Saturday, January 27, 2018

January 26 - Record Store Releases


Several (re)releases were announced for Record Store Day 2018. The Memphis Recording Service already announced a vinyl re-issue of their “RCA Studio 1: The New York Sessions” set. 

Also due on April 21, 2018 are the soundtrack albums “Loving You” on yellow vinyl, “Girls! Girls! Girls!” And finally the re-issue of the 2016 compilation “Johnny - Elvis: Quand Johnny Repend Elvis”. 

Due for re-release from Friday Music is "Elvis Golden Records - Volume 5". This re-issue comes on 180 Gr. gold colored vinyl packed in a gatefold cover. 

Tracks side A: Suspicious Minds - Kentucky Rain - In The Ghetto - Clean Up Your Own Back Yard - If I Can Dream

Side B: Burning Love - If You Talk In Your Sleep - For The Heart - Moody Blue - Way Down

The Cult Legends label released the LP "The Number One Hit Collection: Elvis Presley".

Tracks side A: Return To Sender - Kiss Me Quick - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear -  Wooden Heart - Stuck On You - Are You Lonesome Tonight - It's Now Or Never - Love Me Tender - Good Luck Charm

Side B: Don't Be Cruel - Don't - All Shook Up - Hound Dog - Heartbreak Hotel - Jailhouse Rock - Surrender - A Big Hunk Of Love -  Loving You - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You

Billboard Charts
  • The “ELV1S 30 #1 Hits” dropped from #22 to #48 on the Billboard Country Album chart.
  • The “ELV1S 30 #1 Hits” dropped off the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and The Billboard Rock Album chart. 
  • The “Ultimate Gospel” compilation is listed at #22 on the Billboard Christian Album chart. 
  • The “Playlist: The Very Best Gospel Of Elvis Presley” is listed at #44 on the Billboard Christian Album chart.  
  • The “The Wonder of You” cooperation with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is listed at #15 on the Billboard Classical Album chart. 
  • The “Elvis Christmas With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra” album dropped off the Billboard Classical Album chart. 
UK Chart
  • The 6 DVD set “The Elvis Collection” dropped off the Official UK Music DVD chart.
European Chart
  • The "Elvis – El Disco De Oro" dropped from #31 to #44 on the Spanisch Album chart.
  • The “The Real … Elvis” dropped from #56 to #63 on the Official Scottish Album chart.
  • The “The Platinum Collection” dropped from #89 to #92 on the Official Scottish Album chart.
Australian Chart
  • On the ARIA Albums Chart Top 100 for the week commencing January 29, 2018) the 2007 album "Elvis The King" climbed from 78 to #65 and gets double platinum certification (140,000 sales).
  • The “Elvis – The King Of Rock’n’Roll – 30 Hit Performances And More” Single DVD dropped from #9 to #14 on the Australian Music DVD chart. 
(Source: Elvis Club Berlin / Laser Freak on FECC / The King's World / Billboard / Official Charts Company)