MISSISSIPPI LIVE – SEPTEMBER 5, 1976 (2-LP IN DELUXE FOLDOUT SLEEVE) Black Vinyl

MISSISSIPPI LIVE – SEPTEMBER 5, 1976 (2-LP IN DELUXE FOLDOUT SLEEVE)
50^th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL RELEASE PANTHER RECORDS LP-001

BRAND NEW & SEALED - Black Vinyl

It was 50 years ago: in late August 1976, Elvis Presley embarked on his seventh tour of the year (counting the Lake Tahoe residency in May).

Unfortunately, he kicked off the tour with some highly questionable performances—most notably the show on August 28 in Houston, Texas. However, the quality improved slightly over the following days.

Looking back now, it is truly astonishing that Elvis delivered such a magnificent performance in Jackson, Mississippi, on September 5, 1976.

The show was captured as a soundboard recording that impressed in terms of audio quality—so much so that Joan Deary considered releasing it along with other highlights from 1976 as part of the now famous ''A Golden Celebration'' boxset (though that never happened). It would take more than 30 years for the recording to finally reach fans' CD players, yet little attention was paid to properly mastering the original tape.

Panther Records has happily stepped in to handle this task, releasing this wonderful show as a high-quality double LP in a deluxe foldout sleeve to mark the 50th anniversary. What can fans expect? A noticeably broader, clearer soundstage and a far more enjoyable listening experience.

It makes it much more fun to enjoy the dynamic opening—featuring a top-notch rendition of "See See Rider" (complete with a slightly different guitar solo from James Burton). Elvis’s enthusiasm and joy in performing come across even more vividly on vinyl than it did on CD. The show from September 5, 1976 is virtually flawless and culminates in a powerful version of the gospel song "How Great Thou Art," in which Elvis once again proves himself a true vocal virtuoso.

Side D of the 2-record set also has a few bonus tracks (Highlights from the later part of the tour).

As is typical for collector's editions, this release is strictly limited to 200 copies. Available on black or clear vinyl.

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TRACKLIST:

Side A:

1. Also Sprach Zarathustra
2. See See Rider
3. I Got A Woman / Amen
4. Love Me
5. Fairytale
6. You Gave Me A Mountain

Side B:

1. All Shook Up
2. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
3. And I Love You So
4. Jailhouse Rock
5. America The Beautiful (with reprise)
6. Introductions - Early Morning Rain
7. What'd I Say
8. Johnny B. Goode
9. Drum Solo (by Ronnie Tutt)

Side C:

1. The Blues (Bass Solo by Jerry Scheff)
2. Battle of New Orleans (Bass solo by Jerry Scheff)
3. Piano solo (by Tony Brown)
4. Electric keyboard solo (by David Briggs)
5. Love Letters - Introductions Continued
6. Hurt
7. Hound Dog
8. Danny Boy (by Sherrill Nielsen)
9. That's All Right
10. Blue Christmas / Jingle Bells (instrumental)

Side D:

1. How Great Thou Art
2. Can't Help Falling In Love
3. Closing Vamp
4. Polk Salad Annie (September 6, 1976 - Afternoon Show)
5. One Night (September 8, 1976)
6. Why Me Lord (September 8, 1976)
7. Mystery Train / Tiger Man (September 8, 1976)