description Elvis' Golden Records Overview
Elvis' Golden Records is a compilation album released by RCA Victor in March 1958, featuring many of Elvis Presley's hit singles from his first two years with the label. The album includes classics such as "Hound Dog," "Love Me Tender," and "Jailhouse Rock," and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. It is considered one of the first significant greatest hits albums in rock and roll history, helping to establish the commercial viability of the compilation format.
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When was Elvis' Golden Records released?
Elvis' Golden Records is a compilation album released by RCA Victor in March of 1958. The record was created to compile many of Presley's biggest hit singles from his first two years with the label.
What songs are on Elvis' Golden Records?
The album includes 14 classic hits such as 'Hound Dog,' 'Love Me Tender,' and 'Jailhouse Rock.' It also features earlier tracks originally recorded for Sun Records, such as 'I Forgot to Remember to Forget' and 'Mystery Train.'
How many copies did Elvis' Golden Records sell?
The compilation was an immense commercial success, famously becoming the first album in history to be certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has since been certified 6x Multi-Platinum for sales exceeding six million units in the United States alone.
Did Elvis' Golden Records reach number one on the Billboard charts?
While it contained several number-one singles, the album itself peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. However, it spent a highly impressive 139 weeks on the Billboard album charts following its release.
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