Elvis Costello, one of the great singers, songwriters and emcees of our time, returned to the stage this year with his celebrated Spinning Wheel tour.
This time, it was captured on film and magnetic recording tape, and now, in an extra-special Super Deluxe Edition, comes a definitive document of this tour: The Spectacular Spinning Songbook. This set is limited edition and numbered, and each is personally autographed by Elvis himself.
Featuring many of Elvis' best-known songs, plus a few surprises, this limited edition collection includes a CD, a DVD and a 10" EP, with performances exclusive to each, all from May 2011 shows at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles.
And not just those fantastic-sounding goodies: The Spectacular Spinning Songbook comes in a one-of-a-kind package that includes a book featuring excerpts from Elvis' diary of the tour, rare photographs, exclusive illustrations, detailed notes; a 20"x30" poster; a unique postcard; and an actual spinning wheel.
Get it while you can.
Even though the price has been removed from Amazon, this still appears, from the (very official-looking) description on Amazon (above), that it's going to be a very expensive purchase specifically for fans who want any sort of paraphernalia, not just performances.
I really hope they do a 'normal' DVD just of the gig, cos that's all I want - I don't care about posters, spinning wheel toys etc.