EIN presents the most comprehensive listing of Elvis CDs released or listed to be released in 2006
Release Date |
Title |
Company |
Further Details |
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Heartbreak Hotel |
BMG USA |
A maxi CD single for the 50th anniversary |
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Loving You |
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An unreleased version of ‘Mean Woman Blues’ has been found along with 20 new takes of the title song! The re-mastered outtakes make this another FTD gem. Full EIN review here .
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Southern Nights |
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A "best of" from the spring tours of 1975 & Elvis was in great form. Features the 'new' song ‘Jambalaya’ & 25 songs. Full EIN review here
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Jan 2006 |
Last Tango In Tahoe |
-Bootleg- Fort Baxter
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May 27th, 1974 3:00 a.m. Lake Tahoe closing show ex Soundboard. A re-release of a 'Profile Vol.2' concert. Elvis is relaxed & it features a very nice 'First Time Ever' with an extra verse. |
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Jan 2006 |
The First Hits |
Netherlands |
Yet another 'Hayride' compilation but this time with only 12 tracks. |
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In The Beginning |
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Another SUN compilation with a bonus DVD of Elvis in 'the early years' |
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Elvis Presley - The Memphis Flash |
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The standard 13 'Hayride' recordings yet again. |
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The Sun Studio Sessions |
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21 SUN studio tracks, 7 acetates & 3 live performances |
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Elvis #1 Singles
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20 CD-Singles Box Set |
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Jan 30 2006 |
The Complete Sun Sessions |
UK |
The promo-blurb says "Every finished song and surviving take recorded at Sun in 1954 and 1955. These recordings are not otherwise available anywhere in the world".
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Feb 2006 |
Classic Elvis |
TP Musik /BMG Denmark
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16 regular tracks of the 50s and 60s. From 'Mystery Train' to 'Return To Sender'. |
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Live From Fort Wayne |
-Bootleg- |
Fort Wayne, June 12, 1972.
With very home-made looking cover designs, do we really need more audience recordings? |
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Feb 2006 |
Live From Vegas |
-Bootleg- |
Las Vegas, March 30 1975 (DS). With very home-made looking cover designs, do we really need more audience recordings? |
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Elvis; Rock
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BMG Worldwide |
Regular 20 track compilation with no 'special extras'.
Full EIN review here. |
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Elvis; Country |
BMG Worldwide |
Regular 20 track compilation with no 'special extras'. Perhaps the best of the bunch.
Full EIN review here. |
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Elvis; Inspirational |
BMG Worldwide |
Regular 20 track compilation with no 'special extras'.
Full EIN review here. |
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March 2006 |
Elvis - Better Than Ever |
-Czech- Memory |
An audience recording that is definitely not 'better than ever'. From the Convention Center, Miami, Florida, September 12, 1970 8:30 PM show. |
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March 2006 |
Elvis - The Lightning Storm In Florida |
-Czech- Memory |
Audience recording at the Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida, April 26, 1975 8:30 PM show. As usual Elvis was in good humour on this tour, plus bonus songs from Monroe, May 3, 1975. |
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March 2006 |
Setting The Standard |
-Bootleg-
SR Records |
Another audience recording. Elvis’ 8:30pm concert in Las Vegas, Aug 17, 1971. Elvis’ 1971 concerts are rare and this is one of Elvis’ better summer shows, if pretty short & straight-forward.
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April 2006
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Elvis:A Legendary Performer Vol. 8 |
-Bootleg- Madison |
The fourth Volume from the high quality Madison label, with excellent booklet & interesting track selection. Will FTD eventually follow their example? |
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April 2006 |
Something For Everybody |
FTD |
A 'Classic Albums' deluxe Double CD release. 57 tracks in total featuring 'First takes' & alternates. Remastered in sensational audio. Detailed EIN review here.
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April 2006 |
Made In Memphis |
FTD |
Featuring outtakes from the American Studios in 1969, Stax 1973, the Jungle Room sessions plus, the 1973 home recordings. Full EIN review here.
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April 2006 |
The Vegas Years Vol.1 |
-Bootleg- Audiophile |
Audience recording, March 31st 1975, Midnight show. The sound quality is ok if a bit trebley and lacking bass. Elvis is a bit moody with both the audience & the band, but it is an entertaining show.
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May 2006 |
A Thunder In The Night |
-Bootleg-
SR Records |
An audience recording of Lake Tahoe August 1, 1971 Midnight show. This night Elvis sang the rare 'I, John'. Audio quality only for 'audience collectors'. |
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May 2006 |
Tiger Man - An Alternate Anthology Vol. 2 |
-Bootleg-
?? |
A compile of various undubbed tracks & others, all from the 1970s. Some previously unreleased. FTD needs to release that 'Undubbed Masters' CD. |
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May 2006 |
Tennessee Starlight |
-Bootleg- Audiophile |
The company that brought us the excellent ‘Pieces Of My Life’ return with yet another audience recording from Johnson City, TN. Feb 19th 1977. Surprisingly good! |
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May 1 2006
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Hail To The King
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Mojo Magazine |
Free with England's MOJO music magazine. A nice 15 track homage to Elvis, The King. Features Jerry Lee Lewis, Link Wray & others. Full EIN review here. |
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May 2006 |
One Night Only |
-Bootleg- Madison |
Elvis' inspired, one-time only Boston concert of
Nov 10, 1971. An update of the bootleg 'The Power Of Zhazam' with improved audio and fabulous
booklet. Full EIN review & photos here
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May 2006 |
Hello Memphis |
-Bootleg- ??? |
A reissue of an old bootleg - in sub-quality packaging with no improvement in audio. Elvis' March 16, 1974 show. - Do we really need this?
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Mid 2006 |
Elvis - The Definitive Collection |
Reader's Digest |
A Reader's Digest 5-CD box set. Tracks from 1954 all the way through to 2003 and the 'Rubberneckin' remix! |
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June 2006 |
Elvis Sings Flaming Star |
BMG USA Special Products |
The old Camden LP finally gets an official CD release. Camden 'budget' review here. |
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June 2006 |
Almost In Love |
BMG USA Special Products |
The old Camden LP finally gets an official CD release. Do we really need these budget LPs again? Detailed review here.
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June 2006 |
Elvis At 21 |
Dutch 'Elvis For Everyone' fan club. |
The CD comes with a 12 page booklet and contains 25 tracks,
including 2 radio commercials. |
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June 2006 |
Going Back In Time |
-Bootleg- Straight Arrow |
An audience recording of Elvis' Feb
15, 1977
Orlando, FL show with a bonus of 14 minutes of the same show recorded from
the soundboard. |
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June 2006 |
Elvis Broadcasts On Air |
- ?- |
European re-release of budget CD of the same name. Features the usual Hayride recordings you've bought a thousand times before. |
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June 2006 |
Elvis: The Documentaries |
-Bootleg- 'EFE'
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Following on from the JAT book. This features 36 tracks containing
material from 'That's The Way It Is' and 'Elvis On Tour', plus booklet. |
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Closing Night
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-Bootleg- Graceland Records |
A soundboard recording of
Elvis' February 23, 1970 closing show. Not complete & assembled from various sources. An important show but check before buying. |
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I Found My Thrill |
FTD |
A soundboard of Las Vegas Jan 27 1974, the evening after the opening show. A almost unknown Vegas season, Elvis is in energetic form & the Bonus songs are great!Detailed review here. |
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Clambake
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FTD |
Extended Soundtrack. The original LP had major faults. 40 years later, the extended FTD also lets us down. Detailed review here. |
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Elvis Presley
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FTD |
Deluxe 2 CD release of Elvis' sensational first LP. Marvellous sound, great packaging & Elvis in his prime! Detailed review here. |
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July 2006 |
7 O'clock Rock |
Weton-Wesgram B.V Netherlands |
Nothing new here. 14 songs, three Sun masters plus eleven standard Louisiana Hayride tracks. Someone somewhere is making money from these!
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Rock and Roll Legend
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Sony BMG |
Haven't we just bought BMG's full-price 'Elvis; Rock' in February? A budget CD, printed - but never released in Australia! |
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Sunshine
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Universe |
Terrible cover. Previously a vinyl release. Features the usual Hayride recordings you've bought a thousand times before. Why bother? |
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July 2006 |
The Sound Of Vegas Vol.1 |
-Bootleg-
SR Records |
An audience tape of Vegas dinner show Aug 8, 1973 with 8-page booklet. Can this be as good as the previous excellent stereo audience recording from August 20th? |
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Elvis; R & B |
BMG Worldwide |
Each album has a contemporary design and contains 20 tracks. This one is a nice look at Elvis' own R&B favourites. Full EIN review here. |
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August 2006 |
Elvis; Movies |
BMG Worldwide |
The title song, where available, of every Elvis film. Features 'Clambake' but misses out on 'King Of The Whole Wide World'. An odd selection. Full EIN review here.
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August 2006 |
Elvis; Live |
BMG Worldwide |
20 of Elvis' best live songs combined into one 'concert. 15 tracks with improved audio. Surprisingly good! Full EIN review here.
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August 2006 |
Let It Roll |
-Bootleg- Madison |
Unreleased '70s alternate takes & unedited studio material in excellent sound quality & all in full stereo. Quality booklet but short CD running time of 48 mins. |
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August 2006 |
Spinout - The 100% Complete Recording Sessions
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-Bootleg- ????? |
A double CD of all the takes of every song from the original "Spinout" album in excellent sound quality. Do you need 20 takes of 'Adam And Evil'? For complete-ists. |
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At the Top Of The Game |
-Czech- Memory |
Elvis' concert from Phoenix, AZ on April 22nd, 1973. An audience recording. |
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Shaking Up The Great Lakes
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-Bootleg- Fort Baxter |
An upgraded CD of two shows. The excellent April 24th, 1977 Ann Arbor, MI concert plus the April 26th Kalamazoo, MI. Another quality Fort Baxter Classic. |
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Chaos In College Park |
-Bootleg- Straight Arrow |
Elvis' infamous Sept 27, 1974 College
Park, tour opening show. Regarded as Elvis' "Worst Show". Interesting for historical reasons. Full EIN review & exploration here
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September 2006 |
It Is No Secret |
-Bootleg- Captain Haddock |
Tracks from 1957 to 1972. Check out the label, even it smells fishy! Material stolen from websites & other places. We warned you. |
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Les Indispensables |
-French- Budget |
Originally released in "L'essentiel" (The Essential) series.
Budget CD tracks from 'That's All Right' to 'Return To Sender'
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Good Rockin' Tonight |
- German - Membran /Intense |
German Budget CD. 13 Sun tracks, nothing new |
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The Complete Million Dollar Quartet |
BMG |
Essential 50th Anniversary release, in correct chronological order plus 12 extra minutes & excellent improved sound. Full EIN review & interview here |
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October 2006 |
Let Yourself Go: (The making of the Comeback Special) |
FTD |
Previously unreleased outtakes from the sessions at Western Recorders, plus the June 24 rehearsal at NBC. |
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October 2006 |
Tiger Man - An Alternate Anthology Vol. 4 and Vol.5 |
-Bootleg-
?? |
A compile of various alternate recordings from 1969 to 1977. Many tracks previously released. A 'bootleg' compile - ok for some collectors, dubious for others. |
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October 2006 |
You'll Never Walk Alone |
BMG USA Special Products |
Another Camden reissue even though this album has been available since 1987.
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October 2006 |
Let's Be Friends |
BMG USA Special Products |
The old Camden LP finally gets an official CD release. 'Mama' however is
not the rare original LP track but the shorter Double Features
version - Disappointing.
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Elvis Christmas |
BMG |
Another Christmas compile featuring nothing new except DSD improved audio. It makes BMG money every year. |
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October 2006 |
The Elvis Presley Show - Holding Down The Fort |
-Bootleg- Madison |
30th anniversary release of the Fort Worth, Texas concert from June 3, 1976, previously on Cajun Tornado but this time including the support acts too. Improved sound. |
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Writing For The King
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FTD |
Book by Ken Sharp & 2 CDs investigating Elvis' songwriters and the influence of their demos. Ken Sharp Interview here |
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His Hand In Mine
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FTD |
Classic Albums Double CD. 53 tracks, all the outtakes in pristine audio quality. Double CD at single CD price - perfect for Christmas. |
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The American Way. The Hits Vol.1 |
Southern Comfort |
Gathers all the outakes for the hits 'In the ghetto', 'Suspicious Minds', 'Kentucky Rain' etc . Many previously released but improved sound. Many still in mono! |
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Christmas Wishes |
BMG Vietnam |
Delightful different cover for Vietnam's Christmas Wishes compile. |
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Let It Be Me |
- Bootleg- Audiophile |
A previously unreleased, completely unknown, audience recording of Feb 21 1970 Midnight Show in Vegas. Taken directly from the audience master tape. |
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Red Hot In Vegas |
- Bootleg -
Straight
Arrow |
The August 23rd, 1972 Vegas Midnight show. One of Elvis' best shows of the season. Audience recording but supposedly excellent quality. |
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December 2006 |
Since Cincinnati |
- Bootleg -
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Elvis' penultimate concert of June 25th, 1977. An upgrade of the 1990 bootleg. |
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December 2006 |
EPE Christmas card |
EPE |
EPE's Christmas card CD which features the song 'Holly Leaves and Christmas Trees' |
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