New Releases in 2007

"Adios Huntsville" CD: The "Audionics" label that released "Across The Country Vol. 2" containing the Huntsville, May 31st, 1975 Evening show earlier this year, will another outstanding new CD soon. It's titled "Adios Huntsville", and it contains the last of Elvis' five legendary Huntsville concerts from the May/June 1975 tour, as recorded from the soundboard on June 1st, 1975, 8:30 P.M. - no edits, the complete tape. It was one of the the best shows of the tour, and a happy, humorous and good-voiced Elvis delivered excellent versions of songs like "The Wonder Of You", "Polk Salad Annie", "T.R.O.U.B.L.E.", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "I'll Remember You" and "An American Trilogy".

As Elvis said: "I'd like to say something, can I raise my hand... we have had a fantastic time here in Huntsville... a little rough getting in and out of my hotel, but that's all right. But you've really been fantastic down here. If you want us back in Huntsville, just let us know, and we shall be back." (News, Source EIN)

"Riding With The King" update: Due to some confusion regarding the release of this DVD, EIN contacted the David Stanley organisation. We have been advised that the DVD will be released internationally on 15 August with the US release in October. The film has a running time of 94 minutes and the DVD includes special features.

Description: Sex, drugs and violence - they’re all part of the job when you’re working for The King of Rock and Roll. When you’re 16: on the job training comes in ways that can’t be taught in school. The shocking true story of David Stanley, stepbrother and bodyguard of Elvis Presley. Follow the dizzying highs and lows with unlimited excess, as he experienced it all…and barely survived! (News, Source: Impello Films)

Elvis DVD releases in Australia - August-October 2007:

Elvis - 30th Anniversary DVD Collection (Ltd Edition box set)...This limited edition contains EIGHT classic Elvis titles: Roustabout, Fun in Acapulco, Girls! Girls! Girls!, Easy Come, Easy Go, G.I. Blues, Blue Hawaii, King Creole, and Paradise, Hawaiian Style. Release: 2/08

Also being released is the David Stanley film, Riding With Elvis. Release: October Pre-order from EzyDVD:Elvis 30th Anniversary DVD Collection $49.83 + p&p Riding With Elvis $24.83 + p&p

"Elvis The Blue Suede Shoes Collection" DVD box set: This 11 disc set is due for release in the UK on 13 August. Titles comprise:

This is Elvis: Special Edition
That's the Way It Is: Special Edition
Jailhouse Rock: Deluxe Edition
Viva Las Vegas: Deluxe Edition
Charro!
Girl Happy
Kissin' Cousins
Stay Away, Joe
Live a Little, Love a Little (News, Source: Play.com)

"Elvis Up Close and Personal" DVD/Book: Available now. This is the true story of the Godfather of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley himself, as told by the insiders who toured and recorded with the King! - Explode the myths though a combination of sensational performance footage from on stage and behind the camera on the Milton Berle and the Ed Sullivan Show. Intimate interviews with his backing groups the Jordanaires and The Stamps Quartet, tell the story behind the music. The tales from the tours come from confidantes to the King; Joe Esposito, Sam Thompson, with Joe Guercio and even Loanne Parker; Colonel Toms secretary and eventual wife. The deluxe 72-page book features a biography of Elvis, with a track by track analysis of every studio album The King recorded, and is illustrated with many colour photographs from the early days to the Vegas era. (News, Source: Play.com)

BMG back catalog releases - new 30 album box set: While EIN thought it was supposed to still be under wraps, Amazon has added pre-order listings for around 30 back catalog albums. The titles include: Elvis Presley; Elvis; Loving You; King Creole, Elvis Is Back; G.I. Blues, Blue Hawaii, Something For Everybody, Pot Luck With Elvis; His Hand In Mine; How Great Thou Art; He Touched Me; Elvis' Christmas Album; Wonderful World of Christmas; Elvis That's The Way It Is; Elvis' Gold Records Volume 1,2,3 & 4; '68 Comeback Special; In Person; Back In Memphis; Madison Square Garden; Aloha From Hawaii; Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis; Raised On Rock; and Moody Blue. Release date is next week! - It appears the listings are part of The Original Elvis Presley Collection, a 30 album box set which has been in the works for the past few months. More details shortly. (News, Source: Amazon/BMG/EIN)

"Remembering Elvis 30 Years Later" new book from LIFE: LIFE magazine releases its latest hardcover Elvis book on 24 July 2007 in the US. 144 pages; ISBN-13: 9781933821863/ISBN: 1933821868.

The book is an expanded edition of LIFE's earlier Elvis book with never before seen photos. (News, Source: ElvisBookResearch)

Pre-order from Amazon

Update on UK singles set release: Elvis is set to re-write chart history in Britain. (News, Source: Elvis Express)

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No FTD Sun Book/CD in 2007 - other FTD news: Finally, it appears FTD is starting to get more strategic in its information dissemination policy. Andylon Lensen talked personally to Ernst Jorgensen last week Friday and explained why the tracking list for the FTD "Raised On Rock" & "Easy Come, Easy Go"  will be announced on the release date July 1, 2007.

We recieved in the past hundreds of e-mails, many times because of rumors were spread or fabricated. We got tired of this, not to mention answering them if I had time - I mean lost time. And in the future it will be our policy to continue this with albums that are known by fans as the concept is crystal clear.

On the regular FTD "I Sing All Kinds" - this is such a "Special" release, this needed detailed information upfront for the fans.

Two editions of "Viva Las Vegas": “Viva Las Vegas” is being released in 2 different formats at the end of July. In the US/ Canada/ Latin America as a 1 CD compilation on July 31st, and a 2CD special edition in the rest of the world on July 30th.

There is going to be a TV documentary made, and once there is confirmation of where and when it will be placed, we will schedule a regular single CD version for the rest of the world to market on the back of that show. It is already slated for broadcast in the US in September, hence the dual strategy. - In the meantime the decision has been made that for most international markets we will release the 2CD deluxe version now, which is more of a fan based release as the concentration for mass market will be on The Essential/ The King 2CD hits set.

'Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley' Book/DVD In-depth Review: 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. It is fascinating to see Elvis performing to hometown crowd of 10,000 instead of a TV studio audience and we get to see the only filmed performance of  'Long Tall Sally’ live in the fifties. 

The limited edition book written by Tupelo historian Roy Turner contains over 200 photographs of Elvis in Tupelo many previously unknown. EIN's Piers Beagley investigates this historically important record of "Elvismania" near its peak. (Review, Source: EIN)

"Elvis, Linda and Me" (Book Review): While millions of Elvis fans fantasized what it would be like to know "The King", Jeanne LeMay Dumas lived that dream. As Miss Rhode Island, Dumas met Miss Tennessee - Linda Thompson - at the end of the 1972 Miss USA Pageant. The two formed an instant and lasting friendship...one which saw Jeanne become a regular part of Elvis' inner sanctum as she experienced an unforgettable four and a half year odyssey!

Step inside Ms Dumas's book as Mandy Squair discovers a visual and narrative treat which will delight many fans. (Book Review, Source: EIN)

FTD confusion: "I Sing All Kinds" artwork - 'Raised On Rock' or 'Pot Luck'??: A number of sites have published this artwork for this album due out in July. No word yet if it is the official artwork.

Also, while we announced 'Raised On Rock' as one of the July releases (see news yesterday), Elvis World has published that it may in fact be the album 'Pot Luck'.

As EIN stated yesterday, there is a real issue with how FTD releases are announced, and it needs to become more professional in order to eradicate ongoing confusion! (News, Source: FECC)

"Elvis at 21 New York to Memphis" - Australian release: To coincide with the 30th anniversary of Elvis' death, Five Mile Press Australia is releasing this visually stunning book featuring images from the famous Alfred Wertheimer Archives. Wertheimer's Elvis images are legendary and this book, originally released in the USA late last year, is simply extraordinary! RRP is A$59.95 (ISBN: 9781786552). Release date: July 2007. (News, Source: Bookwise International)

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Elvis live on stage in Tupelo with sound!!!

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Track listing & artwork "American Way Vol. 4" Sound of the City: Many fans are looking forward to the upcoming 4th volume in the superior American Way series. Here are the details:

For those who don't see the significance of the cover photo or the connection to the musical contents, perhaps a little explanation is in order. The photo, taken by famous Memphian Robert "Bob" Williams, shows Elvis, Red West and cousin Junior Smith cruisin' on Main Street on a summer night in 1956. It was on Main and Beale that the teenage/ young adult Elvis Presley absorbed and soaked up the musical sounds of the City of Memphis. These influences shine through in some of his best ever studio recordings laid down in his hometown. Sun, American Sound, Stax...those recordings echo the sound of the City of Memphis.

Also a little different is that part of the 16-page bonus booklet is devoted to '50s RCA paperwork, rare photos of the studios he recorded in and unseen pix of Elvis and Scotty at Radio Recorders - all under the heading 'Another Place, Another Time'.

'Love Me Tender' Australian 'Music Edition' DVD: The upgraded Australian 50th Anniversary edition of Elvis' first movie 'Love Me Tender' is now available in local stores for the amazing low price of AU$12. Reviewed several months ago by EIN contributor Harley Payette, this is a sensational bargain. The DVD itself carries a similar effective design as the cover, shown right. 'Love Me Tender' 50th Anniversary Edition - DVD Review: For the very first time an original Elvis film has been given the special edition treatment on DVD. It has added audio commentary by Jerry Schilling, plus three new featurettes, as well as including Alanna Nash's fascinating insights on The Colonel. It also features the trailer snippet of Elvis singing the sought-after missing song 'Lonely Man' - so is this at last a worthy upgrade? EIN contributor Harley Payette reveals all in this in-depth review. (DVD Review, Source: EIN)

"Elvis Presley has left the building" (DVD Review): August 16, 1977 was the death the music world stood still. The King of Rock 'n' Roll died at his mansion home in Memphis, Tennessee. What followed was a media blitz and a level of public interest rarely seen in contemporary society. And the fact that these were a global phenomenon only served to emphasise the significance of Elvis' passing.Join EIN as it takes a look at a new DVD release, "Elvis Presley has left the building". As public memory fades over time, what we find is an important and historic audio-visual record of media and public reaction in August 1977. Read our full review (DVD Review, Source: EIN)

Early release for next JAT DVD: Hot Shots and Cool Clips - Volume 3 will be bumped up and released August 1st from JAT Productions, riding on the success of THE BEST SELLING DVD  Hot Shots and Cool Clips - Volume 2 . It will contain unreleased footage from the 50s, 60s., and 70s. Complete film listing will be available soon. (News, Source: JAT Productions/FECC)

"Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley" is next MRS release: About to be officially announced is that the next box set (book & DVD) release from Memphis Recording Service is Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley! While artwork has been published (see opposite), MRS told EIN it is not the final version. Surprisingly, a number of messageboard threads have also missed the critical point that the set comes with a DVD featuring historically important (read the first!) fully audio-visual material of the King live on stage in Tupelo. This will make it one of the most significant Elvis releases in many years! We've had audio before, we've had video footage before, but until now we have not had the complete audio-visual package!

"Kicking & Rolling" CD: Here is the cover art of the forthcoming release from the Straight Arrow label titled "KICKING & ROLLING" (SA 2007-6-02), and will feature the Las Vegas February 18th, 1973 Midnight show taken from a so-called "booth tape". The midnight show from February 18th, as presented on this CD, could be called quite typical for this season, if not for an extremely unusual incident which happened during this show, and which has made this show one of his most controversial concerts ever. Elvis had been practicing karate since his army days and got his black belt in '60. On this particular night in early '73, he got an unexpected chance to use his martial art against some aggressors.This concert includes great performances of songs like "An American Trilogy", "What Now My Love", "Steamroller Blues", "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" or "I Can't Stop Loving You". This recording comes from an early generation copy of the original "booth tape" and for an off-line recording, the sound quality is very good.

"Essential Elvis Vol. 7 - Elvis At The Jungle" CD: This new CD titled  Essential Elvis Volume 7- Elvis At The Jungle on the Fans Only label has just been released. Several tracks from this CD were on the following album: Our Memories Of Elvis, Platinum: A Life In Music, Today, Tomorrow And Forever box-sets. Includes the X-rated Hurt (informal recording). (News, Source: FECC)

"Have You Heard The News" released: Containing 18 tracks, some available for the first time on CD, including original Radio & TV Recordings from August 16, 1977 + Johnny Cash remembers Elvis, A Tribute Programme by Red Robinson (Elvis 12 Years in showbusiness), Q&A: Interview with J.D. Sumner & 2 special bonus tracks!

Artwork including the last known photo taken of Elvis as he enters Graceland....Special Picture Disc release!
Including interviews with Dick Grob, Billy Smith, Larry Geller, J.D. Sumner, Joe Esposito, and others. SPECIAL BONUS TRACKS: 17. CBS Newscast including an overview of Elvis’ career....18. Dutch Newsreport # 2*
With reactions from a Dutch Elvis Presley fanclub president, a Beatles fanclub president and others. *previously unreleased on CD! (News, Source: EP Gold)

"Elvis - Summer Festival '73" released: Like the one listed below ( Rare Elvis vol.3 ) this CD would be also out and no information on which label. This CD contains the audience recording from the August 25, 1973 midnight show and some bonus tracks as well. This recording wasn't complete and some songs were taken from another concert from this season. Bonus tracks: 23- Help Me Make It Through The Night; 24- An Amercian Trilogy #2; 25- A Big Hunk O' Love; 26- How Great Thou Art Las Vegas Midnight show August 19, 1973 (News, Source: FECC)

"Rare Elvis Vol. 3" released: A new CD has just been released ( no information about the label ) titled '' Rare Elvis Vol.3 ''. It contains 26 tracks.Tracks: Little Sister (take 1-5 ); Little Sister (take 6 ); Judy (take 1); Judy ( take 2-3 ); Judy (take 4); His Latest Flame ( take 1 ); His Latest Flame ( take 2 ); His Latest Flame ( take 3 & 4 ) ; His Latest Flame ( take 5 & 6 ) ; Good Luck Charm (take ); What She's Really Like ( take 6 & 7 ); G.I. Blues (take 7);  Doin' The Best I Can ( take 9 ); Pocketful Of Rainbows (take 2); Your Cheatin' Heart (take 9); Viva Las Vegas ( Stereo version);  What I'd Say ( Stereo version); A Dog's Life ( take 1 ) ; You'll Be Gone (take 2); It's A Long Lonely Highway (Single version ); 500 Miles (version 1 ); 500 Miles (version 2); A Little Less Conversation ( Single version); You'll Think Of Me (Single version ); Life (Single Version); Almost In Love ( Single version) (News, Source: FECC)