound and preserve the dynamics of the recordings.
The result is a richer and more vivid listening experience, close to the original Sun recordings.
The release also includes an extensive discography with details of the master recordings and their first release, plus exclusive liner notes - "From Tupelo to Sun: The Spark That Ignited Rock 'n' Roll" which puts the music into its historical perspective.
Go here to Flaming Star Facebook for more details (News, Source;FS/FB)
Tuesday 9 June 2026
New FTD Releases for July 2026: The official announcement of two new FTD releases ....
'Elvis Presley - Soldier Boy' New FTD Deluxe set: FTD have officially announced the deluxe set 'Elvis Presley - Soldier Boy' featuring two books plus four cds.
The set includes all of Elvis' 1958 RCA sessions, his German 'Home Recordings' plus four interviews and Elvis' army swearing in.
RCA sessions Mastered by Kevan Budd, - home recordings audio restoration and mastering by Anthony Stuchbury
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Book 1 'Memphis To Brooklyn' A hardback coffee table style deluxe book, illustrated throughout with many rare newly discovered photographs and documents. The book chronicles Elvis Presley's army career from his induction in March, basic and advanced training in Texas, and his departure from Brooklyn to Germany in Sept 1958.
CD 1 & 2 feature the complete Elvis Presley recording session from Studio B, Nashville in June 1958, released in the original recording order for the first time.
Book 2 'Germany' A hardback coffee table style deluxe book of photos, documents and memories of fellow soldiers, friends and family providing the most detailed comprehensive record of Elvis Presley's first three months in Germany from October 1 until December 31, 1958.
This book also contains details, photos and information covering Elvis' German home-made recordings.
CD 3 & 4 contain the private Elvis Presley home recordings from Germany in 1958 and 1959. The audio has been newly restored exclusively for this release.
Presented in an individually numbered Deluxe Collector's slipcase - with sticker. It should be out late July. - Priced at around GB£200 / US$270 / Euro230 - plus postage
See 'Elvis FTD / SONY News 2026' for all the tracklistings and details. (News, Source;FTD/AS)
'Promised Land' FTD Special Red Vinyl 2026 Re-Release.
In 180g Vinyl, Ltd Edition & Numbered - to be released late July 2026.
Featuring the best of 'alternate takes' and not the final Masters.
This is a re-release of FTD's 2012 'Promised Land – The Companion Album' now with a new cover design and in RED vinyl.
The original 2012 black vinyl version had printed album sleeves.
EIN Note there is a rumour that the earlier announced 'Summer Nights' June '74 FTD 4cd set might also be released next month but this has not been confirmed by Elvis dealers as yet.
(News, Source;FTD/EIN)
Graceland Opened 44 years ago: Elvis’ Graceland opened for public tours on June 7, 1982, with Elvis' Aunt Delta and EPE CEO Jack Soden there to cut the ribbon. Since that day over 25 million people have visited the mansion, known as the second most recognized home in the US after the White House.
In the past 44 years, the Graceland campus has expanded considerably, offering a wealth of new and different experiences, new museum, large hotel plus a venue for concerts and other entertainment for its visitors.
It was 44 years ago that Elvis fans began to line up in front of 3764 Elvis Presley Blvd in Memphis, Tennessee. With their $5 ticket in hand, they were about to experience Graceland Mansion, the late “King’s” home, in a way that they’d only dreamed of before.
Today, Graceland stands as the second-most-visited home in the United States, outpaced only by the White House.
More than 500,000 people flock to Memphis every year to step inside the King’s home
It was nice to see that Graceland featured on CBS' Sunday Morning TV show this year to remember the anniversary of the opening.
EIN thanks Paul & Joan Gansky for the word-up. (News, Source;EIN/Gansky)
'Tupelo Elvis Festival 2026': The major annual Elvis Birthplace celebration of The King wrapped up this last weekend.
Tupelo was packed with Elvis fans crying out for more with Riley Jenkins, 23 - shown right - winning Tupelo’s new 'Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist'.
And nearly 50 years since Elvis' death his legacy is being kept alive for a new generation by Tupelo's 'Youth Tribute Artist' competition.
With performers ranging in age from seven to 17 - and some in cool jumpsuits - they took the stage in tribute to an artist who 'left-the-building' decades before they were even born.
The competitors have dedicated an enormous amount of time and energy to embodying the king’s voice, mannerisms and style.
“We’re not trying to be him,” said Tucker Gladden, 17, from Madison, Mississippi. “We want to recreate the experience as much as we can for people that maybe didn’t get to see Elvis in their lifetime.”
Several artists credited the 2022 “ELVIS” movie with sparking their interest.
A couple said their admiration began after discovering they were distantly related to Elvis. Others said it was Elvis’ faith and charity that inspired them. Some said they had been performing Elvis songs since they were 3 years old.
While in Tupelo, the youngsters also toured the Elvis Presley Birthplace, to witness the home where Elvis was born and the church where he was first exposed to Southern gospel music.
“It feels so surreal to pay tribute to Elvis in his hometown,” said 15-year-old Charles Session from Morrilton, Arkansas. “I hope that he’s looking down and smiling at all these young performers.”
The winners of the 2026 Tupelo Elvis Festival Youth Competition were...
🏆 RJ Hursey (Illinois)
🥈 Jeremiah Wilson (Louisiana)
🥉 Aiden Joiner (Alabama) (News, Source;EBirthplace/TupeloElvisFestival)
Monday 8 June 2026
'Elvis Second Ed Sullivan Show' New Book: Prolific author Paul Belard has just published his 212-page new book this time about the day of Elvis' second performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, October 28, 1956.
.. This day was a busy one in Elvis’ world. He rehearsed for his second appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, gave a press conference, posed for pictures as he was given a polio shot.
Then, in the evening, at 8:00 he appeared on TV, singing “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Love Me,” “Love Me Tender” and “Hound Dog.”
In the meantime during the same day, not too far off, a giant cut-out of Elvis above the marquee of the Times Square Paramount Theater was unveiled, announcing the upcoming premiere of Love Me Tender.
Includes a few colorized pictures plus rare photos and various newspaper articles.
Out Now via Amazon or contact the author at pbelard@hotmail.com
(News, Source;PaulBelard/EIN)
"Destined to Give - The Legendary Generosity of Elvis Presley" OUT NOW : Noted Elvis author, Sally A. Hoedel, has published her third and final installment in her "Destined to..." series.
.. Destined to Give examines the evolution of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s benevolent giving and the purpose he found by sharing much of his wealth with others. Elvis Presley and his deeply artistic soul sought peace and only found fleeting moments of it on his journey. He was meant to share himself with the world, even if his time was made short. As philosopher Heraclitus said, “A man’s character is his fate.” It was the fate of Elvis Presley to be remembered for all time, not only as a creative master of his craft, but as a man of character who gave and gave to help his family, his friends and his fellow man. He earned a solid place in history like the great leaders of the country he loved, and he certainly earned a grand place in the hearts of fans around the world. Ed Parker said it best when he said, “Money did not go to his head, it went to his heart.”
Out Now - You can order direct from the author at her website
EIN will review the book soon as well as interview Sally A. Hoedel about the importance of this part of the Elvis Legacy.
(News, Source/SH/EIN)
Friday 5 June 2026 - - - 70 Years ago today Everything Changed!
70 years ago: Everything Changed: Seventy Years ago, June 5 1956, Elvis performed his classic bump 'n' grind version of 'Hound Dog' on the Milton Berle TV show in the US and everything changed...
...'While the vast majority of articles in the first five months of 1956 show curiosity, bemusement, and general head-scratching by the authors at the Presley phenomenon, that all changed after the performance of Hound Dog on the second Milton Berle Show appearance.
.. The articles that appeared shortly afterwards condemning the performance set the tone for how Elvis was seemingly viewed by many adults and conservative America in particular for the rest of the year and beyond. Dispensing with his guitar, television audiences got to the see the gyrations that Elvis’s live shows were becoming famous for. This would, perhaps, have been bad enough but, for the last minute or so of the song, he cut the tempo in half, upped the ante when it came to his suggestive movements, and treated viewers to what is perhaps best (and most often) described as a ‘bump ‘n’ grind’ routine.
Guralnick states that Elvis ‘goes into his patented half-time ending, gripping the mike, circling it sensuously, jackknifing his legs out as the audience half-screams, half-laughs, and he laughs, too – it is clearly all in good fun.’
'Elvis Presley - Soldier Boy' New FTD Deluxe set: Printed in Pal Granlund's recent 'Flaming Star' fan club magazine is the announcement of the 'Elvis Presley - Soldier Boy' FTD Deluxe set of two books plus four cds.
- FTD however have not yet published the official announcement - but we can expect it soon.
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Book 1 'Memphis To Brooklyn' A hardback coffee table style deluxe book, illustrated throughout with many rare newly discovered photographs and documents. The book chronicles Elvis Presley's army career from his induction in March, basic and advanced training in Texas, and his departure from Brooklyn to Germany in Sept 1958.
CD 1 & 2 feature the complete Elvis Presley recording session from Studio B, Nashville in June 1958, released in the original recording order for the first time.
Book 2 'Germany' A hardback coffee table style deluxe book of photos, documents and memories of fellow soldiers, friends and family providing the most detailed comprehensive record of Elvis Presley's first three months in Germany from October 1 until December 31, 1958.
This book also contains details, photos and information covering Elvis' German home-made recordings.
CD 3 & 4 contain the private Elvis Presley home recordings from Germany in 1958 and 1959. The audio has been newly restored exclusively for this release.
Presented in an individually numbered Deluxe Collector's slipcase - with sticker. (News, Source;Flaming Star/Pal Granlund) - Release Date & Price TBC
Wednesday 3 June 2026
'EPiC' now streaming on Paramount+:'EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert' makes its streaming debut today June 3 exclusively on Paramount+ in the USA - and in Canada next month on July 24.
Following its successful global theatrical release, EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert invites audiences to experience Elvis Presley like never before – an electrifying portrait featuring long-lost footage from his legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s, alongside rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, treasured 8mm film from the Graceland archive, and unheard recordings that offer an unprecedented look at the King of Rock and Roll in concert. 'EPiC' currently holds a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, marking Baz Luhrmann’s most critically acclaimed film to date.
EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert is directed by Baz Luhrmann and produced by Sony Music Vision, Bazmark Films, and Authentic Studios, and distributed in the United States by NEON and in Canada by Elevation Pictures. (News, Source;Paramount)
Leo Sayer embellishes his ELVIS story!: Pop star Leo Sayer has a tour to promote, as well as a new 18 CD box-set.
So once again he is back on TV and Radio flogging his old "Elvis story".
EIN has noted this before but now he is embellishing the story even more having Elvis singing "You make me feel like Dancing" as his final words! He says that he met Ginger Alden in London even though she has stated that she has never met Leo Sayer.
Sayer says, "Elvis called me and we had this wonderful conversation for probably three quarters an hour, talking about
everything. He was telling me that he was about to go on back on tour soon. He wasn't feeling it. He was trying to get fit. He got rid of a lot of people in his, you know, the famous Memphis Mafia posse that he carried around."
.. Leo said years later, Elvis' girlfriend Ginger met him in London. "She said, 'You know, Elvis was so looking forward to seeing you, and it would have been amazing, and he was kind of clearing the decks, making sure that he didn't have anything to do, any interviews or anything.
It was all going to be him and you, and we would be in the background'.
Ginger said the last thing she heard Elvis say - because she actually discovered him the next day, literally dead in the bathroom - the last thing she heard him saying was he was singing, "You make me feel like dancing" as he was going up the stairs.
She wanted to tell me that. Yeah, she said, you know, really the last words Elvis said was like a dog hanging on a lead as he kind of disappeared into his bedroom."
Sayer then adds, "I've got the brain of a 20 year old, you know. So I want to keep that going, and I still think my best work is ahead of me, as well." EIN Note: Previously in his re-telling Sayer has confused Linda Thompson and Ginger Alden.
- Both Larry Geller and Ginger Alden who were there in August 1977 state that the story is ‘Not true’. You can read this tabloid trash here at the Mirror UK (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet) - EIN thanks our London reporter Paul A. Clarkson
'About To Roll All Over Vegas' New Import: From a new import record label “Panther Records” Elvis' August 28, 1973 Midnight show - a SoundboothAUDIENCE recording.
Their publicity notes...
.. 34 years since the first audience bootleg a much better source has been found (Soundbooth Recording!) and therefore you can expect a significantly better sound and finally speed-corrected!
A sound quality you will be satisfied with.
For whatever reason he was having a hard time pulling himself together for this version resulting in a hilarious segment including an impromptu version of the old gospel tune “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, which he knew from his childhood days in Tupelo, where he sang it together with his parents and the entire community at every church service. EIN Note: Previously released as an audience bootleg as 'Take These Chains From My Heart'
FTD has released Elvis' August 20 Midnight Show from a soundbooth recording on 'Las Vegas Hilton 1973'
Check audio quality before purchasing see 'Elvis All The CD News 2026' for full details (News, Source;Panther/ElvisInfoNet)
More News from earlier last week...
'Summer Nights' June '74 FTD CANCELLED!: In an extraordinary move FTD have cancelled their recently announced “ELVIS: Summer Nights” - until later in the year.
This is no doubt due to the unavoidable fan discussion over the use of bad 'AI' images of Elvis being shown in their publicity. These were obviously fake and yet about to be used by Elvis' official fan club label! It is being delayed until a no-doubt better package will be announced. Pre-Orders are being held for the updated version.
Released as a 4-CD 5” digipak,
the concerts are all Evening Shows, Des Moines June 20 1974, Philadelphia June 23, Columbus June 25 and Milwaukee June 28, 1974.
All previously unreleased soundboards except for Milwaukee June 28 on bootleg. EIN Note: FTD have previously released nine concerts from the same tour, Fort Worth June 15 E/S, June 16 - Afternoon Show, June 16 ES, Baton Rouge June 17, Amarillo June 19, Cleveland June 21, Omaha June 30 (both shows) & Omaha July 1, 1974
See'Elvis FTD / SONY News 2026' for details tracklists (News, Source;FTD/EIN)
Meanwhile if you can't wait for some top-quality Elvis in June 1974, EIN highly recommends the recent MRS' 'Amarillo Texas'- check out our in depth review
'Elvis: The Man & His Music' #152: EIN's favourite Elvis music magazine 'Elvis: The Man & His Music' June 2026 issue is out now.
Articles include..
- 'EPiC' Thoughts & Comments
- Moments In Time – June 8th 1956
- Elvis: Longhair Highbrow?
- hat Reminds Me…
- One Of A Kind – Chris Giles Tribute
- The Armchair Quarterback – Elvis Plays Ball
- CD & Blu-ray Reviews
- our Letters
If you want to know everything about 'EPiC' Elvis Presley in Concert' please see our EIN detailed 'EPiC' spotlight -with all the news, reviews and comments from back in October 2023 until now!
'Elvis News Report June 2026': Elvis super-fan Emiel Maier presents all the recent news including.... Recently discovered colour video of Elvis from 1956, Elvis in World Cup commercial, Elvis Evolution closed its doors, EPiC soundtrack continues to be successful, Concerns about how SONY is portraying Elvis in their products - and so much more..
'Elvis & the Story of the 68 Special' Reissue Out Now: Simon Goddard's 'Elvis & the Story of the 68 Special' 2026 REISSUE has been released – but not until June 16, 2026 on Amazon-USA for some reason. The book was originally published in 2018. The book from Omnibus Press contain 368 pages and is in hardcover, softcover and Kindle formats. The book description:
.. As 1968 dawns, the once King of rock'n'roll faces cultural oblivion. While elsewhere the Sixties are swinging, for Elvis they're sinking- in terrible films, drug addiction, paranoia, religious mania and the mercenary wiles of his psychopathic manager. In the words of the hip young director assigned to his first TV special, Elvis' reputation was "in the toilet." However the same director, Steve Binder, was now about to save it. Together they would embark on the biggest creative fight of Elvis' life. The Comeback plots the incredible true story of Elvis' fall and rise from Army discharge to iconic black leather resurrection. Simon Goddard takes the reader inside the life, music and mind of Elvis, isolated from an America unravelling in its own Sixties chaos of war, racism, riots and assassinations, until his world and theirs collide in the greatest performance of his life.
A genre-busting modernist rock'n'roll fable unlike any music biography you've ever read, The Comeback is the definitive account of how it took Elvis eight years on the big screen to lose his crown - but just one magical hour on a small one to win it back.
Read EIN’s review of the original ‘high energy’ The Comeback release --Go here to Amazon UK - Amazon USA - Omnibus Press (News, Source:NP/Amazon/EIN)
EIN Exclusives and News highlights from earlier in May ...
Paul McCartney Talks Elvis: While promoting his new album on BBC Radio Sir Paul McCartney also talked about meeting Elvis. Paul and the other Beatles famously met Elvis for the first and only time in 1965 when the group visited his residence in Los Angeles.
Reminiscing about his days in the band McCartney hailed his experience meeting Presley and his wife Priscilla.
He said, “Elvis was really great. He was a very handsome guy – but we kind of knew that. We were fans.
We just followed everything he did, and we looked at any photo we could get. He wasn’t a disappointment at all.
I say that we rang the doorbell and Elvis came to the door and said, ‘come in guys’.
He invited us in and we sat around and he had a jukebox, and played Charlie Rich's 'Mohair Sam' 45rpm.
Elvis had a bass there and he was talking about the bass so we could talk, sort of, bass talk. He was great, very personable, very nice.
He had a bunch of his minders with him – and you read stuff later, and I think they were mainly his cousins, his gang."
He described meeting the singer’s wife, Priscilla, as a “highlight” and said: “You’re inviting four guys into your home – probably the last thing you need is them to be all over your wife. It was great, she was great, Elvis was great.”
He told host BBC host Vernon Kay: “You pinch yourself. I met – I actually sat with, like I’m sitting with you, Elvis.” EIN Note: Paul's late wife Linda McCartney would buy Bill Black's "Heartbreak Hotel" double-bass for Paul as a birthday present.
See EIN spotlight 'Elvis Meets The Beatles' for more info (News, Source;BBC/ElvisInfoNet)
'Elvis Meets The Beatles': "It was fifty years ago today"... on August 27, 1965 An EIN spotlight on this famous night in 1965 when the Fab Four finally met the King. In 1965 The Beatles manager Brian Epstein initiated contact with Colonel Parker, and the decision was made that on the night of August 27, the Beatles would come to Elvis’ home for an informal get-together. Intensive security arrangements were worked out, and it was agreed that no press would be involved and no pictures would be taken or recordings made of whatever happened.
"So many things could have gone wrong," says Jerry Schilling, "If Colonel and Brian hadn’t gotten along, it wouldn’t have gotten past the phone-call stage. But there were no ego battles, and from the start it was approached as a pair of music greats coming together out of admiration for each other."
'The Joan Deary Tapes – Volume 1' Import: EIN asks, "What is going on here?” A bootleg label copying another bootleg label's idea which was fake in the first place?
The unstoppable bootleg 'Knock Out Records' announce "The release of “The Joan Deary Tapes – Volume 1”, a double album packed with rare studio and live outtakes from the personal collection of the late Joan Deary.
Newly remastered from the original tapes, this release offers the best sound quality these recordings have ever had.
Take a look at our flyer for more details, and check out the full tracklist.
EIN Note: See EIN's previous discussion about “The Joan Deary Tapes- Has Ernst Won the War?"- and there seems to be nothing in this new release that hasn't by now been officially released. Buyer Beware
Broken Vessel (David E. Stanley) book update: David Stanley’s new book has a publication date of December 15, 2026.
The book description: ... “'Broken Vessel' is David E. Stanley’s deeply personal narrative and powerful testament to the unwavering love, grace, and redemption of God. This candid memoir chronicles David’s tumultuous journey growing up on tour with his stepbrother Elvis Presley, his divine calling to ministry at the tender age of 12, and his eventual surrender to that ministry in the tumultuous years following Elvis' death.
..It meticulously details David’s struggles with debilitating depression and feelings of unworthiness, which led him to abandon his ministerial calling and flee from God, convinced that a soul as damaged as his could not possibly be of use to the divine.
.. Above all, Broken Vessel is a poignant testament to the eternal love of God for humanity, and how, through the redemptive power of His Son Jesus Christ, we can find forgiveness, healing, and restoration to fulfill His divine purpose in our lives.”
The current book cover is surprising! EIN Note: Back in September 2025 Stanley announced that he was working on his new book 'Surviving Elvis' to be published late 2025 - which didn't happen.
Also back in March 2025 he announced his film 'One of The Boys' about the stepsons life with Elvis - which also seems to have disappeared.
He has previously published, 'My Brother Elvis: The Final Years', 'Conversations with the King: The Enduring Spiritual Legacy of Elvis Presley', 'Life With Elvis', 'Raised on Rock: Growing Up at Graceland' and 'The Elvis Encyclopedia'
See 'Elvis Book News 2025' for more details on older announcements (Source:David Stanley My Brother Elvis Page - Facebook/EIN)
MAY 15 - 'EPiC' Opens in Japan: As Baz Luhrmann notes in his cute Japan promo clip, back in 1972 Elvis told the media “I wanna go to Japan.”
Opening in Japan today, this concludes the 'EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert' world tour.
It has now opened everywhere.
EPiC opens in IMAX tonight May 15
While EPiC regular film version opens in all Japanese main cinemas next week May 22.
'EPiC Elvis Presley In Concert' Japan Trailer: Just when it seemed like the cinema and IMAX presentations of Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC Elvis Presley In Concert' are running out of steam, Elvis fans get the delight of the Japanese version of the 'EPiC' movie trailer.
The movie is released today in Japan May 15, 2026.
(News, Source;EPiC/ElvisInfoNet)
‘Elvis Amarillo Texas - 1974’ MRS Review: MRS recently released ‘Elvis Amarillo Texas - On Tour 1974’ as a single Deluxe CD pack as well as 2LP Gatefold vinyl.
Early in his summer tour of 1974, Elvis Presley made a memorable stop in Amarillo, Texas. On June 19th, he performed for one night only at the Civic Auditorium, captivating the audience with his legendary stage presence.
This show has been newly remastered in STEREO and includes rare photographs and memorabilia that sets the scene for this event.
The front cover image is stunning and certainly raises ones hopes for an impressive performance.
Elvis performed an amazing 25 concerts in just eighteen days, he was still working hard for the money and his loving fans. ‘Live On Stage In Memphis’ was recorded only 3 months earlier so there isn’t a big change of set-list but this night Elvis added the extras ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and ‘Big Boss Man’. EIN's Piers Beagley checks this stunning MRS audio upgrade and re-discovers Elvis' best concert from his June 1974 tour. (CD Review, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
New Elvis Week Events & Special Guests: EPE have announced that legendary actor George Hamilton will make his Elvis Week debut joins the line-up for Conversations on Elvis on August 15 - sharing personal stories and memories of his friendship with Elvis and Colonel Tom Parker.
Also joining Conversations on Elvis actor Jimmy Hawkins who co-starred with Elvis in Girl Happy and Spinout, and whose career spans decades of television and film, including his beloved role as Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed's son in the classic It's a Wonderful Life.
Elvis fan John Oates, (from Hall & Oates) will appear and perform at the all-new EP Core Live! on August 11. Singer/musician Spencer Sutherland and singer Jillian Cardarelli also join the event, along with Jungle Room Sessions Live and Sunday Morning Gospel Celebration.
At the 'Down in the Jungle Room'after hours event bassist Norbert Putnam, RCA recording engineer Mike Moran and former Stamps Larry Strickland reunite at the intimate experience limited to just 10 guests.
Artist Kelsey Adrienne will host Presley Pop Art, an Elvis-inspired mixed-media workshop on August 12. Spots are limited.
Noted 'New Events' are 'Down in the Jungle Room' after hours - August 9, 10pm
Hear first-hand stories from three of the men who were there - ($800 per person; limited to two per buyer)
'An Afternoon with George Hamilton' August 15, 3.30pm
Spend an unforgettable afternoon with the legendary George Hamilton. Hosted by Tom Brown, the event expands on his Conversations on Elvis with additional stories, a 15-minute Q&A, plus a photo opportunity. Tickets: $250 - $300
'EP CORE Live' - August 11, 1pm
From the fans who watched Ed Sullivan to the new generation who discovered Elvis through Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS and 2026's EPiC — this is your afternoon. Hosted by Pat Dunn and features performances by John Oates, Jillian Cardarelli, and Spencer Sutherland, plus special appearances. Tickets: $21.50 - $36.50
See EPE Elvis Week Schedule here (News, Source;EPE/EIN)
'Loving You' JAS CD Review: Anthony Stuchbury's 'Loving You' is a 26-track Super-Deluxe-Jewel-Case, a lovely new edition for Elvis collectors.
Whether you prefer the warm authenticity of mono or the rich depth of stereo, this release delivers outstanding sound quality in both formats. Loving You also marks an exciting new offering from the brand-new JAS label.
Includes 3 alternate masters 'Mean Woman Blues - Movie Edit', 'Party - Alternate Master' & 'Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do - Alternate Master' plus Special Bonus Songs 'Loving You - Opening Titles', 'Movie Road Medley', 'Party - Alternate Master' & 'Loving You - Orchestral Version'.
With the album presented in 'True Stereo’ and with the musicians separated you can get even more enjoyment listening closely to how the band, and engineer Thorne Nogar, put the sound together.
It's a chance to rediscover the joys of youth, as well as the some remarkable song choices from the supposedly dangerous king of Rock’n’Roll. EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this new 26-track CD to discover what's new and whether it might be worth buying once again.... (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
"Elvis Presley - The Showroom Experience 1973" New MRS - Box-Set: The UK Memphis Recording Service label has announced their new 7-CD box-set "Elvis Presley - The Showroom Experience 1973"
It combines their three previous 1973 releases but together in a cheaper 7-cd pack for collectors who might have missed out..
EIN has reviewed two of these releases in detail, the MRS 'At 3am Sahara Tahoe 1973' is one of their very best
Due out late June, 2026.
Priced at around £40 / US$55 / Euro46 for the seven cds.
Check with your local Elvis dealer and soon via Amazon UK (News, Source;MRS/ElvisInfoNet)
'EPiC Original Soundtrack' CD Review: RCA's 'EPiC Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' was released on digital and CD back in February and on 2-LP vinyl last weekend.
Executive produced by Baz Luhrmann, the soundtrack features 27 tracks from the 'EPiC' documentary combining newly restored live performances with fresh remixes and medleys created from Elvis’ original recordings.
It is a packed 74 minutes of pure Elvis delight and this original soundtrack genuinely does follow the story-line and arc of the movie and also includes some full-length versions of Elvis’ on-stage performances that were edited for the actual film. If the movie took you on an emotional journey then this CD is a lovely keepsake of the same trip. It truly captures the glory and power and emotion of Elvis' legacy.
The movie jumps from one performance to another with multiple edits - how does this work as a standalone CD?
There CD includes a lengthy and detailed track-list but unfortunately never notes which shows Elvis’ performances were actually taken from. -
This review will hopefully reveal all. Check out our 4000-word in-depth review by Piers Beagley.
(CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
Greg Gordon of The Imperials has died: Greg Gordon was a member of The Imperials from 1971-72, he died a few days ago, he was 75.
As The Imperials baritone singer Greg Gordon appeared on multiple Elvis' recording sessions including the albums 'Elvis Now', 'He Touched Me', 'Elvis (Fool)' and 'The Wonderful World of Christmas'.
Greg Gordon attended Elvis Week 2025 when The Imperials were inducted as 'Graceland Legends'.
In the photo he is shown holding his 'Legends' statue.
Greg was a member of The Imperials from 1971-72 but he also composed the song 'Bringing It Back’ which Elvis recorded in 1975 for his 'Today' album when Gordon was for a short-time a member of 'Voice'.
As well as working with Elvis, Gordon was also a member of the Oak Ridge Boys, sang with the Chuck Wagon Gang, as well as The Rambos.
At Elvis Week 2025 he talked about how he became part of the Imperials and how Elvis came to record 'Bringing It Back’
In The Imperials photo below, Greg Gordon is standing far right (News, Source;Various)
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'EPiC' Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' VINYL Out Now: The Legacy / RCA Records special Double-Vinyl release of the 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' is out today, April 24.
Executive produced by Baz Luhrmann, the soundtrack features 27 tracks from the upcoming film combining newly restored live performances with fresh remixes and medleys created from Elvis’ original recordings.
Baz Luhrmann posted a clip celebrating the joys of vinyl - and the release of the 'EPiC' double-vinyl - Click here to view
'Elvis Week' 2026 Tickets on-Sale Now: 'Elvis Week' 2026 tickets are on sale now.
...Special guests include Linda Thompson, Jerry Schilling, Kent McCord, Larry Gatlin, Sam Thompson, Charles Stone, Larry Strickland, Andrew Solt, Donna Tutt, Jim Murray and Brenda Nielsen Murray, Linda Stone, Bonnie Morales, Donna Lewis, The Blackwood Brothers Quartet and more. Key Events include.. - Elvis 1956
Celebrate Elvis early performances on the big screen. Guests include Jerry Schilling & The Blackwood Brothers Quartet. - The Jungle Room Sessions.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elvis iconic 1976 recording sessions. Guests include Larry Strickland. - Inside The Archives
With Angie Marchese and Linda Thompson. - Inside Elvis' World - the wives perspective
From wives of men who were part of Elvis’ life, including Donna Tutt, Linda Stone and Bonnie Morales. - Elvis Presley in concert Live..
Featuring iconic performances from Elvis’ on the big screen. - Conversations on Elvis
Guests include actor Kent McCord, filmmaker Andrew Solt, Jim Murray and Brenda Nielsen Murray and Donna Lewis.
More announcements yet to come! - An 'EPiC' Closing Party
A final EPiC-sized celebration at the Graceland Soundstage.
Enjoy a screening of Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert on the Soundstage’s three giant screens.
'Elvis Week 2026' Platinum Package with 'prime seating' this year costs US$2,188 per ticket
The Gold Package costs US$978
or buy events individually - See EPE 'Elvis Week 2026' for the full schedule (News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)
‘Heading Down To Sunset Boulevard’ CD Review:Released by RCA / SONY on their “Sunset Boulevard” set but in poor quality and at the wrong speed, the Reel-Trax label corrected this with a neat 2-CD set released late last year. - Now also released on vinyl.
.. Elvis' August 16, 1974 RCA studio rehearsal, presented here has been carefully and newly mixed. Using the latest state-of-the-art studio technology, we have worked to create a much more balanced recording that does justice to both the musicianship and Elvis’ performance. Each song has been carefully mixed for the best presentation.
The rehearsal has also been speed-corrected, as earlier releases ran far too slow.
Being a double-CD we have also added performance highlights from Elvis' “Summer Festival” 1974 engagement.
UPDATED - 'EPiC' - Elvis Presley in Concert' EIN Review: Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC' - Elvis Presley in Concert' opens in cinemas worldwide today Feb 27, 2026. It has already received rave reviews in the general media and now EIN has a deeper look.
Director Baz Luhrmann explained.."'EPiC' is not specifically a documentary, nor a concert film: Elvis takes the audience through the journey of his life, weaving never-before-seen footage with iconic performances that have never been presented in this way, from the 1970 Vegas show, on tour in 1972 and even precious moments of the 1957 “gold jacket” performance in Hawaii.
Most importantly, Elvis will sing and tell you about his life in first person, through both classic and contemporary musical prisms.”
Directed by Baz Luhrmann and edited by Jonathan Redmond, the documentary is 96 minutes of stunning insight into Elvis the artist, caring friend and creative genius from small-town Mississippi.
Watching 'EPiC' on big screen is one of those deeply satisfying tactile experiences that can truly only be felt in your body. A great meal. A satisfying run. Swimming in warm ocean. Crisp mountain air. Playing with your puppy. Having a good buzz...
Interview with Gravel Road Music: The Gravel Road Music label has been operating for 20 years releasing plenty of very collectable releases such as 'You Know It Don't Have To Be Strictly Country', 'The Return Of A Prodigy', 'Plugged In & Geared Up', 'Good To Be Back' and last year the deluxe box-set 'Elvis: August 1969 By Invitation Only'
With another special GRM vinyl release 'Elvis In Concert' coming out this month we wanted to know more including...
- Why the vinyl 'Elvis In Concert' release has been so delayed
- Why is GRM's version different from the original release
- What is special about this collector's package
- Why not wait until the 50th anniversary of this concert
- Is the Elvis bootleg world dead
- Future GRM releases
20 'EPiC' Questions with Ernst Jorgensen:At all the Australian premieres Baz Luhrmann noted that 'EPiC' - Elvis Presley in Concert' would never have been made without the work of his Editor Jonathon Redmond and "Elvis expert" Ernst Jorgensen.
EIN is certain that 'EPiC' - Elvis Presley in Concert' will be the documentary that future generations will watch to discover more about this mythical figure from the 1950s that changed the course of pop culture.
Ernst Jorgensen is credited as 'Music Consultant' for the new Baz Luhrmann film and EIN was certain that he must have been involved
throughout the whole process since he was also credited in Luhrmann's
ELVIS biopic. Ernst Jorgensen kindly agreed to answer a few questions for us.
Baz Luhrmann on 'EPiC': Another Baz Luhrmann interview, this time for 'IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit' where he talks more about technical side.
The article includes...
.. When Baz Luhrmann was directing his 2022 film “ELVIS” he heard about some mythical missing reels from the 1970 documentary “Elvis: That’s the Way It Is.” Luhrmann was intrigued, mainly because he thought he could use the footage in his film and thus avoid building a huge set and employing hundreds of extras. When he sent an associate into the Kansas City salt mine where MGM keeps its negatives, he discovered that there was something even more valuable hidden in the studio’s collection.
The result of that journey is “EPiC: Elvis Presley Live in Concert,” a gloriously exuberant celebration of The King that’s unlike any concert film or music documentary ever made. It’s an impressionistic and immersive portrait of Elvis at a peak moment in his artistry, when he was performing up to three shows a night in Las Vegas and interpreting everything from his own classics to Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” and The Beatles’ “Get Back.”
First, however, Luhrmann had to find the missing sound for all the material in MGM’s archives. Because “Elvis” was a success, Luhrmann was able to hire a researcher who he said was really more of a full-time detective to track down the audio, which often involved shady exchanges in parking lots with people selling a few minutes of sound at a time on the black market. In some cases Luhrmann had to convince collectors who didn’t want to part with their material that his intentions were pure, meeting with them multiple times until they trusted him with crucial footage.
Once Luhrmann had all of the material, he took it to (Beatles Get Back) Peter Jackson’s Park Road so they could restore the footage to its original glory. Luhrmann was intent on presenting Elvis and his music as they were, so the idea was to preserve the footage without altering it. “There’s not a frame of AI in this film. There’s not a visual effect. What Peter and his team do is take the negative and take the abrasions out of it and reproduce it at its highest quality. Then we take it back for color grading, which is a very sensitive art. It’s just spending hours and hours, which I did with our colorist.”
The rigorous work pays off in “EPiC,” which looks and sounds like it was shot yesterday. “The pictorial resolution is achieved through painstaking love. Peter and his team have this love and there’s no one like them on the planet. Think of what they did with that first World War picture [‘They Shall Not Grow Old’]. Think of what they did with The Beatles.”
The restoration work and the enveloping sound design by Wayne Pashley make “EPiC” an extraordinarily visceral experience that not only brings the viewer inside Presley’s perspective but gives a sense of what it would have been like to attend one of his concerts.
“We wanted to make it as much as possible like you’re actually at
a concert with Elvis,” Luhrmann said, which is why he encourages audiences to see it on the biggest screen available — preferably IMAX.
Although the movie is a typically maximalist Baz Luhrmann spectacle, its production was much smaller than he’s used to, and that made it particularly pleasurable. “I’m not saying I don’t enjoy [making other films], but everything is usually fraught with labor and complexity and is a mountain climb. Here we were a tiny little team and EPiC was probably the most enjoyable thing I’ve ever made.”
Go here to Indiewire for full article (News, Source;IW/EIN)
Jan 27 - 'Heartbreak Hotel '- Released 70 years ago today: Hearing Elvis' new song on the radio in Liverpool in 1956, The Beatles' John Lennon knew that Elvis' new 45rpm would change everything...
Lennon explained..“When I first heard ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ I could hardly make out what was being said. It was just the experience of hearing it and having my hair stand on end. We’d never heard American voices sing like that, they'd always sang like Sinatra or enunciated very well.
Suddenly there’s this sort of hillbilly hiccup on tape echo and all this bluesy background stuff going on. And we didn’t know what Elvis was singing about ….. to us it just sounded as a noise that was great.”
"Nothing really affected me until I heard Elvis. If there hadn't been an Elvis, there wouldn't have been the Beatles."
'Elvis Presley FTD World 1999-2025' Book Review: The new 2-volume book, 152 pages each, from David Ward & Atsushi Nakamura covering all the 282 FTD releases until now was published last month. Vol 1: FTD Studio Outtakes - FTD Live, Rehearsals, and Private Recordings - FTD Classic Albums Vol 2: FTD Soundtracks, FTD Books, FTD Sessions, and FTD Records
This is a super-impressive publication containing far more than fans might
imagine and the authors' knowledge is remarkable.
FTD aficionados will be fascinated by all the little details as well as the noted corrections where needed, while general collectors will no doubt enjoy discovering what is special about other FTD publications that they might have missed. Discover why this is such an interesting book as EIN's Piers Beagley checks out all the details (Book Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
“Stump” Monroe, Elvis drummer, has died: It is with profound sadness that the family of Jerome “Stump” Monroe announce his passing.
He passed peacefully at home after a brief illness.
Elvis super-fan Warren Schubert posted this lovely tribute..
... "Today, a friend passed. This man wasn't just any friend, he is Jerome Stump Monroe, drummer, jokester, ladies man and as nice a person as you could ever be lucky enough to meet.
I only knew him for a short time, but I loved him like an uncle, you know the one you cant wait to see again?!?!
Being able to watch him as he brought smiles to others with his kind words and quick wit is something i will always treasure.
Sitting with him at 35,000 feet and both of us listening to Elvis’s first album and having him drumming along on his leg, saying to me “That's my boy!” Is a memory that only comes but once in a lifetime.
Elvis, was just one artist he played behind, toss in James Brown, Wilson
Picket, The Sweet Inspirations, and that one time with Little Richard. There were so many other acts famous and almost famous that he kept time for, always finding the perfect pocket to hold that groove in.
Even knowing this day was coming hasn’t made it any easier to handle.
I will miss you Stump, as you said to me many times, “You’re good people and I love you, man!” You’ll never be forgotten because your huge heart touched so many others."
Jerome 'Stump' Monroe was a charming, down-to-earth, self-effacing man who was an absolute delight to chat to when EIN called for an interview back in 2011 - and despite playing over 1,000 concerts with The Elvis Presley Show he still considered himself as no one special!
- - - Please check out our 2011 interview below
Jerome "Stump" Monroe EIN Interview:Jerome "Stump" Monroe was the drummer for The Sweet Inspirations, and toured with Elvis from the first 1969 Las Vegas concerts through to the very end in 1977.
When regular drummer Ronnie Tutt was ill or absent, 'Stump' stood in as the replacement with the TCB Band three times over those years. 'Stump' Monroe played with Elvis in Philadelphia in 1971, Las Vegas December 1975 and finally in Madison on June 24th 1977. The Madison concert would be Elvis' third last performance, the soundboard of which has just been discovered and released on the box-set The Final Curtain.
This means that Stump has finally got to hear the Madison 1977 concert that he played on for the first time in 33 years!
Jerome 'Stump' Monroe is a charming, down-to-earth man who despite having played over 1,000 concerts with The Elvis Presley Show considers himself as no one special!
EPE / Weinshanker Update: As part of Elvis' Birthday Celebrations EPE managing partner Joel Weinshanker provided an update on future plans.
He noted that developing what would become “EPiC” has been a priority since he took over EPE in 2014. “I've been trying to convince Warner Brothers to go into the salt mines and pull out all of this footage, I had a real understanding, that there would be a tremendous amount of material there.” EIN Note: Any real Elvis fan would have known the same due to all the bootlegged unreleased MGM material we have seen over the years!
Ultimately, it was the success of Luhrmann’s biopic 'ELVIS' and the director’s relationship with Warner that helped make the project possible.
Weinshanker added, “What I've always said is that the best person who should speak about Elvis is Elvis. When you see this film, that’s really what Baz did. Elvis is the storyteller, you hear about his life in his voice. This movie is just an amazing opportunity for someone to get Elvis' story from Elvis.” Elvis Hologram concert is still being worked on. “Every time there's a new technology, they ask first about using Elvis with that new technology. Often, we say no but the technology has finally gotten to the place where it can be an amazing experience. We feel it’s going to be great for our brand, and great for Elvis.” Elvis 50th anniversary in 2027. "The commemoration of his passing will take on many forms including a historic slate of programming and events at Graceland . We’re 12 months out from what will be a year-long focus.
That’s really going to be about us creating incredible storytelling and having as much of that storytelling coming from Elvis as possible. And it is a phenomenal story — it's the story of America, it’s the story of our pop culture.” More expansion of the Graceland complex.
2027 will also mark a decade since the $130 million expansion of Graceland in 2017. "There are plans for further development of the Elvis Presley’s Memphis complex and we're eyeing 2030 as a time where we would have something really rolling out that would be finished and be the next iteration. Our ability to constantly update and change is going to define the future for us. We’re lucky in that we have an incredible collection of artifacts and we’ve barely scratched the surface in terms of that material.
So we’re looking forward to showing people things they’ve never seen before.” (News, Source;CommAppeal/EIN)
'1956, Elvis Presley’s Pivotal Year':In 2011 TIME magazine featured this article by SONY/FTD's music producer and consultant Roger Semon. The article helped explain what the 2011 deluxe box-set 'Young Man With The Big Beat' was all about.
... "In the mid-1950s, the post-war Eisenhower era of social conformity in America was at its peak, and musically, the most threatening image appeared to be Bill Haley’s kiss-curl as he sang “Rock Around The Clock.” That all changed on Jan. 28, 1956, when a raw and electric Elvis Presley made his breakthrough on the CBS program Stage Show. Presley’s good looks, sensuous moves and mesmerizing voice made him a sensation overnight. But it wasn’t until a third appearance on the show that Presley truly challenged the status quo. On Feb. 11, the singer performed “Heartbreak Hotel” and by April, the single would be #1 on the Billboard chart. At last, teenagers had music of their own to swoon over while their parents continued listening to Frank Sinatra and Mario Lanza....
Including information on how the tour “downunder” was arranged, the author offers a “day-by-day” account of each town or city the Cadillac was on display around Australia. Promotion for the tour included significant media publicity and competitions in many areas to select “Elvis Presley’s Golden Girls”! It was a fascinating era for "Elvis" tours!
EIN’s Nigel Patterson has taken a ride in the golden chariot’s 3rd edition and was more than impressed with its performance improvements.
'Elvis Presley FTD World' David Ward Interview: Being published this month is the new 2-volume book from David Ward & Atsushi Nakamura covering all the FTD releases until now. Vol 1: FTD Studio Outtakes - FTD Live, Rehearsals, and Private Recordings - FTD Classic Albums Vol 2: FTD Soundtracks, FTD Books, FTD Sessions, and FTD Records
All 281 FTD titles are in these two books, from Burbank 68, released in 1999, to the most recent, Good Times – The Outtakes Ocean Blue Limited Edition in 2025.
Both books contain many beautiful photographs related to their respective titles. We believe that these books will please all Elvis fans...
Co-author David Ward kindly agreed to answer some more questions for FTD fans - as well as including some new sample pages. EIN's Piers Beagley asked the questions... (Interviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
On December 3, 1968 NBC TV broadcast "Singer Presents Elvis". It was a great moment in music, in television, and a moment of change when Elvis rediscovered what he had lost. He regained his voice -- and in so doing became at once who he was and who he'll become.
His singing still had the lilt of youth but with a mature edge and real power. Elvis was still only 33 years old but he was lean and chiseled and -- what he had not seemed in years -- a little dangerous.
The broadcast would not only change Elvis, but also change the future of Rock'n'Roll.
The '68 Special - the Anniversary Celebration: How lucky in life would you be to get to the original recording of Elvis' 68 TV Special and also make it to the recent 40th Anniversary screening in L.A? EIN's correspondent Joan Gansky is one of those few very fortunate fans. Joan Gansky not only met Elvis multiple times - but being at the original NBC recording of the 68 Special truly changed her life! Here are her unique recollections of attending the 40th Anniversary celebration - as well as her thoughts on being there back in June 1968.
This EIN exclusive features comments by Steve Binder, Priscilla, Bones Howe as well as great close-up photos by Paul Gansky.
'Elvis Last Tours Vol.3' In-depth FTD Review: FTD's 3-CD 5”digipak 'Elvis: The Last Tours Volume 3' features recordings from six Elvis performances in April 1977, Toledo April 23, Ann Arbor April 24,
Kalamazoo April 26, Milwaukee April 27, Duluth April 29 and St. Paul April 30.
By 1977 Elvis was running on low, his set-list had become stagnant and fans were lucky to hear Elvis perform any rare song in his predictable set-list.
However this late April tour found Elvis in much better form than his previous
one, possibly because girlfriend Ginger Alden accompanied him - and it
is notable that songs such as Polk Salad were being performed again. ‘Ann Arbor’ was one of Elvis’ best performances of 1977. It was the only time Elvis sang ‘Unchained Melody’ on this tour and it would be the last time he ever sang ‘Little Darlin’ - with both tracks featuring on Elvis’ ‘Moody Blue’ album. Elvis soundboard super-collector Geoffrey McDonnell along with EIN's Piers Beagley explore this new six concert pack in-depth to see what fans might discover.. (FTD Reviews; Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
'Doc Pomus Talks Elvis Presley' EIN Spotlight: If Elvis found the creative connection he needed in the 1950s with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, then upon his return from the army he found a similar connection with the composers Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.
Jerome Felder, better known as ‘Doc Pomus’ was born in Brooklyn on June 25 1925- so this year he would have turned 100.
Elvis’ post-army creative comeback would not have had anywhere the impact without these great Doc Pomus contributions that came out as major 45rpm hits, ‘A Mess Of Blues’, ‘Surrender’, ‘His Latest Flame’, ‘Little Sister’, ‘She's Not You’, ‘Long Lonely Highway’ and ‘Viva Las Vegas’.
In 1986 EIN fan club member Mark Bingham met the great Doc Pomus at the Lone Star in Manhattan.. .
... I walked up to him and said ‘I’m told you’re Doc Pomus’.
He says ‘what about it?’
I said, I’m a huge fan of your work'.
Doc doesn’t even look up but says ‘you don’t jackshit about my work’.... Go here for this great spotlight which reminds us all of the fabulous personality that epitomised Doc Pomus - one of the greatest composers of all time... (Spotlight, Source; Mark Bingham/ElvisInformationNetwork)
'The Sun Singles of Elvis': In-depth Book Review: Elvis specialist Warren Schubert has published his new book via Memphis Mansion - 'The Sun Singles of Elvis – An Illustrated Guide'.
... The publicity noted
This book reveals all the secrets behind Elvis’ most iconic records: the legendary five Sun singles!
How many variations of Elvis’ legendary Sun 209 actually exist?
It includes hundreds of high-resolution photographs showing all known variations and expert analysis that separates myth from fact.
If Elvis hadn't walked into the Memphis Recording Service in mid-1953
our world might be very different today. It was his crucial SUN singles that would not only be the bedrock of his stunning legacy but the music
on those fragile pieces of shellac would also go on to change the
history of rock'n'roll and popular culture.
Paul Dowling ‘Worldwide Elvis RCA Vinyl Discography' Book: Today Paul Dowling celebrates 51 Years in the Elvis business!
The publication of his massive 'Worldwide Elvis RCA Vinyl Discography' was announced around 5 years ago, even though Dowling notes he has been working on it for decades.
Back in 2016 Dowling told EIN, "It was 1992 when Bernadette Moore (in charge of the BMG Archives, New York) invited me to come up there and do research for my huge Worldwide Discography book which is now around 4000 pages but of course it still hasn't come out as I have found tons and tons of new information and continue to do so daily.
Bernadette gave me total access to any and all files they had on Elvis' vinyl and I found many that even people up there never knew they still had. I came home with over 3000 photocopies of listing notices, production cards, pre production cards, inner office cards, and more.."
Good news as today Dowling posted.. COMING EARLY 2026! A five volume (or more!) series of WORLDWIDE ELVIS RCA vinyl discography books which will include information, including photos, of all label and covers of every 78, single, EP, LP, and promos that were ever issued on RCA in 63 countries!
Note: The book cover shown is not the final version. (News, Source;WWE/EIN)
Paul Dowling is without doubt one of the major names in the Elvis World. He started collecting and selling Elvis vinyl over 50 years ago and probably has the world's largest Elvis Presley record collection.
The 2012 book 'Bootleg Elvis' helped explain how a group of super-keen Elvis fans from around the world, including Paul Dowling, created the fascinating world of Elvis vinyl bootlegs to satisfy demands of Elvis collectors who were being ignored by RCA at the time.
In the book Dowling is credited as "revolutionizing the Elvis bootleg scene" due to his desire to create high-quality product that would be even better than the official RCA output.
To discover more and read fascinating insider stories see EIN's exclusive 3-part interview with Paul Dowling
Remixed and sequenced by producer Anthony Stuchbury, it includes movie versions of five songs which haven’t officially been available elsewhere.
It was produced in collaboration with David Parker and RDM-Edition. "The fans asked for this, and we listened. Now you know what ‘we’ do for an encore."
'From ELVIS Recorded Live In Memphis 1974' MRS CD Review: From the MRS label 'From Elvis In Memphis – Recorded Live 1974' is out as
a double-CD Deluxe set and also as a 2LP Gatefold sleeve.
The 2CD set includes two performances from his hometown of Memphis. The first concert is from March 16 1974 (Afternoon Show), marking his return after 13 years, followed by a second concert on March 17 1974 (Evening Show).
At his Memphis 'Opening Night' Elvis put on one of the tightest and most impressive concerts for the whole of 1974. And in newly remastered 'MRS STEREO' this is a real delight.
This Sunday night March 17 concert neatly captures a different mood with Elvis up for some fun and so it compares rather nicely to the total professionalism of Elvis’ stunning opening performance.
Both shows remastered in 2025 by MRS to "true Stereo" sound as if they could be RCA Multi-tracks – you will never play any previous versions again if you get to hear these. Essential for your collection. EIN's Piers Beagley provides an in-depth review of this recent MRS release (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
'The Colonel and the King' In-Depth Book Review: Published early this month Peter Guralnick's new biography ''The Colonel and the King: Tom Parker, Elvis Presley, and the Partnership that Rocked the World' has stimulated new debate.
The publicity promised.. "a groundbreaking dual portrait of the relationship between the iconic artist and his legendary manager — drawing on a wealth of the Colonel's never-before-seen correspondence to reveal that this oft-reviled figure was in fact a confidant, friend, and architect of his client’s success.
It was a relationship founded on mutual admiration and support. From the outset, the Colonel defended Elvis fiercely and indefatigably against RCA executives, Elvis’ own booking agents, and movie moguls. But in their final years together, the story grew darker, as the Colonel found himself unable to protect Elvis from himself or control growing problems of his own."
Unfortunately it appears that in trying to "debunk the myths" and create an alternate viewpoint of Col Parker, Guralnick has ignored a large amount of known history and obfuscates the facts.
Several of Parker's major exploitations of Elvis are deliberately left out!
Why exactly would a respected writer like Guralnick do this?
'Talking Elvis': EIN's spotlight 'Talking Elvis' is updated today with new reminiscences from James Burton, Petula Clark ‘Elvis angled for a threesome, he was raring to go!, Anita Wood's Elvis phone-call plus UK journalist Derek Johnson meets Elvis in Germany.
Meeting ELVIS made an impression on everyone from the poorest fan to the world’s biggest superstars. Even the briefest meeting or chance encounter with Elvis created some lovely memories as well as some fascinating stories.
These smaller encounters often get lost or forgotten and sadly there are fewer and fewer people still alive who had personal encounters with our hero. So EIN has gathered together multiple stories to help us understand and know more. 'Talking Elvis' features reminiscences from people including Pat Boone, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Paul Simon, Cliff Richard, Cher, Linda Thompson, Suzi Quatro, Riley Keough, Ernst Jorgensen, Dolly Parton, Ann-Margret, Barbara Stanwyck, Leo Sayer, Tommy Steele, Priscilla and many more... Go here to EIN's 'Taking ELVIS' (Interviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
Paul Bélard - An impressive publishing record: With around 40 Elvis books already published, prolific author-researcher, Paul Bélard, has established a cult following with his mix of "day-by-day" photo-books and subject specific releases focusing on controversial and important parts of the Elvis story.
The books are chock full of contextual narrative and hundreds of photos and rare archival material.
Over the first half of 2025, Paul has already published seven titles!
Bélard explains, "It's a thrill every time I discover an Elvis picture that I had never seen before, even if the quality isn't perfect. Through my books I want fans to be able to follow Elvis day-by-day, sometimes hour-by-hour. These books are historical documents, a scholarly study of Elvis’ career." In Nigel Patterson's feature article, EIN provides details on the latest Paul Bélard releases, a full list of his Elvis books (including links to titles reviewed by EIN), background information about Paul – plus links to two interviews we have conducted with him. (Spotlight, Source:ElvisInformationNetwork)
(Book Review) 'Elvis: April - May 1958': The new Elvis "day-by-day" photo-journal release from Paul Belard, "Elvis April-May 1958 " is out now.
Over 208 pages, and with more than 200 photos, the book looks at Elvis' first two months in the army
These two months would have been the most traumatising for Elvis. None of us can imagine his real feelings as Elvis went from being the world’s biggest entertainer to becoming a regular soldier doing group exercises, sit-ups, marching, shoe cleaning, ‘K.P’ and all the time not knowing what the next two years would bring.
While Elvis would spend these months doing basic training, it would be his interactions with his army mates and the general public that help enrich our knowledge of the kind of person Elvis really was.
With plenty of books presenting the wild-side of Elvis the superstar-performer in 1957, in 'April - May 1958' it's revealing to see more of the "real Elvis."
.. "Why do the girls go for Elvis? I'm no judge of that, of course! But I'd guess it's because he has very sensuous eyes and lips.
Elvis doesn't care what people think. And he's not bashful. He'll walk up and talk to anybody. Elvis is completely unorthodox, and unpredictable. As he puts it, "If you wanta’ get ahead, you gotta be different!" And he means it.
With other performers, you can predict pretty well what the act is going to be when they step on a stage. Not with Elvis."
'The Harum Scarum Sessions' Box-Set FTD In-Depth Review: 'The Harum Scarum Sessions' is the 14th FTD “complete sessions” release and is noted as the 60th anniversary edition!
The Deluxe 3CD set includes a 24-page booklet featuring a look at the movie, Sessions Data, foreign film posters, worldwide premieres plus chart listings and 45 and 33rpm sleeve covers.
All the masters and session outtakes are newly mixed and mastered by Sebastian Jeansson and Vic Anesini for superior audio.
Includes over 60 previously unreleased outtakes including 30 of 'Shake That Tambourine' (lucky us!), plus new outtakes of 'My Desert Serenade', 'Wisdom Of The Ages', 'Kismet', 'Hey Little Girl', 'Golden Coins', 'Animal Instinct' - plus new backing tracks. The Beatles sang 'Norwegian Wood' - Elvis 'Wisdom Of The Ages'!
While Harum Scarum could be the real point that Col Parker started letting Elvis down - for fans that enjoy that crazy middle-eastern vibeHarum Scarum should be great fun. EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this new set to investigate whether collectors need quite so much Harum-Exoticness...
(FTD Review, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
Elvis June 26, 1977; the Final Curtain: On this very day June 26 in 1977 Elvis played his very last concert at Market Square Arena Indianapolis.
It was his longest and his very best performances of 1977.
..Elvis stepped on stage with energy that was a relief to anyone and the audience burst into an instantaneous, collective roar that was explosive and deafening. Anyone who questions Elvis' power over his audience needs only to listen to the opening of this concert to see the proof of his command.
Compared to the truly weak performance that CBS TV had filmed only one week previously, this was a healthier, happy and focused Elvis who was determined to put on a great and memorable 'Closing Night' concert.
June 26 is an important day to reminisce and also consider just how much happiness Elvis Presley brought to us all as a performer. EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this historic performance (Spotlight, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
The publicity notes... Elvis died on August 16th, 1977, at the age of just 42, in his Graceland mansion. His death marked something significant in the collective mind, like the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, or Martin Luther King.
Conspiracy theories took off about the circumstances surrounding his death: Was Elvis murdered by the mob? Was his death faked? Did Elvis commit suicide? Is he still alive? This book sheds new light on many of these questions, while also celebrating his music and legacy.
'Elvis: June 75' In-depth FTD Review: A new 4CD digi-set 'Elvis June 1975' featuring soundboards of four shows
from Mobile A/S June 2, Houston E/S June 5, Shreveport A/S June 7 and
Jackson A/S June 8 1975.
Disappointingly for collectors all the performances on this new FTD set have been out on bootleg before. However, with the barrel almost bare, there has to be plenty to enjoy in these mid-75 performances.
After all, After all, "This mid-1975 period was a positive return for Elvis. Elvis' good mood throughout is truly infectious and along with his well-sung and committed performances they all go to making these concerts worth listening to."
At the Houston Evening Show Elvis was buzzing with energy, while at the Jackson Afternoon Show the flies were buzzing Elvis! There is plenty of fun to hear and it was always a very fine set-list. Elvis soundboard super-collector Geoffrey McDonnell along with EIN's Piers Beagley explore this new set.... (FTD Reviews; Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
The book description explains...
.. This biography delves into the remarkable life of Elvis, exploring his family background, music career, films, and enduring legacy. Includes QR-Codes for an immersive reading experience.
The author has transformed this biography into an interactive experience like never before. By integrating QR codes throughout the book, readers can instantly access videos and other multimedia content on their mobile devices. This innovative approach makes the biography not just informative but also engaging, immersive, and dynamic, bringing Elvis's story to life in a whole new way.
EIN’s Nigel Patterson spent a leisurely Sunday immersing himself in Lee Jackson’s account of the Elvis Presley story. .. Read Nigel’s review...
'The Girl Happy Sessions' Box-Set FTD In-Depth Review:'The Girl Happy Sessions' is the 13th FTD “complete sessions” release.
This 3-CD set contains all the masters and available session outtakes. Highlights include unedited full-length masters and also the rare vocal re-record of 'I Feel That I’ve Known You Forever' especially made for the motion picture 'Tickle Me'.
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!).
So there is a lot of previously unreleased studio session eavesdropping in this release, in fact over 80 new outtakes.
The package also includes a comprehensive 24 page booklet.
The Lisa Marie – The King’s Flying Graceland (Carlos Varrenti): The latest book from aviation expert and longtime Elvis fan, Carlos Varrenti, is now available from Amazon stores.
The author commented on his new book: “In the world of music, few names resonate as profoundly as Elvis Presley's. While "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" is celebrated for his legendary music and iconic performances, there exists another dimension to his life that has long captivated me: his enduring romance with the skies.
“In my previous editions of "The Airplanes & The King," I embarked on a journey to explore Elvis's remarkable aviation adventures. I delved into the aircraft he chartered, purchased, and occasionally flew, providing a glimpse into his fearless exploration of the world of flight. Yet, with each passing edition, I couldn't help but feel that there was a significant piece of the puzzle left unexamined as deserved—the centerpiece of Elvis's aeronautical legacy: The Lisa Marie.”
The 550-page hardback is filled with fascinating information, photos, flight plans, Lisa Marie plane technical details, Lisa Marie airplane memorabilia, and stories by those who flew the plane ("Anyone for a sandwich?") and those who flew on it with Elvis.
The author, whose university degree is in Aeronautical Engineering, previously released the acclaimed book, 'Elvis Presley The Airplanes & The King'. -- Read EIN’s recent interview with Carlos Varrenti (News, Source: Carlos Varrenti; EIN)
'Elvis Book News' New EIN feature: Elvis Presley's influence and legacy has touched every kind of publication and media platform since he became the world's most successful entertainer of all-time back in the 1950s.
This year would have been Elvis' 90th birthday and thanks to RCA / SONY / FTD / MRS, along with the bootleg labels, nearly every minute of music that Elvis ever recorded has now been released. In this century Elvis Presley has now become even more of a pivotal role as part of our socio-cultural fabric... his impact / influence is greater than just his music.
Nowadays fans find more literature about Elvis and his legacy being published than 'new' music.
EIN's “Elvis Book News” will focus on book reviews, news and also the eclectic nature of Elvis' influence across all forms of literature.
Check out our new “Elvis Book News”- more updates coming soon. (Elvis Book News, Source:ElvisInformationNetwork)
Book Review - 'Marion Keisker: The Woman Who First Recorded Elvis Presley':Paul Belard's latest book is a detailed account of Marion Keisker's life and her key role in the Elvis story. "That woman was the one who had faith she was the one that pushed me... Marion did it for me" - Elvis Presley 1971 .. Marion was Sam Phillips' assistant when he established the Memphis Recording Service, and later Sun Records.
She is best remembered as the first person to record Elvis in July 1953, then encouraging Sam Phillips (numerous times) to record him "commercially", therefore playing a pivotal role in Elvis' ascent towards the pinnacle of his career.
Throughout interviews given, Marion discloses the workings of Sun Records, the sessions, Elvis' moods during those first days of his career. There is a trove of little known or unknown anecdotes many fans will delight in.
This book is a fitting and well-deserved tribute to Marion Keisker.'
'Elvis UK3' is an outstanding reference e-book, there is however a keen section of Elvis collectors who prefer to own physical books as opposed to digital versions.
While the original 1,400 page book was too large to print as a single volume, the author’s idea of splitting it into three volumes is a very clever idea.
Leafing through these 478 printed pages of 'Compact Volume 1' gave us another reason to dig deep into Elvis’ CD legacy and enjoying the fascination of some stunning Elvis releases.
More praise for 'Elvis Hero of the Comic Books':Written by EIN’s Nigel Patterson (with “over and above” help from Elvis Day By Day’s, Kees Mouwen) the first in-depth record of Elvis in comic books, graphic novels and cartoons, was published earlier this year.
Reviews have been glowing since day one, the latest including a four-page text and image overview in It’s Elvis Time magazine (Netherlands) and a detailed review in the cult rock & roll magazine, Ugly Things (based in California).
'From Here to the Great Unknown’ Book Review: After all the publicity and hype Lisa Marie's revealing memoir has recently been published. There is no doubt that being part of a famous family certainly does not guarantee a happy life.
As Keough explains, “The early parts of the book are mostly my mother's voice, in the tapes she speaks at length about her Graceland childhood, the death of her father, the dreadful aftermath, her relationship with her mother, her difficult teen years. She’s frank and funny about my father, Danny Keough. She talks openly about her relationship with Michael Jackson. She’s painfully candid about later drug addiction and the perils of fame…
If you have ever wondered how Lisa Marie coped with life post-Elvis or noticed those old tabloid news reports saying that she had once again “gone off the rails” or spotted the tension between her and Priscilla, the answers and much, much, more are in this stunning memoir...
While Elvis died when Lisa Marie was only 9 years old there is still plenty new to discover from this intriguing book.. EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this powerful memoir, wonders why the Australian book has been edited - and discovers the delights of the Audio-Book..
(Book Reviews: Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
(Book Review) Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books (Nigel Patterson): Respected Elvis author and reviewer, Gordon Minto, recently put on his reviewer’s cap to take on what he rightly describes as “a strange landscape” of how Elvis is portrayed in comic books (aka sequential art), a subject, which until now, has not been well covered or understood.
The book in question, Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books, was written by EIN’s Nigel Patterson and sublimely designed by Elvis Day By Day’s, Kees Mouwen.
The book includes stunning artwork from a number of releases and an eclectic variety of Elvis related comic book ephemera. Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books features more than 600 images!
Read Gordon’s detailed review to discover why he found the book to be “refreshingly different, extremely eye-catching, well-researched and well-written, while offering a new slant on things”.
(Book Review, Source: Gordon Minto;ElvisInfoNet)
'Elvis in Print: A Comprehensive Annotated and Illustrated Bibliography 1955-2023 Volume 1' UPDATE: This comprehensive new book was due to be published this month but has been delayed due to editing issues and the discovery of more than 70 new titles and/or editions. A revised publication date for the nearly 500-page book will be announced soon. (non-final cover image pictured)
Compiled and written by EIN's Nigel Patterson, the four volumes of Elvis in Print: A Comprehensive Annotated & Illustrated Bibliography 1955-2023 will comprise around 2,000 pages, with listings for more than 4,000 books and around 2,000 images.
Volume 1 is the first of two detailing English language, “non-fiction” releases. It contains close to 500 pages, listings for more than 800+ titles, book covers for more than 500 listings, and interesting Sidebar articles discussing controversial releases and issues in the massive Elvis book catalog.
Sections in Elvis in Print Volume 1 include:
Academic Releases, Biographies, Compendiums: Catalogs, Discographies, Chart Histories, Interviews... Conspiracy Theories, Elvis and the Colonel, Elvis and the Law, Elvis as Art and Elvis as Religion (including Psychic Experiences and Spirituality)...
The 'Listings' include original releases, subsequent re-issues , (including digital editions) and a book synopsis. 'Elvis in Print' will be published in hardcover, softcover, and Kindle formats. It will be available from Amazon stores (the hardcover edition will only be available in those countries where Amazon offers this format).
EIN will publish more information soon. (News, Source;NP/EIN)
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! Now UPDATED with YOUR comments (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
Don't miss out on one of EIN's most-viewed and controversial interviews of all-time - Mike Stone tells all.
EIN Interview with Mike Stone: Mike Stone has had a long and successful career in athletics, in the entertainment business, as an author, sports instructor, bodyguard and personal fitness trainer.
Mike Stone was also a key figure in the emotional roller-coaster that described Elvis and Priscilla Presley's lives in the seventies. In this exclusive EIN interview Priscilla's ex-partner, karate champion and author talks about his amazing life, including... - Meeting Elvis and Priscilla
- Hawaii, Elvis and Karate
- Being Phil Spector's bodyguard
- Sitting next to John Lennon recording
- Priscilla and karate
- Fans blaming him for Elvis' marriage split-up
- Elvis putting a "Hit" out on him
- Finding peace in the Philippines
- His new autobiography
Don't forget that EIN's Elvis Facebook page regularly features fabulous RARE newly discovered photos of Elvis. This month EIN celebrates our 45,000 members! - including several of Elvis' own friends and colleagues So Elvis fans don't miss out on these rare and exciting photographs.
Now with over thousands of great photos, News and with more added every day – including YouTube footage.
Elvis LIVE Aug 23, 1969 Album Review + Elvis Concert Review 1969: ..."The atmosphere throughout the entire hotel was nail-bitingly electric! It is difficult for me to describe and paint a true portrait of attending in person this unique occasion - Elvis' Return to Splendor LIVE in 1969 - but I'll try my best. I want, and hope, you will understand the excitement of what has to be the pinnacle of Elvis' career to date!" Joan Gansky was lucky because not only was she in the audience for Elvis' TV musical renaissance of the '68 NBC Special but she also saw Elvis at his most dynamic - first at his August 22nd 1969 Midnight Show and then the following night at his August 23rd Dinner Show. Joan Gansky has written this insightful and emotional article for EIN in 2019, fifty years later, looking back at this special event from 1969 as well as providing her review of the new RCA vinyl album of the August 23rd Dinner Show. One of EIN's most important articles we have ever published- Go here for Joan and Paul Gansky's incredible articles and exclusive photos
(Review/Spotlight, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
'What was Elvis searching for?' EIN Spotlight: The question is raised – but never answered – in the title of HBO’s recent absorbing, imperfect documentary 'Elvis Presley: The Searcher'.
At the start it seems clear what the teenage Elvis was searching for – an escape from the oblivion of poverty in the American South. Yet his quest was cultural as well as financial.
Later Elvis read obsessively, seeking out such books as The Impersonal Life, Joseph Brenner’s guide to self-discovery and Kahil Gibran’s book of fables, The Prophet. In his copy of Gibran’s tome, Elvis jotted down the line: “A singer can sing his songs but he must have an ear to receive the song”.
So what exactly was Elvis searching for? In this fascinating EIN Spotlight respected author Paul Simpson takes a close look at this all important question which, for some reason, was basically ignored in the recent HBO documentary..
Mindi Miller Interview with EIN: Mindi Miller was a working actress when she met Elvis in early 1975. She was interested in karate (she performed all her own movie stunts), exploring spirituality and the Bible and so they had a lot in common. Mindi Miller and Elvis bonded over their common interests and soon afterwards he asked her to go on tour with him in April 1975.
She stayed friends with Elvis through the years - along with members of the 'Memphis Mafia' - and attended his funeral.
EIN's Sanja Meegin recently caught up with Mindi Miller to talk about her close friendship with Elvis over the years.
In this fascinating interview she discusses. . . - Her first night with Elvis
- How Elvis persuaded her to cancel her overseas movie & modelling plans
- Their mutual interest in Karate
- Graceland and meeting Lisa Marie
- Attending Elvis' funeral . . . and much much more... Go here for EIN's Sanja Meegin and her intimate and detailed discussion with the delightful Mindi Miller - Now with Reader Feedback.
'Marty Lacker: A Life Well-Lived' & Elvis at American Studio's Interview: It was with immense sadness that last month EIN had to report on the death of our great friend - and a true friend to Elvis - Marty Lacker. We will miss him dearly. Marty is well-known as one of the key members of the Memphis Mafia and also co-Best Man at Elvis' wedding. He was known for both his honesty and being forthright with his opinions. He was the only member of the Memphis Mafia who still watched and commented on recent Elvis News. He had no issue with holding people to account (especially ones who would inflate their importance within Elvis' legacy) and would regularly ask EIN to add his comments or to correct any inaccuracy. Elvis fans often ask about Marty Lacker's background, how he came to meet Elvis, as well as his involvement in the music industry outside of working for The King.
As a prelude to Ken Sharp's fascinating interview with Marty Lacker and a discussion about Elvis' famous American Studio' Memphis sessions, EIN presents "Marty Lacker: a life well-lived" in which Marty tells of his life in the music industry, his friendship with Elvis along with his dislike of the over-controlling Col Parker. Go here to learn all you need to know about Marty Lacker as well as Elvis outstanding Memphis American Sound sessions in 1969. (Spotlight; Source,KenSharp/ElvisInformationNetwork)
'The World of FTD' In-Depth Review: The new deluxe book 'The World Of FTD' has been received by some lucky fans and Elvis collector Mike Lodge has provided EIN with a very detailed review - of well over 3 thousand words! The book was authored and designed by Keith Flynn with input from a large number of other Elvis specialists including EIN's Piers Beagley, EM&HM's Trevor Cajiao, Geoffrey McDonnell, Gordon Minto and many others. It is 1,200 pages, hardbound three book set, chronicling every release by FTD.The book also features 100s of high-quality photos from the collection Erik Lorentzen
KJ Consulting are proud to publish this Box Set which weighs 8 kilos.
Paul Dowling EIN Interview Part Three: Paul Dowling is without doubt one of the major names in the Elvis World. He started collecting and selling Elvis vinyl over 40 years ago and has one of the world's largest Elvis Presley record collections. He started his "WorldWide Elvis" shop back in the seventies, way before the internet, where fans could get hold of rare Elvis records and memorabilia.
With such a fascination with Elvis, Dowling not only became a big name in the early years of Elvis bootlegs but later became friends with Ernst Jorgensen and helped RCA with various official releases.
In the final part of our fascinating interview Paul Dowling discusses .... - Dodging the FBI agents that were sent after him
- Unreleased Elvis material that still hasn’t come out
- Why does Ernst Jorgensen doubt this claims
- His BMG project 'For The First Time Ever' - what happened
- The true story of obtaining the Million Dollar Quartet tape
- His thoughts on Paul Lichter, Sean Saver, Sherif Hanna, Rex Martin
- Spending time with Alan Fortas
- Jim Curtin, newly added story
'Ultimate Elvis' New Electronic Edition: Announced by Elvis sessions expert Keith Flynn for publication November 1 is the brand new concept of the 1750 page super-deluxe Elvis sessions book 'Ultimate Elvis' Electronic Edition.
This incredible three volume book will now be available as an e-book on an i-pad or android tablet. - Created in HTML5
Fully updated e-books will open in any web browser on any operating system, so no need for separate downloads for different operating systems. - Life-Like 'Flipping' Pages
Flip through pages as if you are reading an actual book, but also being able to zoom-in to view smaller images and captions.
- View as Double or Single pages
View as double pages on a computer or laptop etc, and single pages when viewing in portrait on an i-pad or Android tablet. - Fully Navigational Table Of Contents
Jump back and forth to the sections of the books you want to read, instead of flipping through numerous pages to find what you want. PRICED AT - all 3 Volumes for £60 = US$93
On sale from November 1st 2015. Try Before You Buy -
Download free zip-file containing 27 pages from Volume 1, before you decide to buy the complete set. -
NOTE - These books are MASSIVE so you will need approximately 1GB of spare disc space for these three volumes, -
Click HERE to Keith Flynn's 'Ultimate Elvis' Electronic Edition to try.
Go HERE to EIN's independent review of 'Ultimate Elvis' (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
Did Elvis Record 'Tiger Man' At Sun?: A question that has puzzled Elvis fans through the years is whether he actually recorded the song ‘Tiger Man’ during his years at SUN studios.
The basic question is why did Elvis refer to 'Tiger man' several times in concert as “The second song that I ever recorded, not too many people heard it”?
And if Elvis DID record it, then why hasn’t any reference to it at SUN or proof of its existence been found?
Elvis would first perform ‘Tiger Man’ in concert at his first 1969 Las Vegas International season and would continue playing it through the years – usually in a medley with Mystery Train - until his last performance at Saginaw on May 3 1977. He would sing it over 150 times on stage! The thought that there might be an acetate or undiscovered tape of Elvis at SUN singing ‘Tiger Man’ is a mouth-watering concept - but is it an unlikely fantasy or strong possibility?
Go here to our detailed 'TIGER MAN' spotlight as EIN's Piers Beagley puts in the hard yards to check the facts from the fantasy . (Spotlight; Source;ElvisInfoNetwork)
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