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All the news about Elvis releases in 2009
'Hot Shots And Cool Clips Vol.5' & 'After Midnight': JAT Publishing have announced two new releases. Due for release September 2009 is Vol.5 in the "Elvis - Hot Shots and Cool Clips" DVD series.
Also available June 1st 2009 is a 40th Anniversary commemorative July 31, 1969 Las Vegas Menu with the bonus CD "After Midnight," containing many interesting celebrity interviews recorded after the much-celebrated July 31 V.I.P. performance. The CD will also include radio spots and commentary featuring Elvis in Las Vegas. The disc will be included inside the menu, which will be reproduced in its original format of 8 1/2 x 17.
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'Las Vegas Attraction #1' new Import CD out now: The Showroom Records import release "Las Vegas Attraction Number 1" has been released. This CD contains - EIN presumes - an audience recording from Elvis' dinner show performance as recorded on December 3rd 1975 in Las Vegas. The tracklist is similar to the FTD release 'Dinner At Eight' from the Dinner show 10 nights later.
Tracklisting: Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Fairytale - Big Boss Man - And I Love You So - Elvis Talks - Trying To Get To You - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - Blue Christmas - Polk Salad Annie (Incomplete) - Band Introductions - Johnny B. Goode - Drum Solo Ronnie Tutt - Bass Solo Jerry Scheff - Piano Solo Glen D. Hardin - Band Introductions - School Days (With Reprise) - My Boy - Just Pretend - How Great Thou Art (With Reprise) - Burning Love - Softly As I Leave You - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - America The Beautiful - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp (News, Source;ElvisNews) |
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New Public Domain "Elvis Presley 5CD Box set": Another Public Domain release gathering up all the pre-1958 recordings both on SUN and RCA. With only 15 tracks per side they have stretched the concept to 5 CDs. The Colonel would be proud. Out on 25 May, on the Music Digital label.
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"Inside Blue Hawaii" box-set out now. The Elvis Unlimited box-set and book of 'Inside Blue Hawaii' is now released. The foreword of the book is written by song writer Sid Tepper who co-wrote five songs for the film.
Elvis Unlimited originally set the release date for this box set for Christmas but it was delayed to include newly discovered footage and some incredible photographs. The DVD also contains never-before-seen footage of Elvis on the set of the movie "Blue Hawaii".
Because of the delay Elvis Unlimited decided to give one of you lucky readers one of the first fifty "Inside Blue Hawaii" box sets for free. One winner will be randomly picked to receive a box set free. All you have to do is send an email to info@elvispresley.dk with your name, address and phone number. The winner will be chosen on Monday, April 6th, 2009. The timing is very interesting since the FTD "Classic Album" of Blue Hawaii has also been released at a similar time. Click here to read EIN's review of their 'Inside GI Blues'
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'The Last Vegas Opening Night' New Cover: Following the Straight Arrow announcement of their new 1976 concert release (see details below) a new cover design has been announced.
Excerpts from the sleeve notes, a unique eye-witness perspective from a person who was THERE and describes the show in fascinating detail.
"There was a surprise then, as Elvis decided to sing "I Just Can't Help Believin'", creating pure magic and getting well-deserved applause. The mood changed completely: "Fever" was as sexy as ever, as Elvis, did exaggerated leg movements in the red spotlight. Charlie brought out a blue chair, but Elvis refused it, and began to tell the poignant story that led into "Softly As I Leave You". A pulsating intro could only mean one thing - "Polk Salad Annie". Elvis moved to the funky new arrangement and the heavy rock beat, raising excitement levels in the showroom."
"The show - probably the second longest of Elvis's career - was drawing to a close. Elvis treated the audience to a fine "Bridge Over Troubled Water", introduced his father, thanked the crowd "for making this opening night really fantastic", and, ignoring requests for yet more songs, began "Can't Help Falling In Love". The-usual scarf-and-kiss routine drew many fans to the edge of the stage. Two tiny girls in blue dresses were put up onto the stage. Elvis acknowledged the crowd's ovation before disappearing under the descending gold curtain. He'd never be quite as dynamic again during the 12-day season, but it had been an opening night to remember - over 100 Magic Minutes."
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'King Creole' new EU Public Domain CD: Super-collector Barry Mclean reports on this new public domain 'King Creole' CD just released by the Delta Group in the EU which features the original soundtrack songs plus extras such as 'One Night' (News, Source; Barry Mclean)
'Rock Hits' public Domain CD: Yet another fifties public domain release this time on the Success budget label. Due for release May 5, 2009. A fun cover though.
(News, Source;ElvisNews)
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| "The Gospel According To Elvis" - an EIN Spotlight by Nigel Goodall: In celebration of the new BMG release of 'I Believe: Elvis Gospel Masters' acclaimed author and EIN contributor Nigel Goodall explores this least appreciated influence on Elvis’ career. More than any other musical genre, gospel played a consistently important role in Elvis’ life, from his childhood to his final years on the road. Gospel music brought Elvis his only Grammy awards, and also became his consolation in times of stress or depression. During the dark years of the 60s, when Elvis' recording career came close to collapsing in a sea of trivia, his spiritual releases acted as a beacon of artistic quality. Yet this side of Elvis' great legacy is too often ignored by the general public. Click here for this fascinating spotlight. (Spotlight, Source;EIN/Nigel Goodall) |
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'The Last Vegas Opening Night' - import CD delay: Straight Arrow label announced its 12th release near the end of December; a double CD with the famous December 2nd, 1976 Opening Night. Some fans are asking, "Why is this release delayed and will it ever see the daylight?". The answer is very simple: Straight Arrow is here to give you the best possible quality. We originally intended to use a 1978 first generation copy for this release, simply because we figured that the original tape was no longer around or could no longer be traced. But then, as the project was almost near completion, our search for the original tape finally paid off, and we got in touch with the person who recorded the concert and owns the original 120-minute master tape. The sound fidelity and overall quality of this tape is FAR superior to any copy in circulation, and unlike these copies is also 100% complete!
The negotiations took some time, but we came to an agreement, and the Straight Arrow team is now working its magic on the original tape. We can assure you that you will be impressed when you hear this; one of the King’s finest ’76 concerts in a remarkably clear and dynamic sound. The person who recorded the show also wrote the liner notes, a unique eye-witness perspective from a person who was THERE and describes the show in fascinating detail.
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Tracks: CD1: 01. Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Love Me - 05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 06. You Gave Me A Mountain - 07. Jailhouse Rock - 08. It's Now Or Never / Are You Sincere (excerpt) - 09. All Shook Up - 10. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 11. Dialogue / Don't Be Cruel (excerpt) - 12. And I Love You So - 13. I Just Can't Help Believin' (by request / last live version) - 14. Fever - 15. Softly As I Leave You - 16. Polk Salad Annie.
CD2: 01. Band Introductions - 02. Early Mornin' Rain - 03. What'd I Say - 04. Johnny B. Goode - 05. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 06. Bass Solo (Blues - Jerry Scheff) - 07. Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - 08. Electric Piano & Clavinet Solo (David Briggs) - 09. Love Letters - 10. School Day - 11. Celebrity Introductions (Vikki Carr, Glen Campbell) - 12. Hurt #1 - 13. Hurt #2 - 14. Hound Dog (with false start) - 15. Hawaiian Wedding Song (with false start) - 16. Dialogue - 17. Blue Christmas - 18. That's All Right, Mama - 19. Bridge Over Troubled Water - 20. Introduction of Vernon Presley - 21. Can't Help Falling In Love - 22. Closing Vamp.
Approx. runing time: 101 minutes (News, Source:SA) |
| New NBC filmed Madison Square Garden Footage discovered: A video clip has been posted in the Elvis Insiders audio/video gallery featuring exclusive professionally footage that was captured by an NBC camera crew that was filming Elvis' concert at Madison Square Garden on June 9, 1972, the first night of several engagements at that venue. The rare footage switches back and forth between camera views of the audience and film of a very animated Presley performing Polk Salad Annie in front of the sold-out arena. Previous to this night, the only times Elvis had ever performed in New York City had been on stage for the Dorsey Brothers, Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan television shows. Click here to Insiders footage BUT you do need to be a member to access the footage (News, Source;EPE) |
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The Madison Import label says "Adios": The final Madison bootleg CD release 'Rock My Soul' is out now (see below for details). It has been announced as the label's final release. This is a very sad moment for hardcore Elvis collectors since it was a great label releasing quality product. However it had been rumoured over a year ago that Madison were running out of quality soundboards and studio material to release. Their "Standing Room Only" series of five volumes was a very fine way to end, although it seemed to be in direct competition to FTD's up-coming release of exactly the same name. As the Madison producers note, "From everyone at Madison, we bid you a fond, affectionate farewell."
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'IN PERSON’ at The International Hotel' FTD CD review: In August 1969 Elvis was bursting with a new enthusiasm and energy. ‘In The Ghetto’ had just charted #3 in the US and Elvis needed to prove to his first Las Vegas audience that the King could truly reclaim his crown. There is no doubt that 40 years after the event it is a real treat to get a brand new 1969 performance - and even if the songs are very similar it is still fascinating to hear Elvis’ audience interaction. EIN's Piers Beagley soaks up the rock'n'roll of Elvis in 1969 with an in-depth look at FTD's "Classic Album" release of this all-important Elvis LP - and discovers some classic ELVIS Moments. Go here for the in-depth review
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| FTD Release Update: According to Elvis Unlimited the new "Standing Room Only" CD release on the Follow That Dream collector's label should be out next week while the limited edition vinyl re-issue of this album is scheduled for May 2009. The limited edition vinyl re-issue of the "Blue Hawaii" soundtrack is scheduled for early April. (News, Source Elvis Unlimited) |
'Rock My Soul - Standing Room Only Tapes Vol. 5' New Import CD: Up next from the Madison import label will be the CD '' Rock My Soul - Standing Room Only Tapes, Vol. 5," with a fully-illustrated, 16-page booklet. The running time is little over 65 minutes. From the press-release:
"Rock My Soul" concludes the chronicling of Elvis in a hot rehearsal at RCA Hollywood. Hear Presley, the TCB band and the Stamps Quartet run down the upcoming tour with a focus and a sense of fun, with unexpected delights like "Young and Beautiful" and a stunning gospel jam, featuring only Elvis, Charlie Hodge on piano and the Stamps providing backing and sometimes lead vocals. This spirited closing segment is presented as it was recorded then, with piano on one channel and vocals on the other.
Finally, fans can enjoy the unedited second half of this March 31, 1972 rehearsal -- in superb stereo!
Track listing: 1. Burning Love 4:02 2. Help Me Make It Through The Night 3:24 / 3. Can't Help Falling In Love 2:19 / 4. Young And Beautiful 5:17 / 5. Lawdy Miss Clawdy 2:48 / 6. Release Me 3:29 / 7. I'm Leavin' (partial) 0:41 / 8. Elvis chats with musicians 3:10 / 9. C. C. Rider 2:46 / 10. Proud Mary 3:54 / 11. Never Been To Spain 3:34 / 12. The Lighthouse 6:10 / 13. When It's My Time 5:00 / 14. I, John 2:09 / 15. Bosom Of Abraham 0:52 / 16. You Better Run (with false start) 2:10 / 17. Lead Me, Guide Me 3:45 / 18. Sweet Sweet Spirit 2:42 / 19. There's A Room At The Cross (partial) 1:54 / 20. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus / Nearer My God To Thee 4:47
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'Exceeding All Expectations' new Import CD: Coming soon is a 2CD from the “Rainbow Records” import label which contains the complete performance of Elvis´ last show he ever did at the Sahara Tahoe casino resort. The closing show of May 9, 1976. From the press-release:
Way back in 1993 the “MAC” label released this show using a stunning long-box format. Because this set sold out within a few months - being a real collectors item since then - we decided to give the very interesting content of the show another chance to be listened by as many fans as possible. And to make one thing clear: this show is a real must to listen to. Hear Elvis in a very relaxed mood, not caring at all that the hotel´s management is (still) desperately wanting to force him to do much shorter performances. In fact Elvis gives the crowd more than they probably expected, being on stage for the longest performance he ever did (a stunning two-hours set), singing, laughing and talking as if he would be together with a couple of friends right at his living room at Graceland!
While the first release of this show sixteen years ago suffered from being incomplete (on both editions) we have been able to find new – and different – sources of recordings. These tapes have a listenable, decent sound quality for a fine release. We mixed the tapes using the best of more than one source. Also the new Rainbow Records release will run at the original speed which is different to the MAC release from ´93. The result is – so far - the most definite release of Elvis´ final Lake Tahoe concert.
A few words regarding the content:
Of course, you will find the tracklist at the end of this announcement, but we want to point out some real beauties of this set. A rare and unrehearsed version of “Return To Sender” must be mentioned as well as another rarity: “Young And Beautiful”. “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”, dedicated to Linda Thompson and sung with passion. Elvis tells a very funny story about the “Boat Scene” in the movie “Blue Hawaii” and even sings a few lines of his “Sun” classic “Blue Moon of Kentucky”. So all in all there is a lot to discover while listening to Elvis´ not only longest, but also very unusual show! As a bonus we have included David Briggs´ instrumental version of the song “Lady Madonna” which at the time was not only used for the band introductions but also appeared as one of the leading tracks on his solo album titled “Keyboard Sculpture”.
The booklet will feature great liner notes on 20 pages in full colour!
More info soon. (News, Source;Rainbow) |
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New video project: Elvis - Six Weeks Only is the name of the newest video project being issued by Restoration Sound & Vision, which documents Elvis Presley's first nationally-broadcast performances on Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey's "Stage Show" variety program. RS/V is pleased to offer the first installment, which features the King's inaugural performance from January 28, 1956, exclusively at their website.
A total of six different clips (reflecting all of Presley's appearances on the Dorsey program) are scheduled to be released by the company throughout 2009. The first entry contains spirited renditions of "Shake, Rattle & Roll/Flip, Flop & Fly" and "I Got a Woman". Unlike Elvis' later appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show", of the twelve songs performed on the six programs, only three are repeated- "Heartbreak Hotel" (his 1st RCA single, featured on three programs), and covers of Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" and Carl Perkins' "Blue Suede Shows" (each featured on two programs).
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The footage of each of the "Stage Show" performance clips has been collated and meticulously restored by archivist Kevin Segura ("Elvis - The Ed Sullivan Shows", "Dark Shadows - The Beginning"), utilizing the LiveFeed Video Imaging system. The LiveFeed process, which restores the original "live broadcast" look to vintage television programs, has previously been utilized on a variety of home video projects and network television broadcasts. (News, Source: Elvis News)
"Plugged In" - new Gravel Road CD release: Ger (Tallhair) Rijff posted on FECC:
'In the 1970 rehearsals re-issue series "Plugged In" will be the first upcoming release from Gravel Road, to be followed up by Hang Loose and Get Down... Featured on Plugged In is the complete and UNCUT rehearsal from July 29, from the original vintage tape. More info on this soon to be released cd soon. Sound will be far better than on its original release from long ago. Trust the Tallhair.'
Meanwhile, Johanneson posted the following track listing for the album on FECC:
Here's the track-list of this rehearsal, taken from Keith's (Keith Flynn) site:
Don't It Make You Wanna Go Home
Something
Words
I Just Can't Help Believin'
Little Sister / Get Back
I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
I Was The One
Cattle Call
Baby Let's Play House
Don't
Money Honey / Hard Headed Woman (Part)
A Fool Such As I
Froggy Went A Courting
Such A Night
It's Now Or Never / Are You Horny Tonight? (1 Line)
What'd I Say
The Lords Prayer
My Country 'Tis Of Thee
Hava Nagila
My Baby Left Me
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
Stranger In The Crowd
Just Pretend
Rock My Soul - Standing Room Only Tapes Vol. 5 (from Madison): The next release from the Madison label will be "Rock My Soul - Standing Room Only Tapes, Vol. 5". It will come with a fully-illustrated, 16-page booklet.
From the press-release: "Rock My Soul" concludes the chronicling of Elvis in a hot rehearsal at RCA Hollywood. Hear Presley, the TCB band and the Stamps Quartet run down the upcoming tour with a focus and a sense of fun, with unexpected delights like "Young and Beautiful" and a stunning gospel jam, featuring only Elvis, Charlie Hodge on piano and the Stamps providing backing and sometimes lead vocals. This spirited closing segment is presented as it was recorded then, with piano on one channel and vocals on the other.
Finally, fans can enjoy the unedited second half of this March 31, 1972 rehearsal -- in superb stereo!
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Track listing: 01. Burning Love 4:02 / 02. Help Me Make It Through The Night 3:24 / 03. Can't Help Falling In Love 2:19 / 04. Young And Beautiful 5:17 / 05. Lawdy Miss Clawdy 2:48 / 06. Release Me 3:29 / 07. I'm Leavin' (partial) 0:41 / 08. Elvis chats with musicians 3:10 / 09. C. C. Rider 2:46 / 10. Proud Mary 3:54 / 11. Never Been To Spain 3:34 / 12. The Lighthouse 6:10 / 13. When It's My Time 5:00 / 14. I, John 2:09 / 15. Bosom Of Abraham 0:52 / 16. You Better Run (with false start) 2:10 / 17. Lead Me, Guide Me 3:45 / 18. Sweet Sweet Spirit 2:42 / 19. There's A Room At The Cross (partial) 1:54 / 20. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus / Nearer My God To Thee 4:47 Total: 65:06(News, Source: FECC)
Book Review - Teenagers' Hero: Steve Rino's mammoth book from Italy has met with a mix of praise and criticism.
What is the real story about this release? Is the criticism justified?
Amber Smith (with Nigel Patterson) has explored the more than 400 pages and even more images in Teenagers' Hero, and brings you her detailed review of the release and a few choice words for those who have been critical! (Book Review, Source: EIN)
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FTD new Vinyl releases Confirmed: FTD has informed EIN that the two proposed Double-Vinyl releases of 'Blue Hawaii' and 'Standing Room Only' are now confirmed.
It's a new venture for FTD but Roger Semon suggests release dates.. "should be early April for 'Blue Hawaii' and late April for 'Standing Room Only'." |
The releases are a special 2-disc 180-gram vinyl set, supplied in a new gatefold sleeve.
The original album release is complemented by a special soundtrack companion album featuring many stereo outtakes not previously available on this format.
- Re-mastered from original analogue US tapes
- Vinyl cutting by ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS
- DMM Copper Mastering
- 180 Grams heavyweight vinyl
- Strictly limited pressing. - See EIN's FTD page for more info - (News, Source;FTD) |
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Blue Hawaii - the movie: Blue Hawaii is the movie that Elvis fans hate to love, although it is one of Elvis' most successful films. After the 1960 dramas of Flaming Star and Wild In The Country, Blue Hawaii was a return to the musical fluff first seen in GI Blues. While Elvis craved dramatic interest and acting challenges the general public thought otherwise. Nearly 50 years on, EIN contributor Harley Payette takes an in-depth look at Blue Hawaii and wonders if this film really was the beginning of the end - or perhaps first class family entertainment. See if you agree. - - Click here for the review plus some great Hawaii photos
(Spotlight, Source;EIN/Harley Payette)
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“THE ELVIS BOOTLEG RECORDS STORY” (How Vic Colonna made 23 Fabulous, Illegal Elvis LPs for Fun, Profit, & One to Five): Vic Colonna posted this information and synopsis about his planned book on the FECC board:
After almost thirty years, Sam Theaker (a.k.a. Vic Colonna) tells the amazing story of how he and his partner, Paul Dowling, became folk heroes in the Elvis World by single–handedly creating and marketing twenty-three legendary, definitive, and totally illegal Elvis Presley records!
“The Elvis Bootleg Records Story” begins with the FBI’s arrival at Sam’s record store to arrest him for making bootleg records. Looking back from that dramatic day, Sam gives us a broad overview of his background: from growing up in suburban Connecticut during the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll, his life–altering experiences as a long–range reconnaissance medic in Vietnam and subsequent return home, his attempted readjustment to civilian life, his marriage to Vicki, to his rekindled interest in Elvis Presley’s music, and the astounding coincidences that led him inexorably to a full–time career as the mastermind behind the most wonderful series of Elvis records ever made.
But, when Elvis dies suddenly in the summer of 1977, overnight Sam and Paul find themselves running the most successful, illegitimate record company on the planet! The money is pouring in, they have Nipper by the tail, but the burning question is: how much longer can this go on before RCA and the industry moguls send their hired guns to introduce Sam and Paul to a whole new version of “Jailhouse Rock?”
Go here for EIN exclusive The Dangerous World of Elvis Bootlegging; Vic Colonna reveals all! |
"Elvis In Gold" book release: For August 2009 JAT Productions announces Elvis In Gold, a photo journal exclusively capturing Elvis in the fifties. This will be a hardback edition with over 125 photos ( many unpublished and rare ), a book that will convey all the excitement of Elvis in the fifties....also COMING SOON....Elvis-Atlanta In Black and White...a book about the seventies.. (News, Source: JAT Productions /Elvis News)
Visit EIN's comprehensive Elvis Books in 2009 page
EIN Comment: EIN has now seen The Complete Works set and what a beauty it is! The packaging is superb. All 9 discs are colorful picture discs and the book, while slimline, is full of quality visuals from and information from the film (one of the visual highlights is a series of terrific shots of Elvis in his famous red shirt and belt). The strong box holds both the "Behind the Scenes" book and "The Shows"........a quad-foldout digipack disc compartment with great color visuals and backing imagery.
EIN is yet to listen to the audio discs or view the DVDs, but by all accounts, we will not be disappointed.
BEAUTIFUL DIGI-PACK RELEASE - LIMITED EDITION: ELVIS HAWAII 1961 BENEFIT SHOW:
Full show, including 2 rare bonus tracks!.......Heartbreak Hotel - All Shook Up - A Fool Such As I - I Got A Woman - Love Me - Such A Night - Reconsider Baby - I Need Your Love Tonight - That's All Right Mama - Don´t Be Cruel - One Night - Are You Lonesome Tonight - Now Or Never - Swing Down Sweet Chariot - Hound Dog
BONUS TRACKS: Award presentation to Elvis (March 25, 1961-Honolulu, Hawaii)
Interview about the USS Arizona Memorial Benefit Concert (March 1961, Hawaii)
Note from Epgold: this release is a black fabric made CDr. (News, Source: EP Gold)
Elvis That's The Way It Is - The Complete Works: Early feedback from fans who have received this set is a very positive one! The Elvis messageboards have seen postings including:
- Awesome!
- I got my set about an hour ago. So far I only had time to watch the first (opening)show and I must say it's great! Loooove it!
- Oh my god, I've been waiting for this for a long long time.
- Absolutely fantastic set! The wait has been soooo worth it.
- Great release - awesome package, very good sound (as Russian Fan mentioned before) and smart editing of all the movie stuff (in the best quality I've seen until now). Tremendous job, well done and worth the waiting and my money.
- Wow!!!! This is a wonderful release!!!!!
- Its lived up to the hype.
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Has Sony BMG undersold Elvis with the RIAA?: Elvis researcher, Brian Quinn, has posted this interesting observation on the FECC board:
Currently, the RIAA certification criteria for albums are:
500,000 units: Gold album.
1,000,000 units: Platinum album.
2,000,000 or more units: Multi-Platinum album.
10,000,000 units: Diamond album.
Multi-disc albums are counted once for each disc within the album if it is over 100 minutes in length. For example, each copy of OutKast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (running time of 134:56), and Shania Twain's Up! (145:44), both double albums, were counted twice, meaning each album was certified diamond after 5 million copies were shipped. The 100 minute requirement does not apply to albums released in the vinyl era so double albums such as Pink Floyd's The Wall and The Beatles' White Album are counted double even though their running times are under the minimum.
Two Elvis Albums e.g. 'Aloha From Hawaii' (currently 5XP) and 'Elvis In Concert' (currently 3XP) were originally released in double album format and because they were below the 100 minute rule they were disqualified for 'double sales'. Bearing in mind the above Pink Floyd and Beatles Albums why haven't the Elvis ones been given the same treatment? (News, Source: Brian Quinn, FECC)
EIN Comment: The running time of a double album is a spurious indicator in calculating award status. Regardless of running time, double albums essentially have a similar retail price.
La Vanguardia release in Spain: Here is the fifth volume (of twenty) of the collection of the local newspaper in Catalonia (Spain) "La Vanguardia".
This time it brings his first album "Elvis Presley" published in March 1956 with original tracklisting of 12 songs (without bonus).Undoubtedly 1956 was the year of Elvis and RCA took full advantage of this record editing 6 Singles and 4 Extended Play with tracks from this album.
As usual the presentation of this collection is accompanied by a deluxe hardcover book of 30 pages with information and photographs in color and black/white. It also makes reference to the official website (www.elvis.com) and their respective copyright to certify their quality of product approved. (News, Source: Elvis News) |
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