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Deluxe Edition of Elvis :30 #1 Hits

Essential Elvis, the UK's official Elvis Presley magazine, received news today, directly from BMG, that the deluxe edition of Elvis: 30 #1 Hits will now be released one week later than expected on October 27th. There will be a second bonus disc featuring 15 classic rare and unavailable tracks including alternate versions of Heartbreak Hotel, It's Now or Never, In The Ghetto, Way Down and the extended version of A Little Less Conversation. BMG-UK will be promoting the release to all mainstream and specialist press. The bonus tracks (on the second disc) will be�

Heartbreak Hotel / All Shook Up / Teddy Bear - Don't Be Cruel / A Big Hunk 'O Love / Stuck on You (take 1) / It's Now or Never (takes 2 & 3) / Surrender (take 2) / His Latest Flame (rehearsal and take 2) / She's Not You (take 2) / Devil in Disguise / In The Ghetto (take 11) / Burning Love / Way Down (take 2) / In The Ghetto (vocal only) / A Little Less Conversation (extended remix)

source: Andrew Hearn / FECC Forum - updated September 19, 2003

BMG/RCA RECORDS� REMIX OF ELVIS PRESLEY�S RUBBERNECKIN� DEBUTS AT #1 IN THE U.S.

NEW YORK (September 17, 2003) Following the successful path of last year�s smash No. 1 hit, the JXL remix of Elvis Presley�s A Little Less Conversation, BMG/RCA�s remix of Presley�s Rubberneckin� has reached the top of the charts as the #1 Soundscan sales single just one week after its September 9 release. This historic accomplishment comes 26 years after the death of the King of Rock �n' Roll. The single, remixed by acclaimed DJ and producer Paul Oakenfold, sold nearly double the number two record. The remix will appear on ELVIS 2ND TO NONE, scheduled for release on October 7. This newest compilation will also include the recently discovered and previously unreleased I�m A Roustabout plus five additional Presley #1 singles, fan favorites and career milestones.

�It is no surprise that this new remix of Rubberneckin� is achieving the same success of last year�s hit A Little Less Conversation and we are thrilled by it,� said Joe DiMuro, Executive Vice President, BMG Strategic Marketing Group. �It is an exciting way to kick off BMG�s 2003 Elvis campaign and is the ideal precursor to the launch of ELVIS 2ND TO NONE.�

Paul Oakenfold is often referred to as the world�s premier DJ and is one of the most respected remixers in the business, having worked with U2, the Rolling Stones, Snoop Dogg, Smashing Pumpkins and Bjork, among others. His musical tastes span a wide range of genres, including soul, jazz and disco. Oakenfold was one of the founders of the acid house scene that swept England in the late '80s and was a leading proponent of hip-hop.

In addition to the Rubberneckin� single, BMG/RCA has released an accompanying music video -- currently on-air -- to kick off the newest Elvis campaign, culminating in the October 7 release of ELVIS 2ND TO NONE. This newest compilation will be distinctly different, presenting a broader range of Presley�s talents and incorporating multiple musical genres including R & B, rock �n' roll, pop, country, dance and rockabilly.

All 30 tracks on ELVIS 2ND TO NONE have been mixed and mastered from the original master tapes for optimum sound quality. This year�s album will include such classics as That�s All Right, Viva Las Vegas, Blue Suede Shoes, I Want You, I Need You I Love You, Always on My Mind and Don�t Cry Daddy. Plus the recently announced, previously unreleased I�m A Roustabout. Oakenfold�s remix of Rubberneckin� is sure to be well received among today�s generation of music fans and further demonstrates the legacy of Presley�s music.

BMG is the global music division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's leading media companies. BMG owns more than 200 record labels in 41 countries including Ariola, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records, BMG Heritage, RCA Records and RCA Label Group - Nashville. BMG Strategic Marketing Group is a new fully integrated organization for the U.S. that brings together BMG Heritage, BMG Special Products, Strategic Marketing and Direct Response TV as well as key support services including Business Affairs, Finance and Music Licensing. This combined structure of the BMG Strategic Marketing Group offers tremendous benefit to BMG and its businesses by increasing coordination amongst various teams and business units responsible for all levels of exploitation, across product lines and across labels.

source: EPE - updated September 17, 2003

Lost Elvis Presley Song Discovered!

Found Track, I�m A Roustabout, To Be Added To BMG/RCA Records Release ELVIS 2ND TO NONE Due Out On October 7th.
New York, NY (August 15, 2003) - Nearly 26 years after the death of Elvis Presley, his longtime musical home, BMG/RCA, has unearthed a never-before-heard, entirely new song - I�m A Roustabout. This unprecedented discovery will be added to BMG/RCA�s upcoming release ELVIS 2ND TO NONE due out on October 7th.

I�m A Roustabout was originally commissioned and written for the film Roustabout (1964) by longtime Presley collaborators Winfield Scott and Otis Blackwell, but was never used. Rather, a completely different song written by the team Giant/Baum/Kaye was recorded for the film and eventually became the title song for both the movie and the # 1 album. An off hand remark from songwriter Winfield Scott to a journalist in New Jersey in 2003, started the ball rolling on discovering this lost track. When the same journalist interviewed BMG/RCA�s producer/researcher Ernst Mikael J�rgensen he mentioned that he�d talked to a songwriter who had an unreleased Elvis song. As soon as the journalist mentioned Winfield�s name, J�rgensen instantly recognized he was referring to the long lost Roustabout, originally rejected by movie producer Hal Wallis. Winfield Scott had found the original acetate in the basement of his New Jersey home, and was quite happy to play it over the phone to J�rgensen and subsequently grant BMG/RCA access to the recording.

Now, BMG/RCA will add I�m A Roustabout to ELVIS 2ND TO NONE, the highly anticipated new Presley release. ELVIS 2ND TO NONE is a compilation of #1 singles, fan favorites and career milestones representing a broader range of Elvis� talents and featuring multiple musical genres including R & B, rock �n roll, pop, country, dance and rockabilly. The album features a Rubberneckin� produced by DJ Paul Oakenfold � one of the most acclaimed remixers in music history, and has been mixed and mastered from the original master tapes for optimum sound quality.

I�m A Roustabout is an up-tempo, tongue-in-cheek, R&B style pop song and has all the sparkle of a 1964 hit single and it remains a great track to this day. With its inclusion on ELVIS 2ND TO NONE, I�m A Roustabout will finally have a chance to become the hit it could have been back in 1964.

�I�m A Roustabout is truly one of the most incredible discoveries of modern music,� said Joe DiMuro, Executive Vice President, BMG Strategic Marketing Group. �Rarely do we find any unreleased material for an artist of Elvis�s caliber, and to have a complete track is even more unique. We are thrilled to be able to share this gift with music lovers throughout the world through ELVIS 2ND TO NONE.�

�It�s very gratifying for me to finally have this song be released,� said Winfield Scott. �I hope that it brings Elvis fans as much joy as it did for me and Otis when we originally wrote it. Enjoy!�

ELVIS 2ND TO NONE is the follow up to the highly successful 2002 release, ELV1S 30 #1 HITS, which reached No. 1 in 26 territories worldwide, including the U.S. where it was a chart topper for three weeks. Over nine million albums were sold worldwide with 3.5 million in the U.S. Among the hits was the No. 1 remix of A Little Less Conversation produced by DJ JXL, which went to No. 1 in 26 countries including the US and Great Britain. That feat pushed Elvis past the Beatles for most No. 1 hits in the UK. Following the album�s release, a television special, Elvis Lives aired on NBC Thanksgiving night and the special claimed the all important 18-34 demographic for the hour. Furthermore, the ELV1S 30 #1 HITS DVD audio debuted at No. 1 in the sales charts upon its release.

Q & A With Winfield Scott About I�m a Roustabout

Following is the Q & A with Winfield Scott BMG/RCA has distributed to the media:

How did you start in the business?

I started in a vocal group called The Cues and we worked for Ahmet Ertegun on some sessions with LaVern Baker.

What was the first successful song you wrote?

I wrote Tweedle Dee for LaVern. I presented parts of it to Ertegun during a rehearsal, and he played it for LaVern. She liked it and I brought in the whole song the next day. (After finishing writing it that night.) It was a huge success, and much to my surprise it turned out that a very young 19-year-old Elvis liked the song and performed it live on his shows. Unfortunately he never made a studio version of it.

How did you end up writing for Elvis?

Songwriter Otis Blackwell was a good friend of mine and convinced me to start writing for pop artists as opposed to just R&B performers. Otis had written several songs for Elvis including classics like Don�t Be Cruel and All Shook Up, and he had learned just how much more rewarding it was to write for a star like Elvis.

What were the songs you wrote for Elvis?

In early 1962 we struck gold and had three songs recorded in just a few weeks. Return To Sender and We�re Comin� In Loaded for the film Girls! Girls! Girls! and Easy Question for the Pot Luck album. We wrote One Broken Heart For Sale which became the hit single for the next movie, and Please Don�t Drag That String Around which ended up on the b-side of (You�re The) Devil In Disguise. A few years later I wrote Long Legged Girl with Leslie McFarland and in 1970 Elvis recorded Stranger In The Crowd which I had written on my own.

Q: What is the biggest success of them all?

As I understand it Return To Sender has sold about 14 million copies in the U.S. alone.

What�s the story behind Roustabout?

When Elvis made a movie, many writers were asked to submit songs for his films. Elvis would choose the ones he liked and then record them. Otis and I wrote a song for the 1964 movie Roustabout and Elvis recorded it. Movie producer Hal Wallis listened to the song but he objected to the lyrics because they had Elvis saying he wanted to tell his boss to �stick it in his ear.� Mr. Wallis demanded that a new song called Roustabout be commissioned from other writers so our version never made it into the movie.

Q: So what happened to the song?

I had a copy of it on acetate and forgot all about it. This happened almost 40 years ago.

When did you realize that you had something unique?

Well, I didn�t really think about it all these years. Then recently during an interview with a New Jersey newspaper reporter, I mentioned having a copy of a song I wrote that Elvis recorded for a movie but was never used. A few days later I got a call from BMG�s Elvis Presley producer Ernst Mikael J�rgensen, who had done an interview with the same newspaper. Through his conversation with the reporter, he realized that the song I had made reference to had to be my version of Roustabout. He came to my home and listened to my record, and subsequently we made a deal. The original story he and I were interviewed for was never printed and the journalist left the paper.

How do you feel about the song getting released so many years later on the ELVIS 2ND TO NONE CD?

I�m surprised, happy and curious to see what kind of impact it will have.

How would you describe the song?

It�s an up tempo, fun, rock �n roll song.

source : EPE/ BMG Press release

Latest News About the song " I'm A Roustabout "

They just played on NBC Today show snippets of the second version of " I'm a Roustabout " co-wrote by Winfield Scott. The song will be featured on the " Elvis 2ND To None " CD. This is definitely different than the first version we all know from the movie.

source: NBC Today show / FECC

Roustabout Promo

In the BMG organization a promo with the song "Roustabout" is going around. This CD is accompanied by a letter that the CD may not leave the BMG organization. We have no information yet if this promo is a CD or CDR. So happy hunting for the collectors.

source: Elvis News

I'm A Roustabout Confirmed as Historic Announcement

It has been confirmed that " I'm A Roustabout " will be the historic inclusion on " 2nd To None ". BMG will annouce it tomorrow morning between 8am & 10 am on NBC Today show. This song is the 2nd version of the song " Roustabout ". Why BMG calls it " I'm A Roustabout " is anyones guess, but looking forward to hearing it.

source: Patrick Hughes/FECC Forum

RCA/BMG Press Conference - ELVIS 2ND TO NONE Special Announcement

August 15th-10:00 AM. North lawn of the Graceland Mansion grounds. Free admission. Officials from RCA Records/BMG will share the latest information with fans and media regarding the October 7th release of the new CD/cassette compilation ELVIS 2ND TO NONE, the highly anticipated follow-up to last year's global smash ELV1S 30 #1 HITS. Also, the just-completed, wonderful new music video for the Paul Oakenfold remix of the Elvis Presley recording Rubberneckin' will be screened. The Rubberneckin' remix single will go on sale September 9th and will be included on the ELVIS 2ND TO NONE album. But, the primary focus of the event is to unveil a historic surprise being planned for inclusion on the ELVIS 2ND TO NONE release. Don't miss it!
source: EPE

USA Promo Close Up

Here we have the scans for the USA promo of Close Up.
Source: Barry Mclean

Rubberneckin Promo

This arrived from BMG today and is the new UK advance promo for the next single. Comes in a clear plastic envelope case. The number on the disc is RUBBER01
Source: Elvisnews/ Elvis Express

Dutch Promotion New Releases

BMG Holland is working full-time now on the coming new single and album. BMG Holland has planned some major and worldexclusive promotional events around the single-release and something real spectaculair will happen in Holland only. Further details remain secret for now, but there is more to come soon!
Source: Elvisnews.com

Rare ELV1S 30 #1 Hits from PERU

Here's the artwork of the rare ELV1S 30 #1 HITS from PERU. This CD has been released last year, and this is quite difficult to find now.
Happy hunting!
Source: FECC

Elv1s 30 #1 Hits made exclusively for Harrah's Casino

This commemorative version of ' Elv1s 30 # 1 Hits ' was made exclusively for Harrah's Casino for their preferred customers club. The inside back cover also features a note saying ' Harrah's Proud Sponsor of Mobile Graceland '.

Source: Barry McClean

Elvis Presley : The Movie Songs

This new Green Hill's Elvis Presley series focuses on the songs recorded and performed by "The King" for his movie features. From the number one hits such as Jailhouse Rock to the more obscure treasures such as A Little Less Conversation, this unique collection is sure to be a collectors item in any Elvis fans collection.

Green Hill Productions also produced ' The Love Songs ', ' The Gospel Songs ', ' The Christmas Songs ' and ' The Country Songs '.

Track listing :

Return To Sender, Jailhouse Rock, Teddy Bear, Blue Hawaii, Bossa Nova Baby, Viva Las Vegas, Hard Headed Woman, Flaming Star, Kissin Cousins, Please Don't Stop Loving Me, Clean Up Your Own Backyard, A Little Less Conversation.

Source: Barry McClean

Extra FTD soundtracks

As we all know the FTD label will release three extra soundtracks at the end of this year or very early in the next one. Those soundtracks will be ' Viva Las Vegas ', ' Frankie And Johnny ' and ' Harum Scarum '. Unless late changes those will be the next ones in this new serie from FTD label.

2nd To None BMG Press Release

To Meet the Overwhelming Demand for All Things Elvis, Latest Release Features A Rare Combination of Hits and Fan Favorites and a Paul Oakenfold remix of Rubberneckin-

Over nine million albums sold worldwide last year, No. 1 in 26 territories, a remixed No. 1 single, and a national TV special all proved that Elvis Presley is still a driving force in the music industry. The historic release of ELV1S 30 #1 HITS captured the nation�s attention as only The King of Rock �n' Roll can. Not only did the traditional Elvis enthusiasts respond to the release, but millions of new fans were introduced to the music of Elvis for the first time.

As the natural follow-up to last year�s overwhelming success, and in keeping with their history of creating, preserving and celebrating great music BMG/RCA will produce -- with the full participation of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. ELVIS 2ND TO NONE, a compilation of additional #1 singles, fan favorites, career milestones, and a few surprises including a remix of Rubberneckin� produced by DJ Paul Oakenfold, one of the most acclaimed remixers in music history.

Scheduled for release on October 7, this compilation will be distinctly different and a complement to last year�s compilation of No. 1 hits. ELVIS 2ND TO NONE will present a broader range of Elvis� talents and incorporate a multiple of musical genres including R & B, rock �n' roll, pop, country, dance and rockabilly.

�Last year�s release proved that Elvis� popularity is on par with today�s top artists,� said Joe DiMuro, Executive Vice President, BMG Strategic Marketing Group. �For some fans, 30 #1 HITS was a way to rekindle an old friendship and for millions of others it was the beginning of a new, great relationship. We believe that ELVIS 2ND TO NONE will build on those relationships.�

All 30 tracks on ELVIS 2ND TO NONE have been mixed and mastered from the original master tapes for optimum sound quality. This is the same process that drew across-the-board raves from critics, music aficionados and the original band members themselves for the 30 #1 HITS production. This year�s album will include such classics as That�s All Right, Viva Las Vegas, Blue Suede Shoes, I Want You, I Need You I Love You, Always on My Mind and Don�t Cry Daddy. Oakenfold�s remix of Rubberneckin� is sure to be well received among today�s generation of music fans and further demonstrates the legacy of Presley�s music.

�We are thrilled with this latest chapter in the Elvis legacy. This release is the natural follow-up to last year�s production and we believe music fans of all generations will continue to embrace Elvis� music,� said Jack Soden, President & CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Certainly the success of the 30 #1 HITS proved that Elvis is 2ND TO NONE as a music and entertainment legend. The album reached No. 1 in 26 territories worldwide, including the U.S. where it was a chart topper for three weeks. Over 9 million albums were sold worldwide with 3.5 million in the U.S. Among the hits was the No. 1 remix of A Little Less Conversation� produced by DJ JXL which went to No. 1 in 26 countries including the US and Great Britain. That feat pushed Elvis past the Beatles for most No. 1 hits in the UK. Following the album�s release, a television special, Elvis Lives aired on NBC Thanksgiving night and the special claimed the all important 18-34 demographic for the hour. The retrospective on Elvis examined his legacy today and included covers performed by Norah Jones, No Doubt, Dave Matthews and Chris Isaak with LeAnn Rimes. Furthermore, the ELV1S 30 #1 HITS DVD audio debuted at No. 1 in the sales charts upon its release.

Of course, Elvis�s musical contributions are unsurpassed: He is the only artist to be inducted into all three music Halls of Fame, including Rock n� Roll, Country and Gospel. He holds the record for most top 10 pop singles (40), the most gold and platinum awards (140) and is the world�s best selling artist, having sold more records than any other artist in history. His popularity remains intact to this day as there are more active Elvis Presley fan clubs around the world than for any other artist dead or alive. ELVIS 2ND TO NONE will celebrate the music and the man that created the legend.

BMG is the global music division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's leading media companies. BMG owns more than 200 record labels in 41 countries including Ariola, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records, RCA Records and RCA Label Group - Nashville. In addition, BMG's music publishing operations are the third largest in the world.

Source: Graceland

Mega Rare Elvis CD Just Located

This has got to be the rarest Elvis CD ever. Entitled: ELVIS PRESLEY REMIXED, this Limited Edition BMG Promotional Campaign Sampler CD was issued last year to Music Store & Radio Stations in Indonesia to publicise the ELV1S VS JXL A Little Less Conversation. The Campaign was such a success that the Single made it to the No.1 Spot in the Indonesian English Pop Charts. This CD is almost imposible to find now. Do enjoy the Cover Artwork & Picture Disc.
Source: HT Long

FTD Dragonheart out now

The FTD Dragonheart is out now, we will add a review ASAP. The CD is also available through our FTD shop.

Today, Tomorrow & Forever Promotional Advance Copy

This is the very rare U.S.A . 4 CD promo set in a jewel case. The front cover at bottom right has the mention ' Promotional Advance Copy ' and the back cover states at bottom left ' Promotional Only - Not For Sale '.

Each CD has the mention ' Advance Music from Today, Tomorrow & Forever 4 CD Deluxe Box Set ' along with the ' Promotional Only - Not For Sale ' statement.

Source: Barry McClean

Close Up Promo

This is the eight (8) tracks promo ( made in EU ) for the upcoming box-set ' Close Up ' from BMG Heritage. The tracks contained on this promo CD are : Loving You, Treat Me Nice, G.I. Blues, Doin' The Best I Can, It Feels So Right, The Girl Of My Best Friend, Polk Salad Annie, How Great Thou Art.

Source: Barry McClean

Spanish round-up

BMG Spain will release Close Up boxset will on June, 26th.
On the URL http://sib1.od2.com/common/frameset/frames.asp you can download a lot of Elvis albums (some of them now deleted) for just 7.99 Euros per month.
Source: Alberto Alvarez Perea

Close Up box-set Release Date in Canada

In Canada the release date of the next BMG release was scheduled the same date as the USA ( July 1st ). Since July 1st is a National Holiday in Canada the box-set will be available in stores throughout Canada on June 30th. It has been confirmed by a few HMV stores in Canada.

New Legitimate BMG Elvis CD from Vietnam

Elvis Presley CD's from Vietnam are truly rare and very difficult to find. This new one ELV1S 28 #1 LOVE SONGS is extremely beautiful and exciting. A real collector's dream. It has a nice and interesting Picture Disc. On the back cover sleeve it stated: Strictly Not For Export. For Sale In Vietnam only. Happy hunting!
Source: HT Long

Dragonheart

Here's the artwork of the July 1st, 2003 FTD release titled " Dragonheart ".

See See Rider 3:42 / I Got A Woman/Amen 6:56 / Love Me 1:29 / Blue Suede Shoes 1:24 / It's Midnight 3:46 / Big Boss Man 2:35 / Fever 3:38 / Love Me Tender 2:14 / Hound Dog 2:04 / Heartbreak Hotel 2:21 / If You Love Me 2:50 / Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:25 / Introductions 5:01 / Lawdy Miss Clawdy 1:36 / Introductions 0:51 / All Shook Up 1:00 / Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel 2:02 / Let Me Be There 3:22 / It's Now Or Never 2:34 / You Gave Me A Mountain 3:14 / Johnny B. Goode 4:00 / Hawaiian Wedding Song 2:31 / Steamroller Blues 2:48 / Can't Help Falling In Love 1:39 / Closing Vamp and Announcements 0:56 / bonus tracks: All Right, Okay, You Win ( Detroit 9-29-74 ) 1:15 / Blue Christmas ( College Park 9-28-74 ) / Trying To Get To You ( College Park 9-28-74 ).

In case you've missed it you'll find hereunder the latest news on the October FTD release and a statement from the FTD label about future releases.

source: Peter Haan

October FTD release

The October 1, 2003 release will be the Lake Tahoe 3 A.M. Mothers Day show from 1973. We normally do not release 2 soundboards following each other, but as RCA is releasing � CLOSE UP � this summer � comprising of 3 studio outtakes CD�s and a 16 track live recording, we felt that the variety we are aiming for is best served by a soundboard release for October.

We are also working on 3 more movie soundtracks, but are holding back because of so many other releases during this time. Some of you have been concerned that there is more product coming out than the fans can afford. However it�s important to stress that FTD is fully comitted to re-release the repertoire that is no longer available through retail, and there will be more of these re-releases by the end of the year and certainly next year as well. The CLASSIC album series is not limited to MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS.
source: Peter Haan

Promo Close Up

BMG just releases a promotion sampler of "Elvis Close Up". It's an eight track sampler from RCA/BMG Heritage 82876 52047-2 EU and comes in a single jewelcase with a 4 page booklet inlay.
Selected tracks are from the upcoming 4 CD box set Elvis, Close Up
Source: It's Elvis Time

Rubberneckin' ( New Elvis CD Single )

We mentioned last week on our BMG News page that " Rubberneckin' " (remix) would be the next single in the same line as " A Little Less Conversation " last year. The news is now also confirmed by Worlwide Elvis website.

It will be remixed by Paul Oakenfold and will be included in the SECOND TO NONE CD (see below). There will also be a special 12" version of this. It'll be released on August 12, 2003.

Second To None CD

According to WWE this news is 100% correct ! The follow up the 30 # 1 HITS CD will be another compilation of songs featuring the newly remastered "new sound". To quote from a special BMG inner office memo only sent to executives - "A continuation of the number 1's not on E1 plus career milestones and fan favorites including VIVA LAS VEGAS; BLUE SUEDE SHOES; THAT'S ALRIGHT; and more. Also, a previously UNRELEASED second version of "ROUSTABOUT" written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott will be included as a BONUS TRACK." One of the songs that will be featured is the new remix of RUBBERNECKIN'.

source: Worldwide Elvis

Dragon Heart FTD

The Chinese Dragon title for the next FTD has been changed to " Dragon Heart ". You'll find hereunder the final tracklisting including the bonus tracks. This FTD contains a soundboard recording from the South Bend, IN. October 1st, 1974.

See See Rider 3:42 / I Got A Woman/Amen 6:56 / Love Me 1:29 / Blue Suede Shoes 1:24 / It's Midnight 3:46 / Big Boss Man 2:35 / Fever 3:38 / Love Me Tender 2:14 / Hound Dog 2:04 / Heartbreak Hotel 2:21 / If You Love Me 2:50 / Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:25 / Introductions 5:01 / Lawdy Miss Clawdy 1:36 / Introductions 0:51 / All Shook Up 1:00 / Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel 2:02 / Let Me Be There 3:22 / It's Now Or Never 2:34 / You Gave Me A Mountain 3:14 / Johnny B. Goode 4:00 / Hawaiian Wedding Song 2:31 / Steamroller Blues 2:48 / Can't Help Falling In Love 1:39 / Closing Vamp and Announcements 0:56 / bonus tracks: Trying To Get To You / Blue Christmas / All Right, Okay, You Win.

Bonus tracks on the next FTD " The Chinese Dragon "

A member of our Forum posted a message about the bonus tracks that will be featured on the next FTD in July so here it is :"Just got an e-mail from Ernst stating that the song in question ( All Right, Okay, You Win ) is sung more or less like a jam during Glen D. Hardin's piano solo. So I guess it's something similar to the " Bo Diddley " song on " Hot Winter Night..." CD. The other two bonus tracks are " Blue Christmas " and " Trying To Get To You "...Ernst didn't state the dates on those two though. "

source: Eivind on the FECC Froum

New Title on the upcoming FTD

According to " The Man And His Music " the upcoming FTD release " The Chinese Dragon" will continue a completely new title, at least in our Elvis-catalogue ( like we mentioned earlier ). TMAHM says the CD will contain a snatch of the jazz standard " All Right, Okay, You Win ", recorded in Detroit on September 29, 1974.
source: The Man And His Music
New Elvis single

Rubberneckin' with Elvis is set to top the charts again with a new single to be released more than a quarter of a century after his death. Following the success last summer of a dance remix of A Little Less Conversation, record label BMG has sanctioned a remix of another track, the little known Rubberneckin'.
Source: HT Long - Asian Newspaper

The Real Elvis - Amazing Grace BMG Promo

This is a very rare and exciting Elvis BMG Promo CD. It's entitled The Real Elvis - AMAZING GRACE. Very limited In-Store copies were issued last year especially for Christian Book Stores in Indonesia only. Almost impossible to find now. But Happy Hunting anyway!

source: HT Long

The Chinese Dragon - South Bend - October 1. 1974

Here we have the tracklisting for the upcoming FTD release " The Chinese Dragon:
See See Rider 3:42 / I Got A Woman/Amen 6:56 / Love Me 1:29 / Blue Suede Shoes 1:24 / It's Midnight 3:46 / Big Boss Man 2:35 / Fever 3:38 / Love Me Tender 2:14 / Hound Dog 2:04 / Heartbreak Hotel 2:21 / If You Love Me 2:50 / Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:25 / Introductions 5:01 / Lawdy Miss Clawdy 1:36 / Introductions 0:51 / All Shook Up 1:00 / Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel 2:02 / Let Me Be There 3:22 / It's Now Or Never 2:34 / You Gave Me A Mountain 3:14 / Johnny B. Goode 4:00 / Hawaiian Wedding Song 2:31 / Steamroller Blues 2:48 / Can't Help Falling In Love 1:39 / Closing Vamp and Announcements 0:56 /
PLUS 3 BONUS SONGS
Recorded at Notre Dame Athletic and Convention Center, South Bend, Indiana (exscept where otherwise noted) This is a soundboard recording in MONO.

Elvis Chante Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller

This double CD set was scheduled for release in May/June 2002 by BMG France with the involvement of the French fan club " Elvis My Happiness ". However the project was finally put on ice for awhile as BMG wanted to concentrate on other major projects such as " Elvis 30 #1 Hits ". Although there's no definitive release date, this double CD set might be released at the end of May 2003. The tracklisting isn't available either since the fan club is awaiting BMG's final approval of the tracks to be used on this project. We'll keep you updated with all the latest details concerning this project of the French fan club.

source: Elvis My Happiness

Covert Art FTD Soundtracks

Here we have the covers of the new Follow That Dream releases of the deleted movie soundtracks. We added the outside of "Girl Happy", the covers of the three booklets, and the indside of the "Fun In Acapulco" to give you an idea of what to expect.
source: Elvis News

Elvis 30 #1 Hits from BMG Taiwan

This version of " Elvis 30 #1 Hits " comes from BMG Taiwan and comes in a gatefold outer cover. This is a double CD set with the first CD being exactly the same as the version sold all over the world and a second CD with different unusual tracks. We already mentioned this release in the past but we didn't have the tracklisting of the second CD at the time so here it is.
CD #2 tracklisting:
Always On My Mind, I Just Can't Help Believing, Suspicious Minds (master),Tomorrow Is A Long Time, And I Love You So, Going Home, Love Me, Guitar Man, Indescribably Blue, Let It Be Me, Love Letters, Loving You, Singing Tree, Fools Fall In Love, It's Only Love, Spanish Eyes, You Don't Have To Say You Love Me, Down In The Alley, Come What May, You Don't Know Me, Big Boss Man, US Male, Stay Away, Fever and Bridge Over Troubled Water.
source: Evan Mueller

FTD Rumour Update

Earlier this week we added a rumour to the site that the Follow That Dream release containing a 1974 soundboard should contain bonus tracks including a new song that Elvis sings during the introductions. We said we'd ask Ernst Jorgensen, producer of the FTD-releases for a comment.

His reply: "That's an exciting rumour - most certainly reality will then hit most people as disappointment. As the CD isn't done yet, I have no comments."

So don't get your hopes up and wait for the definitive information from the FTD-label.
source: Elvis News

BMG Flyers for Elvis Close Up box-set

Here's four flyers done by BMG Heritage for the promotion of the July 1st, 2003 box-set release " Close Up ". You can click on each of them for a larger view. A lot of the text can't be easily read but we thought you'd still be interested to see them.
source: Barry McClean

FTD Rumour

Elvis News website received a rumour that the Follow That Dream release containing a 1974 soundboard should contain bonus tracks including a new song that Elvis sings during the introductions, and this song should be fairly long. Take this for what it's worth, but to be sure we've asked Ernst Jorgensen for confirmation. When we get it we'll add an update.

source : Elvis News

The Millenium Collection

Here we have the artwork for new release from Uruguay titled "The Millenium Collection" featuring 29 greatest hits.
Source: Mario Silva

Close Up Box-set Preview

This new CD box-set from BMG is scheduled for release on July 1st. The overall presentation is very similar to " Today, Tomorrow And Forever " . It does look nice and will make a nice " companion " to the aforementtioned set released last Summer.

source: Essential Elvis UK

Ernst Jorgensen sets the Record Straight on some rumours

Ernst Jorgensen puts the record straight on a few rumours that circulated on the world wide web:

The title for the follow-up to the "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" is "2nd To None". The reason why they decided not to use the title " Top Ten Hits " is that they would be stuck to single hits that were in the Top Ten in the US and UK and wouldn't be able to include great other tracks ( like "That's Allright Mama" ).

The rumour on the other version of "Roustabout" written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott: it will NOT be used on this CD, they rather save it for a box-set or FTD release.

Ray Bardani, who worked with David Bendeth on the E1 Album last year, will be the remixing producer on this " 2nd To None ".

At this moment several titles are considered for a possible remix-release on single, the "Ruberneckin'" remix circulating among fans is not the BMG mix.

The new FTD is out since today, but because of the Easter weekend it won't reach the dealers and fans until next week.
source: Elvis News

Latest News on the FTDs

The new FTD " Studio B - Nashville Outtakes 1961-1964 " and the three movie soundtrack extras will be delayed a little. These CDs were expected to be released today but they will come right after Easter ( early next week ).

source: It's Elvis Time / Peter Haan

Elvis : 2nd To None

According to the French Fan Club " Elvis My Happiness " the follow up to " Elvis 30 #1 Hits " is scheduled for September 23, 2003. This compilation album will have the " new remastered sound " and would contain some songs that were hits in the USA/UK, and also tracks that were important in Elvis' career such as ; Viva Las Vegas, Blue Suede Shoes and That's All Right Mama. This CD would also featured the unreleased second version of " Roustabout " written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott. There's also the possibility for a second remix and " Rubberneckin' " recorded during the Memphis 1969 Sessions ( also used in the movie " Change Of Habit " ) would be the chosen track for this. More details when we have them!!!

source: Elvis My Happiness

Elvis Christmas Peace

This double CD set is scheduled for release on September 9, 2003. It will contain 20 Christmas songs and 20 Gospel tracks.

source: Elvis My Happiness

new BMG/Argentina releases

BMG Argentina will release on April 22 the CD "GREAT COUNTRY SONGS" (same technology as E1) and on April 22 the CD "ELVIS '56" (same technology as E1)
Source: Carlos Ares

Close Up Box-set

Here's the tracklisting of the BMG box-set titled " Close Up " and scheduled for July 1st. The artwork above was posted on our message board by Andrew Hearn from the Essential Elvis UK magazine.

DISC 1 - UNRELEASED STEREO MASTERS FROM THE 50'S

Peace In The Valley (Take 9 MASTER); I Beg Of You (Take 11); That's When Your Heartaches Begin (Take 2); It Is No Secret (Take 13 MASTER); Blueberry Hill (Take 9 MASTER); HAve I Told You Lately That I Love You (Take 15 MASTER); Is It So Strange (Take 12MASTER); Loving You (FAST Take 5); Jailhouse Rock (MASTER); Treat Me Nice (version1 Take 19); Young & Beautiful (Takes 11 -13, Take 11 is the Master which consists of Takes 21 & 22 spliced!); Young & Beautiful ( SOLO MASTER Take 3 );Young And Beautiful ( NIGHT CLUB MASTER TAke 7 ); I Want To Be Free (movie version Take 12); Treat Me Nice (2nd version Take 13); I Want To Be Free (record version Take 11 MASTER); Don't Leave Me Now (Takes 2 - Elvis on piano); Don't Leave Me Now (movie version Take 21); Baby I Don't Care (MASTER)

DISC 2 - UNRELEASED MOVIE GEMS

GI Blues (Take 6); Doin The Best I Can (Takes 10 - 12); Wooden Heart (Take 1); Pocketful of Rainbows (Takes 15 & 16); Shoppin Around (Takes 4 & 5); Frankfurt Special (Takes 4 & 5); Big Boots (FAST - Take 1);Tonight's ALL Right For Love (Takes 14 & 15); Summer Kisses Winter Tears (TAke 2); Flaming Star (TAke 2); Lonely Man (SOLO - Take 3); In My Way (Take 2); Forget Me Never (Take 1); Wild In The Country (Takes 1 & 14); Lonely Man (Take 1); I Slipped I Stumbled I Fell (Takes 14 - 16); Aloho-oe (Take 1); Hawaiian Sunset (Takes 6 & 7); No More (TAke 11); Slicin Sand (TAkes 6 & 7); Steppin Out Of Line (Take 15); Almost Always True (Take 3); Moonlight Swim (Take 4 edited); Can't Help Falling In Love (Takes 14 - 16)

DISC 3 - THE MAGIC OF NASHVILLE

Make Me Know It (Take 1); Soldier Boy (Take 10); It Feels So Right (Take 1); Girl Of My Best Friend (Take 9); Surrender (Takes 5 & 6); Workin on The Building (Take 4); Starting Today (Take 1); Kiss Me Quick (Take 4); That's Someone You'll Never Forget (Take 7); His Latest Flame (Take 12); I Met Her Today (Take 16); Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello (Take 4); Echoes Of Love (Take 8); Ask Me (Take 7); Stand By Me (Take 10); Somebody Bigger Than You & I (Take 15); Without Him (Take 8); Mine (Takes 8 & 9); Singing Tree (first version TAke 4); US Male (Take 10)

DISC 4 - LIVE IN TEXAS 1972

Recorded "live" San Antonio, Tx. April 18, 1972

CC Rider; Proud Mary; Never Been To Spain; You Gave Me A Mountain; Until It's Time; Polk Salad Annie; Love Me; All Shook Up; Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel; Heartbreak Hotel; Hound Dog; How Great Thou Art; Can't Stop Loving You; Love Me Tender; Suspicious Minds; For The Good Times; Burning Love; American Trilogy; Funny How Time Slips Away; Can't Help Falling In Love

Source: Worldwide Elvis/ Essential Elvis

Boxset Rumours

Elvis News learned from a very reliable source that this summer's boxset may contain " On Tour " material, probably the show of April 10, 1972 in Richmond. This show was released ( incomplete ) on the Vicky release " Carry Me Back To Old Viriginia ".

2001 Theme / See See Rider / Proud Mary / Never Been To Spain / You Gave Me A Mountain / Until It's Time For You To Go / Polk Salad Annie / Love Me / All Shook Up / Teddy Bear - Don't Be Cruel / Heartbreak Hotel / Hound Dog / Bridge Over Troubled Water / Love Me Tender / It's Over / Suspicious Minds / Introductions / For The Good Times / I Can't Stop Loving You / An American Trilogy / Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Funny How Time Slips Away / Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp.
Source: Elvis News

BMG News for 2003

BOX SET
Release date: July 14
Will probably not contain any "ON TOUR" material.

30 TOP TEN HITS
Release date: September
In the same fashion as "30 #1 Hits."

THE '68 COMEBACK - 35th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
Release date: November
If plans develop as we are told, this 35th Anniversary CD will contain all 4 "live" shows complete. No production numbers will be included. This will be a 3 or 4 CD set with possible rehearsal material included.

ALOHA FROM ELVIS - 30 YEARS LATER!
Release date: ????
To celebrate the 30th year of this show, a 2 CD set is planned which would include the regular show (with 6 extra songs) and the rehearsal show.
Source : Worldwide Elvis

HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM BMG (USA) - NEW ALBUM

I have just received a communication from Joe Dimuro, Executive Vice President, Marketing, BMG (US)and I quote:

"We are currently working on a major follow-up concept record to Elv1s' 30 #1 Hits that will consist of additional #1 singles, fan favourites, Top 5 and Top 10 singles on the charts etc. We are also working on major initiative for one or more re-mixes that will be promoted at radio and will have a music video to accompany it. It will be a very BIG project and will be coming in the marketplace sometime this Fall. Look for updates.

Source : Brian Quinn / FECC Messageboard

Ernst M. J�rgensen stays with BMG!

We just received the info from " Elvis Unlimited " that Ernst stays with BMG for another 3 years. He just signed his new contract, this means that the FTD Label and BMG will produce good Elvis products the next 3 years at least!

BMG also tells us that, they will realease a 4 cd boxset this summer with the working title, " Close Up ".
Source: Elvis Unlimited

BMG Elvis Catalogue 2003

There have been two significant announcements from BMG in recent weeks. Firstly, the great news that the company is working on a follow-up release to last year�s mega album, Elvis 30 #1 Hits, and secondly, the much anticipated release of the new �50 title� Elvis catalog. On E.I.N. the new catalogue was listed.

Essentially, all BMG offices worldwide will stock the same 50 titles with only �exceptional� other releases being sanctioned by BMG USA for issue in particular countries. And when a new Elvis title is released one of the existing 50 will be deleted to keep the catalog maximum at 50.

It appears that the long-standing BMG marketing strategy of producing smaller profits across a large number of releases rather than larger profits from a smaller number of 'strategically' released and promoted releases is going to continue. The policy is a major reason why Elvis has yet to register any Diamond award certifications (10 million units) from the RIAA in the US.

7863674632 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong - Elvis' Gold Records, Volume 2
7863676092 Aloha From Hawaii
7863677362 Elvis
7863679302 Promised Land
7863679312 Moody Blue
7863669602 G.I. Blues
7863674652 Elvis' Gold Records - Volume 4
7863674642 Elvis' Golden Records - Volume 3
ND83892 Elvis In Person
7863677352 Elvis Presley
7863669592 Blue Hawaii
7863679322 From Elvis In Memphis
ND83894 NBC - TV Special
7863677412 On Stage
ND90663 Madison Square Garden
7863679292 I'm 10,000 Years Old
74321146902 Elvis - That's The Way It Is
74321146932 Elvis In Concert
ND83935 His Hand In Mine
ND81936 Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas
ND83758 How Great Thou Art
7863674622 Elvis' Golden Records
7863677382 Something For Everybody
7863674572 An Afternoon In The Garden

US compilations

7863679592 White Christmas
7863677422 Burning Love
7863674662 Elvis' Gold Records - Volume 5
7863664212 Amazing Grace - His Greatest Sacred Performances
7863676752 Sunrise
7863676772 Suspicious Minds
7863651352 Elvis '56 (remastered, release 7-02-2003)
7863651362 Great Country Songs (remastered, release 7-02-2003)
7863676762 The Home Recordings
PD86383 The Top Ten Hits
7863680262 The 50 Greatest Love Songs
7863676122 Memories (30th Anniversary Edition of NBC-TV '68 Comeback Special)
7863680792 Elv1s 30 #1 Hits

Boxsets

7863677322 Artist Of The Century
74321670612 Artist Of The Century (Intl. Version)
74321154302 From Nashville To Memphis - The Essential 60s Masters I
7863693542 Live In Las Vegas
7863679912 Peace In The Valley - The Complete Gospel Recordings
7863674692 Platinum - A Life In Music
7863679382 That's The Way It Is
74321303312 Walk A Mile In My Shoes - The Essential 70s Masters
7863651152 Today, Tomorrow and Forever
PD90689 Elvis - The King Of Rock 'n' Roll - The Essential 50s Masters

Budget Releases

74321476822 Classic Elvis
74321647912 Love Songs
74321695762 Elvis: Christmas Album
74321709132 Gospel Favourites
Source: EIN / Elvis News

Studio B - Nashville Outtakes 1961-1964

As a straight follow up to last year�s "Fame And Fortune" this release covers Elvis�s non-movie sessions at RCA�s studio B in Nashville. The time period is June 1961 through January 1964. 23 cuts total. This is scheduled for April 15th and the first three original movie soundtrack releases expanded with bonus material are also due out the same day.

1) Kiss Me Quick -take 1 - 2:59 (Pomus/Shuman) 06-25-61,2) That�s Someone You Never Forget - take 5 � 2:51 (West/Presley)06-25-61 3), I�m Yours -take 4 � 2:24 (Don Robertson) 06-25-61,4) His Latest Flame -takes rehearsal & 2 � 4:05 (Pomus/Shuman) 06-25-61,5) Little Sister -takes 1,2,3 � 3:39 (Pomus/Shuman) 06-25-61,6) For The Millionth And The Last Time -take 1�2:06 (Tepper/Bennett)10-15-61,7) Anything That�s Part Of You -takes 4,5 � 2:33 (Don Robertson) 10-15-61,8) I Met Her Today -takes 8-9 � 3:04 (Don Robertson) 10-15-61, 9) Something Blue -takes 3,4 � 3:25 (Evans/Byron) 03-18-62, 10)Gonna Get Back Home Somehow -take 1 � 2:37 (Pomus/Shuman) 03-18-62,11)(Such An) Easy Question -take 3 � 2:47 (Blackwell/Scott) 03-18-62, 12) Fountain Of Love -takes 1,2 � 2:51 (Giant/Lewis) 03-18-62,13) Just For Old Time Sake -takes 3-4 � 2:51 (Tepper/Bennett) 03-18-62, 14) Night Rider -takes 2-3 - 2:56 (Pomus/Shuman) 03-18-62, 15) You�ll Be Gone -take 1- 2:31 (Hodge/West/Presley) 03-18-62,16) I Feel That I�ve Known You Forever -take 1 - 1:42(Pomus/Shuman)03-19-62,17)Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello -take 2 � 1:55 (Leiber/Stoller) 03-19-62, 18) Echoes Of Love -takes 2-3 � 3:01 (Roberts/McMains) 05-26-63, 19) Please Don�t Drag That String Around-take, 2-2:06(Blackwell/Scott)05-26-63, 20) Love Me Tonight -take 3 & 4 � 2:38 (Don Robertson) 05-26-63, 21) Western Union -take 3 - 2:25 (Tepper/Bennett) 05-27-63, 22) Memphis Tennessee -take 1 - 2:44 (Chuck Berry) 01-12-64,23) Ask Me -take 8-9 � 2:43, (Modugno/Giant/Baum/Kaye) 01-12-64.

Source: Elvis News

July 2003 FTD Release

FTD asked input for future releases. they mailed a "Thank You" to all the people who have spent time sending forward ideas. Unfortunately a lot of these wishes do not match with the tapes FTD has. In general they have a lot of soundboards from mid 1974 and onwards � before that they only have a few � most of which have already been bootlegged. FTD has chosen the October 1,1974 South Bend show, and added 3 bonus tracks from the same tour. ( Read the concert reviews of the September 30th 1974 South Bend show on this website ).

South Bend,IN October 1st 1974

See See Rider, I Got A Woman/Amen, Love Me, It's Midnight, Big Boss Man, Fever, Love Me Tender, Hound Dog, Heartbreak Hotel, If You Love Me Let Me Know, Bridge Over Troubled Water, band introductions, Lawdy Miss Clawdy, All Shook Up, Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel, Let Me Be There, It's Now Or Never, You Gave Me A Mountain
Johnny B. Goode, Hawaiian Wedding Song, Steamroller Blues, Can't Help Falling In Love. + three bonus tracks from this tour.

Source: Elvis News/Elvis Unlimited

A Hundred Years From Now US Promo

Spinout FTD

Flashback CD & Book

Elvis Single On The Air Again

On Stage Revisited - Rehearsals & Alt. Live Performances

Paradise Hawaiian Style & Double Trouble FTDs

New FTD Book : Flashback

Elvis Chante Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller

Elvis: Second To None Sampler from the USA

Elvis : Anniversary 1935-2004 BMG Promo

Spinout FTD Soundtrack

Rare & Unusual Elvis CD

FTD Soundtracks Postponed

Covert Art of the April FTD Releases

Elvis - Great Country Songs US Promo

Elvis Presley : Celebrating 50 Years Of Rock And Roll

Future FTD Plans

The Impossible Dream FTD

Rubberneckin' Promo From The USA

The Latest News From the FTD Label

The Man With The Golden Belt

FTD So High will be replaced

Ernst Jorgensen Updates On BMG & FTD Products

The Complete Memphis 1974 Concert Released in April/May 2004

New ELVIS 3-CD SET from China

FTD '' So High '' Out Now !

Re-issue Of The Original Sun Singles

Special Edition Elvis White Christmas CD

Here's the artwork for the front & back of the new Special Edition of ELVIS WHITE CHRISTMAS CD released in Italy only. The CD is stuck into A 10" X 7" cardboard featuring some nice Elvis design & pictures. Happy hunting! Source: HT Long - Updated December 10th

Rolling Stone Magazine Ad

Rare Elvis BMG Peru Promo CD

Just discovered. A very rare Elvis Promo CD of Golden Records Volume 3 from Peru. The cover art is just like that legendary LP "Let's Be Friends". A really nice Collector's treasure. Happy Hunting! Source: HT Long - Updated December 3rd

ELV1S 30 #1 Hits Special Edition

Rare ELVIIS Picture Disc from North Borneo

USA LP Version Of 2nd to none

Here we have the artwork of the LP version of the 2nd To None, a beauty indeed. Source: Ron Lacourse - Updated November 23rd

New English Elvis Christmas Peace Promo

So High

UK's Daily Mail Bonus CD

Rubberneckin' 45 RPM

Chinese Christmas Peace Promo

This is a most interesting ELVIS CHRISTMAS PEACE Promo CD issued by BMG Asia. It has 11 tracks. A very limited edition issued for Radio Promotion in Hong Kong & China only. This one is already quite difficult to find. Happy Hunting! Source: HT Long - Updated November 7th

ELVIS VS JXL

Grandes Exitos CDs from Venezuela

Tripack CDs from Venezuela

Elvis Presley - Second To None + Bonus CD from China

FTD release for April

FTD Movie Soundtracks

So High - Nashville Outtakes 1966-1968 ( FTD label )

Elvis Christmas Peace

Second To None double CD sets

BMG Ad

Elvis - Christmas Peace

CASSETTE VERSIONS OF ELVIIS 2ND TO NONE & ELV1S 30 #1 HITS

2ND TO NONE RELEASED IN ARGENTINA

ELV1S 30 #1 HITS CERTIFIED PLATINUM IN ARGENTINA!

ELV1S 30 #1 HITS has just been certified PLATINUM in Argentina! Platinum record is awarded in Argentina when sales exceed 40,000 copies. This is Elvis' FIRST Argentinean Platinum record EVER!!! Source: Carlos Ares - Updated Oct. 15th 2003

BMG/ARGENTINA's 2ND TO NONE TEST PRESSING (ACETATE PROMO)

In-house promotional BMG/Argentina CD. Only FOUR copies were pressed for BMG/Argentina executives prior to its release. As opposed to other promos, this pressing DOES include "I'm A Roustabout"! A monster collectible!!! (please see scans) Source: Carlos Ares - Updated Oct. 15th 2003

BMG/ARGENTINA PROMO CD SINGLE: FISGONEANDO (RUBBERNECKIN')

Elvis Great Country Songs from BMG Asia

Australian in-store Display

Lidrock 3 inch CD

Elvis Presley - The 50 Greatest Hits from China

Love Songs From China

Rubberneckin' Promo

BMG News from Chile

ELVIIS : Second To None from Canada

Takin' Tahoe Tonight ! Inside Sneak Preview

Takin' Tahoe Tonight !

Press Kit for the BMG UK Launch Party for Elvis : Second To None

BMG Canada Flyer for Elvis : 2nd To None

Elvis 2ND To None Promo From Indonesia

Deluxe Edition of Elvis :30 #1 Hits

BMG/RCA RECORDS� REMIX OF ELVIS PRESLEY�S RUBBERNECKIN� DEBUTS AT #1 IN THE U.S.

Lost Elvis Presley Song Discovered!

Latest News About the song " I'm A Roustabout "

Roustabout Promo

I'm A Roustabout Confirmed as Historic Announcement

RCA/BMG Press Conference - ELVIS 2ND TO NONE Special Announcement

Here's the artwork for the front & back of the new Special Edition of ELVIS WHITE CHRISTMAS CD released in Italy only. The CD is stuck into A 10" X 7" cardboard featuring some nice Elvis design & pictures. Happy hunting!
Source: HT Long - Updated December 10th

Just discovered. A very rare Elvis Promo CD of Golden Records Volume 3 from Peru. The cover art is just like that legendary LP "Let's Be Friends". A really nice Collector's treasure. Happy Hunting!
Source: HT Long - Updated December 3rd

Here we have the artwork of the LP version of the 2nd To None, a beauty indeed.
Source: Ron Lacourse - Updated November 23rd

This is a most interesting ELVIS CHRISTMAS PEACE Promo CD issued by BMG Asia. It has 11 tracks. A very limited edition issued for Radio Promotion in Hong Kong & China only. This one is already quite difficult to find.
Happy Hunting!
Source: HT Long - Updated November 7th

ELV1S 30 #1 HITS has just been certified PLATINUM in Argentina! Platinum record is awarded in Argentina when sales exceed 40,000 copies. This is Elvis' FIRST Argentinean Platinum record EVER!!!
Source: Carlos Ares - Updated Oct. 15th 2003

In-house promotional BMG/Argentina CD. Only FOUR copies were pressed for BMG/Argentina executives prior to its release. As opposed to other promos, this pressing DOES include "I'm A Roustabout"! A monster collectible!!! (please see scans)
Source: Carlos Ares - Updated Oct. 15th 2003

Here we have the scans for the USA promo of Close Up.
Source: Barry Mclean

This arrived from BMG today and is the new UK advance promo for the next single. Comes in a clear plastic envelope case. The number on the disc is RUBBER01
Source: Elvisnews/ Elvis Express

Here's the artwork of the rare ELV1S 30 #1 HITS from PERU. This CD has been released last year, and this is quite difficult to find now.
Happy hunting!
Source: FECC

BMG Spain will release Close Up boxset will on June, 26th.
On the URL http://sib1.od2.com/common/frameset/frames.asp you can download a lot of Elvis albums (some of them now deleted) for just 7.99 Euros per month.
Source: Alberto Alvarez Perea

BMG just releases a promotion sampler of "Elvis Close Up". It's an eight track sampler from RCA/BMG Heritage 82876 52047-2 EU and comes in a single jewelcase with a 4 page booklet inlay.
Selected tracks are from the upcoming 4 CD box set Elvis, Close Up
Source: It's Elvis Time