USA

Contents: My Happiness
Issued in 1990 to promote the "Great Performances" CD and Video releases.
Sound quality: Digitally remastered from the original Sun acetate.
Total running time: 2:33 minutes.
This is the first promotional Elvis CD from the USA. The front cover has a color action picture of Elvis taken from his first screen test where he lip synchs to "Blue Suede Shoes" The inside cover contains brief notes relating to the title track. The rear cover shows a black and white picture of Elvis from 1956 on stage. In addition, the RCA and BMG logos are printed as well as the following phrase: "Promo Only - Not For Sale". The disc itself is silver with black lettering and RCA logo at the top.

FROM THE BEGINNING WE MADE MUSIC SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL - 6382-2-RDJ

Contents: 18 number one hits.
Issued in 1992 to promote the "Elvis In The 90's" series.
Sound quality: Digitally remastered but not from the original master tapes.
Total running time: 43:57 minutes

This CD contains the same tracks as the "18 Number One Hits" U.S. BMG commercial CD from 1987. However, this CD is black with silver print and the "Elvis In The 90's" logo on the disc. In addition, the phrase "Not For Sale" is printed on the disc as well. The front cover contains a close-up of Elvis' face from the 50's plus a superimposed picture of him in his gold suit. Both of these pictures are presented on a blue background, making them distinctively different from what we have been accustomed to in the past. The inside of the cover insert outlines the objective behind the "Elvis In The 90's" campaign. It also previews the contents of the then-upcoming box set. "The Complete 50's Masters". The back cover lists the 18 tracks included on this release as well as their recording date and chart debut.

Contents: Don't Be Cruel; Hound Dog; Jailhouse Rock; All Shook Up.
Issued in 1992 to promote "The Complete '50's Masters" box set.
Sound quality: Digitally remastered but not from the original master tapes.
Total running time: 8:53 minutes

This is a picture CD revealing a black and white close-up shot from "The Complete '50's Masters" box-set cover. With no actual front cover, the disc itself serves as the main artwork. The disc also contains the following warning: "Promo Only - Not For Sale". The back cover depicts the box-set contents and proudly announces: "First box-set ever to ship Gold (100,000 units). It also provides the recording data for the four tracks included on the CD.

Contents: Three promos for the program, nine soundbites with Elvis' comments on various topics, and the actual radio program with the following tracks: That's All Right Mama; Mystery Train; Heartbreak Hotel; Hound Dog; Don't Be Cruel; Blue Suede Shoes; Love Me Tender; That's When Your Heartaches Begin; Love Me; Teddy Bear; One Night Of Sin; Blue Christmas; Jailhouse Rock; Treat Me Nice; A Big Hunk O' Love. Issued in 1992 to U.S. radio stations to promote the "The Complete '50s Masters" box set.
Sound quality: Digitally remastered from original master tapes.
Total running time: 64:48 minutes

The front cover delineates an on-stage picture of a rocking Elvis reaching for the microphone during a '56 concert. It's an exact reproduction of the photo used for the cover of the second CD in the box set. This package also contains a replay card for radio disc jockeys to comment on the promotional program contained on the disc. The inside of the cover contains the tracks included on the CD and instructions to the radio stations.

The actual radio special contained on the CD is nothing exceptional or unusual. The entire show, narrated by Lou Simon, is an unashamed commercial for the '50's box set. It goes into great detail to explain how all of the tracks have been painstakingly remastered from the original master tapes to achieve the best quality possible. The rear cover lists the contents of the CD on a blue background and contains the following phrase: "Promotional Copy - Not For Sale". The CD itself is silver with black print including the "Elvis In the 90's" logo and the following phrase: "Promo Only - Not For Sale" under the logo.

Contents: All Shook Up; Wear My Ring Around Your Neck; Love Me Tender; Burning Love; Heartbreak Hotel; Are You Lonesome Tonight?; Suspicious Minds; Devil In Disguise; Hound Dog; That's All Right Mama; Jailhouse Rock; Blue Hawaii; Can't Help Falling In Love. Issued in 1992 to promote the "Honeymoon In Vegas" movie and to re-introduce Elvis' versions o the songs contained on the movie soundtrack (by various artists) to the general public.
Sound quality: Digitally remastered from original master tapes.
Total running time: 34:15 minutes

This is a superb picture CD portraying a young Elvis using only a touch of beige. The entire artwork on the disc gives an impression of a hologram. In addition, the picture is nicely complemented with pink print on the disc. At the bottom of the disc, it states in dark pink print: "Promo Only - Not For Sale". The front cover exhibits a very attractive black and white picture of a 21-year-old Elvis in the shape of a heart. The inside of the cover provides explanation behind this release and provides marketing suggestions to the stores which received this CD. The back cover lists the tracks included on this release and warns that this is a promo release only.

Contents: Suspicion; The Girl Of My Best Friend; Memphis, Tennessee (Take 1 - 1963 version); Suspicious Minds (Takes 6); (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame (Take 4); It's Now or Never (Undubbed master)
Issued in 1993 to promote "The Complete '60s Masters" box set.
Sound quality: Digitally remastered from original master tapes.
Total running time: 15:53 minutes

The front cover displays a color picture of Elvis as shown in the '60s box -set booklet on the page where the American Studio data begins. The inside cover contains a color picture ad for the U.S. version of "The Complete '60s Masters" box-set and its contents. The back cover lists the contents of the promotional release and contains the following phrase: "Promotional copy - not for sale". The CD itself is a two-color picture disc containing the same picture as the cover. In addition, in the lower right hand corner in dark print, it states: "promotional copy - not for sale".

Contents: Amazing Grace; Milky White Way; Run On; I John; Bosom Of Abraham; You Better Run; Lead Me, Guide Me; Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus - Nearer My God To Thee. The last four tracks are from the "On Tour" sessions; however, "I John" is also listed as coming from the same source, but in reality it is the regular version from the "He Touched Me" album.
Issued in 1994 to promote the "Amazing Grace" 2 CD set. Sound quality: Digitally remastered from original master tapes.
Total running time: 19:03 minutes

The front cover of this release is exactly the same as the commercial cover except it contains the phrase "Selections from" in the title. The inside of the cover provides recording data for the tracks included on the CD. In addition, the insert includes a full page color photo of Elvis on stage in 1972 - identical to the one used in the commercial release under the second CD tray with a small "Not For Sale" warning in the top right hand corner. The back cover includes the track listing and a smaller version of the picture used as the cover of the booklet included in the regular commercial release. At the bottom of the back cover, it states: "Not For Sale". The print on the CD is identical to the commercial CD but without the purple background.

Contents: Men With Broken Hearts (poem); Walk A Mile In My Shoes; Just Can't Help Believin'; Burning Love; Promised Land; T-R-O-U-B-L-E; Faded Love; A Hundred Years From Now; My Way (Studio version); Good Times Charlie's Got The Blues; You Gave Me A Mountain; The Twelfth Of Never.
Issued in 1995 to promote the "Walk A Mile In My Shoes" box set. Sound quality: Digitally remastered from original master tapes.
Total running time: 37:33 minutes

The front cover is identical to the box-set cover. The inside of the 4-page booklet features information about the box-set and provides detailed recording data concerning the tracks included on this release. The last page of the booklet contains the picture used as the cover of CD 4 in the box-set. The same picture is also used on the back of the CD but this time in a longer version, so we get to see the entire jacked of the two-piece white suit that Elvis is wearing. In the left hand corner, the following phrase is printed: "Promotional Use Only - Not For Sale". The CD is a picture disc using the cover photo as its artwork. Also, on the left side of the CD, we have the "Not For Sale" phrase printed in large bold print. The CD tray is of the see-though type with a photo of Elvis lying on his back on sage behind it.

Contents: Jailhouse Rock; All Shook Up; Can't Help Falling In Love (movie version); Burning Love (alternate take); America The Beautiful; The Fool (home recording). Issued in 1997 by BMG USA for the exclusive sales by Blockbuster music/video stores to promote the "Platinum - A Life In Music", "Blue Hawaii", "Elvis Aron Presley", and "Golden Celebration".
Sound quality: Digitally remastered from original master tapes.
Total running time: 16:55 minutes

Technically, this release is not a bona-fide promo release. Nowhere on this release, the phrases "Not For Sale" or "For Private Use Only" are printed. In addition, apparently 10,000 copies have been pressed. The front cover features a color picture taken from the "King Creole" publicity shots. The title of the release is printed in red print in the top right hand corner of the front cover. Inside of the insert, contains a color photo from the '68 Comeback Special and another early 60's photo is reproduced on the reverse including the track listing. The back cover shows a color 1956 photo with the track details and the Blockbuster logo in blue and orange. The CD itself is a picture disc containing a black and white picture of Elvis in Canada in 1957 on a white background with silver print and the Blockbuster logo in blue and orange.

Contents: I'll Never Stand In Your Way; A Gig Hunk O' Love (take 4); Oh, How I Love Jesus; For The Heart (take 1).
Issued in 1997 to promote the "Platinum - A Life In Music" box-set.
Sound quality: Digitally remastered from original master tapes.
Total running time: 9:35 minutes

The front cover of this promo CD is a single one page insert. On the front of the insert contains on a black background the picture taken from the front of the "Platinum - A Life In Music" box set. On the back of the insert, the four tracks contained on the CD are listed together with the bold white words: "NOT FOR SALE OR RADIO AIRPLAY". The disc itself is white with black print. The disc also contains the old RCA logo and the track listing. The title of the release is printed in silver lettering. This is one of the hardest to find promo CDs from USA.

Contents: I'll Never Stand In Your Way; When The Saints Go Marching In; A Big Hunk O'Love (Take 4); Are You Lonesome Tonight?; Bossa Nova Baby (Take 2); Oh How I Love Jesus; In The Ghetto; Baby What You Want Me To Do; Bridge Over Troubled Water; Burning Love (Alternate Take); Always On My Mind (Take 2); For The Heart (Take 1).
Issued in 1997 by BMG USA to promote the Elvis Presley - Platinum - A Life In Music 4 CD box set release.
Sound quality: Mastered from original master tapes.
Total running time: 31.25 minutes

This promo CD has been issued in a regular jewel case without its own front cover. The grayish back cover lists the contents of this promotional release and states: "Not For Sale". The CD itself is a silver disc with black print and the RCA/BMG logos. In addition, the "Not For Sale" phrase is also printed on the disc in black print.

Contents: Santa Claus Is Back In Town.
Issued in 1997 by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
Sound quality: Mastered from original master tapes.
Total running time: 2.22 minutes

This one track CD was sent out by the Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. to fan club presidents all over the world for the 1997 Christmas season. The CD is packaged in a beautiful full-color cardboard picture sleeve. The front cover features a gorgeous color photo shot of Elvis from 1956 on the winter Graceland background. The title of the CD in capital yellow print is printed across the bottom. Under the title, the "1997 Seasons Greetings From Graceland" phrase in white letters is printed. The rear of the sleeve shows a picture of decorated Graceland for Christmas. At the top of the sleeve, the following phrase is printed in yellow: "It's Christmas time pretty baby, and the snow is falling on the ground…". In addition, the following two phrases are printed in blue and white: "Wishing you a joyous holiday season!" and "from Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and the Entire Graceland Staff".

The disc itself is black with silver print. The title of the release is printed around the edge of the CD together with credits and "Elvis Presley's Graceland 1997 Seasons Greetings". In addition, a glossy paper insert which includes a message signed by Priscilla and Lisa Marie is included. Only around 600 copies of this release have been pressed. Technically this is not a bona-fide promo CD since it is not promoting any particular commercial CD. However, it is very rare and unique among Elvis collectors.

Contents: Blue Christmas.
Issued in 1998 by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
Sound quality: Mastered from original master tapes.
Total running time: 2:06 minutes

This one track CD just like the one issued in 1997 was sent out by the Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. to fan club presidents all over the world for the 1998 Christmas season. The CD is packaged in a nice blue-color cardboard picture sleeve. The front cover features a sexy one-color photo shot of Elvis from 1956. The title of the CD in dark blue print is printed in the top right hand corner. The rear of the sleeve looks like a nicely wrapped up Christmas present with bows and the works. In the lower right hand corner, the following phrase is printed in light yellow color: "Seasons Greetings from your friends at Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.".

The disc itself is blue with light gold print. The title of the release is printed at the top of the CD. At the bottom of the CD, in large letters the following phrase is printed on three lines: "Seasons Greetings - Elvis Presley's Graceland". In addition, a glossy paper insert which includes a message signed by Priscilla and Lisa Marie is included. Only around 600 copies of this release have been pressed. Again, technically this is not a bona-fide promo CD since it is not promoting any particular commercial CD. However, it is very rare and unique among Elvis collectors.

I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS - 1999 EPE Inc.

Contents: I'll Be Home For Christmas.
Issued in 1999 by BMG and Elvis Presley Enterprised Inc.
Sound quality: Digitally remastered from the original master tapes.
Total running time: 1:55 minutes

This third CD in the series was sent out by the Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. to fan club presidents all over the world for the 1999 Christmas season. The CD is packaged in a glossy cardboard picture sleeve. The front cover features a full color photo shot of Elvis from 1957 overimposed on the winter Graceland scene. The title of the CD is printed along the top of the front cover. The rear of the sleeve shows us a picture of Graceland during winter along with 4 Cadillacs parked in front. At the top of the rear sleeve, the following phrase is printed in green/yellow color: "1999 Seasons Greetings from your friends at Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.". The disc itself is red with silver print. The title of the release is printed at the top of the CD. Also, a replica of Elvis' signature is printed under the title. At the bottom of the CD, in large letters the following phrase is printed: "1999 Seasons Greetings - Elvis Presley's Graceland". On the right side of the disc, it states: "Special thanks to RCA Records". In addition, a paper insert which includes a message signed by Priscilla and Lisa Marie is included. Only around 600 copies of this release have been pressed. Again, technically this is not a bona-fide promo CD since it is not promoting any particular commercial CD. However, it is very rare and unique among Elvis collectors.

SILVER BELLS - 2000 EPE Inc.

Contents: Silver Bells.
Issued in 2000 by BMG USA and Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc.
Sound quality: Digitally remastered from the original master tapes.
Total running time: 2:26 minutes

This fourth CD in the series was sent out by the Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. to fan club presidents all over the world for the 2000 Christmas season. The CD is packaged in a cardboard picture sleeve. The front cover features a black and white photo shot of Elvis from 1956. However, Elvis' eyes have been touched up to show blue. The title of the CD is printed along the top of the front cover. The rear of the sleeve has a pure white background. In the middle of the sleeve, in bold letters it states: "Seasons Greetings! from your friends at Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc". The disc itself is silver with white print. The title of the release is printed at the top of the CD. At the bottom of the CD, in large letters the following phrase is printed: "2000 Seasons Greetings - Elvis Presley's Graceland". On the right side of the disc, it states: "Special thanks to RCA Records". In addition, a glossy paper insert, which includes a message signed by Priscilla and Lisa Marie is included. Only around 600 copies of this release have been pressed. Again, technically this is not a bona-fide promo CD since it is not promoting any particular commercial CD. However, it is very rare and unique and in high demand among Elvis collectors.

HE TOUCHED ME - DPRO 14834

Contents: Crying In The Chapel; His Hand In Mine; Joshua Fit The Battle; So High; If We Never Meet Again; Milky White Way; Stand By Me; Somebody Bigger Than You And I; I Believe In The Man In The Sky; In The Garden; Mansion Over The Hilltop; Farther Along; Where No One Stands Alone; I'm Gonna Walk Them Golden Stairs; Without Him; Working On The Building; You'll Never Walk Alone; Swing Down Sweet Chariot; Where Could I Go But To The Lord; In The Ghetto.
Issued in 1999 by Coming Home Music under BMG license to promote the 2 CD/Video set - "He Touched Me: The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley".
Sound quality: Digitally remastered from the original master tapes.
Total running time: 49:51 minutes

This promo CD was issued in a clear plastic sleeve with a one-page insert. The front of the insert is identical to the commercial 2 CD set cover. The back cover contains one paragraph describing the commercial 2 CD set and lists the songs included on this promo CD. In addition, it contains the catalog number as well as the following phrase: "Advance Pre-Release. For Promotional Use Only. Not For Sale. Street Date: Jan. 25, 2000." The CD itself is of turquoise color with black and silver print. The title of the CD is printed in black print at the top of the CD. On the right side of the CD, the following phrase is printed in silver print: "Advance Pre-Release. For Promotional Use Only. Not For Sale. Street Date: Jan. 25, 2000." In addition, the Coming Home Music logo and the catalog number are printed at the bottom of the CD in silver print. It is a very rare CD since not too many collectors know of its existence.

Contents: Mystery Train; Jailhouse Rock; Suspicious Minds.
Issued in 1998 by BMG USA Special Products to promote the Elvis Exhibit at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum. This CD was given away to the attendees of the Elvis Presley 1999 Birthday Party at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland.
Sound quality: : Digitally remastered from the original master tapes.
Total running time: 9:10 minutes.

This 3 track picture promo CD was issued in a cardboard color sleeve. The front cover shows a rustic close up picture of Elvis from the 1956 Love Me Tender era. Across the bottom, there is a black border which also contains the logo of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum. The back cover lists the three tracks contained on the CD. In addition, at the top of the cover it states: "This limited edition CD commemorates the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame's first comprehensive exhibit devoted to the King Of Rock And Roll". Across the bottom, there is a white border which also contains the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame logo and address and the BMG logo. In the lower left hand corner it states: "For Promotional Use Only. Not For Sale Or Airplay". The sponsors of the exhibit are also listed on the rear cover. The CD itself is a picture disc. Half the disc is white and the other half contains a black and white picture of Elvis from 1957. At the top of the disc, there is the BMG logo. In addition, on the left side of the disc on the white background, there is the "Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum" logo.

Exclusive! The King of Rock 'n' Roll lives

FROM MEMPHIS TO CANADA - DPC 12808

Contents: 500 Miles; Lady Madonna; The Lord's Prayer.
Issued in 2000 by BMG USA Special Products for the July Convention of the Portuguese Elvis Presley Fan Club of Canada. Limited to 1000 copies.
Sound quality: Digitally remastered from the original master tapes.
Total running time: 6:55 minutes

This CD comes in a colorful two-fold digipack. The front of the digipack shows a full color close up picture of Elvis during the "That's The Way It Is" rehearsals. The title of the CD is written in colorful letters at the bottom of the front page. In addition, the US and Canadian flags together are used as a period in the word "Elvis". The inside of the digipack contains a short synopsis of the Portuguese Elvis Presley Fan Club of Canada. In addition, many thanks are given to the US BMG personnel for their assistance in producing this CD. It also states that the members of the Fan Club selected the songs contained on this CD. Furthermore, each song is complemented with a short factual data. Also, 3 large color TTWII concert pictures and 8 small TTWII color rehearsal pictures are contained inside the digipack. The back of the digipack contains a full color candid picture of Elvis from 1974. In addition, the titles of the 3 tracks and the recording data are listed. In the lower bottom corner it states: "For Promotional Use Only Not For Sale". A yellow sticker showing the number of the CD out of 1000 is also included. The BMG Special Products logo and the catalog number are also printed. The CD itself is a picture disc containing the same picture as on the front cover. The title of this release and the titles of the 3 tracks are printed in white print. The BMG Special Products logo and the catalog number are printed in the right area of the disc. The disc also contains the following warning: "Not For Sale". The interesting thing about this release is that it was issued for a special Fan Club Convention in Ontario, Canada and to this day I have not been able to talk to anyone who actually attended this Convention.

ELVIS LIVE IN LAS VEGAS IN STORE SAMPLER - RDJ-86040 2

Contents: Blue Suede Shoes; Johnny B. Goode; Baby What You Want Me To Do; Men With Broken Hearts; Walk A Mile In My Shoes; You've Lost That Loving Feeling; The Wonder Of You; Polk Salad Annie; In The Ghetto; You're The Reason I'm Leaving; Softly As I Leave You.
Issued in 2001 by BMG US to promote the "Elvis - Live In Las Vegas" 4 CD box set.
Sound quality: Remastered from original master tapes.
Total running time: 30:00

The front cover is identical to the "Elvis - Live In Las Vegas" 4 CD set itself. The only differences are that the "In Store Sampler" phrase is printed at the bottom of the cover and the word "Elvis" is not holographic as it is on the box set cover. The inside of the insert contains a full track listing of the commercial box set. It also contains the BMG and RCA logos and the "Not For Sale" phrase. The rear cover lists the 11 tracks contained on the release. In addition, a small color picture of Elvis in concert sitting on a stool is included. The BMG and RCA logos are also printed. In addition, the "Not For Sale" phrase is also printed in bold white letters. This release does not contain the UPC barcodes on the back cover, which is the case with the European version of this promo CD release. The CD design is the same as the fourth CD in the commercial 4 CD set. However; it contains the following phrase: "Promo Sampler taken from the album Elvis Live In Las Vegas 4-CD deluxe Box Set" and "Not For Sale". As usual, the BMG/RCA logos and the catalog number are also printed.

Elvis Presley interview Disk

RJC 67857-2

Contents: 1.Elvis T.V. Guide - Paul Wilder (part 1) 2.Elvis T.V. Guide - Paul Wilder (part 2) 3.Elvis T.V. Guide - Paul Wilder (part 3) 4.Elvis T.V. Guide - Paul Wilder (part 4) 5.Parker 6.Parker 7.Vernon and Gladys (Tupelo) 8.Elvis (Tupelo) 9.Was it by accident? 10.Tell us about Gladys 11.What do you think...? 12.Do you enjoy your work? 13.How do you relax? 14.Do you have any time to read? 15.Do you like yourself? 16.Do you like to work? 17.Would you do anything different? 18.Do you think you've changed much? 19.If you had a child?

Issued in 1999 by BMG/USA to promote "Red velvet 30 CD-box".

Sound quality: Digitally remastered from the original master tapes.

Total running time: 27:59 minutes