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Elvis Presley Tupelo 50's style laser die-cut wood magnet
More than your ordinary magnet, our Elvis Presley Tupelo 50's style laser die-cut wood magnet is so chunky it stands on its own. Sure to be a new favorite standout on your fridge, in the office, or wherever else you stick it! Magnet is strong and holds fast. Elvis can now stick to your magnetic surfaces!, Perfect for the fridge, the office, or any magnetic surface that needs some excitement, Magnet is strong and won't slip, Dimensions: 4.5" x 2.5" x 0.5".
'The Beat Is Back' CD (Kansas City, MO, April 21st, 1976)
Expected soon is our new 2CD set titled 'The Beat Is Back' (label E.P. Collector, catalogue number EPC 2016-06), recorded live from the audience in Kansas City, MO, April 21st, 1976. As per the March 1976 tour, the April tour was a short one - Elvis played just 8 shows in 7 days - but only 3 days after tour closing in Spokane, Elvis started his last-ever season in Lake Tahoe.
Interview with Barbara Gray who reveals a 55 year old secret
If you're a fan of Elvis Presley, you certainly know the photograph entitled 'The Kiss'. The famous June 30, 1956 black-and-white photo features 'The King' smooching with a mysterious and unidentified woman. The photo became iconic; but even the photographer, Alfred Wertheimer, didn't know who the girl was. Her name, if not her image, remained unknown for years. Who she was remained a mystery. Until now ...
Review | Elvis : New Years Eve 1976 FTD CD
If this is ultimately Elvis' good-bye benediction, it's a testament worth hearing again and again. All you need is love. At least the hardcore Elvis fan can enjoy, for the first time ever, a complete December 31, 1976 version of 'Can't Help Falling In Love'. In the final analysis, if you do not possess a copy of this legendary Presley event, the FTD set is a reasonable, if not definitive, place to find it.
Record Review | The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956 RSD 2 LP
Memphis Recording Service (MRS) released 'The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956' as a limited edition 1000 copies only double vinyl LP Record for 'Record Store Day' (RSD) April 16, 2016. The first thing that immediately strikes you with this latest package from MRS is the high-quality that MRS releases have now become famous for. 'The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956' is a gorgeous 24 page Gatefold with many rare and unreleased photographs. It contains extensive linear notes, with informative and historical facts on Elvis' time with the Louisiana Hayride. This double LP focus' on one of the earliest parts of Elvis' career ... perhaps one of the most important parts of Elvis' career. As fine a release as the CD version was, it just can't compete with a 12 inch by 12 inch 24 page booklet!
Elvis On Tour : The Standing Room Only Tapes 4 CD Set
Elvis On Tour : The Standing Room Only Tapes is a new exclusive Magnetic 4 CD set featuring The Standing Room Only Tapes rehearsals recorded in March and April 1972. These rehearsals are presented here in their best sound quality available, and for the very first time reunited in a single box-set with a nice booklet featuring related pictures, paperwork and memorabilia.
'Elvis on Television 1956-1960 Hardback Book (in Slipcase) from Boxcar
'Elvis on Television 1956-1960' celebrates Elvis' first appearance on national television. Released by Boxcar Enterprises this is a LIMITED EDITION 400-page hardcover book (with slipcase), a comprehensive illustration of Elvis Presley's early television appearances. Supported by a fully comprehensive text, (by Gordon Minto) collected here are scores of historical documents, memorabilia and hundreds of rare photographs - many of which have never before been published. This book will captivate the reader throughout, and is the most detailed document on the history of Elvis on Television from 1956-60. The Book is expected to be released June 20th 2016.
Hilton Showroom Volume 3 | Opening Night At Lake tahoe | Still Stirring Passions
AudiRec proudly presents: ELVIS – HILTON SHOWROOM VOLUME 3 – a brandnew CD which will be released shortly. It includes an audience recording of the complete and so far unreleased performance from December 6, 1975 (Dinner Show). With this CD release Elvis Collectors should now be able to own every single show from Elvis' second to last Las Vegas engagement on 'real' factory-pressed CD's.
Record Review | Elvis, Showroom Internationale 'Record Store Day' 2 LP
'Legacy Records' Elvis Presley 'Record Store Day' release for 2014 was, 'Showroom Internationale', a special numbered 2 x LP deluxe gatefold (picture below) pressed on 180G vinyl and is one of the best 'RSD' offerings so far. This show was recorded on August 12, 1970 at the Dinner Show concert when Elvis was filming the documentary 'That's the Way It Is'. This is Elvis performing at an absolute peak of his vocal prowess. The sound quality on this 17-track double LP is as stellar as is the selection here making this a must-have!
'Elvis On Television 1956-1960 The Complete Soundtrack Recordings' 2CD set (MRS)
Continuing celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of Elvis' first appearance on national television, Memphis Recording Service will release a 2CD/100-page set titled 'Elvis On Television 1956-1960 The Complete Soundtrack Recordings' on June 26th 2016. The recordings contain the complete archival recordings of Elvis Presley's television appearances from 1956-60. For the first time ever, these tracks been painstakingly remastered and restored. Fans who have enjoyed our previous mastered works will be pleased to know that our restoration techniques have now been applied these historical television soundtrack recordings. The quality of these recordings are now far superior than ever released before. The recordings contain all song tracks, comedy sketch routines and interviews including the extended Wink Martindale dialogue with Dewey Phillips. The 100-page book is a chronological photo journey following Elvis from the very first in 1956, to his appearance on The Frank Sinatra show in 1960. It contains liner notes accompanied by many rare and new unpublished photographs. Accompanies 'Elvis on Television 1956-1960' Book.
Elvis in Florida 1955
Elvis, Scotty and Bill played the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, Florida, for the first time on May 7, 1955 while on a tour with Hank Snow that had started in New Orleans on May 1st, and was for nearly three weeks touring with almost every day a show. According to writer Peter Guralnick, they met Mae Boren Axton, publicist for the Florida leg of the tour, at the first Florida date, in Daytona Beach. Mae would later co-write 'Heartbreak Hotel' with Tommy Durden which would be Elvis' first recording with RCA and ultimately his first Gold record. On the recent MRS boxset 'Elvis: Live In The 50's' is an interview with Mae Axton and Elvis.
Video | We Remember The King (Johnny Cash / Class Of '55)
View an all star tribute to Elvis Presley. 'We Remember The King', Johnny Cash singing lead vocal and backed by Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. (Not a bad group hey!! From the 1986 reunion 'Class Of '55'. The 'Class Of '55' was a CD release in 1986, however it was also filmed by Dick Clark and broadcast on US TV in 1989, the album billed as a 'Rock 'N' Roll Homecoming' also remembered Elvis in other songs, but stands in its own right as a classic album full of solid performances.
Sony Legacy planning 40th anniversary Graceland Sessions Release
In a recent interview, Sony Legacy senior vice president, A&R John Jackson revealed that Sony Legacy are already planning some releases for 2017, the 40th anniversary of Presley's death. 'We've got some interesting ideas', he admits. 'The 40th anniversary of some of the last (1976) recordings he made is coming up, so we're toying with the idea of how to best present those. NOW, we can reveal that some members of Elvis' TCB Band are at work in Memphis. They worked in secret on a special project in the recording studio 'Sam Phillips Recording', located on Madison Avenue. Also the people from Sony Music Entertainment were present, and Ernst Jorgensen, the major driving force behind the many products of 'Follow That Dream (FTD)'.
'Elvis Presley : The Album Collection': How the 60-Disc Box Set Was Assembled
March 23 marked the 60th anniversary of the self-titled debut RCA album from Elvis Presley. To commemorate that occasion, Legacy Recordings released the most comprehensive Presley collection yet. Titled Elvis Presley - The Album Collection, the 60-disc set spans the entire run of his 21 years with the label. Sony Legacy senior vice president, A&R John Jackson talked to Billboard concerning the thought process of assembling the set. 'The way we decided to approach this package -- because we have done similar things for other artists, such as Johnny Cash and Ronnie Milsap -- was to recreate the original albums. Now, the definition of what an original album is on Elvis becomes tricky because there's been so many collections and compilations of things that were released during his lifetime, and of course, a gazillion since then. What we decided to do was hone it down to what would be considered a new album with some new material on it that was released during his lifetime -- the first place that a song appeared on a long playing record while he was alive', Jackson said ...
Released : The Elvis Presley Movie Album : Original Mono Masters CD
Elvis One proudly presents The Elvis Presley Movie Album : Original Mono Masters CD containing 34 masters from Elvis Presley as original released in mono on his albums, EPs and singles from 1956 to 1962. Many of the later released versions on CD are different to the versions as original released, like the master of 'I Want To Break Free' (as appeared on the 'Jailhouse Rock' EP), 'Dixieland Rock' (as appeared on the 'King Creole' EP), the extended master of 'Tonight's All Right For Love' (released on a German vinyl single), the album master of 'Didja' Ever', and the original mono masters of 'A Whistling Tune', 'Home Is Where The Heart Is', 'I Got Lucky' and 'King Of The Whole Wide World' (as appeared on the 'Kid Galahad' EP). All these songs as original released, including all Elvis' movie songs released on singles from 1956 to 1962 now for the first time together on one great new CD!
Released : 'Elvis 25' Special Deluxe Edition 2 CD and single CD Regular Special Edition
Elvis One proudly presents 'Elvis 25'. This special edition from The Bootleg Series is available as a Special Deluxe Edition (2 CDs) and a single CD Regular Special Edition. The Special Deluxe Edition contains all masters from March 20-21 and April 3-5 1960 in original Mono and Stereo sound. As well as outtakes and alternate versions from these legendary studio sessions PLUS Elvis at 'The Frank Sinatra – Timex Show' March 26, 1960, including Elvis' duet with Frank Sinatra 'Witchcraft / Love Me Tender' (unedited – with reprise.) Also including is a 16 pages booklet with photos and recording information.
'The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956' 2 LP Vinyl for RSD
Memphis Recording Service (MRS) have released 'The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956' as a limited edition 1000 copies only double vinyl LP Record for 'Record Store Day' (RSD). This Limited Edition 180 gram 2 LP set contains for the first time ever, the complete archival live recordings of the Louisiana Hayride by Elvis Presley from 1954-1956 on vinyl. All of the 33 tracks herein are re-mastered using the most sophisticated technology and include recently discovered material, including a live version of 'I Forgot to Remember to Forget' and a brand new song 'Little Mama', released for the first time ever on vinyl. The bonus 24 page booklet has many rare and unreleased photographs. It contains extensive linear notes, with informative and historical facts on Elvis' time with the Louisiana Hayride.
FTD are re-pressing the following 'Sold Out' Titles
FTD are pleased to announce that the following items are being re-pressed. It's hoped that some will be available for the new release ship out. The MOST notable are, Sold Out, Hot August Night and The On Stage Season. The other titles; FTD 94 Elvis (Fool), FTD 125 Elvis (2nd Album), FTD 131 Flaming Star, FTD 134 King Creole, FTD 137 Live A Little, Love A Little, and FTD 128 The Return To Vegas. in vinyl, FTD advise that all catalogue Vinyl is sold out except the latest release, FTD 312 'He Touched Me : The Recording Sessions'. (ALL these titles can be ordered from ElvisPresleyShop.com).
Follow That Dream (FTD) will issue 3 new releases in May
Follow That Dream (FTD) will issue 3 new releases in May. There are 2 double CD releases, 'ELVIS - NBC-TV Special' (2-CD) in the Classic Album (7") Series, 'Las Vegas 1975' double soundboard CD in the FTD Soundboard Concert (5") Series, and a special limited edition vinyl release, 'King Creole - The Mono Monitor Mixes'. (1x LP 180 gram Clear Vinyl Hand Numbered Limited Edition). Pre-order now.
Charlie, Bring Me The Request Box!
Out shortly will be Straight Arrow's 5-CD box release 'Charlie, Bring Me The Request Box!' (SA/SB 2016-01-02), featuring the complete Elvis Presley August 1975 Summer Festival. It was shortest ever Elvis Las Vegas season-after just 5 concerts, the rest of the season was cancelled due to health issues.
Elvis Presley Magnolia Gardens August 7, 1955
In the afternoon, Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore, and Bill Black performed in Houston at the Magnolia Gardens (afternoon show), 12044 Beach Street, Houston, Texas. There was actually an ad for this appearance at the time, were in the audience that day and Jim and Lois Robertson were trying out a new 8mm home movie camera with color. They didn't really know of Elvis at the time and Lois Robertson only seemed to recall about 20 to 25 people in attendance. She filmed parts of the performance and after the color film was developed the Robertsons watched it once or twice, then put it away.
Elvis Presley In Hawaii 1957 : Complete Footage with overdubbed Audio
View color film of Elvis Presley live in Hawaii 1957, complete footage with overdubbed audio.
Don Rickles talks about Elvis Presley
'Elvis was huge in the fifties, had his troubles in the sixties, but he came roaring back in the seventies when he was huge all over again. He took over Vegas and made the town his own. When he was playing the Hilton, everyone was happy because business trickled down from this show to everywhere else. I'd only met him in passing, but people kept saying he was a big fan of mine.
Rick Springfield on meeting Elvis in 1972
I met Elvis on a plane, in 1972. My manager, actually, at the time, was Steve Binder, who directed the Elvis comeback special for NBC. So I was going back and forth from Australia because I didn't have a permanent visa, so I had to fly back and get another visitor's visa and fly back to America. I was doing that for a while. I got on the plane one time and I was in the back of the bus but I walked past the first-class section - it was stopping in Hawaii because he was going to Hawaii - and there was Elvis ...
Trailer : Elvis Encore Performance Volume V Hardcover Book from JAT
Elvis Encore Performance Volume V. This special series of photo journals started in 1990 with Volume I and continues with the 2016 release of Volume V. A hardback book which contains over 125 images, reviews, and documents following Elvis through much of his March/April 1957 tour. Many images from Chicago will finally stem from the original negatives and are stunning. More unpublished photos are shown throughout the book featuring both concert and candid images. View the Trailer.
Blue Miami and Too Big For Texas - are you ready for Clambake?
Blue Miami and Too Big For Texas - are you ready for Clambake? This new release will give you a deep inside look upon the making of Elvis' 25th movie Clambake. This beautifully designed hardcover book with over 400 pages contains more than 600 pictures. Most of them never published before and in fantastic colors. Get a glimpse behind the scenes through well researched information about the movie and the actors, anecdotes from the set, the movie's recording sessions, the Clambake discography plus a large selection of memorabilia from around the world. The book also contains a reproduction of the original movie script.
'Definitive Rare Elvis Live Collection 4 CD box-set
Coming soon: 'Definitive Rare Elvis Live Collection' a limited numbered edition 4 CD box-set with only 400 copies made. Contains 2x CD Soundboard Recordings and 2x CD Audience Recordings.
'Elvis '70 Bringing Him Back Again' Hardcover Book from JAT
'Elvis '70 Bringing Him Back Again' is a new book which picks up where the best selling 'Elvis In the Dome' ends from March 1970 to January 1st 1971. This journal will feature newly discovered and unbelievable photos from 'Elvis That's the Way It Is' and from the June Nashville recording sessions, also unreleased concert photos exclusive to this book from September to November.
'Still Wielding The Old Magic!' CD | DVD | Double Vinyl Soundboard Box Set
VV records, presents a 400 copy only CD, DVD and double Vinyl LP box set, : 'Still Wielding The Old Magic!', a limited edition box set housed in a deluxe 350 grams gatefold sleeve that includes: - a double vinyl edition of the album with the remastered show from Richmond April 10, 1972 - a CD with an unreleased show from Buffalo April 5, 1972 - a DVD with the remastered show from Hampton Road April 09, 1972.
Live In The 50's : The Complete Tour Recordings 2 LP Vinyl Record for RSD
Memphis Recording Service (MRS) will release 'Live In The 50's - The Complete Tour Recordings' as a limited edition 1000 copies only double vinyl LP Record for 'Record Store Day' (RSD) in April. This limited edition 180 gram 2 LP set contains for the first time ever, the complete archival live tour recordings of the 1950's by Elvis Presley. All of the 34 tracks are re-mastered using the most sophisticated technology and includes a bonus track of recently discovered material. The bonus 24 page gatefold photo album has many rare and unreleased photographs and every show listing (including the Louisiana Hayride) of the 1950's.
Such A Night In Pearl Harbor 2 LP Vinyl Record from MRS for RSD
Memphis Recording Service (MRS) will release 'Such A Night In Pearl Harbor' as a limited edition 1000 copies only double vinyl LP Record for 'Record Store Day' (RSD) in April. At the same time MRS will release, also for 'Record Store Day' 'The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956' double LP and 'Live In The 50's - The Complete Tour Recordings' double LP, both also limited to 1000 copies.
'The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley 1956-1977' (JAT) Book Reprint in May
The recent JAT Publications book, 'The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley 1956-1977' is now sold out, however with the huge demand (and many um-filled orders!!) we are pleased to be able to report that JAT will reprint a limited number of this book in May. 'This book is the perfect companion piece to the elaborate 'Elvis Sessions IV The Recorded Music of Elvis Aron Presley 1954-1977'.
Update 'The Elvis Files 8' plus a new Book series from Erik Lorentzen
The Elvis Files Volume 8 will be entering the final phase of production, 'going to the printer' shortly. With this announcement the The Elvis Files Team have released details of a new book series called 'Gold Standard Series', which will focus on highlights in Elvis' wonderful career. The first two books to be released later this year. Two Historical Documents – 60 Years later. 'Elvis In Person, The Florida Tour August '56' and 'Elvis at The Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, TUPELO'. (View flyers)
Review | Forty-Eight Hours To Memphis FTD CD | Live Richmond, Virginia
Our focus today is Forty-Eight Hours To Memphis : Recorded Live On Stage In Richmond, Virginia : March 18, 1974, one of the latest CDs from Sony's Follow That Dream Records. The Forty-Eight Hours To Memphis title reflects that Elvis closed out his tour two days after this Richmond concert with a show in Memphis - portions of which became the 1974 album Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis.
Elvis : The Final Performance Book : Indianapolis on June 26th 1977
The book, Elvis : The Final Performance, is a lavish 100-page, full-colour 140+ photo hardback book which documents Elvis' final show in Indianapolis on June 26th 1977. This is the ultimate book on the subject and it covers every aspect of the show itself. Also, there are many additional shots of Elvis' last tour with a special 'Sundial' section! This lavish 100-page, full-colour book is a must.
I Gotta Know - 1960 (Part II) transparent ORANGE vinyl 12" LP
I Gotta Know - 1960 (Part II) transparent ORANGE vinyl 12" LP featuring classic Elvis recordings from 1960. A limited Edition of just 120 NUMBERED copies. This is the first release of this title on coloured vinyl as a twelve inch record (formerly a 10"release).
'The February 1977 Tour : An Audiovisual Documentary : Volume I' Hardcover Book
The Rock Legends import label have announced the release of their first book, 'The February 1977 Tour : An Audiovisual Documentary : Volume I'. Rock Legends is proud to announce a new series of concert themed volumes that would make perfect companions to your FTD book collection. The first book of this series is mainly about the first tour of 1977. The February, 1977 Tour is an audiovisual document exploring the first shows of 1977 in a photographic manner along with several performances recorded live during some of the events which are featured on the bonus CD. View new images.
Book : My Treasured Memories of Elvis by July Palmer
My Treasured Memories of Elvis by July Palmer was released late June 2009. We have a few copies newly available to us. Judy considers her photos of this engagement to be her favorite set. No one has ever seen all her photos in one book, in context with her stories. Judy has been known as one of the best fan photographers of Elvis for over 35 years. 'My Treasured Memories of Elvis' is a hard cover, full color 114 pages book with over 150 photos. Nearly all the photos are of Elvis Presley, many full or half page.
Elvis Presley for President!
In 1956, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson were in the race for president, but singer-songwriter Lou Monte had a different candidate in mind: Elvis Presley. He penned the tune 'Elvis Presley for President', which was released that summer. 'A vote for him is a vote for rock 'n' roll/Elvis Presley for President!' Monte sang. The song garnered 5,000 write-in votes from fans who wanted to elect Elvis. Elvis' manager, Col. Tom Parker, borrowed the idea, and often passed out 'Elvis for President' buttons, which were a big success. And fans often made 'Elvis for President' signs. They were all on to something: Elvis for President is a great idea.
Review : Destination USA FTD 2 CD
On September 4,1972 the UK Elvis Presley fan club flocked to Las Vegas to catch a glimpse of their hero -- and were NOT disappointed! 'Destination USA' FTD 2-CD documents Elvis' Las Vegas 1972 summer season - and for many fans it was a once-in-a-lifetime trip to see the King ...
Unseen photos of Elvis Presley taken during his military service in Germany
Unseen photographs of Elvis Presley serving military duty in Germany have been discovered for the first time since 1958. The black and white snaps of the King of Rock and Roll were taken while he was doing his national service at Bad Nauheim, in what was then West Germany, and they were put into an album by a young English girl known only as Frances, who was 18 and working as a chambermaid in the town that summer.
Hilton Showroom Volume 2 Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 05-12-1975
AudiRec proudly presents: Elvis - Hilton Showroom Volume 2. This CD includes an audience recording of the complete and so far unreleased performance from December 5, 1975 - only three days after the much acclaimed Opening Show of Elvis' December Las Vegas 75 Season. Includes a 16 Pages booklet.
Nineteen Sixty Five Studio Sessions CD Vol. 1-3
Three new CD releases from 'Elvis One' are 'Nineteen Sixty Five Studio Sessions' Volumes 1, 2 and 3. Volume 1 contains 40 alternate takes and versions from the movie 'Paradise, Hawaiian Style', all previously unreleased by Elvis' record company. And for the first time ever presented in the correct speed! Volume 2 contains 42 alternate takes and versions from the movies 'Harum Scarum', 'Frankie And Johnny' and 'Paradise, Hawaiian Style', all previously unreleased by Elvis' record company. Volume 3 contains 46 alternate takes and versions from the movie 'Frankie And Johnny', all previously unreleased by Elvis' record company. Each CD includes a 12 page booklet with recording information and photos.
Lamar Fike: Member of Elvis Presley's famed inner circle, the Memphis Mafia
Lamar Fike was one of Elvis Presley's career-long entourage who became the singer's friends, foils, bodyguards, road managers, lighting technicians, punchbags. Or, as Fike put it, 'his buffer zone'. The group of men, and one woman, became known as 'The Memphis Mafia', not least because of their black mohair suits, sunglasses at night and black limos. The term stuck and was generally used, including by Elvis and themselves, with considerable irony. Elvis considered his 'mafia' as his extended family and there is a school of thought that he kept such old friends around him to protect him from the advances of the real mob, particularly during his Las Vegas years, when he was said to have received offers that must have been difficult to refuse.
'This Is Elvis' FTD Classic Album now 'Sold Out'
Only 1 year after it was released, FTD have now 'sold out' of their extended soundtrack release of 'This Is Elvis' adding it to the growing list of no longer available titles. We have the last copies we were able to order on the way to us now, only a handful, so if you would like one, order now!
'If I Can Dream / Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra UK Tour
The worldwide chart topping album, 'If I Can Dream' will now be the basis of a UK tour with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Achieving Elvis his 12th UK Number One, 'If I Can Dream' used recordings of Elvis' voice alongside new orchestral arrangements.
'Elvis The Complete Sun Masters' CD
'Elvis The Complete Sun Masters' is a release from the Elvis One label that was released but NOT intended for general sale -- but we have some available to us. 'Elvis' very first recordings from 1953 to 1955 at the Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. All the original masters in the best possible sound for the first time together on one great cd, including his first 4 demo's'.
Charlie Chaplin on Elvis Presley
In the early 1950s, a friend brought Charlie Chaplin a copy of Elvis' first record: Charlie was always aware of the public. While at the Manoir in the fifties, a friend visited him and brought him a record of a new singer named Elvis Presley. Charlie hadn't heard of him. 'This man has made a sensation in the States', his friend said. 'I can't understand it. He wiggles his hips and sings and people go mad'. 'If he's made such an impact', Charlie replied, 'he must have something. You can't fool the public'.
Elvis : I'm Leavin' : Elvis Folk-Country 1-LP Black Vinyl (RSD Exclusive)
Elvis Presley - I'm Leaving: Elvis Folk-Country 1-LP Black Vinyl (RSD Exclusive) is limited to 5000 copies and includes masters from Elvis' sessions at RCA Victor's Studio B in Nashville in May 1971, a period in which several folk writers' material surfaced spontaneously amid gospel and holiday recordings, plus others with similar provenance: from Dylan¹s 'Tomorrow Is A Long Time' in 1966, to then-contemporary pop-folk such as 'Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues' in 1973, this is Elvis in an introspective mood, masterfully creating definitive versions of iconic compositions that resonated with him for his friends in the studio - and for us. The very best of Elvis Folk-Country 1966-1973. Pre-order now.
Review : Elvis : Behind The Image DVD
The legendary DVD 'Elvis Behind The Image Vol. 1' heralded a completely new era of Elvis documentaries and entails a series of first class issues, which not only revitalized the 8mm-genre, but revolutionized it. The historic material has been digitalized directly from the 8mm-reel by a new developed and highly sensitive laser scanning technique. By using this equipment it was possible to bring the previously unreleased 8mm movies on DVD in a never before known quality.
Ian Gillan, lead singer 'Deep Purple'
'Along with the rest of 'Deep Purple', I once had the chance to meet Elvis. For a young singer like me, he was an absolute inspiration. I soaked up what he did like blotting paper. It's the same as being in school - you learn by copying the maestro. His personality was also extremely endearing, his interviews were very self-effacing (and), he came over as gentle and was generous in his praise of others. He had a natural, technical ability, but there was something in the humanity of his voice, and his delivery. Those early records at the Sun Records label are still incredible and the reason is simple: he was the greatest singer that ever lived'.
The Flip Side : Elvis Presley: The RCA Album Collection 60 CD Box Set
'The Album Collection' is now in stock and we have begun the rather large job of packing and sending out orders. (Should be completed by Friday). This is a delightful work from Sony, and to give you a different take on the set, and what very much caught our eye was the original back cover art that we do not get even with the FTD Classic album releases. A really nice, original touch. The original album packaging has been painstakingly restored including gatefold/die cut sleeves, original RCA Victor inserts, stickers and more. And the CD labels replicate original side 1 labels. This should be a center-piece in every home be it in playing the albums, or simply making a statement with its very presence!!!!
'If I Can Dream' Chart Update
'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' is No. 11 in the United Kingdom this week, No. 69 in Ireland, and has dropped of the Top 50 in Australia (The chart is Top 100 but only the top 50 is displayed online, we will update this when it has completed its run on the top 100). and. For more see ElvisPresleyCharts.com
RSD : Le Retour D'Elvis Blue Vinyl & His Hand In Mine White Vinyl 2xLP
For 'Record Store Day' release only is the 2 LP Set, 'Le Retour D'Elvis' / 'His Hand In Mine', limited to 1000 copies and 180 GRAM COLORED VINYL (x 2) - this is ONE PRESSING only. Pre-order now.
Lionel Rose and Elvis Presley
Lionel Rose: 'I was punching a heavy bag in a gym in L.A., and I hear a voice sing out, 'Hey, Lionel! What's doin'?' And it was Elvis himself', Rose recalled. 'I was in awe of him, but he said he was in awe of me'.
'Rockers : 16 Good Rockin' Tracks' 100 copies only, transparent RED vinyl LP
Rockwell records will release on transparent RED vinyl with 100 copies only, 'Rockers - 16 Good Rockin' Tracks'. A fast moving compilation of some of Elvis' greatest Rock 'n' Roll classics. Only 100 NUMBERED copies.
'If I Can Dream' Chart Update
'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' is No. 16 in the United Kingdom this week, No. 50 in Australia and No. 58 in Ireland. For more see ElvisPresleyCharts.com
Bringing It Back | Review | Elvis Today FTD Special Edition 2 CD
In early 1975, despite Elvis' clearly fading desire to record new material (he hadn't recorded a new studio album since 1973), Elvis managed to step up to the challenge one more time. Little did anyone within the Elvis Presley circle know that when Elvis stepped into the RCA recording studios in Hollywood, CA. on March 10, 1975, it would be the last time 'The King of Rock N' Roll' would record music in a proper studio setting. However, the results of this 3-day recording session produced arguably the most diverse album of Elvis' career - Elvis Today and released by the Follow That Dream (FTD) Collector's Label.
Elvis Presley Enterprises in dispute over Westgate’s closure of Elvis exhibit
Elvis Presley Enterprises is 'deeply concerned with the aggressive actions' taken by the Westgate Las Vegas Resort in closing an Elvis exhibit over the weekend. In a statement sent to the Review-Journal, EPE said the Westgate on Friday seized, 'without any legitimate legal basis', hundreds of Elvis artifacts on loan to the exhibition from the Graceland Archives. EPE said it is not a party in the third-party dispute, but 'we have no choice but to pursue all legal means necessary to ensure the return of our artifacts immediately'.
Review: Elvis Presley (LPM-1254), Elvis, Loving You, King Creole & Elvis' Christmas Album CDs
Many people believe that the rock 'n' roll era began May 5, 1956 when the album, Elvis Presley, reached Number One on the National charts for the first of ten weeks. It was a far different sound than the other best selling albums of the day which included Belafonte by Harry Belafonte, The Man With The Golden Arm soundtrack, and Songs For Swingin' Lovers by Frank Sinatra.
If You Knew Elvis As They Knew Elvis
Aug. 16, 1977, forever will be remembered by Elvis fans everywhere as 'the day the music died'. I was studying in New Zealand at the time and was bummed beyond comparison as I took a break from classes that day to mourn the loss of the King of Rock 'n' Roll ... The Parker sisters, Beth Uale of Hawaii Kai and Sheri Pula of Southern California, (Ed Parker's daughters) share many fond memories of Elvis - like when he came rolling into their driveway in a black limousine one summer afternoon in 1974.
'Taking Care Of Business: In A Flash' coming from FTD
Planned for release by FTD/Flaming Star this May/June is 'Taking Care Of Business: In A Flash'. This 430-page illustrated hardback book will detail Elvis’ personal life and public career between October 1970 and January 1971. Produced by David English, Pål Granlund and Paul Richardson, the book will be accompanied by audio from the November 1970 tour. Further details to follow soon.
Elvis Presley: The Mono Masters 1960-1975 CD and Book Box Set
To be released soon from Venus Productions will be the spectacular release 'Elvis Presley: The Mono Masters 1960-1975' a limited numbered edition of 750 copies CD and LP-Size Hardback Book Box Set! The size of the box is about 30cm x 30cm x 7cm (12" x 12" x 3") and it weighs about 4.5 kilos (10 pounds). Like always, all sets come in their own box! MONO is how most listeners first heard Elvis in the 1950s and 1960s, when it was the predominant audio format. Until 1968, each Elvis album was given a unique MONO and STEREO mix, but Elvis always regarded the MONO mix as primary. The LARGE Hardback Book contains rare pictures, plus original US and rare foreign single sleeves.
The RCA Album Collection 60 CD + Book Box Set
View the 'unboxing' of the 60 CD box set, 'Elvis Presley: The RCA Album Collection' due for release March 18. This 60th Anniversary 60-CD Deluxe Edition celebrates RCA Victor's signing of Elvis Presley 'The King of rock 'n' roll' and features all of the albums Elvis recorded and RCA released in his lifetime: studio, soundtrack, and live. It also includes compilations released that featured unreleased songs or songs new to the LP format. Original album packaging has been painstakingly restored including gatefold/die cut sleeves, original RCA Victor inserts, stickers and more. CD labels replicate original side 1 labels. The Collection also includes a 300-page deluxe fully illustrated hard cover book with complete insightful commentary, discography and recording session data. Elvis Presley-The Album Collection represents a level of artistic achievement unparalleled to this day.
'Dr Nick', Elvis Presley's physician dies at 88
Dr. George Nichopoulos, Elvis Presley's physician, has died at 88 years old. 'Dr Nick' began treating Elvis in 1967 for saddle pain, then started working exclusively for him between 1970 until Elvis' death in 1977. Nichopoulos was present the day Elvis died.
'If I Can Dream' Chart Update
'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' is No. 11 in the United Kingdom this week, No. 25 in Australia and No. 44 in Ireland. For more see ElvisPresleyCharts.com
Elvis Presley and the Grammy Awards
Seeing Elvis' many awards and Gold and Platinum Records is one of the most memorable aspects of touriSeeing Elvis' many awards and Gold and Platinum Records is one of the most memorable aspects of touring Graceland. Whether it's the Hall of Gold - a long hallway full of Gold records and awards – or the Trophy Room in the Racquetball Building – where awards and Gold, Platinum and Diamond Records cover the walls up to the ceiling - both locations leave fans in awe of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
Live In Las Vegas | Elvis Reaches Austin City Limits | Elvis Live At Del Webb's
3 new CD releases : Live In Las Vegas | Elvis Reaches Austin City Limits | Elvis Live At Del Webb's.
Released : Elvis Live In The 50's : The Complete Concert Recordings 3 CD / Book Set
Memphis Recording Service have just released 'Elvis Live In The 50's - The Complete Concert Recordings' and our order is on its way to us now - arriving early to mid this week. This box set is the ultimate tribute to Elvis Presley documenting his shows from the 1950's. The 3 CD's represent for the first time ever, the release of the complete collection of archival live concert recordings (including rare interviews and the recently discovered new material) by Elvis Presley in the 1950's. All of the 82 tracks included have been painstakingly remastered and restored. Fans who enjoyed previous mastered works of the MRS team such as 'Such a Night in Pearl Harbor', 'The Complete Hayride Archives' and Boxcar's remastered works of the Orlando February 1977 concert, are in for a treat. Our restoration techniques have now been applied to the Tupelo shows as well as the Eagles Hall, Frontier and Robinson Auditorium shows. Combined with further works on the Hayride and others shows, the quality of these recordings is now far superior to ever before. The 172 page book is a chronological photo journey following Elvis from the very first to the very last shows performed in the 1950's. It contains linear notes that includes every show listing (now updated) and is accompanied by hundreds of photographs many of which are rare and unpublished.
Review | If I Can Dream Deluxe Box Set, 17 track extended limited edition
The deluxe box set of 'If I Can Dream' contains a beautiful 17 track double vinyl LP, a poster, a 12' size booklet, and last but not least, a 17 track CD, yes both the CD and the double vinyl record have an extra three bonus tracks, 'What Now My Love, 'Heartbreak Hotel' and 'Anything That's Part of You'. And all in a nice box! The regular version of the CD includes 14 tracks in the UK, as per the US and Australian versions ... So what do we think of the three extra tracks? In this new review we use a selection of the feedback we have received. We have scooped up the last remaining ORIGINAL PRESSING and they are on the way to us NOW.
Elvis talks about Lisa Marie who calls him 'Alvis'
In concert, Elvis talks about how Lisa calls him Alvis.
'If I Can Dream' Chart Update
'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' remains on 3 major world charts, No. 12 in the United kingdom, No. 17 in Australia and No. 19 in Ireland. For more see ElvisPresleyCharts.com
If I Can Dream: Live on Stage?
It's not a reality yet but we can inform you that talks are currently taking place for an 'If I Can Dream' concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. Priscilla Presley herself tweeted the message out. Also producer Don Reedman, the man behind the album is also involved in the project.
'How RCA Brought Elvis To Europe' from FTD Books (W/ Unreleased 1956 Vinyl EP)
Follow That Dream (FTD Books) will release a new book, 'How RCA Brought Elvis To Europe'. This beautifully designed book contains unseen pictures and follows Elvis ascent from hottest act in The South via US stardom to becoming RCA Victor's spearhead as the company launched the RCA label worldwide in 1956. It goes on to show how Europe was completely won over by the early 1960's. Bonus, free with the book's first edition comes an Unreleased 1956 Vinyl EP with pre-order ONLY.
MRS Record Store Day LP Release Titles Revealed
Memphis Recording Service (MRS) will release three (3) limited edition 1000 copies only double vinyl LP Records in April. The titles are, 'The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956', 'Such A Night In Pearl Harbor' and 'Live In The 50's - The Complete Tour Recordings'. Read more and view art.
'The Essential Elvis Presley' 2 LP Vinyl Release March 4
In 2007 Sony Music honoured the 30th Anniversary of Elvis' passing by introducing 'The Essential Elvis Presley' to their critically acclaimed Essential Series. Since being released, this album has become one of the most popular offerings to date. On March 4 this definitive career-spanning album will be released as a 28 track double LP Record set that truly represents the soulful and uplifting tracks that include 17 number one hits and multiple milestone recordings. A must have for the serious Elvis fan. Features 28 Elvis hits
Elvis Presley In Aspen Colorado January 24, 1969
On January 24, 1969 after completing the first recording sessions at American Studios, Elvis takes a winter holiday to Aspen Colorado with Priscilla and Lisa Marie returning for more recording on the 17th.
The Second Disc Review | Elvis At Stax: Deluxe Edition 3-CD box
Touching on all of the styles that shaped the one and only King – pop, R&B, country, gospel, and of course, rock and roll – Elvis at Stax chronicles some of his last truly great studio sessions. As such, it's another essential release as part of Legacy's streamlining and repackaging of his vast musical catalogue. When push came to shove, nobody took care of business quite like Elvis Presley.
The definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism according to B.B. King
B.B. King knew 'the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism'. 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said in 2010. 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'.
Review : The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley 1956-1977 Hardcover Book
Flipping through the 'The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley 1956-1977' my first reaction is this book was put together very well, presented in the chronological form ... I can't help but be pleased, I could not see any better way of presenting the Elvis 45 record sleeves, Elvis EP & Elvis LP Covers than the way that they are presented to us in this book. The Vinyl Artwork book contains most of the original photography for the albums, singles and extended plays released in Elvis Presley's lifetime. Many of the photos are the full gorgeous images as they were originally photographed with many never before seen in their entirety. Many of these photos are considered to be some of the greatest photography on Elvis Presley. 'The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley 1956-1977' contains The Singles, The Extended Plays, The Albums, Selective Back Cover Art, Letters, Documents, Layouts, Alternate Artwork/Photo's, complete discography ...
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD
Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. Until Now! The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. + Plus Bonus DVD Audio.
This is an excellent release no fan should be without it.
The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. Highly recommended.
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound.
