Elvis Presley – Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite (Vinyl 2LP | Germany | 1979)

Elvis Presley – Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite is the live recording of the January 14, 1973 concert at the Honolulu International Center. The show was broadcast live by satellite to Asia and Oceania and later aired in 21 European countries; in the US, NBC showed it in April 1973. The album was released by RCA in February 1973 and gave Presley his first No. 1 on the US album chart since 1965. He is backed by his TCB Band and the Joe Guercio orchestra. This copy is the 1979 German double LP edition on RCA Victor (cat. no. SR 6089/1-2) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: RCA Victor SR 6089/1-2
• Format: 2 × Vinyl LP, Album, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1979 (original: 1973)
• Recorded: live, Honolulu International Center, January 14, 1973
• Genre: Beat & Rock ’n’ Roll, Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (shelf wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU S AH2).

Tracklist

Side 1

1. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra
2. See See Rider
3. Burning Love
4. Something
5. You Gave Me A Mountain
6. Steamroller Blues

Side 2

1. My Way
2. Love Me
3. Johnny B. Goode
4. It's Over
5. Blue Suede Shoes
6. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
7. I Can't Stop Loving You
8. Hound Dog

Side 3

1. What Now My Love
2. Fever
3. Welcome To My World
4. Suspicious Minds
5. Introductions By Elvis

Side 4

1. I'll Remember You
2. Medley: Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
3. An American Trilogy
4. A Big Hunk O' Love
5. Can't Help Falling In Love

Personnel

Elvis Presley (vocals). TCB Band: James Burton (lead guitar), John Wilkinson (rhythm guitar), Charlie Hodge (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Jerry Scheff (bass), Ronnie Tutt (drums), Glen D. Hardin (piano). Backing vocals: J. D. Sumner and the Stamps, Kathy Westmoreland, The Sweet Inspirations. Orchestra: Joe Guercio.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The album was first released in February 1973. This double LP is a German edition from 1979; the ℗ 1973 on the labels refers to the recording.

How many people watched the concert?
Reports at the time claimed more than a billion viewers in 36 countries. Later estimates are much lower; the figures vary.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. For the sleeve, VG+ stands for light wear, here with shelf wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Elvis Presley records?
Yes, for example another copy of Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite as a UK edition, the live album Elvis In Person At The International Hotel or From Elvis In Memphis. More titles are in our Beat & Rock ’n’ Roll collection.