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THIS IS ELVIS - SONY 506020 975070
[7" gatefold]
This is this double CD version of "This Is Elvis". First released on LP back in 1981. The LP is represented on CD-1, while CD-2 sports music tracks from the expanded home video version released some years later.
It must be an error when Hound Dog from CD-2 is the same version as found on CD-1, sans overdubbing from 1980.
The sound quality is lackluster, and in general it seems that very little effort and care characterize this FTD version. A pity!
It comes as a 7" deluxe edition with relevant photos and session discography.
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THE RETURN TO VEGAS - SONY 506020 975071
[7" gatefold]
Follow That Dream finally decided to release the first ever recording from Elvis in Las Vegas 1969.
This soundboard recording (or other source?) has been released by bootlegs many times earlier, first out was Fort Baxter with their Opening Night. A fantastic concert in good sound quality, originally planned for release by RCA in the 80's.
The source for the FTD release is most likely the album master from that time, as it contains "LP" fade outs. However, the sound quality is miles better than earlier found on bootlegs. Actually it reminds much of a multi-track recording, just a bit more hissy and of course in monoral.
I always appreciate when the official label beats the bootleggers in sound quality. Not happening everytime, but this time most certainly!
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ELVIS DESTINATION USA - SONY 506020 975066
[7" gatefold]
Out is this double CD package from Follow That Dream.
Sporting the dinner show from September 4 in 1972, taken from reel to reel soundboard tape. This show has been released on bootleg (I'll Remember You) many years ago.
Unfortuately it contains an embarrising error. 'Also Sprach Zarathustra' and 'See See Rider' is from Tulsa two years later!! After 'See See Rider' Elvis starts to jam on 'I Got A Woman' (again from Tulsa), before 'Johnny B. Goode' from (Las Vegas) starts. Phew! This will be corrected by FTD!
On the second CD we find several multi-tracks recordings from February 1972 - all previously unreleased. Also more cassette tape recordings from rehearsal held at both August 2nd and 3rd the same year.
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SOLD OUT - SONY 506020 975059
[7" gatefold]
Released July 2013. This 2 CD release from Follow That Dream contains a soundboard recording from both Tulsa, March 1 and Cleveland, June 21 1974. Both shows are previously unreleased, although 'Sweet Caroline' from Tulsa was issued on Forty Eight Hours To Memphis.
The sound quality is really good on both soundboards. The Tulsa one from March is my favorite, but even the otherwise dull June soundboard from 1974 sparkle here. I believe that som good care must have been taken on both soundboards.
Prepared by the same guys (Frieser and Slebo) that made the above mentioned Forty Eight Hours To Memphis. It comes as a 7" deluxe edition with relevant photos and lyrics.
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HITS OF THE 70'S - SONY 506020 975048
[7" gatefold]
This double CD, classic album upgrade from FTD was released in October 2012.
On two full CDs we get the original album and bonus songs. The first FTD release offering nothing previously unreleased or even alternate takes.
A strange choice of a release, indeed. Most likely funded on a one mans dream.
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FROM HAWAII TO LAS VEGAS - SONY 506020 975043
Another stage rehearsal from FTD. This time - unfortunately - taken from a cassette recording of so-so quality. One track was already released on the first CD of this sort, aptly titled; Stage Rehearsal.
On the repertoire are well-known songs from this era, but also some interesting. 'Separate Ways' is rehearsed twice and 'Faded Love' is rare, while 'I'm Leaving It Up To You' is a short break in the otherwise predictable setlist.
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OUR MEMORIES OF ELVIS - SONY 506020 975038
The first official CD release of Our Memories Of Elvis. Previously only available on CD from a fan-club release over 20 years ago.
On two full CD's we get the original albums, a planned Vol. 3 and other tracks worked on by Joan Deary.
Of most interest is the complete master take of 'Moody Blue'. Sound quality is acceptable, but nothing more.
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FORTY EIGHT HOURS TO MEMPHIS - RCA 506020 975029
[7" gatefold]
Taken from a mono-mix down (tape) of a multi-track recording, the show is complete (w/ some tape damage fixed/altered). Mastered by Vic Anesini!
The Richmond show was released long time ago on the bootleg Guaranteed To Blow Your Mind by LuXor, but now comes in better fidelity.
It is a great show, but a pity it only comes in mono and way too much echo! Tagged onto the end are three bonus tracks from two other shows in March 1974, taken from soundboard.
Released in a 7” inch digi-pack with a 16-page booklet containing liner notes and new photos from the show.
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FASHION FOR A KING - RCA 506020 975035
The newest book/CD combo from FTD is out. In co-operation with the Norwegain fan-club Flaming Star, FTD has released Fashion For A King. It focus on Elvis' on-stage attire. The book contains 500 pages and pictures are taken by already well-known Elvis photographers.
The release also contains two soundboard recordings, one from Omaha, July 1 1974 and the other one from Las Vegas, December 14 1975.
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STAGE REHEARSAL - RCA 506020 975026
The sound quality is great, but too many edits are evident. Songs that are incomplete from start are patched together with a live take of the same song, with audience reaction and everything.
Previously two songs from this event have been out, both 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling' and 'Sweet Caroline' was first found on Elvis Aron Presley released in 1980. 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling' was actually a spliced version of "take 1 and 2".
After the August 1970 rehearsal, some songs from 1972 and 1973 (also Las Vegas rehearsal) are added. All have been bootlegged, but the fidelity is slightly better here.
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LIVE IN L. A. - BMG 506020 975024
To be released in April 2011.
A CD only re-issue of the book/CD combo released several years ago. Comes with new cover, but is not considered as a "new" release pr definition.
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CHICAGO STADIUM - BMG 506020 975020
Released in December 2010 is the double CD containing both Chicago shows from October 1976.
Previously available on bootlegs, this FTD release adds nothing new. This marks the 3rd soundboard recording from tour number 22 released by FTD in 9 months!
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KING CREOLE - THE MUSIC - BMG 506020 975015
A photobook dealing with King Creole. Photos has been taken from the collection of Pål Granlund. It consists of two main sections; the recording sessions on January 16, 1958 and song scenes from the filming of the movie (including behind-the scenes shots).
The news provoked many Elvis fans, as this mean that no Classic Album of King Creole will be done available (at least for a while) and the book-combo is overpriced as all other FTD book projects are...
The CD accompanying the book contains nothing previously unreleased.
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SHOWTIME! BIRMINGHAM/DALLAS '76 - BMG 506020 975013
Follow That Dream has released this double CD featuring two of the most fabled soundboards from 1976.
Both the show from Dallas, December 28 and Birmingham, December 29 have been released on several different bootlegs the last 15 years.
Hopefully FTD will manage to present these shows in their best possible sound quality. A safe choice would perhaps be to copy Fort Baxters A Hot Winter Night In Dallas and F1rst Time Birmingham...
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ROCKING ACROSS TEXAS (CD re-issue) - BMG 506020 975005
FTD has released the two CD's from the audiovisual release "Rocking Across Texas" as a double 5' CD.
The content is exactly as featured on the book / CD release some years ago.
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FROM SUNSET TO VEGAS - BMG 506020 975002
This double CD release contains the rehearsal from Hollywood, Aug. 16 1974 and some additional live cuts from August and September later the same year.
For some strange reasons FTD has decided to leave out the second rehearsal version of 'It's Midnight'.
The rehearsal was first made available on the great bootleg From Sunset Blvd To Paradise Rd. The extra live cuts add very little to the second disc.
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DIXIELAND DELIGHT - BMG 88697 51482 2
This double CD release contains two shows from Huntsville May and June 1975.
Added is some tracks from another two Huntsville show at the same time. All selections have been previously bootlegged in very good sound.
FTD adds little new, but is a fine package for non-bootleggers..:-) The sound quality seem to be fine as well.
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STANDING ROOM ONLY - BMG 88697 48444 2
[7" gatefold]
This is FTDs attempt to re-create the abandoned project "Standing Room Only" from 1972.
FTD decided to go for the combination of February 1972 live masters, coupled with the March 1972 studio masters.
Previously unreleased material applies for March studio cuts and three live tracks ('All Shook Up', Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel' and 'Hound Dog').
The sound quality is mostly a let down, I'm afraid.
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THE WAY IT WAS - BMG 74321 84216 2
Released in April is also the special release of "The Way It Was".
Released several years ago, combined with a book. Probably many fans missed this CD since the total price for both book and CD was very high.
Released as a standard FTD digi-pack, the content remains the same as on the original release.
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LIVE IN L. A. - BMG 88697 03613 2
Live in LA is the title of a book and a CD that focus on Elvis' shows in LA in the 70's.
The main part of the book concentrates on Elvis' evening show at the Forum Of Inglewood on May 11 1974.
The CD contains a soundboard recording of this show, plus two bonus songs from the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino the day before. Sound quality is only fair, with a painfully high bass. As a bonus an audience version of 'You Can Have Her' is included at the end.
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WRITING FOR THE KING - BMG 88697 02027 2
The 3rd book project by FTD quite surprisingly features live tracks from 1969 to 1972. All of it is previously unreleased. The sound quality (mix) goes from good to fair to weird (extremely poor mix on 'Words').
CD-2 sports 26 demos sung by different performers, some by the author of the song.
The book then? Well, some 400 pages of interviews (more than 140!) and behind the scenes stories.
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ROCKING ACROSS TEXAS - BMG 82876 63926 2
The book contains two CD's, both soundboard recordings. The price is ridiculously high!
First out is a soundboard from Amarillo, taken from June 19, 1974. On bootlegs we have had 3 soundboards covering this tour.
The other CD contains a concert from Forth Worth, July 3 1976. This last CD has very good sound quality!
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FLASHBACK - BMG 82876 60931 2
"Flashback" contains 172 pages with several unpublished pictures, 285 in all. It also contains a CD with outtakes from the years 1956 to 1958.
The price and format is the same as the The Way It Was.
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ELVIS NEW YEAR'S EVE - BMG 82876 50410 2
FTD has now released an audience-recorded version of Elvis' concert in Pittsburgh, December 31 1976. This show has been released on several different LP's and CD's over the years, using different sources. BMG adds to another one!
The complete show is released on a double CD.
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SPRING TOURS 77 - BMG 74321 92855 2
This extra release from FTD contains several tracks from the spring 1977 tours. These recordings made by Felton Jarvis produced 'Unchained Melody', 'Little Darlin'', and 'If You Love Me'. Here are the rest!
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SILVER SCREEN STEREO - BMG 74321 89294 2
This 26-track extra issue CD called Silver Screen Stereo features different movie songs. All selections are in stereo. Sound quality is tremendous.
Certainly worth buying!
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THE WAY IT WAS (CD) - BMG 74321 84216 2
Both a 96-page book with several previously unseen photos from the movie 'That's The Way It Is' and a CD containing several unreleased tracks, both from rehearsals and live performances.
The price is shockingly high!
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EASTER SPECIAL - BMG 74321 84215 2
This is an extra issue from FTD.
The content is nice, the producing is disastrous!
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TOO MUCH MONKEY BUSINESS - BMG 74321 81233 2
Volume 6 1/2 on the FTD label...:-)
This extra release focuses on the 1980 overdub session.
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