Retrospective Elvis 1969 - Selected Recordings Volume 1 - 4

 Retrospective Elvis 1969 - Selected Recordings Volume 1 - 4

An unknown record label announced the  November 25, 2024 release of ‘Retrospective Elvis 1969 - Selected Recordings Volume 1 to 4’.

Publicity stated: Selected Recordings celebrates the 55th anniversary of Elvis' legendary recordings at the American Sound Studio in Memphis, Tennessee plus other recordings from that magical year of 1969. This is the perfect addition to the official CD releases such as the fantastic CD box 'American Sound 1969'. 

This collection is a collection of recordings that have been released over the years on dozens of import CDs and LPs. The collection also contains recordings that have never before been released on CD, as well as some unreleased recordings! Some outtakes that have already been officially released on, for example, 'American Sound 1969' can now be heard in the uncut version. Of course, we used the very best sources for these recordings. 

Never before has such an extensive and diverse collection from 1969 been brought together, including many other (unique) recordings in addition to the many alternative recordings from the American Sound Studio. 

Each CD is beautifully designed and comes with an 8-page CD booklet. In addition to the official releases, this is the ultimate alternate Elvis 1969 collection! 

The first CD, covering January 1969, contains 33 tracks, including recordings from the Draft Mix tape, a vocal only version of 'Don't Cry Daddy', 2 original different mixes of the track 'Poor Man's Gold' (instrumental only), and more! 

Also included is the complete rehearsal / session of 'Come Out, Come Out (Wherever You Are)'. This complete rehearsal / session was only released on CD once in 2002. After that, the session was only released incomplete. Fortunately, you can hear the complete rehearsal / session on this CD! 

CD 1 - From The Draft Mix Tape: 01 This Is The Story (Backup Vocals Overdub) 02 Wearin’ That Loved On Look (Unused Composite) 03 In The Ghetto (Backup Vocals Overdub / Unrepaired Vocals) 04 Rubberneckin’ (Backup Vocals Overdub - Partial Backing Vocals) 05 Inherit The Wind (Unused Composite) 06 Mama Liked The Roses (Harmony Vocal Overdub By Elvis - Not Used) 07 Don’t Cry Daddy (Harmony Vocal Overdub By Elvis) 08 From A Jack To A King (Backup Vocals Overdub) 09 Suspicious Minds (Harmony Vocal Overdub By Elvis - Not Used) 10 Gentle On My Mind (Track Replacement / Vocal Repair) 11 Come Out, Come Out (Wherever You Are) (Instrumental Take 2) 12 Poor Man’s Gold (Instrumental Take) 

Vocal Overdub: 13 Don’t Cry Daddy (Vocal Only) 

Come out, Come Out (Wherever You Are: 14 Rehearsal Instrumental 15 Slow Tempo Rehearsal “Number One” Instrumental 16 Slow Tempo Rehearsal “Number Two” Instrumental 17 Medium Tempo Rehearsal “Number One” Instrumental 18 Medium Tempo Rehearsal “Number Two” Instrumental 19 Rehearsal (1) Instrumental 20 Rehearsal (2-4) Instrumental 21 Rehearsal (5) Instrumental 22 Rehearsal (6) Instrumental 23 Rehearsal (7) Instrumental 24 Rehearsal (8-10) Instrumental 25 Rehearsal (11-12) Instrumental 26 Rehearsal (13) Instrumental 27 Love Is Strange 28 A Blues Jam (Instrumental) 29 Rehearsal Before Take 1 Instrumental (Part Only) POOR MAN’S GOLD 30 Instrumental Take 12 31 Vocal Overdub (Part Only) Take 1 / Abandoned (Vocal Only) 32 Instrumental Take 12 With Abandoned Vocal Overdub 

A Private Phonecall: 33 Arlene Cogan Calls Elvis In Memphis Telephone Call From Chicago, Illinois To Memphis, Tennessee.

CD 2 -  February 1969: contains 30 tracks, including many studio outtakes, 2 original different mixes of the track 'Memory Revival' (instrumental only) and some rare recordings from acetate. 

Outtakes: 01 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Take 3) 02 Power Of My Love (Rehearsal + Take 2) 03 Kentucky Rain (Take 1) 04 Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 7) 05 If I’m A Fool (For Loving You) (Takes 4 & 5) 06 After Loving You (Take 1) 07 Any Day Now (Take 1) 08 Any Day Now (Take 2) 09 And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind (Rehearsal And Tuning) 10 And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind (Take 1 & Take 3) 11 And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind (Take 4) 12 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Take 5) 13 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Take 8) 14 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Takes 9 & 10) 15 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Guitar And Tambourine Overdub - Not Used / Incomplete) 16 Power Of My Love (Take 4) 17 Power Of My Love (Take 5) 18 Power Of My Love (Take 6a) 19 Only The Strong Survive (Rehearsal) 20 Only The Strong Survive (Take 2) 21 Only The Strong Survive (Take 3) 22 Only The Strong Survive (Take 4) 23 Only The Strong Survive (Take 5) 24 Only The Strong Survive (Take 6) 25 Only The Strong Survive (Take 7)

Track Recording: 26 Memory Revival (Instrumental Track) 

Acetate Recordings: 27 Power Of My Love (Harmony Vocal Overdub / Incomplete) 28 True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Harmony Vocal Overdub) 29 Do You Know Who I Am? (Harmony Vocal Overdubbed After Vocal Repair) 30 Memory Revival (Instrumental Track)

CD 3 -  January – May 1969: contains 20 tracks, including recordings from the overdub sessions, a rare acetate recording of 'Mama Liked The Roses', outtakes from February 1969 + 2 track recordings. 

Overdub Sessions: 01 Stranger In My Own Home Town (Brass overdubbed, after string overdubs) 02 Power Of My Love (Backup vocals overdub / Unedited master) 03 Only The Strong Survive (String overdubs) 04 I’m Movin’ On (Band and brass overdubs / unrepaired vocals) 05 Suspicious Minds (String overdubs) 06 Inherit The Wind )String overdubs - V.O. 1) 07 Inherit The Wind (String overdubs - V.O. 2) 

Acetate Recording 08 Mama Liked The Roses (Strings overdubbed, after brass overdubs)

February Outtakes: 09 Any Day Now (Take 3) 10 Any Day Now (Take 4) 11 Kentucky Rain (Take 1) 12 Kentucky Rain (Take 2) 13 Kentucky Rain (Take 4) 14 Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 2) 15 Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 3) 16 Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 4) 17 Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 5) 18 Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 6) 

Track Recordings 19 My Little Friend (Instrumental track) 20 Mama Liked The Roses (Instrumental track)

CD 4 -  January – September 1969: contains outtakes from January 1969, soundtrack sessions for 'Change of Habit' including the complete movie version of 'Change of Habit' (with bass by Carol Kaye) and 'Have A Happy', scoring sessions for the movie, and much more! A total of 36 tracks! 

January Outtakes: 01 In The Ghetto (Take 1) 02 In The Ghetto Takes (2 & 3) 03 In The Ghetto (Take 12) 04 Wearin’ That Loved On Look (Take 4) 05 Wearin’ That Loved On Look (Take 6) 06 Wearin’ That Loved On Look Takes (7, 8 & 9) 07 Wearin’ That Loved On Look (Take 11) 08 Long Black Limousine (Take 4) 09 From A Jack To A King (Take 4) 10 Rubberneckin’ (Take 1) 

Vocal Overdub: 11 In The Ghetto (Vocal only) 

Change Of Habit Soundtrack Sessions: 12 Change Of Habit (Movie version / bass by Carol Kaye) 13 Have A Happy (Movie version) 14 Let Us Pray (Backup vocal overdub on March 26 / not used) 15 Have A Happy (Instrumental track) 

Change Of Habit Scoring Sessions: 16 Universal emblem 17 Empty street 18 Have A Happy 19 Bags of paint 20 Chi Ki - Chi Ki 21 Elvis leads Barbara away 22 Girls enter church 23 Have A Happy 24 Irene at desk 25 Michelle undressing 26 Neighborhood heckling 27 Have A Happy #3 28 Instrumental (Not used) 29 End Title 

From The Movie Change Of Habit: 30 Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Jam session) 31 Let Us Pray (Movie version) 32 Rubberneckin’ (Movie version) 

For The Movie Change Of Habit: 33 Radio Spot 34 Interview at Universal City with Mary Tyler Moore 

Unrepaired Live Masters: 35 Runaway (August 25, 1969 dinner show) 36 Johnny B. Goode (August 24, 1969 midnight show).

Source: ElvisDayByDay

Jailhouse Rock - Popcorn Records

 Jailhouse Rock - Popcorn Records

The Popcorn import record label released the 2-LP-set ‘Jailhouse Rock’ on 180 Gr. clear and purple colored vinyl, and as a double CD-set. 

Publicity stated: Now available is the fourth release on the Popcorn label. This amazing double album is completely dedicated to the ‘Jailhouse Rock’ sessions. These sessions took place in April and May of 1957, at Studio B at the Radio Recorders Studio in Hollywood California. Some overdubs and scoring sessions took place at the MGM soundstage. The sessions resulted in 6 master recordings beside some alternate movie versions. 

The movie premiered October 17th 1957 at the Loews Theatre In Memphis Tennessee. The title song ‘Jailhouse Rock’ was released on 45RPM (with ‘Treat Me Nice’ on side B) and topped the charts for 7 weeks. It reached the gold status but the R.I.A.A did not started their award program until 1958. According to the Billboard magazine the later released ‘Extended Play’ was the bestselling EP of 1958.   

Now you can enjoy highlights from these recording sessions on this deluxe double album. All of the takes are fully remastered and sound better then ever. The movie versions are speed corrected and are presented in their original mono sound.  

All the tracks are also available on the 2 Bonus CDs (housed in cardboard sleeves) that are added to this package. For the first time the two CDs are also available separate (in an ultra limited quantity) as a Deluxe digipack. 

LP 1:

Side A: Jailhouse Rock (2001 - Take 6) - Jailhouse Rock (2002 - Pickup / Take 1 & 2) - Treat Me Nice (2003 - Take 17 - 19) - Young And Beautiful (2004 - Record Version / Take 3) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2015 - 1st Vocal Overdub / Take 1) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2016 - 1st Version - Piano / Take 1) - I Want To Be Free (H2WB 6781 - Record Version Composite) - Young And Beautiful (2005 - Solo Jailversion / Take 1 & 2 - No Echo)

Side B: Young And Beautiful (2006 - Take 3 & 4) - Treat Me Nice (2008 - Second Movie Version / Take 3, 4 & 5) - I Want To Be Free (2009 - Prison TV Version / Take 7 - 11) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2017 - 2nd Version - Hit Record Version - Take 7 & 8) - I Want To Be Free (2010 - Record Version / Take 7, 8 & 9) - Treat Me Nice (H2WB 6778 - RCA Movie Version Composite) - Young And Beautiful (MGM Composite Master - Movie End Version) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2021 - 2nd Vocal Overdub / Take 6 - Isolated Vocals)

LP 2: 

Side C: I Want To Be Free (2011 - Pickup 1st Ending / Take 1 & 2) - I Want To Be Free (2012 - Pickup 2nd Ending / Take 1 - 5) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2412 - MGM Movie Edit) - Treat Me Nice (2405 - MGM Composite Master) - I Want To Be Free (WPA5 2508 - MGM Composite Master) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2022 - 2nd Movie Version / Take 12) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2023 - 1st Movie Version / Take 2) - Jailhouse Rock (2024 - Take 6 / Alternate Movie Version With Male Overdubs) - Treat Me Nice (2526 - Overdubbed MGM Movie Version) - Jailhouse Rock (2533 - Overdubbed MGM Movie Version)

Side D: The Soundtrack Versions In Original Mono:

Jailhouse Rock - Young And Beautiful (Version 1) - Young And Beautiful (Version 2) - Don’t Leave Me Now (Version 1) - Don’t Leave Me Now (Version 2) - I Want To Be Free - Treat Me Nice - Young Ynd Beautiful (Version 3) - (You´re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care

Bonus Songs: Jailhouse Rock (Unedited RCA Record Master) - One More Day (1st Movie Version) - Dont Leave Me Now (Movie Set Version) - (You’re So Square( Baby I Don’t Care (2013 - “Track” Take 8 & 9)

CD 1: 

Jailhouse Rock (2001 - Take 6) - Jailhouse Rock (2002 - Pickup / Take 1 & 2) - Treat Me Nice (2003 - Take 17 - 19) - Young And Beautiful (2004 - Record Version / Take 3) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2015 - 1st Vocal Overdub / Take 1) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2016 - 1st Version - Piano / Take 1) - I Want To Be Free (H2WB 6781 - Record Version Composite) -  Young And Beautiful (2005 - Solo Jailversion / Take 1 & 2 - No Echo) - Young And Beautiful (2006 - Take 3 & 4) - Treat Me Nice (2008 - Second Movie Version / Take 3, 4 & 5) - I Want To Be Free (2009 - Prison TV Version / Take 7 - 11) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2017 - 2nd Version - Hit Record Version - Take 7 & 8) - I Want To Be Free (2010 - Record Version / Take 7, 8 & 9) - Treat Me Nice (H2WB 6778 - RCA Movie Version Composite) - Young And Beautiful (MGM Composite Master - Movie End Version) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2021 - 2nd Vocal Overdub / Take 6 - Isolated Vocals) - I Want To Be Free (2011 - Pickup 1st Ending / Take 1 & 2) - I Want To Be Free (2012 - Pickup 2nd Ending / Take 1 - 5) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (2412 - MGM Movie Edit) - Treat Me Nice (2405 - MGM Composite Master) - I Want To Be Free (WPA5 2508 - MGM Composite Master) - Don’t Leave Me Now (2022 - 2nd Movie Version / Take 12)

CD 2: 

Don’t Leave Me Now (2023 - 1st Movie Version / Take 2) - Jailhouse Rock (2024 - Take 6 / Alternate Movie Version With Male Overdubs) - Treat Me Nice (2526 - Overdubbed MGM Movie Version) - Jailhouse Rock (2533 - Overdubbed MGM Movie Version)

The Soundtrack Versions In Original Mono: Jailhouse Rock - Young And Beautiful (Version 1) - Young And Beautiful (Version 2) - Don’t Leave Me Now (Version 1) - Don’t Leave Me Now (Version 2) - I Want To Be Free - Treat Me Nice - Young Ynd Beautiful (Version 3) - (You´re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care

Bonus Songs: Jailhouse Rock (2411 - Long Version With Piano And Drum Intro) - One More Day (1st Movie Version - Mickey Shaughnessy) - Dont Leave Me Now (Movie Set Version) - (You’re So Square( Baby I Don’t Care (2013 - “Track” Take 8 & 9) - Jailhouse Rock (Unedited RCA Record Master)

Source: ElvisDayByDay

If I Can Dream - Petticoat Records

 If I Can Dream - Petticoat Records

The Petticoat records import label released the LP / CD set ‘If I Can Dream’ on colored vinyl.

Petticoat records is back! This time with a fantastic vinyl album full of selected outtakes recorded during the recording sessions and filming of the '1968 Comeback Special'.

 

This high quality album (including bonus CD) featuring 16 rare and hard to find alternate versions is now available. Most tracks debut on vinyl for the very first time.

 

Great stuff: from beautiful versions of 'If I Can Dream' and 'It Hurts Me' to powerful renditions of 'Big Boss Man' and 'Little Egypt'. The record ends with 5 powerful highlights of the dressing room rehearsal of June 25 1968. 

And as always housed in a stunning full color sleeve suitable for framing! This high quality 

180 Gr. virgin vinyl pressing is now available in clear and on red colored vinyl. And of course 

a bonus CD featuring all tracks is included.

  

Side A

01. If I Can Dream - v.o take 4 (918)  June 30, 1968

02. Nothingville / Guitar Man - “Guitar Man’s Evil” Section 1 take 2

03. Let Yourself Go - “Guitar Man’s Evil” Section 2 take 7 (M)  June 20, 1968

04. It Hurts Me - “Escape” Section 4 take 5  June 20, 1968

05. Big Boss Man - “Escape” Section 3 take 1 & 2  June 20, 1968

06. Saved / Preach For The Sky / Saved - “Gospel” Section 3 take 4  June 22, 1968

07. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child / Where Could I Go But To The Lord?

Yes, Yes, Yes / Up Above My Head - Rehearsal & take 1  June 21, 1968

Side B

01. Trouble / Guitar Man - “Guitar Man Opening” take 7 June 22, 1968

02. Nothingville - “Guitar Man’s Evil” Section 1 take 5 & 6  June 20, 1968

03. Little Egypt / Trouble – v.o “Nightclub” take 4 (1010)  June 30, 1968

04. If I Can Dream - Record Version take 2,3 & 4  June 23, 1968

Highlights Dressing Room Rehearsal - June 25, 1968

05. Tiger Man

06. Lawdy Miss Clawdy

07. One Night

08. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again

09. Blue Moon Of Kentucky

v.o. = vocal overdub / all tracks in Stereo except for A01/A08/B03/B05-B09 which are in Mono.

Source: ElvisCollectors

Return of a Prodigy - Elvis By Invitation Only - Gravel Road Music

 Return of a Prodigy - Elvis By Invitation Only - Gravel Road Music

The Gravel Road Music import record label announced the release of the Deluxe vinyl box-set of their ‘Return of a Prodigy’ and  a new book / Blu-ray / DVD  / CD  set titled 'Elvis By Invitation Only'. 

And according to the opening words of the promotional text: “what’s a better year than to start with Elvis’ Big Bang year 1969!”

The complete publicity stated: Together with our new book we will also release our very first deluxe vinyl-set by Gravel Road Music! 

First of all, we would like to apologize for the amount of text, but there is so much that needs to be said that we cannot avoid it. Normally there is at least 1 reason that you have to mention that really matters for a release.

 

We have 7 solid reasons for all kind of collectors,

1. Almost all photos of the opening show including unpublished ones in very good quality. 

2. Extensive and new information from the first days in Las Vegas. 

3. Impressive new transfer of dinner show from August 3, 1969 with many extras on 2 Gold CDs. 

4. 50+ minutes of documentary of 8mm footage in incredible unreleased quality on Blu-ray and DVD.

5. Our first double LP ‘The Return of a Prodigy’ in a trifold sleeve with a beautiful 24-page full color booklet in 12-inch format.

6. A complete reproduction of the extremely rare VIP gift box from 1969 with very rare content and the opening night invitation. Everything in the same high-quality as back in 1969 which of course includes the album ‘The Return of a Prodigy’ in a trifold sleeve.

7. The book and the boxset are fully integrated with each other. It is not a repetition of the content of the book but an addition to the experience of 1969.

Also, when you buy the book in combination with the VIP box set, you get the specially made double-sided single ‘In The Ghetto / Suspicious Minds’ as a bonus. The single comes as a surprise color, from all the possible colors vinyl we could find. 

All sets are numbered with a hologram seal to guarantee that it is a one-off release in this form. The VIP box set album, ‘The Return of a Prodigy’ trifold sleeve will be available in 2 different sets, one on magenta and orange colored vinyl and second second edition on high grade black vinyl. Both editions have a number code to identify which color is in the packaging.

The book ‘Elvis By Invitation Only’ includes 2 CDs, a Blu-ray and a DVD.

The book ‘Elvis By Invitation Only’, in combination with the promotional Pre-opening Night VIP Box-set, is meant to transport yourself to 1969 and see everything happening first hand!  

July 31, 1969 is a moment, if not the most important moment in Elvis’ career and definitively one of the most exciting times in his life. The book details how he rose to the untouchable immortal status, his fears and victories and how he became the benchmark for music today! 

The book explains how none fans became fans overnight in 1969 and how the music industry watched closely what the impact of Elvis’ return to live performing would be. Would rise or fail? This set helps you capture the shear feeling of excitement of being there, not as a fly-on-the-wall, no, it puts you in the center of it all!

This VIP box gives you the chance to hold and touch a little piece of the history yourself. It’s a time capsule, so join us and travel back in time to meet Elvis in July 1969!

Content of the book: 

The 408-page book is an extensive in-depth study of the massive impact Elvis’ return to live performing had on the music industry today. Because this wasn’t just a comeback for Elvis, but a revolution in the music and entertainment industry and how Elvis was the source of it all. This book is based upon months of research, revealing new facts, documents and interviews. 

It features rare promotion material, supported with original documents and a staggering 440+ photos to see for yourself. The book holds the largest collection of the Opening Show photos ever published and includes unpublished and rare photographs in excellent color quality. 

The two audio CDs contain a new transfer of the August 3, 1969 Dinner Show, the pre-opening VIP interviews, part of the Sammy Shore act and even the Las Vegas radio spots. No, we didn't want to skip a single piece of essential audio. There is no comparison to what is already known by fans listening to these two discs.

The Blu-ray and the DVD contain a brand new 50+ minutes 8mm documentary featuring only  1969 footage to support the book’s content and includes new and rare footage in amazing quality. The content of the Blu-ray and the DVD is the same, but on the Blu-ray we were able to present it in a better quality. 

On the discs you’ll find the pre-opening VIP Interviews, Sammy Shore and over 21 minutes Elvis live on stage in Las Vegas 1969. Also included are 6 extra minutes of footage from August 18th, 1969. This is only included for the rareness, but is unfortunately only available in lesser quality. The disc ends with footage of at Elvis home in Los Angeles, during the rehearsals in 1969 featuring, among others Priscilla, Colonel Parker, and of course, Elvis! As a bonus we included a 1969 music clip. 

LP:

Side One: Blue Suede Shoes / I Got A Woman / All Shook Up / Love Me Tender / Jailhouse Rock - Don't Be Cruel / Heartbreak Hotel.

Side Two: Hound Dog / Memories / Mystery Train - Tiger Man / Life Story.

Side Three: Baby, What'd You Want Me To Do / Are You Lonesome Tonight / Yesterday / Hey Jude / Introductions.

Side Four: In The Ghetto / Suspicious Minds / What'd I Say / I Can't Help Falling In Love With You.

CD 1: 1. Radio Spot no. 1 2. Radio Spot no. 2  3. Interviews with Gloria Steinem (Opening Night, July 31, 1969.) Alex Shoofey 4. George Hamilton 5. Shirley Bassey 6. Henry Mancini 7. Ed Ames 8. Bill Miller 9. opening Act Sammy Shore (excerpt) Fanfare (the Bobby Morris Band) (excerpt) 10. Blue Suede Shoes 11. I Got A Woman 12. All Shook Up 13. Elvis Welcomes Audience 14. Love Me Tender 15. Medley: Jailhouse Rock - Don’t Be Cruel 16. Heartbreak Hotel 17. Monologue - Vegas throat 18. Hound Dog 19. Memories.

CD 2: 1. Medley: Mystery Train - Tiger Man 2.  Life Story 3. Baby What You Want Me To Do 4. Are You Lonesome Tonight? 5. Yesterday - Hey Jude 6. Introductions 7. In The Ghetto 8. Suspicious Minds 9. What I’d Say 10. Can’t Help Falling In Love.

 

Details of the Promotional Pre-opening Night VIP Box: 

Because this is our very first vinyl release, we wanted to make something spectacular for the collectors. So it is really limited, and there will be no reprints. 

We focus on the content and quality of this set. And because it is special, we will used the 180 Gr. high grade vinyl and two symbolic colors of the International Hotel. The black vinyl edition is limited to 375 copies, the colored vinyl set is limited to 600 sets. Every box is numbered with holographic seals. This promotional VIP box is also intended as promotion for our book ‘Elvis - By Invitation Only’. 

Everything for this box set was custom made, using as much as possible the same material as originally used in 1969. And believe us, they were not stingy, it is quality all over. This made the production more expensive than a regular release. It also shows the high standard the International Hotel stood for in 1969.

Content of the Promotional “Opening Nigh VIP Box-set: 

The box itself is a reproduction with minor upgrade of the rare original 1969 Opening Night VIP gift box and contains: 

 

* The most faithful reproduction of the Opening Night invitation and the RSVP card with the matching envelopes (very rare).

* Two rare different promotional photo cards of the International with the mirrored advertising and the International Hotel logo on the front.

* The 9-page newsletter from Col. Parker.

* Two of four different promotion photos with alternate photos.

* The original 1969 RCA catalog (36 pages) which were handed out during the press conference. These were also included with the VIP box.

* Double sided reproductions of the music store poster for ‘Suspicious Minds’ with promotional text for the Elvis performance at the International Hotel (24 x 12-inch).

* The audio for the ‘Elvis - The Return of a Prodigy' is directly taken from a new transfer and was remastered with impressive audio results. The concert is pressed on 2 LPs for optimum audio quality.

* The set comes housed in a deluxe 12-inch three panel gatefold sleeve with a beautiful 24-page full color booklet (12 x 12 Inch).

* The photos used for the boxset are different from the book, so you will have new photos when you have both.

There are 2 versions of the box: the Platinum Seal Edition containing a high grade black 180 Gr. vinyl set (the best choice for audio on vinyl) and the Gold Seal Edition with a transparent magenta / orange 180 Gr. vinyl set. 

All the items from 1969 are very carefully chosen for its rarity and value. No expense was spared to realize this custom time capsule. Every Elvis historian, die-hard fan, collector of 8mm footage, music or photo collector will recognize the value of this iconic collection. The quality is unmatched, this is the real Elvis standard and for once limited available. All box sets are numbered to ensure it is really limited.

As you can read, we are excited ourselves! Read the book and be proud of Elvis and Colonel Parker's achievements. They did it! On July 31, 1969 they changed the music world forever.

Note: This concert was previously released by the Gravel Road label on CD in 2009. 

Source: ElvisCollectors

Elvis & Priscilla

 Elvis & Priscilla

Released on black and on gold colored vinyl is the triple LP-set 'Elvis & Priscilla'.  

A three vinyl set serves as a melodic memoir, chronicling the romantic escapades of Elvis and Priscilla. From the enchanting notes that marked the beginning of their love story to the melancholic tunes encapsulating the dissolution of their marriage, this collection captures the depth and breadth of emotions experienced by the iconic couple - all presented in rare and alternative versions of the love songs.

LP 1 Pieces Of My Life 

Side 1: 

1. Loving Arms (Alternative take 2) 2. Something Blue (Alternative take 6) 3. There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Alternative take 1) 4. Home Is Where The Heart Is (Alternative take 12) 5. It's Diff'rent Now (Unfinished recording) 6. Indescribably Blue (Alternative take 1) 7. How The Web Was Woven (Rehearsal take I).

Side 2: 

1. I'll Never Know (Alternative take 3) 2. Could I Fall In Love (Vocal overdub) 3. Where Do You Come From (Alternative take 14) 4. Gently (Alternative take 3) 5. Almost (Alternative take 29) 6. I Will Be True (Alternative take 1) 7. It Hurts Me (Alternative take 1) 8. Please Don't Stop Loving Me (Alternative take 17).

LP 2 - Loving Arms

Side 1: 

1. I Miss You (Alternative take 1) 2. For Ol' Times Sake (Alternative take 4) 3. That's Someone You Never Forget (Alternative take 7) 4. I Feel That I've Known You Forever (Alternative take 2) 5. Always On My Mind (Alternative take 2) 6. I'll Never Know (Alternative take 1) 7. Please Don't Stop Loving Me (Alternative take I).

Side 2:

1. Pieces Of My Life (Alternative take 1) 2. Can't Help Falling In Love (Alternative take 16) 3. Mine (Alternative take 9) 4. Separate Ways (Alternative take 25) 5. Thinking About You (Alternative take 6) 6. In My Way (Alternative take 2) 7. It's Midnight (Undubbed alternative take 19).

LP 3 - I’ve Lost You

Side 1: 

1. Ask Me (Alternative take 2) 2. There's Always Me (Alternative take 4) 3. Fool (Alternative take 1) 4. I Met Her Today (Rehearsal take 1) 5. I've Lost You (Rehearsal take 2) 6. They Remind Me Too Much Of You (Alternative take 1) 7. It's Easy For You (Alternative take I).

Side 2:

1. Hurt (Alternative take 2) 2. Let's Forget About The Stars (Rough mix) 3. Am I Ready (Alternative take 2) 4. Forget Me Never (Alternative take 1) 5. Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming (Alternative take 4) 6. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (Alternative take 2) 7. She Thinks I Still Care (Alternative take 2B).

Source: ElvisCollectors

Ooh Las Vegas - Millbranch Music

 Ooh Las Vegas - Millbranch Music

The Millbranch Music import record label announced the release of the CD and DVD set 'Ooh Las Vegas' featuring a soundbooth recording of the February 11, 1973 Midnight Show performance is Las Vegas and previously unreleased video footage on DVD. 

Millbranch Music is back with a very strong CD and DVD combo containing unreleased “Soundbooth” Audio and Video (in unbelievable, simply stunning quality)! And we are completely focused on Elvis' first “After Aloha from Hawaii” Las Vegas engagement in early 1973!

'Ooh Las Vegas' is a CD and a DVD in a deluxe 2-panel Digi-Pack. We are delighted to be able to present a completely new show on CD (February 11th, 1973 - Midnight Show). Recorded by UK's super fan Rex Martin, we are able to fill another hole in all our collections of Elvis´ Las Vegas concert legacy! 

And we are lucky for sure, since this recording - taken from the original cassette tape - presents an absolutely complete show in stunning “Soundbooth” quality. Starting with music from Joe Guercio's Orchestra about half a minute before the 'Also Sprach Zarthustra' Intro begins, you can even hear a couple of female voices greeting Rex Martin (and a little bit of conversation between them). He clearly had already built up and running his recording devices (both audio and video). Then there is the complete show until the very end, when you hear the announcer talk about the souvenir stand in the lobby. It doesn't get much better!

The DVD presents Millbranch's typical premium quality approach. You'll get more than 90 minutes of Video material, also including a great documentary about Elvis' early 1973 appearances, with both information and entertainment. But most of all you will get unreleased Video! See extremely rare footage in stunning quality with Elvis appearing in his Blue Pinwheel suit! And so much more! Quality wise this DVD easily represents the best picture quality of any Las Vegas 8mm footage that has been seen before.

CD: 

Orchestra Introduction / Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me Tender - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - Steamroller Blues - You Gave Me A Mountain - Fever - Love Me - Blue Suede Shoes - Heartbreak Hotel - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - What Now My Love - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - Introduction Of Jack Lord / Hawaii Five-O Theme - I'll Remember You - I Can't Stop Loving You - An American Trilogy - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp / Announcements

DVD:

01. An American Trilogy (different Camera angles) – January 12, 1973

02. Ooh Las Vegas (Documentary)

03. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 10, 1973 MS

04. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 12, 1973 DS

05. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 15, 1973 DS

06. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 17, 1973 DS

07. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 17, 1973 MS

08. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 18, 1973 MS

09. Elvis At The Hilton (8 mm footage with sound) – February 20, 1973 MS

Source: ElvisCollectors | ElvisDayByDay

Kissin' Cousins 60th Anniversary Edition - Infinity Records

 Kissin' Cousins 60th Anniversary Edition - Infinity Records

The Infinity import record label released the follow up to the 'Roustabout - 60th Anniversary' CD: 'Kissin' Cousins - 60th Anniversary Edition'. 

At Infinity Records, we are proud to present a limited 2-CD edition of the 'Kissin' Cousins' soundtrack to celebrate the incredible talent involved in these sessions. Often overlooked, the music features members of the legendary Nashville A-Team, along with long-time contributors to Elvis's sound, including Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, and the sensational Boots Randolph.

These discs contain rare, previously unreleased RCA masters in both stereo and mono, making them a must-hear for fans! The sound quality is exceptional, prompting curiosity as to why these tracks were discarded. Don’t miss the stunning 'Anyone (Could Fall in Love With You)' and the lively 'Smoky Mountain Boy', among other highlights. 

Additionally, we've included a selection of movie outtakes featuring rare and unreleased movie masters sourced from acetate and "track" recordings intended for Elvis's vocal overdubs. This collection showcases the extraordinary work of the musicians, along with a demo of 'Kissin' Cousins' by Malcolm Dodd, complemented by the session of 'Echoes of Love'.

Despite a dip in material quality, 'Kissin' Cousins', still achieved a respectable No. 11 spot on the Variety National Box Office Chart, while its soundtrack reached No. 6 on the Billboard Top LPs Chart.

CD 1: 

Kissin' Cousins (No. 2) - Smokey Mountain Boy - There's Gold In The Mountains - One Boy, Two Little Girls - Catchin' On Fast - Tender Feeling - Anyone (Could Fall In Love With You) - Barefoot Ballad -  Once Is Enough - Kissin' Cousins - Echoes Of Love - (It's A) Long Lonely Highway - Kissin' Cousins (Hillbilly Vocal Overdub) -  Catchin' On Fast (Unedited Master) - Kissin' Cousins (Regular Vocal Overdub) - (It's A) Long Lonely Highway (Take 1, Single Master) - There's Gold In The Mountains (Track, Take 1 - 2) - Echoes Of Love (Take 1) - Kissin' Cousins (End Title - Movie Master) - Barefoot Ballad (Movie Master) - Once Is Enough (Movie Master) - Smokey Mountain Boy (Movie Master) - There's Gold In The Mountains (Movie Master)

CD 2: 

Tender Feeling (Vocal Overdub, Take 1) - One Boy, Two Little Girls (Track, Take 2) - Echoes Of Love (Take 2, 3) - Once Is Enough (Track, Take 1) - Echoes Of Love (Take 4 - 7) - Echoes Of Love (Take 8, Alternate Master) - Tender Feeling (Track, Take 1) - Kissin' Cousins (Unedited Master) - Echoes Of Love (Take 9) - Kissin' Cousins (No. 2, Track, Take 1) - Pappy, Won't You Please Come Home (Sung By Dolores Edgin) - Anyone Could Fall In Love With You (Track, Take 4) - Kissin' Cousins (No. 2) - Smokey Mountain Boy - There's Gold In The Mountains - One Boy, Two Little Girls - Catchin' On Fast - Tender Feeling - Anyone (Could Fall In Love With You) - Barefoot Ballad - Once Is Enough - Kissin' Cousins - Echoes Of Love - (It's A) Long Lonely Highway - Kissin' Cousins (Demo by Michael Dodd)

Source: ElvisCollectors

38th Annual Houston Livestock Welcomes The King To The Rodeo

 38th Annual Houston Livestock Welcomes The King To The Rodeo

Released by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo import record label is the Limited Edition LP / CD set '38th Annual Houston Livestock Welcomes The King To The Rodeo'. This combo package contains a remastered version of the audience recording of the March 1, 1970 7 PM Show and is limited to 125 copies. 

Publicity stated: Experience the magic as Elvis delivers an unforgettable, electrifying performance in one of the most iconic concerts. Feel the energy, hear the hits, and witness history in the making at the biggest show in Texas. Remastered audience recording to achieve the best sound for this unique show that marked the closing of Elvis’ performances at the Houston Astrodome in 1970.

Side A:

Opening - Blue Suede Shoes / I Got a Woman / Long Tall Sally / Elvis welcomes the audience / Don’t Cry Daddy / Heartbreak Hotel / Hound Dog / Love Me Tender / Kentucky Rain / Release Me

Side B: 

Walk a Mile In My Shoes / I Can’t Stop Loving You / Polk Salad Annie / Group Introductions / Suspicious Minds / Can’t Help Falling In Love / Outro / Love Me Tender (Instrumental).

Source: ElvisDayByDay

Keeping The Show Alive - SR Records

 Keeping The Show Alive - SR Records

The SR import record label released the vinyl / CD combo package 'Keeping The Show Alive', featuring the January 27, 1973 Midnight Show performance, as recorded at the Las Vegas Hilton. 

Publicity stated: This new set comes in 5 different Limited Edition variations of 120 copies each. All variations have the same cover design, but different bonus items like the color vinyl - black, blue, green, pink or red - a 30 x 30 cm art-card, a "thank you" card, two different stickers and a bonus CD.

LP - January 27, 1973 Midnight Show:

Side A:  

See See Rider - I Got A Woman - Until It’s Time For You To Go - You Don’t Have To Say To Love Me - Steamroller Blues - You Gave Me a Mountain - Fever - Love Me - Blue Suede Shoes - Love Me Tender

Side B: 

Johnny B. Good - Hound Dog - What Now My Love - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I’ll Remember You - I Can’t Stop Loving You - An American Trilogy - Burning Love - Can’t Help Falling Love

CD - February 5, 1973 Midnight Show:

01. See See Rider

02. I Got A Woman / Amen

03. Until It’s Time For You To Go

04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

05. Steamroller Blues

06. You Gave A Mountain

07. Fever

08. Love Me

09. Blue Suede Shoes

10. Love Me Tender

11. Johnny B. Good

12. Hound Dog

13. What Now My Love

14. How Great Thou Art

15. Suspicious Minds

16. Introductions

17. I Can’t Stop Loving You

18. An American Trilogy

19. Can’t Help Falling In Love.

Source: ElvisCollectors | ElvisDayByDay

Elvis live in Las Vegas - Season 8 - Paradise Road

 Elvis live in Las Vegas - Season 8 - Paradise Road

The Paradise Road import record label announced the September 2024 release of the 6-CD-set ‘Elvis live in Las Vegas - Season 8’ and a CD version of the LP ‘Elvis: From RCA to Stax’.

Publicity stated: ‘Elvis live in Las Vegas - Season 8’ consists of 3 double CDs with six audience recorded shows from this season in remastered sound, including the Opening Show. 

This first set is part of a series, a second set will be released at the end of October 2024, together with an exclusive collector's box in which the complete series of sets can be stored. 

On these CDs you get the first 3 shows from this season plus the Midnight Show from January 28 as well as the February 9 Dinner and Midnight shows. The set features great live versions of ‘Sweet Caroline’, ‘All Shook Up’, ‘I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry’, ‘What Now My Love’ and many others! This is a limited edition of only 350 copies. 

DISC 1

Recorded live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

January 26, 1973 opening show.

01. Also Sprach Zarathustra

02. See See Rider

03. Burning Love

04. Elvis talks

05. Something

06. Introduction of Kathy Westmoreland

07. You Gave Me A Mountain

08. Steamroller Blues

09. Sweet Caroline

10. My Way

11. Love Me

12. Blue Suede Shoes

13. Johnny B Goode

14. Lawdy Miss Clawdy

15. Fever

16. Hound Dog

17. I Can’t Stop Loving You

18. Elvis talks

19. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry

20. What Now My Love

21. Suspicious Minds

22. Band introductions

23. I’ll Remember You

24. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On

25. Elvis talks

26. Can’t Help Falling In Love

DISC 2

Recorded live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

January 27, 1973 dinner show.

01. See See Rider

02. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On

03. Until It’s Time For You To Go

04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

05. Steamroller Blues

06. You Gave Me A Mountain

07. Fever

08. Love Me

09. Blue Suede Shoes

10. Love Me Tender

11. Johnny B Goode

12. Hound Dog

13. What Now My Love

14. Suspicious Minds

15. Band introductions

16. I’ll Remember You

17. I Can’t Stop Loving You

18. An American Trilogy

19. Burning Love

20. Can’t Help Falling In Love

21. Closing Vamp

DISC 3

Recorded live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

January 27, 1973 midnight show.

01. See See Rider

02. I Got A Woman / Amen

03. Until It’s Time For You To Go

04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

05. Steamroller Blues

06. You Gave Me A Mountain

07. Fever

08. Love Me

09. Blue Suede Shoes

10. Love Me Tender

11. Johnny B Goode

12. Hound Dog

13. What Now My Love

14. Suspicious Minds

15. Band introductions

16. I’ll Remember You

17. I Can’t Stop Loving You

18. An American Trilogy

19. Burning Love

20. Can’t Help Falling In Love

DISC 4

Recorded live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

January 28, 1973 midnight show.

01. See See Rider

02. I Got A Woman / Amen

03. Until It’s Time For You To Go

04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

05. Steamroller Blues

06. You Gave Me A Mountain

07. Fever

08. Love Me

09. All Shook Up

10. Love Me Tender

11. Johnny B Goode

12. Hound Dog

13. What Now My Love

14. Suspicious Minds

15. Band introductions

16. I’ll Remember You

17. I Can’t Stop Loving You

18. An American Trilogy

19. Introduction of celebrities

20. Can’t Help Falling In Love

21. Closing Vamp

DISC 5

Recorded live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

February 9, 1973 dinner show.

01. Also Sprach Zarathustra

02. See See Rider

03. I Got A Woman / Amen

04. Love Me Tender

05. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

06. Steamroller Blues

07. You Gave Me A Mountain

08. Fever

09. Love Me

10. Blue Suede Shoes

11. Love Me Tender

12. Johnny B Goode

13. Hound Dog

14. What Now My Love

15. Suspicious Minds

16. Band introductions

17. I’ll Remember You

18. I’ll Remember You (reprise)

19. I Can’t Stop Loving You

20. An American Trilogy

21. Can’t Help Falling In Love

DISC 6

Recorded live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

February 9, 1973 midnight show.

01. Also Sprach Zarathustra

02. See See Rider

03. I Got A Woman / Amen

04. Love Me Tender

05. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

06. Steamroller Blues

07. You Gave Me A Mountain

08. Fever

09. Love Me

10. Blue Suede Shoes

11. Heartbreak Hotel

12. Johnny B Goode

13. Hound Dog

14. What Now My Love

15. Suspicious Minds

16. Band introductions

17. I Can’t Stop Loving You

18. An American Trilogy

19. Can’t Help Falling In Love

20. Closing Vamp 

Note from the Elvis Information Network: 

all concerts have been lifted from previous releases like: 

'Back On The Mainland' in very poor audio quality

'Long Tall Sally' in good Audience quality

January 27 1973 MS show on FTD 'From Vegas to Tahoe'!

'Under The Midnight Sun' - OK Audience quality

'Top Acts in Vegas Vol.7' - OK Audience quality

'In Fine Form' - average Audience quality 

Source: ElvisCollectors | ElvisDayByDay