Elvis Presley CD News
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Sony Legacy will release both the 5-CD-set and double LP 'Sunset Boulevard' on August 1, 2025. Sunset Boulevard is a 5-CD collection showcasing Elvis Presley's recording sessions and rehearsals at RCA's historic Sunset Boulevard studio between 1970 and 1975. It marks the first time Elvis recorded with his legendary touring band, producing classics like 'Burning Love,' 'Always On My Mind' (1972), and 'T-R-O-U-B-L-E' (1975) from the Today album. This special edition also features three discs of rehearsals from 1970 and 1974, capturing both the focused and playful sides of Elvis in the studio. The set includes 89 tracks in total, with 34 newly mixed, stripped-down versions free of overdubs.
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Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) has released both the CD Deluxe and 2LP Gatefold in both black and clear vinyl titled 'Elvis: Las Vegas - 'Down In The Alley' Opening Night 1974'.
Despite the lateness of several items over the last few weeks, a magic carpet has arrived. Today from the East carrying The Harum Scarum Sessions ahead of time! It's not a Mirage - it’s Kismet. The Harum Scarum Sessions will now be available with Elvis '57 The Final Tours along with the reprints of The Last Tours Vol. 1 and The Blue Hawaii Sessions - expected to be next week.
As part of its successful 'sessions' series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of The Harum Scarum Sessions - the 60th anniversary edition! Newly mixed and mastered by Sebastian Jeansson and Vic Anesini, the masters and outtakes now offer far superior audio to the original 1965 soundtrack album. For purists, the original masters are also featured on Disc 3.
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) has released the CD Deluxe and 180 gram LP Vinyl titled 'Live At The Houston Astrodome 1974'. Near the start of his extensive tour on 3rd March 1974, Elvis made a major appearance at one of the country's biggest venues, The Astrodome in Houston Texas, entertaining well in excess of 88,000 fans that day.
Memphis Recording Service has released the 'Camden' editions of their 'Las Vegas - August 1969' and 'Las Vegas - January Thru February 1970' albums. These albums are housed in digi-sleeves.
FTD has advised that due to a manufacturing issue, the planned release of Elvis: 'Girl Happy' 2-LP Vinyl Record (Limited Edition) and the reissue of The Last Tours Vol. 1 and The Blue Hawaii Sessions CDs will be delayed by at least 3 weeks. FTD will update us when a precise ETA is possible.
Now released are the 2025 Record Store Day releases from the French V.P.I. label. Elvis 1960 : Everybody's Got the Fever and Sings Sid Tepper & Roy C. Bennett - Just for Old Time Sake. Elvis Presley, hailed by Bernstein as 'the greatest cultural force of the 20th century', could sing anything. This unique triple album features 54 tracks, mostly alternate takes, showcasing his versatility and revolutionary impact on music and society in an unprecedented collection. Triple album 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 red and yellow with cloud effect, limited edition of 2,500 copies.
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Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) will release a CD Deluxe and 2LP Gatefold in both black and clear vinyl titled 'Elvis: Las Vegas - 'Down In The Alley' Opening Night 1974' in June 2025. The CD features Elvis' opening night show at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel on 19 August 1974 at the start of his eleventh season, during which he performed an almost completely revamped setlist. For the first time ever, the original recording has been remastered and mixed into stereo. The accompanying booklet features rare photographs and memorabilia from the event and also includes liner notes that set the scene.
Memphis Recording Service announced the release of budget editions of their 'Las Vegas - August 1969' and 'Las Vegas - January Thru February 1970' albums on their Camden sub-label. These albums, housed in digi-sleeves, will be released in April 2025. Publicity for the August 1969 show stated: A captivating performance from Elvis' first Las Vegas International Hotel engagement from August 3, 1969. The digisleeve includes a bonus booklet.
As part of its ongoing live soundboard on tour CD series, FTD has released Elvis: June '75. Released as a 4-CD 5" digipak this set features 4 great show from Mobile, Alabama: June 2 (afternoon show), Houston, Texas June 5 (evening show, Shreveport, Louisiana June 7 (afternoon show) and Jackson, Mississippi June 8 (afternoon show). Recorded in mono.
Elvis Presley, hailed by Bernstein as 'the greatest cultural force of the 20th century', could sing anything. This unique triple album features 54 tracks, mostly alternate takes, showcasing his versatility and revolutionary impact on music and society in an unprecedented collection. Triple album 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 red and yellow with cloud effect, limited edition of 2,500 copies.
Just For Old Time Sake vinyl LP record and CD releases highlight Elvis Presley's collaboration with songwriters Sid Tepper & Roy C. Bennett. This unique collection features alternate takes from 1957-1962, showcasing the influence of Elvis' films and the lasting significance of these songs in his musical and cinematic legacy. Vinyl, half blue and half red, limited edition of 2,500. copies.
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) will release a CD Deluxe and an 180 gram LP titled 'Live At The Houston Astrodome 1974' in April 2025. Near the start of his extensive tour on 3rd March 1974, Elvis made a major appearance at one of the country's biggest venues, The Astrodome in Houston Texas, entertaining well in excess of 88,000 fans that day. The CD contains Elvis' performance from the occasion and for the first time ever, this recording is presented in stereo. The booklet includes rare photographs and memorabilia from the event which set the scene for this historic performance.
As part of its ongoing live soundboard on tour CD series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of Elvis: June '75. Released as a 4-CD 5" digipak this set features 4 great show from Mobile, Alabama: June 2 (afternoon show), Houston, Texas June 5 (evening show, Shreveport, Louisiana June 7 (afternoon show) and Jackson, Mississippi June 8 (afternoon show). Recorded in mono.
Memphis Recording Service (MRS) has released the 3CD Deluxe 'On Tour 1974: California' & 2LP 180-gram vinyl titled 'Live In Los Angeles 1974. The 3CD set 'On Tour 1974: California' contains a range live performances from Elvis' five-day tour of California in May 1974, during which he performed in front of 60,000 fans, including an attendance by the legendary British rock band, Led Zeppelin, whom he met afterwards. Bonus Tracks included with 'Home Recordings'. For the first time ever, the material from these shows is presented in stereo. The accompanying booklet includes general background notes as well as presenting rare photographs and memorabilia dating from this short tour. The vinyl 'Live In Los Angeles 1974' Limited Edition sets are available in both Black and Clear vinyl.
Memphis Recording Service (MRS) will release a 3CD Deluxe 'On Tour 1974: California' & 2LP 180-gram vinyl titled 'Live In Los Angeles 1974' in February 2025. The 3CD set 'On Tour 1974: California' contains a range live performances from Elvis' five-day tour of California in May 1974, during which he performed in front of 60,000 fans, including an attendance by the legendary British rock band, Led Zeppelin, whom he met afterwards. Bonus Tracks included with 'Home Recordings'. For the first time ever, the material from these shows is presented in stereo. The accompanying booklet includes general background notes as well as presenting rare photographs and memorabilia dating from this short tour. The 2LP version 'Live In Los Angeles 1974' Limited Edition sets and will be available in both Black and Clear vinyl. The clear vinyl is ONLY available from exclusive Elvis dealers.
Follow That Dream (FTD) has released Elvis: The Making Of King Creole FTD Book in Slipcase, a brand new hardback coffee style deluxe book that contains 380-pages with many newly discovered photographs, details on deleted scenes, pages from the script, the shooting schedule, memos, contracts, as well as memories from the cast and crew.
As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD has released 'Elvis: The Last Tours Vol: 2'. Released as a 3-CD 5" digipak, this set features great shows from March 1977. The concerts were not recorded in their entirety. but all songs recorded by the engineer are included. Recorded in mono.
As part of its successful 'Sessions' series, FTD has released 'The Girl Happy Sessions'. Mixed by Vic Anesini and mastered by Jan Eliasson, It contains all the masters and available outtakes. Highlights include unedited masters and the rare vocal re-record of 'I Feel That I've Known You Forever' especially made for the motion picture Tickle Me.
As part of its successful 'Sessions' series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'The Girl Happy Sessions'. Mixed by Vic Anesini and mastered by Jan Eliasson, It contains all the masters and available outtakes. Highlights include unedited masters and the rare vocal re-record of 'I Feel That I've Known You Forever' especially made for the motion picture Tickle Me.
Follow That Dream (FTD) will release Elvis: The Making Of King Creole FTD Book in Slipcase, a brand new hardback coffee style deluxe book contains 380-pages with many newly discovered photographs, details on deleted scenes, pages from the script, the shooting schedule, memos, contracts, as well as memories from the cast and crew.
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) on its alternate budget label, MRS CAMDEN, has released the CD 'Elvis Presley Made In Germany – Private Recordings'.This is a 'best of' CD version taken from the original 3CD version of 'The Complete Private Recordings' originally released in 2019.The CD features personal recordings taken from a recently discovered tape made by Elvis while stationed with the US army in Germany in January 1959. They also include early renditions of songs Elvis would record formally years later.
As part of its ongoing live on tour series, Follow That Dream (FTD) has released 'Elvis: The Last Tours Vol: 1'. This 4-CD 5" digipak set features great shows from 1977 – West Palm Beach (Feb 13), St. Petersburg (Feb 14), Montgomery (Feb 16), Columbia (Feb 18), Johnson City (Feb 19) and Charlotte (Feb 20/21). The concerts feature all of the songs that were recorded by the engineer during the February 1977 tour. Recorded in mono.
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) has released both the 'From Elvis At Christmas' CD Deluxe and the limited Christmas special LP, in Crystal Clear 180g Vinyl with white splatter & Glitter. At this time we are receiving only half of our order for the Vinyl with the balance in early November. For the first time ever, Elvis' Christmas Album is remastered and mixed into true living stereo. With this release, a new standard is set, to probably the best ever sound separation achievement in history, that has ever been done, delivering fascinating results.
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) will release a CD Deluxe and a 1000 copies only Christmas special LP, in Crystal Clear 180g Vinyl with white splatter & Glitter titled 'From Elvis At Christmas' on October 18th, 2024. For the first time ever, Elvis' Christmas Album is remastered and mixed into true living stereo. With this release, a new standard is set, to probably the best ever sound separation achievement in history, that has ever been done, delivering fascinating results.
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) has released the CD Deluxe 'Las Vegas – Closing Night 1973' along with the 2LP - 180-gram vinyl version available in either clear or black vinyl. This CD set contains the highlights of Elvis' final two shows performed on the closing night of his Las Vegas engagement in early September 1973. For the first time ever, the material from these shows is presented in stereo. The accompanying booklet - which includes rare photographs and memorabilia dating from this engagement and features liner notes which set the scene for this, his ninth season, in Las Vegas. Special thanks to those people are also credited.
As part of its ongoing live on tour series, Follow That Dream (FTD) is pleased to announce the release of 'Elvis: The Last Tours Vol: 1'. Released as a 4-CD 5" digipak, this set features great shows from 1977 – West Palm Beach (Feb 13), St. Petersburg (Feb 14), Montgomery (Feb 16), Columbia (Feb 18), Johnson City (Feb 19) and Charlotte (Feb 20/21).
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.
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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.