Elvis Presley – The Joan Deary Tapes Volume 1 (Limited Edition 2LP) - Red Vinyl

The Joan Deary Tapes – Volume 1 is an exciting new collector's release from Knock Out Records, sourced from the personal tape archive of the late Joan Deary, one of the key figures behind Elvis Presley's RCA legacy. This deluxe 2LP set presents an outstanding collection of rare studio outtakes, rehearsals and live performances, all newly remastered from the original tapes for the finest sound quality ever achieved.

Among the highlights is the first-ever official release of "If You Don't Come Back (Take 7)", alongside many previously hard-to-find alternate takes and exceptional live recordings spanning Elvis' career.

Released in June 2026, this edition is strictly limited and individually numbered, with only 200 copies produced in each vinyl colour. It is an essential collector's item for every serious Elvis fan.

Highlights
Only 200 copies produced per colour
Individually hand-numbered
Deluxe 2LP collector's edition
Newly remastered from Joan Deary's original tapes
Features rare studio outtakes and live performances
Includes the previously unreleased "If You Don't Come Back (Take 7)"
Released by Knock Out Records
June 2026 release
Specifications
Artist: Elvis Presley
Title: The Joan Deary Tapes – Volume 1
Label: Knock Out Records
Format: 2LP
Edition: Limited & Numbered
Quantity: 200 copies per colour
Audio: Newly remastered from the original tapes
Release: June 2026

Tracklist
LP 1

Side A

Jailhouse Rock (Take 5)
Stand By Me (Take 2)
Stay Away (Take 13)
It Hurts Me (Spliced Version)
Inherit The Wind (Take 1)
Kentucky Rain (Take 1)
Only The Strong Survive (Take 6)

Side B

Life (Take 10, Ending Take 2)
Early Morning Rain (Take 11, Unfaded)
Help Me Make It Through The Night (Take 10)
If I Get Home On Christmas Day (Takes 6, 7)
Burning Love (Take 2 – Rehearsal)
If You Don't Come Back (Take 7) Previously Unreleased
LP 2

Side C

I Got A Feelin' In My Body (Studio Rehearsal)
Promised Land (Take 1)
There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Takes 2, 3)
Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming (Take 4)
I've Got A Thing About You Baby (Take 1, Unfaded)
And I Love You So (Take 1)
Love Coming Down (Undubbed Master)

Side D

Polk Salad Annie (February 18, 1970 MS + Dialogue)
Release Me (February 19, 1970 DS)
I Can't Stop Loving You (April 10, 1972)
Steamroller Blues (March 21, 1976 ES)
My Way (May 1, 1977 Multi-Track)