Legacy Recordings is celebrating Elvis Presley's 1969 run at The International Hotel in Las Vegas with a box set fit for a king. Live 1969 is an 11-CD set due out on August 9 that boasts newly mixed and mastered versions of the King of Rock and Roll's legendary return to the stage.

Following his 1968 comeback on NBC, Presley had a hankering to perform live again. As he remembered, "I missed the closeness of a live audience. So just as soon as I got out of the movie contracts, I started to do live performances again." So, he began the first of many residencies at Las Vegas' International Hotel, performing several shows a day for enraptured audiences. Elvis was armed with fresh material, including the hit singles "In the Ghetto" and "Suspicious Minds." Backing him up were a fantastic group of musicians eventually dubbed The TCB Band, a full orchestra, and two vocal groups: The Imperials and The Sweet Inspirations. With the unbeatable band and a renewed energy for playing for audiences, Presley ushered in a new era of his career full of energetic performances and setlists drawing from his back catalogue, his current hits, and a number of exciting cover versions.

All the exhilarating performances that Elvis and the band put on from August 21 to August 26, 1969 will be accounted for on Legacy's new box set. Some of the concerts have been previously issued in the last decade on various BMG and Follow That Dream collections and box sets (not to mention the August 23rd dinner show, which saw a limited Record Store Day vinyl issue). But Live 1969 also features never-before-released complete performances, including the Midnight Shows on August 22 and 24, 1969, as well as the Dinner Show from August 25. Every performance has been newly remixed and remastered for the all-encompassing box set.

Complementing the comprehensive audio program will be a 52-page book filled with rare photographs, memorabilia, and an oral history compiled by Ken Sharp featuring the recollections of Presley, Col. Tom Parker, Tom Jones, Jerry Schilling, James Burton, Cissy Houston, Terry Blackwood, George Klein, Fats Domino and others. In all, it promises to be the most comprehensive look at this chapter of Elvis Presley's storied career - a triumphant return that features The King in top form throughout.

For fans who might want a more digestible look back on this era of Elvis, Legacy will also release Live at the International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV August 26, 1969, featuring Presley's complete August 26th Midnight show. The standard-edition, 180-gram black vinyl pressing will be released on August 9. Fans can find a limited edition bundle of the album, an exclusive T-shirt, and replica International Hotel room key over at ShopElvis.com. An exclusive hot pink and yellow color vinyl variant will be available from Shop Graceland and fans who pre-order there will receive a special Elvis TCB keychain while supplies last.

While his live performances in 1969 were the stuff of legend, Elvis was also electric in the studio. In January, Presley and his band began sessions at American Sound Studios in Memphis, which resulted in his acclaimed From Elvis In Memphis album and its lead single "In the Ghetto." He also laid down such iconic songs as "Suspicious Minds," "Kentucky Rain," "Rubberneckin'," and "Don't Cry Daddy" at the famed studio. On August 23, Legacy will release American Sound 1969. The digital collection will include more than 90 tracks from his sessions there in January and February of 1969. The rare and previously unreleased material is staggering. Fans will get to hear all existing alternate takes of "In The Ghetto," "Suspicious Minds," and "Kentucky Rain," plus stabs at contemporary hits and plenty more. You can pre-order the collection from iTunes here. Legacy also invites listeners to enjoy their Elvis Presley: Live 1969 & More playlist here. It features the "digital single" preview of the album featuring "Suspicious Minds" and "Mystery Train/Tiger Man" as recorded on August 23. You can hear both tracks below!

So clear some space on the shelves, make some room for Elvis on your hard drive, and take a look at the full track listings for these comprehensive celebrations of Elvis' late-career rebirth!

Elvis Presley, Live 1969 [11-CD] (RCA/Legacy Recordings, 2019) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

* denotes previously unreleased track

Disc 1: August 21, 1969 - Midnight Show

1. Blue Suede Shoes *
2. I Got A Woman
3. All Shook Up
4. Love Me Tender
5. Jailhouse Rock/Don't Be Cruel
6. Heartbreak Hotel
7. Hound Dog
8. Memories
9. Mystery Train/Tiger Man
10. Monologue *
11. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
12. Runaway
13. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
14. Yesterday/Hey Jude
15. Introductions / Happy Birthday to James Burton
16. In the Ghetto
17. Suspicious Minds
18. What'd I Say
19. Can't Help Falling in Love

Tracks 2-9, 11-19 previously released on Elvis: Viva Las Vegas, RCA/Sony BMG CD 88697131292, 2007.
Track 25 first released on Collectors Gold, RCA/BMG CD box set 3114-2-R, 1991.

Disc 2: August 22, 1969 - Dinner Show

1. Blue Suede Shoes
2. I Got A Woman
3. All Shook Up
4. Love Me Tender
5. Jailhouse Rock/Don't Be Cruel
6. Heartbreak Hotel
7. Hound Dog
8. Memories
9. Mystery Train/Tiger Man
10. Monologue
11. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
12. Runaway
13. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
14. Yesterday/Hey Jude
15. Introductions
16. In the Ghetto
17. Suspicious Minds
18. What'd I Say
19. Can't Help Falling in Love

Complete show previously released on Elvis In Person at the International Hotel, FTD CD 88697407212, 2008.

Tracks 1 and 10 first released on Walmart Exclusive and International editions of Elvis: Viva Las Vegas, RCA/Sony BMG CD 88697131292, 2007.

Disc 3: August 22, 1969 - Midnight Show

1. Blue Suede Shoes *
2. I Got A Woman *
3. All Shook Up *
4. Love Me Tender
5. Jailhouse Rock/Don't Be Cruel
6. Heartbreak Hotel *
7. Hound Dog *
8. Memories *
9. My Babe
10. Mystery Train/Tiger Man
11. Monologue *
12. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
13. Funny How Time Slips Away
14. Runaway
15. Are You Lonesome Tonight? *
16. Yesterday/Hey Jude *
17. Introductions *
18. In the Ghetto *
19. Suspicious Minds *
20. What'd I Say
21. Can't Help Falling in Love *

Previously unreleased as a complete show.

Tracks 4, 5, and 10 previously released on Collectors Gold, RCA/BMG CD box set 3114-2-R, 1991.
Tracks 9, 12-14, and 20 previously released on Elvis: Today, Tomorrow & Forever, RCA/BMG Heritage box set 08763-65115-2, 2002.

Disc 4: August 23, 1969 - Dinner Show

1. Blue Suede Shoes
2. I Got A Woman
3. All Shook Up
4. Love Me Tender
5. Jailhouse Rock/Don't Be Cruel
6. Heartbreak Hotel
7. Hound Dog
8. Memories
9. Mystery Train/Tiger Man
10. Monologue
11. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
12. Runaway
13. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
14. Yesterday/Hey Jude
15. Introductions
16. In The Ghetto
17. Suspicious Minds
18. What'd I Say?
19. Can't Help Falling In Love

Complete show previously released on The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 23, 1969 - RCA/Legacy LP 19075921561, 2019.

Disc 5: August 23, 1969 - Midnight Show

1. Blue Suede Shoes
2. I Got A Woman
3. All Shook Up
4. Love Me Tender
5. Jailhouse Rock/Don't Be Cruel
6. Heartbreak Hotel
7. Hound Dog
8. Memories
9. Mystery Train/Tiger Man
10. Monologue
11. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
12. Runaway
13. Reconsider Baby
14. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
15. Yesterday/Hey Jude
16. Introductions
17. In The Ghetto
18. Suspicious Minds
19. What'd I Say?
20. Can't Help Falling In Love

Complete show previously released on Elvis at the International, FTD CD 74321977132, 2002.
Tracks 13 and 19 first released on Collectors Gold, RCA/BMG CD box set 3114-2-R, 1991.
Edited version of Track 19 released on Elvis: Greatest Hits, Volume One, RCA/RCA-Victor LP AHL-1-2347, 1981.

Disc 6: August 24, 1969 - Dinner Show

1. Blue Suede Shoes
2. I Got A Woman
3. All Shook Up
4. Love Me Tender
5. Jailhouse Rock/Don't Be Cruel
6. Heartbreak Hotel
7. Hound Dog
8. Memories
9. Mystery Train/Tiger Man
10. Monologue
11. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
12. Runaway
13. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
14. Yesterday/Hey Jude
15. Introductions
16. In The Ghetto
17. Suspicious Minds
18. What'd I Say?
19. Can't Help Falling In Love

Complete show previously released on Live in Las Vegas, RCA/BMG box set 0786369354-2, 2001.
Track 6 first released on Collectors Gold, RCA/BMG CD box set 3114-2-R, 1991.
Edited version of Track 14 first released on Elvis Aron Presley (1955-1980 - 25 Anniversary), RCA LP box set CPL8-3699, 1980.

Disc 7: August 24, 1969 - Midnight Show

1. Blue Suede Shoes
2. I Got A Woman
3. All Shook Up
4. Love Me Tender
5. Jailhouse Rock/Don't Be Cruel
6. Heartbreak Hotel
7. Hound Dog
8. I Can't Stop Loving You *
9. Johnny B. Goode
10. Monologue *
11. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
12. Runaway *
13. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
14. Words
15. Yesterday/Hey Jude
16. Introductions *
17. In The Ghetto
18. Suspicious Minds
19. Can't Help Falling In Love

Previously unreleased as a complete show.

Tracks 1-7, 15, 18, and 19 previously released on Writing For the King: The Stories of the Songwriters, FTD CD/book set 8869707027-2, 2006.
Tracks 9 and 13 first released on From Memphis To Vegas/From Vegas To Memphis, RCA Victor LP LSP-6020, 1969.
Tracks 11 and 14 first released on Platinum: A Life in Music, RCA CD box set 07863-67469-2, 1997.
Track 17 first released on Elvis Aron Presley (1955-1980 - 25 Anniversary), RCA LP box set CPL8-3699, 1980.

Disc 8: August 25, 1969 - Dinner Show (previously unreleased as a complete show)

1. Blue Suede Shows
2. I Got A Woman
3. All Shook Up *
4. Love Me Tender *
5. Jailhouse Rock/Don't Be Cruel *
6. Heartbreak Hotel *
7. Hound Dog *
8. Memories
9. Mystery Train/Tiger Man *
10. Monologue *
11. Baby, What You Want Me To Do *
12. Funny How Time Slips Away
13. Runaway
14. Words
15. Yesterday/Hey Jude
16. Introductions *
17. In The Ghetto
18. Suspicious Minds *
19. What'd I Say *
20. Can't Help Falling In Love *

Previously unreleased as a complete show.

Tracks 1, 2, 8, and 12 first released on Collectors Gold, RCA/BMG CD box set 3114-2-R, 1991.
Tracks 13, part one of Track 15 first released on On Stage - February, 1970, RCA Victor LP LSP-4362, 1970. Part two of Track 15 first released on expanded edition On Stage, RCA/BMG CD 07863-67741-2, 1999.
Track 14 previously released on Writing For the King: The Stories of the Songwriters, FTD CD/book set 8869707027-2, 2006.
Track 17 first released on From Memphis To Vegas/From Vegas To Memphis, RCA Victor LP LSP-6020, 1969.

Disc 9: August 25, 1969 - Midnight Show

1. Blue Suede Shoes
2. I Got A Woman
3. All Shook Up
4. Love Me Tender
5. Jailhouse Rock/Don't Be Cruel
6. Heartbreak Hotel
7. Hound Dog
8. I Can't Stop Loving You
9. My Babe
10. Mystery Train/Tiger Man
11. Monologue
12. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
13. Runaway
14. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
15. Words
16. Yesterday/Hey Jude
17. Introductions
18. In the Ghetto
19. Suspicious Minds
20. What'd I Say
21. Can't Help Falling In Love

Complete show previously released on Hot August Night: The Complete Midnight Show, August 25, 1969, FTD CD 506020-975062, 2013.

Tracks 1, 3, 7-10, and 15 first released on From Memphis To Vegas/From Vegas To Memphis, RCA Victor LP LSP-6020, 1969.
Track 18 first released on Writing For the King: The Stories of the Songwriters, FTD CD/book set 8869707027-2, 2006.

Disc 10: August 26, 1969 - Dinner Show

1. Blue Suede Shoes
2. I Got A Woman
3. All Shook Up
4. Love Me Tender
5. Jailhouse Rock/Don't Be Cruel
6. Heartbreak Hotel
7. Hound Dog
8. Memories
9. My Babe
10. Mystery Train/Tiger Man
11. Monologue
12. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
13. Runaway
14. Inherit The Wind
15. Yesterday/Hey Jude
16. Introductions
17. In the Ghetto
18. Suspicious Minds
19. Can't Help Falling In Love

Complete show previously released on Live in Vegas: August 26, 1969 Dinner Show, FTD CD 506020-975023, 2011.

Track 9 first released on Elvis Aron Presley (1955-1980 - 25 Anniversary), RCA LP box set CPL8-3699, 1980.
Track 14 first released on Collectors Gold, RCA/BMG CD box set 3114-2-R, 1991.
Tracks 18 and 19 first released on From Memphis To Vegas/From Vegas To Memphis, RCA Victor LP LSP-6020, 1969.

Disc 11: August 26, 1969 - Midnight Show

1. Blue Suede Shoes
2. I Got A Woman
3. All Shook Up
4. Love Me Tender
5. Jailhouse Rock/Don't Be Cruel
6. Heartbreak Hotel
7. Hound Dog
8. I Can't Stop Loving You
9. Mystery Train/Tiger Man
10. Monologue
11. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
12. Runaway
13. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
14. Rubberneckin'
15. Yesterday/Hey Jude
16. Introductions
17. In the Ghetto
18. This is the Story
19. Suspicious Minds
20. Can't Help Falling In Love

Complete show previously released on All Shook Up: Recorded Live in Las Vegas, August 26, 1969, FTD CD 8287670306-2, 2005.

Tracks 11, 12, 14, and 18 previously released on Collectors Gold, RCA/BMG CD box set 3114-2-R, 1991.
Track 13 previously released on Elvis Aron Presley (1955-1980 - 25 Anniversary), RCA LP box set CPL8-3699, 1980.

 

Elvis Presley, Live at the International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV, August 26, 1969 [2-LP] (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

Side 1:

1. Blue Suede Shoes
2. I Got A Woman
3. All Shook Up
4. Love Me Tender
5. Jailhouse Rock/Don't Be Cruel
6. Heartbreak Hotel
7. Hound Dog

Side 2:

1. I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Mystery Train/Tiger Man
3. Monologue

Side 3:

1. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
2. Runaway
3. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Laughing Version)
4. Rubberneckin'
5. Yesterday/Hey Jude

Side 4:

1. In the Ghetto
2. This is the Story
3. Suspicious Minds
4. Can't Help Falling in Love

Complete show previously released on All Shook Up: Recorded Live in Las Vegas, August 26, 1969, FTD CD 8287670306-2, 2005.

Side 3, Tracks 1, 2, and 4, and Side 4, Track 2 previously released on Collectors Gold, RCA/BMG CD box set 3114-2-R, 1991.
Side 3, Track 3 previously released on Elvis Aron Presley (1955-1980 - 25 Anniversary), RCA LP box set CPL8-3699, 1980.

 

Elvis Presley, American Sound 1969 (RCA/Legacy Recordings, 1969) (Pre-order Digital Version here)

Part 1:

1. Long Black Limousine (Takes 1, 2, 3 & 5)
2. Long Black Limousine (Take 6)
3. Long Black Limousine (Takes 7, 8, & 9)
4. Long Black Limousine (Take 9)
5. This Is the Story (Takes 1 & 2)
   - Tracks 1-5 recorded January 13, 1969.
6. Wearin' That Loved On Look (Takes 1, 2, 3 & 5)
7. Wearin' That Loved On Look (Take 10)
8. Wearin' That Loved On Look (Takes 11, 12, 13 & 14)
9. Wearin' That Loved On Look (Take 15)
10. You'll Think of Me (Takes 1-6)
11. You'll Think of Me (Take 7)
12. You'll Think of Me (Take 8)
13. You'll Think of Me (Takes 11 & 14)
14. You'll Think of Me (Take 16)
15. You'll Think of Me (Takes 19, 20 & 22)
16. You'll Think of Me (Take 23)
    - Tracks 6-16 recorded January 14, 1969.

Part 2:

1. I'm Movin' On (Takes 1-2)
2. I'm Movin' On (Take 2)
3. A Little Bit of Green (Rehearsal)
4. A Little Bit of Green (Take 1)
5. A Little Bit of Green (Takes 2-3)
6. Gentle on My Mind (with track replacement overdubs and master vocal)
7. Don't Cry Daddy (Take 3)
8. Don't Cry Daddy (Take 12)
   - Tracks 1-8 recorded January 15, 1969.
9. Inherit The Wind (Take 1, rehearsal, take 4)
10. Mama Liked the Roses (master track with alternate vocal overdub)
11. Mama Liked the Roses (master track with master vocal overdub)
12. My Little Friend (master track with master vocal overdub)
    - Tracks 9-12 recorded January 16, 1969; tracks 10-12 include vocal overdubs from January 21, 1969.
13. In the Ghetto (Take 1)
14. In the Ghetto (Takes 2-3)
15. In the Ghetto (Take 4)
16. In the Ghetto (Takes 5-10)
17. In the Ghetto (Take 11)
18. In the Ghetto (Take 13)
19. In the Ghetto (Take 19)
20. In the Ghetto (Take 20)
21. In the Ghetto (Take 22)
    - Tracks 13-21 recorded January 21, 1969.

Part 3:

1. Rubberneckin' (Takes 1-2)
   - Track 1 recorded January 20, 1969.
2. Hey Jude (Take 1)
3. Hey Jude (Takes 3, 5, 6 & 7)
   - Tracks 2-3 recorded January 22, 1969.
4. From a Jack to King (Takes 1-3)
5. From a Jack to King (Takes 4-5)
   - Tracks 4-5 recorded January 21, 1969.
6. Without Love (There is Nothing) [Take 1]
7. Without Love (There is Nothing) [Take 2-4]
8. Without Love (There is Nothing) [Take 5]
9. I'll Hold You in My Heart ('Til I Can Hold You in My Arms) [Take 1]
10. I'll Be There (Takes 1-3)
11. I'll Be There (Takes 4-6)
12. Suspicious Minds (Takes 1-5)
13. Suspicious Minds (Take 6)
14. Suspicious Minds (Take 7)
15. Suspicious Minds (Take 8)
    - Tracks 6-15 recorded January 23, 1969.

Part 4:

1. Stranger in My Own Home Town (Jam)
2. Medley: It's My Way/This Time/I Can't Stop Loving You (Jam)
3. True Love Travels on a Gravel Road (Take 2)
4. True Love Travels on a Gravel Road (Take 4)
5. True Love Travels on a Gravel Road (Take 5)
6. True Love Travels on a Gravel Road (Takes 6-7)
7. True Love Travels on a Gravel Road (Take 11)
   - Tracks 1-7 recorded February 17, 1969.
8. And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind (Takes 1, 3 & 5)
9. And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind (Take 6 - master track with live vocal)
10. And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind (Take 6 - master track with overdubbed vocal)
11. Power of My Love (Take 1)
12. Power of My Love (Takes 2-3)
13. Power of My Love (Take 6)
14. Power of My Love (Take 7)
15. After Loving You (Take 2)
16. After Loving You (Take 3)
17. After Loving You (Take 4)
    - Tracks 8-17 recorded February 18, 1969.
18. Do You Know Who I Am? (Takes 1 & 3)
19. Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 4)
20. Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 5)
21. Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 7)
    - Tracks 18-21 recorded February 19, 1969.

Part 5:

1. Kentucky Rain (Takes 1-3)
2. Kentucky Rain (Takes 5-7)
3. Kentucky Rain (Take 8)
4. Kentucky Rain (Take 9)
5. Kentucky Rain (Take 10)
   - Tracks 1-5 recorded February 19, 1969.
6. Only the Strong Survive (Take 1)
7. Only the Strong Survive (Takes 8, 11 & 12)
8. Only the Strong Survive (Takes 17, 21 & 22)
9. Only the Strong Survive (Take 29)
10. It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin' (Takes 1 & 2)
    - Tracks 6-10 recorded February 20, 1969.
11. Any Day Now (Takes 1 & 2)
12. Any Day Now (Takes 3 & 4)
13. Any Day Now (Takes 5 & 6)
14. If I'm a Fool (For Loving You) [Takes 1, 2 & 3]
15. If I'm a Fool (For Loving You) [Takes 6, 7, 8 & 9]
16. The Fair's Moving On (track master with vocal overdub)
17. Who Am I? (track master with vocal overdub)
    - Tracks 11-17 recorded February 22, 1969.

Note: Session information taken from the Elvis Australia database.