In this section you'll find news on forthcoming releases, and information/reviews of already released bootlegs.
Bootlegs are sorted after labels, years, alphabet and soundboards. |
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WATCHING MY DREAMS TURN INTO ASHES
(SA/SP 2012-05-02) 
Straight Arrow stays in Las Vegas, but goes back one year from previous release. The concept remains the same as on "Before The Darkness Falls", meaning two CD sporting both Dinner and Midnight show. This time it is September 2 from 1972.
Like its predecessors, this new release is presented in a digipack with necessary information and photos.
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BEFORE DARKNESS FALLS - (SA/SP 2012-04-02)
Straight Arrow moves back to Las Vegas, August 1973 this time, August 26 to be spesific.
The Dinner show is previously unissued, while the Midnight show was released by Memory Records in 2002 (Caught In The Act). Straight Arrow presents both shows in "two-mike live ambience" stereo sound.
Like its predecessors, this new release is presented in a digipack with necessary information and photos.
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SAN FRANCISCO BAY BLUES - (Audionics 2011-02-02)
Audionics has now re-released America, The Beautiful, a soundboard version of the San Franscisco show on November 28 1976.
The soundboard is binaural, with all vocals and most instruments on one channel, and piano and rhythm guitar on the other. However Audionics has merged them together to give a real stereo effect. Some of the original tracks are featured as bonus, since the tape runs out already on 'Hound Dog', missing 'Hawaiian Wedding Song', 'Blue Christmas', 'That's All Right' and 'Can't Help Falling In Love'. Sound quality is quite good.
This new release is presented in a digipack.
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TRIPLE THREAT - (SA/SP 2011-03-02)
Straight Arrow has moved to Lake Tahoe this time, with an audience recording from May 2 1976.
This previously unreleased show is taken from a first-generation copy of original cassette. Since the recorder was very close to James Burton's stage monitor, the lead guitar is exceptionally well-defined in the sound image.
Like its predecessors, this new release will be presented in a digipack with all the necessary information, plus Lake Tahoe memorabilia and photos.
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UNEDITED MASTERS - NASHVILLE 1970 - (VP 2011-06)
Venus Productions recently released a CD containing unedited masters from Nashville Studios 1970.
Nothing really stands out, but the sound quality is good. 'Only Believe' with added horns could be mentioned, as it has never been released before.
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OK, ALLRIGHT, YOU WIN - (SA 2011-23-02)
Straight Arrow once again has released an audience recording from the infamous September/October 1974 tour.
Last time was from Maryland, September 27. This new comes from two days later, September 29. We have heard 'Allright, Ok, You Win' from this show in soundboard quality. It displays a person not quite in balance. Sound quality is unfortunately way below Straight Arrow standard.
This new release comes with a 16-page booklet with review and photos.
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REBOOKED AT THE INTERNATIONAL - (VP 2011-05)
A new label - Backdraft - has released a box og 4 CDs containing material from the January/February 1970 season in Las Vegas.
It contains both the Opening Show from January 26 and the Closing show from February 23 and live masters/outtakes from the official RCA recordings.
Especially CD-3 proves interesting as it contains several previously unreleased multi-track outtakes of songs featured on the On Stage album. In addition to songs, both CD-2 and CD-3 contains more talking than released before.
The Opening and Closing show is said to come from a different source than what have been out earlier. The sound on the opening show is more like the one found on Walk A Mile In My Shoes way back (though in much better fidelity). Personally I like the output better on the Madison releases, but that is a matter of taste.
Included in the 100 page hardback book are photographs never before seen and liner notes. This box is limited to 1000 copies. A real nice box!
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UNEDITED MASTERS - (VP 2011-05)
Venus Productions has released a CD containing masters from Stax Studios, December 1973 and the Post-Aloha "session" earlier the same year.
It is mostly unedited overdub masters, but also some undubbed masters and one prev. released outtake. Also sporting the complete master of 'Promised Land' with harmony vocal from "This Is Elvis".
The bonus tracks recorded after the Aloha Special features several takes of some of the performances, and dialogues between Elvis, the producer and his musicians.
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DOWN AT THE END OF PARADISE RD. - (SA 2011-22-02)
Another new audience recording from Straight Arrow. This time the August 30 midnight show from Las Vegas 1973.
The CD is housed in a jewelcase with a 16-page booklet like usually from Straight Arrow.
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ATLANTA BOUND - (SA 2011-21-02)
A new audience recording from Straight Arrow. This time the June 4 evening show from Atlanta 1976.
The CD is housed in a jewelcase with a 16-page booklet like usually from Straight Arrow.
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SINGER PRESENTS ELVIS - (VP 2011-04)
Venus Productions has released a CD containing both previously released and unreleased material from the production of '68 Comeback Special.
The sound quality is very good throughout the CD and some gems can be found.
The package comes in a beautiful full color, hardcover book with many pictures and liner notes, spread over 88 pages!
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FIFTH TIME AROUND - (Audionics 2011-01-2)
Audionics' shot at the Memphis, March 20 1974 show. Earlier released by bootleggers and twice on the official label, nobody has managed to present this show with the respect it deserve!
Sourced from a DAT copy of the original rough-mix tape, sounding like only two channels from a quad mix, also Audionics will have to throw in the blanket. Anyway, it is an alternate edition and some actually find it the best one so far.
This CD comes in a digipack accompanied by 20-page booklet with photos and an essay.
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KEEP ROLLIN' ON - (VP EP 2011-03)
Venus Productions latest release is a surprising one!
Even with mostly great sound quality it is difficult to get very excited about this new outting. Sporting a new outtake of 'Are You Sincere' (take 3) on the cover, proves to be take 2 released already 14 years ago. Also the announced unedited master of 'I Got Confidence' turns out to be a different song; 'Seeing Is Believing', while the "unedited master" of 'Any Day Now' in fact is take 2...
Alternate vocal on 'Inherit The Wind' (try-out) and slightly vocal differences on 'Mama Like The Roses' is the meat, otherwise just minor details from previously released material. Hopefully this is just a short break in the line of interesting releases from Venus Productions.
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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - HURT - (VP 2010-07)
Venus Productions last in the "Jungle Room" series is out!
Subtitled 'Hurt', it contains several takes of 'I'll Never Fall In Love Again' (3 new takes, two complete versions) and the Hurt session (three new takes, all false starts). At the end you will also find a new take (labeled as take 5) and previously released versions of 'For The Heart'.
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YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE - (SA 2011-20-02)
Straight Arrow has given us another version of the famous Uniondale midnight show from July 19, 1975.
Previously released several times, first on Americas Own Vol. 2 by Claudia Records.
The CD package is completed with a standard 16-page booklet, including a collection of photos from the Uniondale 8:30 pm show and a critically written, but positive review by Nick Cohn.
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ON A JET TO THE PROMISED LAND - (VP EP 2011-02)
Venus Productions has released a CD containing outtakes from Stax Studios, December 1973.
It was here, without any pre-promotion! The CD contains only a handfull of tracks, with a running time just over 30 minutes. Even so, there are some unreleased material on it. Very good sound quality!
Released in a card sleeve.
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SPANISH EYES BY REQUEST! - (Gravel Road GR CD 7403-02)
Gravel Road Music recently released another re-issue thing. This time Fort Baxters "Spanish Eyes" has gone through the re-print mill.
Originally released 16 years ago, this CD feature a nice Lake Tahoe show from May 1974. The sound quality was good back then and still is today..:-)
Presented in a digi-pack with photos from the actual show, memorabilia related to this engagement and liner notes.
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MATINEE MAJESTY - (SA 2011-19-02)
Straight Arrow has sported another show from Providence. This time the afternoon show from Providence, June 26 1976.
The fidelity and clarity of this STEREO audience recording is good and it showcases a standard June 1976 concert.
The CD package is completed with a 16-page booklet, including a collection of photos from the Providence matinee show and a very positive press review of the show.
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LEAVING JACKSON ON FIRE - (VP 2011-01)
Venus Productions has released their third book/CD set with a hardcover book. It features the soundboard recording from the evening show in Jackson on June 9, 1975.
This show was released over 15 years ago by Pegasus under the title Cut 'Em Down To Size. The sound quality is way better on this new release compared to the old one. Especially the bass response has been improved!
Like Black Angels In Vegas and Bringing It All Back Home the book includes color photographs and liner notes spread over 80 pages.
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FUNNY HOW TIME SLIPS AWAY - (SA 2011-18-02)
Straight Arrow has released an audience recording of the show from Providence, May 23 1977. The CD title song was performed for the very last time, and is performed in the first half of the show this night.
The audio quality is quite good. Straight Arrow has used two copies of different original tapes, obtained from the persons who were there. The better tape was chosen, and the other one was used to fill a few missing seconds.
A 16-page booklet, including a collection of rare photos from the Providence show is included Liner notes from someone who attended the show.
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GOOD TO BE BACK - (Gravel Road Music)
Gravel Road Music has re-issued another popular bootleg. This time, actually the very first soundboard CD to be released on bootleg. Originally issued by Fort Baxter in 1991, Just Pretend is still one of the best ever soundboard concerts released.
This show was also released (in a more complete form) on Unsurpassed Masters some years later. This is likely the source for Gravel Roads re-issue. Sound quality matches, though out-put volume has been wisely raised.
Presented in a digi-pack with photos from the actual show, memorabilia related to this engagement and liner notes.
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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - WAY DOWN - (VP 2010-9)
Venus Productions latest in the "Jungle Room" series. This time focus is on 'Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain', 'Way Down', 'It's Easy For You' and 'Pleding My Love. Even some live tracks from April 1977 are included.
The amount of "previously unreleased" material on this CD is far less then on the first two volumes. Actually only a few minutes of the CD contains material not already officially available. 'Way Down' session stands out! The sound quality is great, even the live tracks are better than presented before by any bootleg label.
The CD comes in a standard jewel case, completed with a 16-page booklet.
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A PRIVATE AUDIENCE WITH THE KING - (SA 2010-17/18-02)
Another 2 CD release from Audionics. And another December 1976 show!
A good audience recording, previously released [20 years ago!] on "Tornado From Vegas", but now the concert is complete and in better sound quality.
Among the show highlights are good versions of 'That's All Right', 'Softly As I Leave You', 'Hurt' and 'How Great Thou Art'.
The CD package is completed with a 16-page booklet, including a collection of photos from the actual show.
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IN THE HEART OF GEORGIA - (Audionics 2010-03-02)
Audionics has released a more complete version of the 1975 tour opener show. Originally found on From Vegas To Macon; there it faded out during 'I'll Remember You'. The existing tracks at the end are now included (from a different source).
A concert with a nice set-list. Unfortunately - while the sound quality is good - the mix on the soundboard is poor, which gives a lacklustre atmosphere.
Presented in a digi-pack with photos from the actual concert.
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THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOU FACE - (SA 2010-16-02)
Sort of a rush release, this new Straight Arrow CD suddenly appeared.
I contains an audience recording of the August 30, 1973 Dinner show in Las Vegas. Sound quality is quite good.
The CD comes with a 16-page booklet, including photos from August and September 1973.
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HILTON'S ALL SHOOK UP - (GR CD 7202-02)
Gravel Road Music has re-issued Blazing Into The Darkness by Premier.
Released as digi-pack with related photos and concert reviews. The show is said to have been completely restored using old DAT copies of original soundboard recordings.
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..CONTINUES AT FULL BLAST - (GR CD 7201-028)
Gravel Road Music has re-issued the Fort Baxters Elvis At Full Blast!
Released as digi-pack with related photos and concert reviews. The show is said to have been completely restored using old DAT copies of original soundboard recordings.
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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - THE LAST FAREWELL -(VP 2010-05)
Venus Productions is out with yet another "Jungle Room" CD. This time the content focus on three songs; 'Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall', 'She Thinks I Still Care' and 'The Last Farewell'.
Several takes of all songs are featured, all in close to perfect sound quality. There is less previously unreleased material then on the first two volumes, but still some gems.
The CD is presented in a standard jewel case, completed with a 16-page booklet.
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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - NEVER AGAIN - (VP 2010-08)
Volume two in the Jungle Room series. This time the content focus on three songs; 'Never Again', 'Danny Boy' and 'Love Coming Down'.
Several takes of all songs are featured, mostly in very good sound quality. A nice follow up to the first volume.
The CD is presented in a standard jewel case, completed with a 16-page booklet.
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YOU DON'T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME - (SA SP 2010-02-02)
Straight Arrow is out with another "two mike audience recording". The show in focus this time is dinner show from Feb. 14 1973. It has been recorded with the same equipment as volume 1 on this series was (Faded Love).
The CD comes in a digi-pack simialar to the first volume, Faded Love.
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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - SOLITAIRE - (VP 2010-06)
From the Jungle Room Sessions this new CD arrived from Venus Productions. It contains only two songs, namely 'Solitaire' and 'Moody Blue'.
Several takes of both songs are featured, all in very good to perfect sound quality. Take 3 of 'Moody Blue' stand out as most interesting in my view.
The CD is presented in a standard jewel case, completed with a 16-page booklet.
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OPENING NIGHT 1971 - (Flaming Phoenix Productions)
A new label, Flaming Phoenix Productions - of all things - decided to present bits and pieces of the opening show January 26 1971 onto one CD.
In reality barely 50 % of the opening show is featured as the rest has been taken from two other shows. Only one song is previously unreleased, namely 'The Wonder Of You'. To make everything sound like coming from the same concert, the sound quality has been reduced to a lower level. In addition the attempt to patch the difference sources together reminds me of a tired butcher dealing with the less finer parts of the slaughter. Pathetic!
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FADED LOVE - (SA SP 2010-01-02)
Straight Arrow has released a two mike audience recording. The show in focus is the "infamous" dinner show from Feb. 15 1973. This is were Elvis needs to leave the stage due to cold/throat problems. However, he returns after a while and continues. The source is a two mike recording made by an audience member. The result is very good.
The CD comes in a digi-pack and is the first volume of two in this "special product series" from Straight Arrow.
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CHRISTMAS TODAY - (Venus Productions VP 2010-04)
From out of the blue, this double CD from Venus Productions suddenly appears.
CD-1 contains previously unreleased outtakes of Christmas songs from Nashville 1971. Also some acetates of the master takes are included.
CD-2 focus on the Elvis Today session in Hollywood, March 1975. It mainly features the master takes, some with longer running time than officially released on Elvis Today.
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KARATE FEVER - (SA 2010-15-02)
Yet another concert CD stemming from an audience recorded tape. Straight Arrow has earlier been quite succesful in this!
Karate Fever features the Las Vegas dinner show from August 31, 1974. On paper perhaps not so interesting, as we have had several soundboards from this season already.
The sound quality is very good for an off-line audio source of this kind.
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GET DOWN AND DIRTY - (Gravel Road Music)
Gravel Road Music continues their focus on rehearsals from That's The Way It Is. Their previous two CD's on this material have covered both the July 24 and July 29 rehearsals, while this new focus on the earlier July 15 stint.
Approx 100 minutes over 2 CD's marks the most complete presentation so far. The sound quality is very good, better than on previous bootlegs covering this rehearsal. Still, it is in mono and therefore not quite on par with the tracks already released by BMG / FTD.
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AT FULL FORCE - (Audionics 2010-02-02)
Audionics has re-issued Fort Baxters A Hot Winter Night In Dallas, featuring the Dallas show from December 28 1976.
Using the original DAT copy of the soundboard, the sound quality still leaves something to be desired. Most fans find the original version better sounding, including myself.
The CD comes with a 16-page booklet.
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SPRINGTIME TOURS '76 - '77 - (Audionics 2010-01-02)
Audionics has released a double CD focusing on binaural soundboards tapes from March 1976 and the official 8-track recordings made by Felton Jarvis in March, April and early May of 1977.
The Johnson City show from March 17 1976 has been mixed down to create a stereo image, while the Charlotte show from March 20 comes in true binaural.
The official 8-track recordings are sometimes more complete than the previously released onces, while five of them are new to Elvis fans. Unfortunately the Johnson City show is off-pitched, the same problem as found on A New Kind Of Rhythm - a concert from the same tour.
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HERE COME THE STARS - (SA 2009-14-02)
Straigh Arrow has once again released an audience recording - again from Las Vegas 1976 - this time the dinner show on December 4. Originally released back in 1996 on Love Letters From Nevada.
In slightly better sound quality than the original, this show is among the better ones from this last Vegas season. A spoken version of 'What Now My Love' stands out.
The CD comes with a 16-page booklet, containing a collection of photos taken between Dec 3-7, 1976 and liner notes as written by a fan who was in the audience.
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LAST STOP IN MOBILE - (RR 19770602-2)
Out on the Rainbow Records label is this CD featuring the June 2 concert from Mobile in 1977. Taken from an amateur recording the sound can be labeled as acceptable.
Elvis was clearly not in best shape form this day. However, he sings 'American Trilogy' for the very last time. Except for a ugly miss in the middle of the song, where Elvis lost track of track of the song, it is a nice inclusion.
It comes with a 20-page booklet in full colour!
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BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME - (VP 2009-10)
Venus Productions has released their follow up to Black Angels In Vegas.
Bringing It All Back Home features two concerts recorded in Memphis. The matinee performance of March 16 1974, was Elvis' first live appearance in Memphis since 1961 and was first released on Hello Memphis!. The second CD features Elvis' concert at the Mid-South Coliseum in 1975. This was first made available on Let Me Take You Home.
The concert now comes in a little more complete form and without any addition of reverb or any other sound gimmicks as found on its preceedor.
The package comes in a beautiful full color, hardcover book with many pictures and liner notes, spread over 132 pages!
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DAYTON RELOADED - (Boxcar)
Also International found the urge to re-issue two Dayton shows from October 6 1974. Released in co-operation with DAE on the new Boxcar label.
The sound quality is - as with A Day In Dayton - quite good. You can hear that DAE has been working on the tapes. With the aftenoon show it doesn't do the trick, while the evening show benefits from a "analogue" reverb. In general the DAE treatment works best with tapes of poorer sonic quality, in my opinion. Boxcar is not as good as Gravel on the afternoon show, but perhaps more listenable on the evening show. A matter of taste.
The accompanying hardback book contains 100 pages featuring a detailed essay on the tours of 1974 proceeding up to October, with rare photos.
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A DAY IN DAYTON - (GR CD 7401-2/7402-2)
Gravel Road has re-issued two Dayton shows from October 6 1974. Originally released on two different bootlegs many years ago, namely as CD-3 on A Profile Vol. 2 and Breathing Out Fire.
The sound quality is quite good. As for the aftenoon show it is equal to the original - not better - found on the Profile box set. The evening show is significantly better than on Breathing Out Fire, though still not as good as the first show, and far from perfect.
No booklet this time.
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THE FINAL HOMECOMING - (Audionics/FB)
Audionics has once again coupled with Fort Baxter for this new upgrade. Elvis' last concert in his hometown Memphis has been going through the "re-issue formula". First released by Fort Baxter on Goodbye Memphis, this upgrade contains only the Memphis show.
The sound quality is noticeably better than the original release. This is probably the soundboard without much tweaking, making the sound more up-front, especially Elvis and the bass line is "heavier".
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THE RETURN OF A PRODIGY - (Gravel Road GR CD 6901-2)
Gravel Road has earlier released a magnificent Plugged In And Geared Up and a less magnificent upgrade of The Brightest Star On Sunset Blvd. Out now is another upgrade, this time Opening Night '69 (For Baxter).
The August 3 DS from 1969 is the earliest known recording of good quality from Elvis' live comeback. It is a great show, in my opinion better than the shows recorded by RCA some 3 weeks later. The original release had several pauses in between songs. This is of course fixed on this release. The sound is clearer than on original, though not really better. It's a matter of taste.
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LET ME BE THE ONE - (Audionics 2009-04-2)
Audionics has now released "Let Me Be The One – Behind Closed Doors". The CD contains home demos recorded in April 1974, November 1973 and 1960. Featuring a previosuly unreleased duet rendition with the group Voice of the song 'Let Me Be The One' from April 1974. This rarity is followed with the complete November 1973 home demos recorded at Sam Thompson's house.
Some of the tracks from 1960 where Elvis sings with Nancy Sharpe and Red West are featured in stereo (two microphones was used). The CD comes with a 32-page booklet.
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BLACK ANGELS IN VEGAS - (Venus Productions)
A new label, called Venus Productions has re-issued Night Fever In Vegas, the August 30 Midnight show from 1974.
Two CD's housed in a coffee table book containing 84 pages with color photos and appropriate text, focusing on Elvis in 1974 and his fascination for Karate.
This release provides a sound improvement compared Night Fever In Vegas, although in my opinion just slightly off-pitched.
All in all, this is a class product and hopefully the first in line?
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SHOWROOM INTERNATIONALE '71 - (International)
International has released a double CD containing two soundboard from the first Las Vegas season in 1971. "Showroom Internationale '71" contains both the January 28 Dinner show (first found on Lean, Mean And Kicking Butt) and a February 23 show from the closing day (previously unreleased).
This release provides a solid sound improvement on the previosusly released show and a great sound on the new one. International has worked together with people behind DAE and LuXor, and the sound has their label all written over it!
The previously unreleased show from February 23 is incomplete, but shows an upbeat Elvis in good vocally shape.
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PLUGGED IN & GEARED UP - (Gravel Road)
Gravel Road has released a re-issue of the July 29 rehearsal in Culver City 1970. First issued on There's Always Me Vol. 4, later also found on other bootlegs.
This release provides a solid sound improvements compared to the others. The sound is crystal clears and in stereo (a little "binauralish"). There are bits and pieces not heard before, but nothing really new. Presented in a stylish way, this proves to be one of the better re-issues.
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SOMETHING - (Audionics 2009-03-2)
Audionics has now released their third and final release from August 1970. This time the dinner show from August 11th is featured.
"Something" is taken from a multi-track source and appearing in stereo. The show is complete.
Presented in a 3-panel digipack with a booklet this time.
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TWENTY DAYS & NIGHTS - (Audionics 2009-02-2)
A new multi-track recording from August 1970, this time Audionics showcases the dinner show from August 12th.
Also this one has been taken from a multi-track source and appears in stereo. The show is complete.
This release is presented in a 3-panel digipack, but no booklet.
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A CHANGE OF MIND - (SA 2009-13-02)
Released on the effective Straight Arrow label is another Las Vegas audience recording.
This time the dinner show from September 3 1973 is in focus. Recorded by the same person that taped the opening show from 1976 (as found on The Last Vegas Opening Night).
The sound quality is adequate.
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STRANGER IN THE CROWD - (Audionics 2009-01-2)
Audionics released this multitrack recording from out of the blue. Suddenly it appeared, without any (normal) pre-announce. Stranger In The Crowd contains the dinner show from August 13 1970, a show that BMG has in their vaults.
It has been taken from a multi-track source and appears in stereo. The show is complete, though 'Sweet Caroline' had to be spliced from another show to maintain the stereo output. The mono complete version of 'Sweet Caroline' is tagged onto the end of the CD.
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THE LAST VEGAS OPENING NIGHT - (SA 2009-12A/B-02)
Straight Arrow continues their releases of more or less interesting concert using high quality audience recordings tapes as source.
This marks the the last time Elvis sung 'Just Can't Help Believing'. The opening show is quite good, a week later it would be close to disaster. Then again, another few days it would be better again.
Taken from a different source than we have had before.
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ROCK MY SOUL - (Madison CWP026)
This is the 5th volume in the Elvis On Tour series from Madison. A follow up to "Sunset Rundown", featuring the second half of the March 31 1972 rehearsal held in Studio A, Hollywood.
Not only the latest, but also the last bootleg release from Madison.
Most tracks have been officially released by BMG - FTD. The gospel jam is presented as it was recorded then, with piano on one channel and vocals on the other.
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APRIL FOOL DINNER - (Audionics/Southern Comfort)
Southern Comfort and Audionics have released "April Fool's Dinner", containing the dinner show from April 1st 1975. Previously found on Rockin' With Elvis April Fool's Day. Taken from the original tape, the sound quality is better here.
In addition several bonus tracks are included, all taken from the Midnight show the same day. 'Big Boss Man' and 'It's Midnight' are sourced from a booth tape of the show.
The CD is presented in a beautiful 3-panel digipack.
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SUNSET RUNDOWN - (Madison CWP025)
Out now is the 4th volume in the Elvis On Tour series from Madison. This CD contains the first half of the March 31 1972 rehearsal held in Studio A, Hollywood.
Madison seems to be in a no-loose situation at the moment. Looking at the content of this CD reveals that almost all tracks have been officially released by BMG - FTD. Still fans already praise this CD highly. I bet Ernst Jorgensen would like to be in the same situation with regards to fan reactions on CDs from Follow That Dream (FTD).
The artwork is fine and even though there is little new material here, it is nice to have the uncut rehearsal. The sound quality is very good!
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A HILTON DOUBLE SHOT - (Madison SP 2009/01)
Madison continues their re-release program, this time also re-releasing one of their own outings. [As also happens partially with Holding Down The Forth.]
Served as a double CD digi-pack, this package contains I'll Remember You (Rock Legends) and Don't Think Twice (Madison).
The sound quality is noticeably better on the 1973 show.
The artwork and overall presentation is mighty fine.
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THE BRIGHTEST STAR ON SUNSET BLVD - (GRCD 7003/4-2)
Gravel Road Music has released an updated edition of The Brightest Star On Sunset Blvd, previously released on two different CD's by Fort Baxter.
Released as a double CD digi-pack, this new edition features the same material in slightly different sound.
The artwork is mighty fine and for those who missed the original release this one will be a competent replacement.
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ONCE AND FOR ALL - (RR 19770524-2)
Rainbow Records will soon release a CD featuring the May 24 concert from Augusta in 1977.
The CD will feature the complete show. Previously several CD-R's of this show have had good sound. Most likely this new CD will stem from the same tapes.
Rainbow Records has earlier released The Final Farewell.
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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS - (SA 2008-11-02)
Straight Arrow has released a double CD featuring the December 9 concert from Las Vegas 1975.
Sourced from an acceptable audience recording, this release contains the complete show.
It comes in the classic, stylish Straight Arrow delivery.
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HILLCREST BLUES - (Madison CWP 024)
Continuing on the "Elvis On Tour" material, Madison this time focus on the March 30 1972 rehearsal. A rehearsal set up as a mock studio session, for the sole purpose of letting MGM movie cameras film Elvis in studio action.
Many of the songs from this session have been released officially, like 'Always On My Mind', 'Johnny B. Goode', two takes of 'Separate Ways' and one take of 'For The Good Times'. The session was professionally recorded, and Elvis was mainly very focused. Several other bootleg CD's have covered this material, but only in so-so sound quality.
Madison presents this in much better sound quality. Not all of the session is available on this CD. Still very welcomed!
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THE TALK OF THE TOWN - (Audionics/2001 2008-3)
This is the third release from the joint venture of Audionics and 2001. Talk Of The Town is an updated version of Opening Night from label 2001, released over 10 years ago.
The CD focus on the opening show from January 26 1972, excluding the bonus tracks from 1973 found on the original release. Taken from the original DAT tape, the sound is slightly better on this new release.
As for artwork and booklet; high quality.
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RED HOT IN RICHMOND - (Madison CWP 023)
Madison has now released another "Elvis On Tour" concert. This time it is the Richmond show from April 10 that goes through the "re-issue program".
This is a stereo release, just like the Greensboro one. Just as interesting; this time we get the almost complete show. It has better mix than the Greensboro CD from Madison, imo, but the overall sound quality is less. Although the sound is very good, it does not match an official release.
Hopefully this new CD will not reduce the chance of getting this show on an official release in the future.
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TRYING TO GET TO YOU - (SA 2008-10-02)
Straight Arrow has now released this updated version of the Rochester show from May 25 1977.
Previously released on Jailhouse Rock Man In Concert, the sound is a lot better this time, though stemming from the same tape.
The CD comes in the classic, stylish Straight Arrow delivery.
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GREENSBORO REVOLUTION! - (Madison CWP 022)
Madison has now released this updated version of the Greensboro concert. (Released many times before, most importantly on The Greensboro Concert by Triangle). It is a stereo release, not very common for bootleg CD's. Said to be mixed down from the multi-track tapes of the concert.
I'm not sure Madison had access to all channels, as the mix is a bit simple. Piano, bass and strings are less prominent than it should be and the drums are a bit too loud. However, it comes in close to perfect sound and in many ways this release is a milestone as it is the nearest you can come to an official release sound wise.
It comes with the classic Madison artwork and booklet delivery.
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