Thursday, February 11, 2016

February 11 - Splattered Vinyl

Due for release from the Mr. Suit label on February 11, 2016 is the splattered green - yellow vinyl set "Elvis Presley - The Dorsey Brothers Show1956 / The Ed Sullivan Show 1956 - 1957".

Synopsis: In his first nationally televised appearance, on the big band leaders Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey's TV variety show, Elvis Presley shocked the country with his sultry and sensational version of all-time classics like "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Blue Suede Shoes". And, although the Dorsey Bros. show might have been his first national appearance, it was the legendary Ed Sullivan performance that truly put him on the map, so to speak. This hand numbered limited edition splatter vinyl LP includes both of those legendary appearance in one place!

Tracks Side A (The Dorsey Brothers Show 1956): Shake, Rattle And Roll / Flip, Flop And Fly - I Got A Woman - Baby, Let's Play House - Tutti Frutti - Blue Suede Shoes - Heartbreak Hotel - I Was The One - Money Honey

Side B (The Ed Sullivan Show 1956 - 57): Don't Be Cruel - Elvis Talks - Love Me Tender - Ready Teddy - Love Me - Hound Dog - Heartbreak Hotel - Too Much - When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again - (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)

Due for release from the Mr. Suit label on February 18, 2016 is the splattered red - black vinyl set Elvis Presley Live At The Alabama Fair & Dairy Show, Tupelo" from September 26, 1956. 

Synopsis: One of the most iconic moments in Elvis' legendary career took place on September 26, 1956, when Elvis returned, as a newly minted star, to perform in his own hometown of Tupelo, MS - playing live at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair & Dairy Show. He played two sets that will go down in history as some of the most heartfelt and rollickingly rocking performances in a storied career. Essential early live material from the King himself in a limited edition hand numbered splatter vinyl version.

Tracks side A: Heartbreak Hotel - Long Tall Sally - I Was The One - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - Elvis Talks - I Got A Woman - Don't Be Cruel - Ready Teddy - Love Me Tender - Hound Dog

Side B: Love Me Tender - I Was The One - I Got A Woman - Announcement - Don't Be Cruel - Blue Suede Shoes - Announcement - Baby, Let's Play House - Hound Dog - Announcement.

Released on clear yellow multicolor splatter vinyl is the "Elvis Presley Live at the Louisiana Hayride 1955". This set is limited to 300 copies and comes in a clear sleeve. 

Synopsis: The King made his television debut on the legendary Louisiana Hayride, March 3, 1955. Running through his classic tunes in fine fashion, this edition is presented in a limited edition of 300 hand-numbered copies on clear yellow vinyl with multicolor splatter in a transparent sleeve.

Tracks side A: That's Alright Mama / Blue Moon of Kentucky / Heartbreak Hotel / Long Tall Sally / I Was the One / Money Honey / I Got a Woman

Side B: Blue Suede Shoes / Hound Dog / Baby Let's Play House / Maybellene / There's Good Rockin Tonight / Tweedle Dee

(Source: Elvis Club Berlin / ELlusive Disc)