New FTDs: MSG & Blue Hawaii.

[elvis-fan]

I ordered from Elvis Matters and the tracking number info still shows this

After a lengthy wait, as I had preordered, I received a request this morning for additional shipping.

I hear you, brother. That seems to becoming a regular thing with EM... I had cancelled an order a while back because of it and I haven't ordered from them since. Adrian at elvis4sale is my goto now for FTD's... they're out of the UK and he always provides tracking immediately after shipping. The only thing I ran into with the Blue Hawaii book was the extra customs/duty charge from FEDEX but that's out of his control.

[yellowstone]

I'm pissed. They edited dialogue and on a first glance I saw that take 18 of Slicin' Sand is missing (false start) even thought it's mentioned on the content-list. I need a

REPLACEMENT CD

for this. I'm really shocked and I'm afraid to check what else is missing. Gone is the dream of the ultimate release of Blue Hawaii, again. Thanks Ernst. This man has to be replaced.

What- oh no, but it was to be expected. Unbelievable how we fans are taken for fools. FTD was founded as a collectors label, it is completely incomprehensible why concerts are then shortened (for example: Live On Stage In Mephis, Pittsburgh), session dialogues are cut away or cut to other places. No collector wants this! A collector wants it as it was recorded, that's the difference between a collector and a mainstream label.

I'm also pissed once again. I was so looking forward to the box but now i must see it was again a mistake. So we still need the old TCB Blue Hawaii Session LP´s. What about sessions like Viva Las Vegas and Fun in Acapulco, we don't have any reference material and one take follows another, without dialogue. I think they cut out here a lot at these sessions.

There are many who don't buy the sessions because the takes are often not very different and that's exactly why it is absolutly a no go to cut out studio talk and false starts, that's what makes a session, it gives the feeling how it was in the studio, thats what fans want.

The Elvis fan community is not growing and many can not afford the high purchase costs for such a box set. If you save your money on other things to be able to afford the publications and then you realize that your hard-earned money is go away for a next product which does not keep what it promised, you are very very disappointed.

The box set itself is very nicely done, great pictures with fantastic print quality, informative and well researched text, another great book release from Pål Granlund. AND DAVID ENGLISH.

Sadly that the overall impression is now again destroyed by cut material. And it's not like there was no space, either it would have been 5 CD's or they would have simply left out the original album on CD 1. I think, we've certainly bought enough the original album masters in the past.

So once again, this is more and more not a collectors label anymore and i miss the respect for the fans who brings the money to the producers.

And Ernst - the criticism isn't new, but he stands above any criticism, without any communication with the fans who paid their hard earned money.


For the MSG Release i must say i was a little skeptical if another new mix of the concerts is needed but i have to say the mix blows your hair straight back and is really an enrichment. Luckily, the parts cut out in the box "Prince From Another Planet" were taken up again here.

So why the hell, we get here something complete on the concerts and the sessions are edited? I will never understand this way of thinking.

There is something seriously wrong with you people.

Don't know what you mean Doc. I instantly received a replacement for a Elvis Is Back CD which had a click my old ears couldn't hear. Now here are takes and dialogue missing that are on numerous bootlegs, MRS etc. .. I paid 200 Euros/Dollars for the definitive Blue Hawaii thing and again I need a bootleg to get the whole material. A replacement is neccessary. Maybe you pay and always take thing how they are. I don't. Not for 200 Euros.

[L Ray]

Remember that recording machines were often turned off in between takes. You won’t hear what they didn’t record.

[Elvis2000]

The Blue Hawaii set, like the Jailhouse Rock set before it, seems to have bits and pieces of audio missing or edited. Eliasson needs to be dropped from these projects.

[Yamaguchi.Y]

Maybe start a new post so everyone can tell us the status of their orders. It’s riveting stuff.

Just received confirmation, mine is on its way now (will receive this week). .

[DakotaKid]

My MSG order should ship around the 19th.

[Rob]

Just received confirmation, mine is on its way now (will receive this week). .

My MSG order should ship around the 19th.

Both of you please keep us updated.

I'll be checking the board frequently.

[Troubleman]

I hear you, brother. That seems to becoming a regular thing with EM... I had cancelled an order a while back because of it and I haven't ordered from them since. Adrian at elvis4sale is my goto now for FTD's... they're out of the UK and he always provides tracking immediately after shipping. The only thing I ran into with the Blue Hawaii book was the extra customs/duty charge from FEDEX but that's out of his control.
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I took a chance with elvis4sale and received the book Friday. I only had to pay $19 customs. I ordered Let me be there and the FEPBMT blue vinyl from Shop Elvis in the US and am still waiting! So I'll definitely go with elvis4sale from now on. Their price is reasonable for shipping to Canada.

[sweetangeline]

So I'll definitely go with elvis4sale from now on. Their price is reasonable for shipping to Canada.

same here next time

[tinseltown]

Yes, keep posting the updates of your shipping (later keep the items sealed).
It's a thrill to read.

I am kind of glad I didn't both the BH set.
From what I saw the book doesn't impress me that much and the recording sessions on the CDs leave something to desire.

[DakotaKid]

I've got the 2 disc Blue Hawaii FTD set from several years ago. I haven't decided yet on what I'll do about the Complete Sessions FTD music only release that's supposedly coming out later this year.

[Yamaguchi.Y]

Yes, keep posting the updates of your shipping (later keep the items sealed).
It's a thrill to read.

I am kind of glad I didn't both the BH set.
From what I saw the book doesn't impress me that much and the recording sessions on the CDs leave something to desire.

Ouch!

(I am excited about this release and already know I am going to love it! )

[Patrick68]

Received mine. Great service from UEPS.
No duty to pay, packaged safely. I'm from Canada.

[robbie]

Let's save this poor topic from being locked.



The notes to the new FTD covering Elvis performing in New York in June 1972 are really good, from Ernst's introduction to Pål Granlunds personal experience at the June 9th press conference to the full transcription of the press Q&A and finally the late Phil Gelormine's thoughtful, detailed essay on the MSG event. Really well-done here.

This is a joyful release, some of our angrier members should pick up a copy ASAP.

Yes, I completely agree with you on your assesment of the booklet and the notes. I was wondering how they would approach this set in regards to cover design, booklet and liner notes with a similar release in the back catalogue ("Prince from another planet") without much redundancy and I think they did really good with what they came up with.

This is one of the times were I honestly was a bit of hesitant when the news of the MSG shows as the next FTD release were announced. But I honestly couldn't be happier with the finished product in my collection and I'm glad I bought it.

Well done and thanks to all people involved in this project!

Excellent indeed.

Let's go Ernst!

You will be just excited to know the Big E is working on something

Hmm i wonder if it's the same project they contacted me about

[YDKM]

I did buy (despite the high cost) the New York Madison Square garden package and it IS good!, however the sheer cost for audio I already have and a book of pictures I may not look at too much did not justify buying the Blue Hawai release from FTD

[elvis-fan]

... however the sheer cost for audio I already have and a book of pictures I may not look at too much did not justify buying the Blue Hawai release from FTD

I normally feel the same way... that's why i passed on the VLV and JR books... but I did get this one. I've gone through the music book which was interesting and haven't even started looking at the movie book yet. I listened to disc 1 and disc 4 so far. I know someone said they didn't like the mastering but I don't hear it... these recordings sound incredible to me. The only comment I would have is perhaps they're a little loud but that's it.

[elvis-fan]

Received mine. Great service from UEPS.
No duty to pay, packaged safely. I'm from Canada.

It's FEDEX and DHL that always charge the customs fees... I never get it from anyone else. I'm not sure if it's charged up front by other carriers like USPS or PostNL or Royal Mail?? It almost seems like FEDEX and DHL pocket the extra fees for themselves...

[tinseltown]

I did buy (despite the high cost) the New York Madison Square garden package and it IS good!, however the sheer cost for audio I already have and a book of pictures I may not look at too much did not justify buying the Blue Hawai release from FTD

Aren't you the one who sometimes buy a second or third time an audience recorded CD of a show just because this time the audience recording of the same show is a tad better?

[Patrick68]

Received mine. Great service from UEPS.
No duty to pay, packaged safely. I'm from Canada.

It's FEDEX and DHL that always charge the customs fees... I never get it from anyone else. I'm not sure if it's charged up front by other carriers like USPS or PostNL or Royal Mail?? It almost seems like FEDEX and DHL pocket the extra fees for themselves...

UEPS is not a mail carrier. It's an Elvis fan club
United Elvis Presley Society, based in Belgium.

[elvis-fan]

Received mine. Great service from UEPS.
No duty to pay, packaged safely. I'm from Canada.

It's FEDEX and DHL that always charge the customs fees... I never get it from anyone else. I'm not sure if it's charged up front by other carriers like USPS or PostNL or Royal Mail?? It almost seems like FEDEX and DHL pocket the extra fees for themselves...

UEPS is not a mail carrier. It's an Elvis fan club
United Elvis Presley Society, based in Belgium.

Who said anything about UEPS?

[Yamaguchi.Y]

For those who are truly and sincerely interested, received mine (BH). Very, very, very, very, very pleased!

(Kylan, Elvis Shop London has a new, loyal customer.) (Thanks again! )

Love the set!!!!
Wish there were more emojis to add . . . . LOL!

<--------- The guy in the middle is ALL THE AUTHORS and those involved with this project.

[Kylan]

For those who are truly and sincerely interested, received mine (BH). Very, very, very, very, very pleased!

(Kylan, Elvis Shop London has a new, loyal customer.) (Thanks again! )

Love the set!!!!
Wish there were more emojis to add . . . . LOL!

<--------- The guy in the middle is ALL THE AUTHORS and those involved with this project.

Very cool! Congrats! Enjoying both of mine immensely!

[The Swamp Fox]

I’m happy for those that have received and are enjoying their sets. I, along with a few others, are still awaiting our orders from EM. The anticipation is beginning to wane..

[drjohncarpenter]

Box set Viagra is clearly needed.

[londonflash]

I decided this morning to get the MSG set and I think you guys would like to know that.