Preliminary Details on Upcoming RCA/BMG Elvis Releases for 2003
BMG Heritage and RCA Records tell us that Elvis: Close Up, a 4 CD/CS deluxe box set will hit stores on July 1, 2003. Elvis: Close Up features 89 previously unreleased tracks by the King of Rock 'n Roll and focuses on four important and key periods in Elvis Presley's incredible career.
This box set provides a glimpse into Elvis' music making techniques,
featuring rare stereo masters from the '50s and never-before heard outtakes from
Elvis' first four post-army films. It also includes unreleased takes from
almost every Studio B session in Nashville and a complete and
unreleased live concert recorded in San Antonio, Texas in 1972.
The 1972 concert includes a performance of the classic "Burning Love" before the
studio single was released.
Elvis: Close Up features: deluxe
4-CD/CS box set of 100% previously unreleased material; 48-page booklet with
insightful essay by Colin Escott, detailed track info and great rare photos; all
tracks digitally remastered.
Elvis: Close Up is the follow-up to last
year's critically acclaimed TODAY, TOMORROW & FOREVER boxset, which was
voted Best Reissue of 2002 by Rolling Stone magazine and is approaching RIAA
gold sales status.
Coming Later This Year...
Official and detailed announcements are coming soon about the following
releases:
Elvis: 2nd To None, a 1-CD/CS specially
re-mastered compilation of Elvis hits and classics, is expected to be released
on September 9, 2003. It is the follow-up to last year's global smash, ELV1S 30
#1 HITS, which hit #1 on the charts in 26 territories, earning gold and platinum
awards around the world, including RIAA triple platinum in the United States.
Further details about ELVIS: 2ND TO NONE will be posted on this site
immediately, each time RCA/BMG provides official, confirmed information for us
to share with the public.
Elvis: Christmas Peace, a
2-CD/CS compilation of Christmas and inspirational recordings, is expected to be
released on September 23, 2003. Further details will be posted on this site
immediately, each time RCA/BMG provides official, confirmed information for us
to share with the public.
Elvis Lives on DVD: A
100-minute version of the TV Special Elvis Lives is to be released as a
stand-alone DVD on October 21, 2003. Plans are for an abundance of previously
unseen footage from the special, still photo gallery and extended
interviews.
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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.
