'Elvis Presley Forever' CD exits Billboard due to being Sold Out

***image1***The 'Elvis Presley Forever' CD compilation has exited the Billboard's 200 Albums chart this week after four weeks on the chart and a first week debut at No. 11. We can only wonder now how long it would have been on the chart if it had not been a limited edition and being sold out after the second week (With only dwindling stocks left in that last week). It was the highest debut for an Elvis album since '2nd to None' album debuted at No. 3 in 2003.

While this is a touch disappointing, pre-sale orders of the 'If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' CD tell us that another big Elvis hit CD will be with us this year.

Elvis fans and stamp collectors: Dust off your Blue Suede Shoes, put on an Elvis record, and celebrate The King Of Rock and Roll with this timeless tribute, The Forever Elvis Collection, and the Forever Elvis CD.

'Elvis Presley Forever' spans Elvis' career from his 1954 Sun Records recording 'That's All Right Mama', through his early-1970s hits 'Burning Love' and 'The Wonder of You', and includes previously unissued versions of 'If I Can Dream' and 'What Now My Love'. The CD also includes such Presley signature hits as 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'Hound Dog', 'Return to Sender', 'Viva Las Vegas' and 'Suspicious Minds'.

We have just a few sets left unsold ... Order a CD and Stamp set today.

Listen to 'If I Can Dream (03:13)

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Priscilla Presley, was joined by Postmaster General Megan Brennan to introduce the stamp, and the album, during this year's Elvis Week activities at his Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tenn., surrounding commemoration of the 38th anniversary of his death on Aug. 16, 1977 at age 42.

The U.S. Postal Service will issue the Music Icons: Elvis Presley Commemorative Forever stamp and together with Sony Music's RCA/Legacy Recordings an exclusive music CD titled 'ELVIS FOREVER' that includes an Elvis song, as you've never heard it before. The CD will be available in select Post Offices beginning August 12 on the same day as the Elvis Presley stamp dedication ceremony.

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'Elvis Presley Forever' Collection + CD and First Day Cover

With this stamp in the Music Icons series, the U.S. Postal Service® honors Elvis Presley (1935-1977), the singer, guitarist, musician, and actor who became one of the first true stars of rock-and-roll.

This stamp features a 1955 black-and-white photograph of Presley taken by William Speer. In the bottom left corner, between the words 'Forever' and 'USA', is a small gold crown, a nod to Presley's nickname, The King of Rock and Roll™. Presley's signature, in gold ink, is also featured along the right side.

The square stamp sheet resembles a vintage 45 rpm record sleeve. One side of the sheet includes the stamps and the image of a sliver of a record seeming to peek out of the top of the sleeve. The following text borders the block of stamps: 'The Elvis Presley stamp is being issued as a Forever® stamp. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail® one-ounce price'.

Stamp

An image of Presley shot by photographer Alfred Wertheimer and the logo for the Music Icons series appear on the reverse side. Antonio Alcalá served as the art director and designed the stamp sheet with Leslie Badani.

The Elvis Presley stamp is being issued as a Forever® stamp. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail® one-ounce price.

CD

The Postal Service is proud to announce the offering of an exclusive CD of 18 Presley hits titled, ELVIS FOREVER, which includes a new performance of Elvis' inspiring song 'If I Can Dream' as you've never heard it before. 'If I Can Dream' has been selected from a forthcoming Fall 2015 Elvis Presley album release.

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The track-listing on the Elvis Presley Forever CD is:

1. That's All Right
2. Heartbreak Hotel
3. Hound Dog
4. Don't Be Cruel
5. Jailhouse Rock
6. It's Now or Never
7. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
8. Little Sister
9. Can't Help Falling in Love
10. Return to Sender
11. Bossa Nova Baby
12. Viva Las Vegas
13. In the Ghetto
14. Suspicious Minds
15. Burning Love
16. The Wonder of You
17. If I Can Dream (From upcoming Fall 2015 release. Previously unreleased)
18. What Now My Love (Exclusive to USPS release, Elvis Forever. Previously unreleased)

Elvis Presley

'During his illustrious career, rock-and-roll superstar Elvis Presley starred in dozens of feature films, won three Grammy Awards, and recorded 18 number one singles: Heartbreak Hotel, I Want You, I Need You, I Love You, Don't Be Cruel, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, Too Much, All Shook Up, (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear, Jailhouse Rock, Don't, Hard Headed Woman, A Big Hunk O' Love, Stuck On You, It's Now Or Never, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Surrender, Good Luck Charm, Suspicious Minds'.

Issue Date: August 12, 2015
Art Director/Designer: Antonio Alcala, Leslie Badani, William Speer

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