Elvis new Official CD Releases in 2020

'Bruce Jackson, On The Road With Elvis' To be released in January: Gary Jackson’s 2018 book on his brother’s adventures on the road as Elvis’ sound engineer between 1971 and 1977, complete with three new cds.
CD 1: An audio documentary on Elvis in 1976 hosted by Jack Mullins.
CD 2: Previously unreleased soundboard of Elvis’ concert in Sioux Falls, October 18th 1976.
CD 3: Previously unreleased soundboard of Elvis’ concert in Atlanta, December 30th 1976.
To be released in January 2021. It is a strictly limited release so if you want it pre-order it now.
EIN Notes: Wow, EIN thought the FTD deluxe 'TTWII' 600-page book with 8 1970 rehearsal cds was expensive at £180 but this set at £111 (US$240) for a 200-page book (not totally on Elvis) plus two 1976 soundboard concerts (with audio doco) seems ludicrous.
For super-keen Elvis fans who purchased the book when it was first released, this seems an unfair deal to have to buy it all again just for the 1976 soundboards.
Hopefully FTD see reason and release the soundboards as a separate double-pack - the CD sleeve is after all separate from the book so easy to re-print - after this limited edition package sells-out.

‘TTWII 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition’ FTD Book Review: FTD's most expensive set ever published, David English and Pal Granlund bring the complete background story of 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is'. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the movie's 1970 release, this ultimate collector's edition includes two hardback books, eight cds with over 450 minutes of music, including newly discovered unreleased performances.
With access to 2,000 original negatives and 35mm slides, restored and repaired, many of which have never been seen before, the book also contains items from the MGM and RCA archives including paperwork, documents, memos and recording information.
Two books, 600 pages, plus all the MGM recorded rehearsals - including 70 tracks officially unreleased.
FTD's most expensive set but with the vast majority of the rehearsals already out on bootleg, can it really be worth the US$270 plus postage. Initially Sold Out and already into its first reprint what makes it so desirable?
EIN's Piers Beagley investigates and discovers plenty .. Go here to our 6000 word review including plenty of extracts and stunning images.
(FTD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

'Funny How Time Slips Away', Official Lyric Video: Another promo video for the new 'From Elvis In Nashville' album, the sublime "Funny How Time Slips Away".
This time helping to emphasise Elvis' lyrical interpretation,
Recorded in one single take, Elvis puts his soul into this perfect bluesy rendition of the Willie Nelson classic. Matt Ross-Spang's new remaster adds even more emotion with Charlie McCoy's organ neatly counterpointing James Burton's fine guitar playing.  
If this is representative of Matt Ross-Spang's new remastering then this set is going to be a true stunner.
GO to YouTube to hear the gorgeous 'FUNNY HOW TIME SLIPS AWAY' -
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)

'Bruce Jackson, On The Road With Elvis' The Lost Album!: Fans have been contacting EIN asking what has happend to this up-coming FTD release. Earlier we noted that “Bruce Jackson: On the Road with Elvis” was postponed to November. But now even that seems uncertain. The original books were stored here in Australia, with the CDs being printed in the EU, so the uncertainty about overseas transport costs and the pricing of the overall package is now an issue.
Most Elvis dealers are no longer offering it for Pre-order while Elvis Australia says it is "Sold Out" - which is ridiculous as it hasn't been released yet, nor even priced.
Combined with a 3CD set, an audio documentary hosted by Jack Mullins (singer/songwriter) plus a soundboard recording of the Sioux Falls 10-18-76, and Atlanta 12-30-76 shows.
Fans will just have to wait for a confirmation from FTD.
A November release seems unlikely.
(News, Source;FTD/ElvisInfoNet)

'From Elvis In Nashville' "Mary In The Morning": Another preview track - 'Mary In The Morning' Session Outtakes 3-4 to help publicise the the forthcoming release of 'From Elvis In Nashville' a 4CD collection presenting the long-awaited definitive chronicle of Elvis' mythic 1970 marathon sessions with the "Nashville Cats".
Recorded live in RCA's Studio B in Nashville over the course of an epic five day/night run in June 1970 (with an additional session on September 22), Elvis' performances from those sessions formed the core of three of his most successful studio album releases from the 1970s: 'Elvis: That's the Way It Is', 'Elvis Country' and 'Love Letters from Elvis'.
Now, for the first time, the master recordings from the 1970 Studio B sessions may be enjoyed together as a single official Elvis album.

CLICK HERE to YouTube to hear the gorgeous 'MARY IN THE MORNING' -

(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)

DISC 3
THE WILD IN THE COUNTRY SESSIONS
01 Lonely Man (take 1)
02 Lonely Man (takes 2-3)
03 Lonely Man (take 4)
04 Lonely Man (takes 5-8)
05 Lonely Man (take 9)
06 Lonely Man (takes 10-12)
07 Lonely Man (take 13/M)
08 Lonely Man (solo, take 1)
09 Lonely Man (solo, takes 2-3)
10 Lonely Man (solo, take 4/M)
11 In My Way (take 1)
12 In My Way (take 2)
13 In My Way (takes 3-7)
14 In My Way (take 8/M)

DISC 4
THE WILD IN THE COUNTRY SESSIONS (Continued)
01 Wild In The Country (take 1)
02 Wild In The Country (takes 2-8)
03 Wild In The Country (takes 9-11)
04 Wild In The Country (takes 12-13)
05 Wild In The Country (take 14)
06 Wild In The Country (takes 15-16)
07 Wild In The Country (takes 17-18)
08 Wild In The Country (take 19/M)
09 Forget Me Never (take 1)
10 Forget Me Never (take 2)
11 Forget Me Never (take 3/M)
12 I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (takes 1-3)
13 I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (takes 4-6)
14I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (takes 7-9)
15 I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (take 10)
16 I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (take 11)
17 I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (takes 12-13/M)
18 I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (lower key, takes 14-16)
19 I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (lower key, takes 17-18/M)

b) 'Easy Come, Easy Go' Special double-vinyl: FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce a double-VINYL release of Elvis' 1967 Paramount movie 'Easy Come, Easy Go' soundtrack as a double-LP set. As always this is a 'Limited Edition'.
As there was no official publicity portrait session for the movie, the original six-track EP featured a cover shot from Girl Happy. Around the same time as the ECEG EP release, "See The USA The Elvis Way" EP (based on the ECEG EP art design) was released exclusively in Australia and New Zealand. For this 2-LP limited edition, we have mirrored this rare design that included a publicity portrait from Spinout. Elvis recorded the songs on september 28 and 29, 1966.

Includes Bonus Songs 'Come What May' and 'Fools Fall in Love' plus alternate takes and instrumentals.
180 Gram Vinyl.

'From Elvis In Nashville' 'Funny How Time Slips Away': From the new RCA / Legacy Recordings forthcoming release of 'From Elvis In Nashville' another preview, this time a delightful 'Funny How Time Slips Away'.
Recorded live in RCA's Studio B in Nashville over the course of an epic five day/night run in June 1970 (with an additional session on September 22), Elvis' performances from those sessions formed the core of three of his most successful studio album releases from the 1970s: 'Elvis: That's the Way It Is', 'Elvis Country' and 'Love Letters from Elvis'.
Now, for the first time, the master recordings from the 1970 Studio B sessions may be enjoyed together as a single official Elvis album. On 'From Elvis In Nashville', Elvis' studio tracks are presented in pristine audio, newly mixed by acclaimed engineer Matt Ross-Spang (John Prine, etc) without the added overdubs or orchestration appearing on earlier releases - in other words how Elvis would sound if you were in the room with him.
Click HERE to listen to a beautiful undubbed 'Funny How Time Slips Away'
(News, Source;RCA/ElvisInfoNet)

'From Elvis In Nashville' Promo Video: RCA / Legacy Recordings have now published a lovely promo video to help publicise the the forthcoming release of 'From Elvis In Nashville' a 4CD collection presenting the long-awaited definitive chronicle of Elvis Presley's mythic 1970 marathon sessions with the "Nashville Cats".
Recorded live in RCA's Studio B in Nashville over the course of an epic five day/night run in June 1970 (with an additional session on September 22), Elvis' performances from those sessions formed the core of three of his most successful studio album releases from the 1970s: 'Elvis: That's the Way It Is', 'Elvis Country' and 'Love Letters from Elvis'.
Now, for the first time, the master recordings from the 1970 Studio B sessions may be enjoyed together as a single official Elvis album.

CLICK HERE to Vevo to watch the short promo video

(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)

'From Elvis In Nashville' Exclusive Graceland VINYL set: EPE have announced a special two-coloured exclusive VINYL release of the forthcoming 'From Elvis In Nashville'. Features highlights of Elvis Presley's mythic 1970 marathon sessions with the "Nashville Cats".
On 'From Elvis In Nashville', Presley's studio tracks are presented in pristine audio, newly mixed by acclaimed engineer Matt Ross-Spang (John Prine, etc) without the added overdubs or orchestration appearing on earlier releases - in other words how Elvis would sound if you were in the room with him.
Release date Friday, November 20, 2020
PRE-ORDER from Graceland Shop here. US$24.98 plus postage.
(News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)

Disc 3: Studio Outtakes
01. Jam 2 (Tiger Man)
02. I’ve Lost You – take 1
03. The Next Step Is Love – takes 3-6
04. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me – rehearsal
05. Patch It Up – take 1
06. Twenty Days And Twenty Nights – takes 5,6 & 8
07. How The Web Was Woven – take 1
08. Mary In The Morning – takes 3-4
09. Just Pretend – takes 1-2
10. Stranger In The Crowd – takes 1-5
11. Bridge Over Troubled Water – rehearsal, take 1
12. Patch It Up – take 9
13. The Sound Of Your Cry – take 3
14. Where Did They Go, Lord – takes 2-3
15. Rags To Riches – take 2

Disc 4: Studio Outtakes
01. Jam 3 (I Didn’t Make It On Playing Guitar)
02. Faded Love – rehearsal (country version)
03. The Fool – take 1
04. A Hundred Years From Now – take 1
05. Little Cabin On The Hill – take 1
06. Tomorrow Never Comes – takes 10-11
07. Snowbird – take 1
08. Faded Love – take 3
09. It’s Your Baby, You Rock It – take 3
10. There Goes My Everything – take 1
11. Love Letters – take 1
12. If I Were You– take 5
13. Heart Of Rome – take 1
14. Cindy, Cindy – take 1
15. I’ll Never Know – take 3
16. Sylvia – take 9
17. It Ain’t No Big Thing (But It’s Growing) – takes 1-2
18. Only Believe – take 3
19. Life – take 2

'From Elvis In Nashville' New 4CD Set: RCA / Legacy Recordings is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of 'From Elvis In Nashville' a 4CD collection presenting the long-awaited definitive chronicle of Elvis Presley's mythic 1970 marathon sessions with the "Nashville Cats".
Recorded live in RCA's Studio B in Nashville over the course of an epic five day/night run in June 1970 (with an additional session on September 22), Elvis' performances from those sessions formed the core of three of his most successful studio album releases from the 1970s: 'Elvis: That's the Way It Is', 'Elvis Country' and 'Love Letters from Elvis'.
Now, for the first time, the master recordings from the 1970 Studio B sessions may be enjoyed together as a single official Elvis album. On From Elvis In Nashville, Presley's studio tracks from the 1970 marathon sessions are presented in pristine audio, newly mixed by acclaimed engineer Matt Ross-Spang without the added overdubs appearing on earlier releases.
From Elvis In Nashville will be available in a 4CD boxed edition including two bonus discs of rare and/or unreleased outtakes.

A highlights package will be available in a 2LP 12" vinyl pressing.

Looking at the first album side we can see the tracklist
1 You Don't Have To Say You Love Me 2:30
2 Mary In The Morning Takes 3, 4 - 4:23
3 Stranger In The Crowd Take 5 - 1:46
4 How The Web Was Woven Take 1 - 3:25
5 Got My Mojo Working / Keep Your Hands Off Of It -  5:27
EIN notes the side runs less than 18 minutes
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me is the Undubbed Master, officially previously unreleased.
Stranger In The Crowd Take 5 is the rather short insubstantial version. (also on the FTD classic album) Odd to be featured on the first album side.

At the close of the 1960s, Elvis Presley, the atomic-powered singer of the 1950s, put his stamp on the rock revolution decade, reestablishing himself as a musical and cultural force to be reckoned with. His electrifying Elvis '68 Comeback special made television history and his long-awaited return to non-soundtrack recordings at Chip Moman's American Sound Studio in Memphis, January-February 1969 – yielded major chart hits including 'In The Ghetto', 'Don't Cry Daddy', 'Kentucky Rain' and 'Suspicious Minds' and well as a pair of acclaimed 1969 album releases, From Elvis In Memphis and 'Back In Memphis'.

From Elvis In Nashville serves as a mirror and companion to his earlier Memphis recordings, bringing fresh fire, exuberance, humor and emotional resonance to the Studio B sessions.
For his first recordings of the 1970s, Elvis revisited the blueprint that made his American Sound sessions so successful. Because he hated doing overdubs, he wanted to cut loose live in the studio with a band in sync with his sensibility. Freed from obligations to music publishers, Elvis was able to pick and record songs that were contemporary, relevant and meaningful to him, from covers – including his transcendent interpretation of 'Bridge Over Trouble Water' – to the epic material then powering his Las Vegas residencies and return to live performing.
If the American Sound recordings in Memphis opened the door for Elvis' return to the stage and top of the charts, his next recordings – the fabled 1970 Nashville Marathon Sessions – would lay the groundwork for another revolution in pop music. Under the direction of producer Felton Jarvis, Elvis joined forces with one of the most potent studio ensembles ever assembled to create an often underrated chapter in Presley's rich legacy. Working with the fabled "Nashville Cats" for his first album of 1970, Elvis Presley connected to a circle of contemporary musicians that included Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, George Harrison and others.
In June 1970, Elvis returned to RCA Studio B to create a new sound for a new decade. From 1958-1971, Elvis recorded more than 200 tracks at Studio B, beginning with five classic songs, including 'A Fool Such As I' before shipping off to Germany with the US Army. He recorded Elvis Is Back!, his first post-army album, at Studio B in March-April 1960 and many more throughout the sixties
For his 1970 Nashville sessions, Elvis was able to handpick his own repertoire and, delve into the rich variety of American music in his marrow, combining elements of bluegrass, honky tonk, Western swing and the rockabilly he'd virtually invented with contemporary pop, ballads and epic showstoppers. Bringing a fresh and vital new approach to pop and country music, Elvis' performances on From Elvis In Nashville presaged and encompassed emerging trends from countrypolitan and Americana to outlaw country.
These sessions are widely recognized as among Elvis' best because of the undeniable chemistry between Elvis and his astonishing studio band comprised of multi-instrumentalist Charlie McCoy (whose resume includes Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited, Blonde On Blonde, plus work with Paul Simon, Tanya Tucker, Bob Seger, Willie Nelson), bassist Norbert Putnam (Roy Orbison, Linda Ronstadt, J. J. Cale, Tony Joe White, etc) and pianist David Briggs (Dean Martin, Joan Baez, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Tony Joe White, George Harrison, among others).
Known colloquially as the "Nashville Cats" this finely-honed studio ensemble, like Elvis himself, connected the worlds of pop, rock and country music. For the June sessions, Elvis brought in his longtime on-stage guitarist James Burton; Eddie Hinton (lead guitar on Elvis' September session). Elvis plays acoustic guitar throughout the June sessions.
The five-day "marathon" sessions yielded a wide variety of material including a spirited rendition of Willie Nelson's 'Funny How Time Slips Away', the heartrending 'I've Lost You' and the powerful 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'. A wild, single-take version of 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On' was one of the highlights of the September 22 single day session.
The music Elvis created in his 1970 "marathon sessions", presented here without layers of overdubbing heard on the original releases, stands among Presley's best and has proven immensely influential. It established musical directions he pursued the rest of his career, predicted his late-in-life pop- and-country radio successes, and modeled sounds for countless country stars to come.
From Elvis In Nashville provides an intimate glimpse into the world of Elvis and the way he made music that lasts forever.
No tracklisting has yet been announced. The release date appears to be November, 2020.
(News, Source;Amazon/FECC/ElvisInfoNet) -

Good News for collectors includes: All the rehearsals are complete and unedited - except CD8 - so yes we get the complete 'Stranger In My Own Hometown' with bad language. Mastering and mix is new and taken from the original tapes.
- Includes some previously unreleased material that has never been bootlegged
- August 4th unreleased 'I've Lost You' rehearsal has a run time of over 8 minutes
- August 4th unreleased extra verse of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' is neat as it has Elvis saying at the end in a slightly frustrated but humorous tone to Charlie Hodge, "I'll continue the song, you don't sing lead and go on with the damn song."
- The books are definitely not just "photo books" as every rehearsal and live performance has one page devoted to listing the audio, original source and notes, and one page listing the footage, and further notes. A large section is devoted to the technical making of the special edition, plus all of the various video releases, plus a new introduction by Phil Gelormine.

Bad News for collectors includes:  CD8 the August 10, 1970 Stage Rehearsal is a cheap copy of the previous FTD with fake intros and a 'Polk Salad' edited out.
EIN cannot believe that any fan who is thinking of paying over $300 for this Deluxe TTWII set would not have already bought  FTD's 'Stage Rehearsal' release. Repeating it with the fake introductions and song edits beggars belief for this collector's Deluxe set. It is lazy and basically shows a low care-factor for fans who have faithfully bought all previous FTD releases. Especially when we know that the bootleg "Hang Loose" was not complete and FTD have withheld the full session from us. Shame.

Unreleased Material: If you only have the official releases then there will be a pile of surprises for you (see our list below)
If you are an Elvis collector and own the previous well-known bootlegs then the new tracks are only...
CD1 July 14 - Track 7, I’ve Lost You
CD6  August 4 - Track 2, I’ve Lost You  and 3. The Next Is Love
CD7 August 7 Track 9. Sweet Caroline and 11. Patch It Up

The Price: the highest retail price of any FTD so far.
Weighing 7kilos, ETH&HM in England are even refusing to sell it to fans outside of the UK.
Requiring such a high postage it is obvious that fans need to purchase it as close to the source (Denmark/ Europe) as possible to reduce extra freight costs.
It is available for Pre-order at various Elvis shops . . (PRICE UPDATE July 28)
In the UK ETM&HM (Now Dig This) are selling it for £180 (delivery included, but UK only)
In the UK Elvis Shop London are selling it for £200 (plus postage to be determined)
In Europe Elvis Matters are selling it for €220 (plus postage and also overseas) Note that they have increased their original postage price - fans beware, Australians and Canadians are being asked for a $40+ extra payment.
& The Flaming Star Fan Club in Denmark are selling it for NOK Kr2400 (= Euro226) + shipping.
The Belgium UEPS Fan Club are selling it for €199 + shipping, (that seems a good deal)
German 'Bear Family Records' are selling it for US$255 (€221) plus postage. They also send internationally.
Elvis Corner Netherlands are selling it for €290 includes World-Wide postage everywhere. Locally €210 & postage
In France Elvis My Happiness shop priced at €195.83 - check postage.
Elvis Australia are selling it for AU$500 (US$350) plus postage.
In the USA Graceland Shop are selling it for US$325 plus postage.
SO SHOP AROUND for deals and check the postage
- More figures when we get them...

CD 5 - JULY 29, 1970
01. Elvis Talking
02. Something *
03. Words
04. I Just Can’t Help Believin’
05. Little Sister/Get Back **
06. Get Back (ending) *
07. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
08. I Was The One
09. Cattle Call
10. Baby Let’s Play House
11. Don’t
12. Money Honey
13. A Fool Such As I
14. Froggy Went A-Courtin’
15. Such A Night
16. It’s Now Or Never
17. What’d I Say
18. The Lords Prayer *
19. My Country ‘Tis Of Thee *
20. Hava Nagila *
21. My Baby Left Me *
22. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me *
23. Stranger In The Crowd *
24. Ending talk *

CD 6 - AUGUST 4, 1970
01. Talk *
02. I’ve Lost You *
03. The Next Is Love *
04. Words
05. Cattle Call / Yodel
06. Twenty Days and Twenty Nights
07. Farther Along
08. Something
09. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
10. Don’t Cry Daddy *
11. In The Ghetto *
12. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
13. Bridge Over Troubled Water **

CD 7 - AUGUST 7, 1970
01. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ *
02. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me *
03. The Next Step Is Love *
04. Twenty Days And Twenty Nights *
05. Polk Salad Annie
06. Oh Happy Day
07. I’ve Lost You *
08. Mary In The Morning **
09. Sweet Caroline *
10. Words *
11. Patch It Up *

CD 8 - AUGUST 10, 1970
01.You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me (version 1)
02. I Just Can’t Help Believin’
03. Something
04. Sweet Caroline
05. Polk Salad Annie
06. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (version 1)
07. I’ve Lost You
08. Bridge Over Troubled Water
09. Patch It Up
10. Can’t Help Falling In Love
11. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me (version 2)
12. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (version 2)

* Officially Previously Unreleased
** Officially Previously Released But Not Complete

The Way It Is CD3', FTD 'The Way It Was' / SONY Deluxe 2014 box-set 'That's The Way It Is'
Las Vegas Convention Center - August 4, 1970
- Bootleg: 'TTWII - The Complete Works DVD3' (complete)
Officially: Near complete,- BMG 2000 'That's The Way It Is CD3' / FTD 'One Night In Vegas' / 'That's The Way It Is' - Movie Special Edition
The International Hotel - August 7, 1970
- Bootleg: 'TTWII - The Complete Works DVD3' (complete)/ International Heatwave
Officially: 7 songs out of 14 recorded,   'That's The Way It Is' - Original movie and Special Edition
The International Hotel - August 10, 1970
- Bootleg: Hang Loose (complete tape)
Officially: FTD 'Stage Rehearsal' complete but with weird fake spliced intros: also two tracks on 'Elvis Aron Presley' boxset

Fans who don't own all the bootlegs can see that there are a massive number of tracks not officially released as yet - and we are also promised some brand new material including new rehearsals of 'I've Lost You'
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)

UPDATED- 'Elvis: St Louis & Spokane 1976' FTD In-Depth Review: 1976 is not an easy Elvis concert year to review. There were no major set-list changes, no dramatic "emotional roller-coaster" of 1974 and no high-flying "Huntsville" 1975 excitements.
Released as a 2-CD 5” digi-pak, this new FTD set features Elvis at the Kiel Auditorium on March 22 1976 and The Coliseum on April 27 1976.
Both shows were "Closing Nights" of these short 1976 tours where Elvis would often go that little bit further for his loving fans.
Larrie Londin played drums with the TCB band on the March 1976 tour so it will be a treat for collectors to get an official release featuring 'A Different Beat' with Larrie Londin playing at St Louis on March 22, 1976.

Can there really be that much to say about these two concerts, well EIN's coolest reviewers have rustled up over 4000 words.. and check if there any surprises in store..
Go here as Elvis soundboard super-collector Geoffrey McDonnell & Piers Beagley check out this new set ....
(FTD Reviews, Source:GM/ElvisInfoNet)

2. 'The Kid Galahad Sessions' - FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'The Kid Galahad Sessions'.
This two CD set includes many remixed, remastered and UNRELEASED studio outtakes all in sensational audio quality.
This 7” deluxe 2-CD package features a 28-page booklet with an insightful essay, record and movie data, memorabilia and rare photos.

(News, Source;FTD/ElvisInfoNet)

DISC 1
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK MASTERS
1 King Of The Whole Wide World 2:11
2 This Is Living 1:47
3 Riding The Rainbow 1:41
4 Home Is Where The Heart Is 1:54
5 I Got Lucky 1:58
6 A Whistling Tune 2:46
OUTTAKES
7 King Of The Whole Wide World (take 1) 3:06
8 King Of The Whole Wide World (takes 2-6) 7:31
9 King Of The Whole Wide World (takes 7-8) 3:40
10 King Of The Whole Wide World (takes 9-10) 3:55
11 King Of The Whole Wide World (take 11) 3:18
12 King Of The Whole Wide World (takes 12-13) 3:23
13 King Of The Whole Wide World (takes 14-15) 1:45
14 King Of The Whole Wide World (takes 16-19) 5:19
15 King Of The Whole Wide World (takes 20-25) 7:12
16 King Of The Whole Wide World (takes 26-29) 5:17
17 King Of The Whole Wide World (takes 30-31/alternate master) 3:29
18 A Whistling Tune (takes 1-2) 4:42
19 A Whistling Tune (takes 3-8) 6:21
20 A Whistling Tune (splice of take 1 and take 8/unedited master) 3:23
21 Home Is Where The Heart Is (takes 1-6) 4:19

2. 'Love Letters From Elvis' special double-vinyl.  FTD Vinyl’s next release is the upgrade of 'Love Letters From Elvis' featuring plenty of outtakes and masters.
Recorded during the marathon sessions held in Nashville, June 4-8, 1970, the original LP became the last album of utilising songs recorded during that week.
This new 180-gram heavyweight vinyl edition mastered at Abbey Road in London.
Tracklist includes Cindy, Cindy takes 2, 3 (undubbed master), Rags To Riches – take 3, Love Letters – takes 1,3, It Ain’t No Big Thing (But It’s Growing) – takes 1,2 as well as If I Were You – takes 2-5 and Heart Of Rome – takes 2, 3 (undubbed master).

Unusually EIN notes that this double-vinyl release includes 7 master versions

(News, Source;FTD/ElvisInfoNet)

FTD November Releases OUT NOW: FTD's two new releases, perfect for Christmas are OUT NOW!
- 'The Elvis Is Back Sessions' New FTD Deluxe-Set: To celebrate its 60th Anniversary year, FTD is pleased to announce the release of “The ELVIS IS BACK Sessions”.
Hailed by many as Elvis’ finest recordings. For the first time, here are all the songs as recorded in sequence. Included are all the RCA outtakes and masters.
The release includes a deluxe 28-page booklet and sound carrier adorned with, beautiful portraits, rare photos, insightful essay, recording data and classic memorabilia.
Fans are sure to know what tracks were recorded at these crucial sessions - but what a treat to get the Complete Sessions plus new outakes from songs such as 'Make Me Know It' , 'Soldier Boy', "Mess Of Blues', 'Fame And Fortune' and 'Girl Of My Best Friend'.

See BELOW for the full tracklist
(News, Source;FTD/ElvisInfoNet)

Two New FTD Releases for November: Announced for release next month, two special treats from FTD and perfect for Christmas!
- 'The Elvis Is Back Sessions' New FTD Deluxe-Set: To celebrate its 60th Anniversary year, FTD is pleased to announce the release of “The ELVIS IS BACK Sessions”.
Hailed by many as Elvis’ finest recordings. For the first time, here are all the songs as recorded in sequence. Included are all the RCA outtakes and masters.
The release includes a deluxe 28-page booklet and sound carrier adorned with, beautiful portraits, rare photos, insightful essay, recording data and classic memorabilia.
Fans are sure to know what tracks were recorded at these crucial sessions - but what a treat to get the Complete Sessions plus new outakes from songs such as 'Make Me Know It' , 'Soldier Boy', "Mess Of Blues', 'Fame And Fortune' and 'Girl Of My Best Friend'.

DISC 1
THE ORIGINAL ALBUM
SIDE 1
01 Make Me Know It 2:02
02 Fever 3:35
03 The Girl Of My Best Friend 2:25
04 I Will Be Home Again 2:37
05 Dirty, Dirty Feeling 1:36
06 Thrill Of Your Love 3:05
SIDE 2
07 Soldier Boy 3:07
08 Such A Night 3:02
09 It Feels So Right 2:12
10 Girl Next Door Went A-Walking 2:16
11 Like A Baby 2:39
12 Reconsider Baby 3:44
THE ORIGINAL SINGLES SIDES
13 Stuck On You 2:22
14 Fame And Fortune 2:33
15 It’s Now Or Never 3:18
16 A Mess Of Blues 2:42
17 Are You Lonesome Tonight? 3:09
18 I Gotta Know 2:18

DISC 2 -THE MARCH SESSIONS
01 Make Me Know It (take 1) 2:37
02 Make Me Know It (take 2) 1:59
03 Make Me Know It (take 3) 2:19
04 Make Me Know It (takes 4-8) 4:02
05 Make Me Know It (takes 9-11) 2:55
06 Make Me Know It (takes 12 & 14) 3:33
07 Make Me Know It (takes 15-16) 3:01
08 Make Me Know It (takes 17-18) 2:56
09 Make Me Know It (take 19/M) 2:10
10 Soldier Boy (take 1) 3:09
11 Soldier Boy (takes 2-7) 8:52
12 Soldier Boy (takes 8-10) 4:15
13 Soldier Boy (take 11) 3:07
14 Soldier Boy (takes 12, 14 & 15/M) 4:43
15 Stuck On You (take 1) 2:35
16 Stuck On You (take 2) 2:25
17 Stuck On You (take 3/M) 2:30
18 Fame And Fortune (take 1) 3:32
19 Fame And Fortune (take 2) 2:37
20 Fame And Fortune (takes 3-5) 5:40
21 Fame And Fortune (takes 6-7) 3:39
22 Fame And Fortune (take 8) 2:52

While not a "Complete Sessions" to have all these session gathered together on a 5 disc set with 28-page booklet plus uniform remastering makes this an essential collector's purchase if you can afford it.
Both the FTD 'ELVIS: American Sound 1969' box-set and ‘Elvis Sings Memphis Tennessee’ Double-Vinyl releases are OUT NOW

- Photo courtesy Henrik Knudsen

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