List of Elvis Presley hit albums

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This is a list of hit albums by Elvis Presley .

This is not an all-inclusive list of albums released by Elvis Presley; literally hundreds of Elvis Presley albums have been released, most after his death in 1977. This is a list of hit albums that made national charts and/or received Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) sales certification. The number of hit albums an artist had is an important measure of the artist's success and popular impact, though it is by no means the only measure. Elvis Presley had a worldwide impact on popular music and culture, as shown by his success on album charts throughout the world. His international success is even more remarkable considering with the exception of three 1957 concerts in Canada, Elvis never performed outside of the United States.

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Another measure of an artist's popular impact is sales. While Elvis is recognized by many in the recording industry as the best selling artist of all time, the RIAA, the US recording industry's official certifying agent for sales, stirred up controversy in November 2007 when it announced that country singer Garth Brooks had become the best selling solo artist in US history. [1]

Elvis Presley Enterprises has disputed the RIAA's claim, pointing out several omissions in the RIAA's figures. [2] The RIAA bases its claim on album sales only, and does not include single sales in determining the highest selling solo artist, despite the fact that the RIAA also certifies single sales. While Elvis' album sales are significant, as can be seen in the tables below, his single sales were also significant. During much of Elvis' career in the 1950s and 1960s, single sales were considered the primary market for the industry, while albums were a secondary market. It was not until the late 1960s and early 1970s that albums became the primary market for the record industry.

RIAA does not certify sales of less than 500,000 units for albums and singles. [3] Elvis has had numerous albums and singles which have sold hundreds of thousands of units each but have not reached the 500,000 threshold.[ citation needed ] Taken together, these could add up to millions in total sales that have not been recognized by the RIAA.

RIAA sales certifications are not automatic. The artists record company must pay a fee and request an audit from the RIAA in order to certify sales. During Elvis' lifetime, RCA Victor submitted few of Elvis' recordings for RIAA certification. Instead of paying for RIAA certification, RCA Victor and other companies would simply award their own "Gold Record" to artists based on their own internal sales figures.[ citation needed ] As a consequence, some of Elvis' early sales information has been lost. RCA has researched its archives and old files in an effort to reconstruct Elvis' sales figures. This has led to Elvis receiving numerous RIAA certifications posthumously. [4]

Albums and chart/certifications information

Abbreviations for charts and information:

Abbreviations for certification agencies and certifications:

The numbers below represent the highest position for an album on each respective chart.

1956–1963

Some countries did not develop recognized national charts until the 1960s.

YearAlbum Title US 200
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1956 Elvis Presley 111PTitled Rock and Roll in the UK. First Ever Gold Album.
Elvis 113PTitled Rock and Roll Number 2 in the UK.
1957Loving You121G Soundtrack album.
Elvis' Christmas Album 112M3Last album released before Elvis leaves for the US Army. This album will re-enter the US Album and Christmas Album charts many times.
1958 Elvis' Golden Records 352M6A compilation of previously released hit singles.
King Creole 2111GSoundtrack album.
1959 For LP Fans Only 1920Includes previously recorded songs from 1954–1958.
A Date with Elvis 3284Includes previously recorded songs from 1954–1958.
50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong – Elvis' Gold Records Vol. 2 31144PA compilation of previously released hit singles.
1960 Elvis Is Back! 221GFirst album released after Elvis' return from US Army duty.
GI Blues111PSoundtrack album.
His Hand in Mine 13253PElvis' first full-length Gospel album.
1961 Something for Everybody 112G
Blue Hawaii11117M3Soundtrack album
1962 Pot Luck 4317
Girls! Girls! Girls!33218GSoundtrack album.
1963It Happened At The World's Fair46419Soundtrack album.
Elvis' Golden Records, Vol. 3346PA compilation of previously released hit singles.
Fun In Acapulco33921Soundtrack album.
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or have not been certified.

1964–1968

From 1963 through 1973, Billboard would not list Christmas or Holiday albums on its Pop album chart; it would only list those albums on its Christmas or Holiday album charts.

YearAlbum Title US 200
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1964Kissin' Cousins68522GSoundtrack album.
Roustabout13122GSoundtrack album
1965Girl Happy81075GSoundtrack album.
Golden Boy Elvis (Hörzu)31German-only release.
Flaming Star and Summer Kisses 11UK-only release.
Elvis For Everyone!10118PContains previously recorded songs.
Harum Scarum81411GSoundtrack album, also titled Harum Holiday.
1966Frankie And Johnny202611P Pickwick (1976 ACL-7007 release)Soundtrack album.
Paradise, Hawaiian Style15217Soundtrack album.
Spinout 18181710Soundtrack album, also titled California Holiday.
1967How Great Thou Art181711M3 Grammy Award for Gospel performance.
Double Trouble472234Soundtrack album.
Clambake404039Soundtrack album.
1968Elvis' Gold Records, Vol. 43331GA compilation of previously released hit singles.
Speedway8233Soundtrack album.
Elvis Sings Flaming Star9623PContains previously recorded songs.
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or have not been certified.

1968–1977

Elvis begins his musical comeback in late 1968 with his NBC TV Special. In 1973 his Aloha from Hawaii TV special is broadcast worldwide and seen by more than 1 billion viewers. Soon after his death in 1977, another TV special, "Elvis In Concert" is broadcast in the US. Soundtrack albums for all three specials are released soon after the performances.

YearAlbum Title US 200
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1968Elvis: TV Special8626PSoundtrack from his comeback TV Special.
1969From Elvis In Memphis13295114510GProduced by Chips Moman.
From Memphis to Vegas/From Vegas to Memphis1251143377G2 LP's, one LP is live recording, one is studio.
1970Portrait In Music 36
Let's Be Friends10569PContains previously recorded songs.
On Stage-February, 1970131387216PLive recording
Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits, Vol. 145253649M2Box set of 4 LPs containing previously released hit singles.
Almost In Love656437PContains previously recorded songs.
Elvis In PersonPLive recording.
Elvis Back In Memphis183GReissue of disc 2 of From Vegas To Memphis.
Elvis' Christmas Album (Camden)*7D* 2 Billboard Christmas Albums Chart. This is a repackaged Christmas album released on both the budget Camden and Pickwick labels and including 8 Christmas songs from his 1957 Christmas album plus 2 newer songs. This album will re-enter the Christmas or Holiday Albums Chart many times in the years that follow. It became Elvis' biggest selling album in the US, earning him a RIAA Diamond award on 9 September 2011.
Elvis – That's The Way It Is218271213GSoundtrack from the documentary.
1971Elvis Country (I'm 10,000 Years Old)126134615G
You'll Never Walk Alone694820M3Contains previously recorded Gospel songs.
Love Letters From Elvis3312237
C'mon Everybody70905GContains previously recorded songs.
The Other Sides – Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits, Vol. 2120GBox set of 4 LPs containing previously released hit songs.
Worldwide Gold Award Hits, Vol. 1 and 2PBox set containing previously released hit songs.
I Got Lucky1047726PContains previously recorded songs.
The Wonderful World Of Christmas*M3* 2 Billboard Christmas Albums Chart. This is a new Christmas album. It will re-enter the Christmas or Holiday Albums Chart many times in the years that follow, twice reaching number 1 on the Christmas album chart in 1972 and 1973.
1972Elvis Now4345411243P
He Touched Me7932681138P Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album.
Elvis Sings Hits From His Movies, Vol 187116PContains previously recorded songs.
Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden1122819318M3Live recording.
Burning Love And Hits From His Movies, Vol 22210164M2Contains previously recorded songs and two new songs.
Separate Ways46124214PContains previously recorded songs and two new songs.
1973Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite11111138949D2 Lp's. Soundtrack from TV Special. First Ever Diamond Album.
Elvis (aka. "Fool" LP)5282571624M5Also called The Fool Album
Raised On Rock504861P
Elvis – A Legendary Performer, Volume 14313212034M2Contains previously released material.
1974Rock N On10
Elvis Forever224
Good Times9056514289G
Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis3323214492GLive recording
Having Fun with Elvis On Stage130910417GTalking album.
1975Promised Land47144121P
Rock N On Vol 28
Elvis's 40 Greatest Hits / Seine 40 grössten Erfolge14101
Pure Gold5M2Previously released songs.
Today5744064846P
Double DynamiteP2 Lp's. Contains previously released songs.
1976Elvis – A Legendary Performer, Vol. 2469982787M2Contains previously released songs.
The Sun Sessions762116M5Songs recorded 1954–1955 for Sun Records.
Elvis In The 70's22
From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee41167129P
Elvis in Demand1289
1977Welcome To My World444885758PContains previously released songs.
Moody Blue31413193320M2Last studio album released prior to Elvis' death.
A Portrait In Music919
100 Super Rocks2559
Hits Of The 70's30
20 Fantastic Hits
The Elvis Tapes77
Picture Of Elvis52
The Sun Years31
Elvis In Concert5131131712M32 Lps. Recorded just a few weeks before Elvis' death. Soundtrack of TV special.
His Hand In Mine7Chart re-entry for album originally released in 1960.
How Great Thou Art7156Chart re-entry for album originally released in 1967.
The Elvis Presley StoryM2Box set of 5 LPs.
His Songs of InspirationG
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or have not been certified.

1978–1999

After Elvis' death numerous compilations and repackaged albums are released and re-released.

YearAlbum Title US 200
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1978The Wonderful World Of Christmas13Chart re-entry for album originally released in 1971.
Mahalo From ElvisGOut takes from 1973 Hawaii special and previously released material.
He Walks Beside Me113637G
Elvis Sings for Children and Grownups Too!1305G
Elvis In Hollywood15P
Elvis – A Canadian Tribute867
The '56 Sessions47
TV Special50
Elvis – A Legendary Performer, Vol. 31131043G
1979Elvis! His Greatest HitsPReaders Digest Boxed Set of 7 LPs
Our Memories of Elvis132672G
Our Memories of Elvis, Vol. 215712G
Love Songs43710P
1980Elvis Explosion63
Elvis Presley Sings Leiber and Stoller 32
Inspiration643P
Gospels4
Elvis Aron Presley27821Boxed Set of 8 LPs
1981Guitar Man496333928PSongs re-mixed by Elvis' long time producer, Felton Jarvis
This Is Elvis1154784P
Elvis Love Songs6323
The Ultimate Performance45S
Elvis – Greatest Hits, Vol. One 14247
1982The Sound of Your Cry31
Elvis Presley EP Pack97
All the Best17
Romantic Elvis / Rockin Elvis62
In Love with Elvis357
The Elvis Medley13329G
Memories Of Christmas4880GUK Title: It Won't Seem Like Christmas Without You
1983Jailhouse Rock / Love In Las Vegas40Repackaged re-issues
I Was the One1033583
Elvis – A Legendary Performer, Vol. 420291
198432 Film Hits1142Netherlands Title: Golden Film Hits
I Can Help71
Elvis: The First Live Recordings16369
Elvis Blue6
Elvis' Gold Records, Vol. 5207P
A Golden Celebration8055GBox set
The 1950s Rock n Roll Era: The Elvis Presley CollectionGBox set
Merry ChristmasM2
1985A Valentine Gift For You154G
Ballads: 18 Classic Love Songs231831G
50 Years – 50 HitsM22 CDs
Rocker154G
20 Greatest Hits, Vol. 298
Reconsider Baby20892G
Elvis' Christmas Album (Camden)40*6 Billboard Christmas Album chart. Re-entry for album originally released in 1970, when Billboard would not list Christmas albums on its main Pop/Top 200 album chart.
1986The Legend Lives OnG
Christmas with Elvis65
1987The Complete Sun SessionsG
The Number One Hits143M3
The Top Ten Hits117M42 CDs
Love Me Tender – Romantic Elvis30G
Words and Music8
The Definitive Love Album18
The Definitive Rock 'n' Roll Album17
The All Time Greatest Hits47G
198817 Number 1's51
1989Essential Elvis: Stereo '5760G
1990Great Performances6251
1991Essential Elvis – Hits Like Never Before71G
Elvis – Collectors' Gold5785G
1992King Of Rock N Roll – The Complete 50's Masters159M2Box Set of 5 CDs
From The Heart: His Greatest Love Songs45G
Blue ChristmasP25 on Billboard Top Country Catalog Chart, 26 on the Billboard Holiday Album Chart, 18 on the Billboard Top Pop Catalog Chart.
1993From Nashville to Memphis: The Essential 60 s Masters IPBox Set of 5 CDs
1994The Romantic4
The Essential Collection6209P
Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred PerformancesM22 CDs
If Every Day Was Like Christmas94P18 on Billboard Holiday Album Chart, 22 Billboard Top Pop Catalog Chart (1995).
1995Heart And Soul61G
Elvis – Gold – The Very Best Of148
Walk a Mile in My Shoes: The Essential 70 s MastersPBox Set of 5 CDs
1996Elvis 564269
Elvis: Great Country Songs73
1997Always on My Mind: Ultimate Love Songs3P
Forever In Love1317
Always Elvis: The Dutch Album2
Platinum: A Life In Music8023G4-CD Box Set
Elvis Greatest Jukebox Hits757 Billboard Top Internet Albums (2000)
1998A Touch of Platinum: A Life In Music982 Vols., 2 CDs each (Re-release of most material found on the 1997 Platinum: A Life in Music 4-CD set)
Blue Suede Shoes39
Rhythm And Country Essential Elvis V 557G
1999Artist Of The Century1637P3 CDs
Gospel TreasuryGReleased by Time-Life, sold via TV orders.
It's Christmas Time80M3Repackaged reissue of 1970 edition of the "Elvis' Christmas Album (Camden)". 4 on the Billboard Top Pop Catalog (2002); 5 Billboard Top Holiday Albums (2003); 69 Billboard Comprehensive Albums Chart (2006).
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or have not been certified.

2000–present

Elvis experiences a resurgence in popularity after the release of ELV1S: 30 #1 Hits CD and the "A Little Less Conversation" remix in 2002, the 25th anniversary of his death. Billboard begins publishing a European Hot 100 albums chart (EUR). The expiration of European copyrights on Elvis' early recordings beginning in 2006 leads to a plethora of independent and third-party releases of Elvis compilation albums.

YearAlbum Title US 200
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2000Elvis 200018
Peace in the Valley: The Complete Gospel RecordingsG13 Billboard Top Contemporary Christian Albums; 90 Billboard Comprehensive Albums; 4 Billboard Top Pop Catalog. 3 CDs.
The 50 Greatest Hits8943M2
Elvis Presley Collection – Country1531915 Billboard Independent Albums
He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis PresleyP15 Billboard Top Contemporary Christian Albums.
White ChristmasG12 Billboard Top Holiday Albums (2002); 21 Billboard Top Pop Catalog Albums (2002); 162 Billboard Comprehensive Albums (2003).
2001Live Greatest Hits50
50 Greatest Love Songs150217023G2 CDs
The Country Side of Elvis51G2 CDs
2002The Very Best of Love38G3 Billboard Top Independent Albums.
Today, Tomorrow & Forever18021G4-CD Box Set
ELV1S: 30 #1 Hits1113111M6M21 Billboard Top Internet Albums; 1 Billboard Top Pop Catalog Albums (2005 & 2010); 1 Billboard Top Country Catalog Albums (2005); 55 Billboard Comprehensive Albums (2005). Number 1 in 16 countries, including the Canada, France, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates.
2003Elvis: Close Up41G4-CD Box Set
ELVIS: 2nd to None34134225P3 Billboard Top Internet Albums. 42 Billboard Comprehensive Albums. 3 in Canada.
Christmas Peace324165P10 Billboard Top Christian Albums. 16 Billboard Holiday Albums. 2 CDs.
2004Ultimate Gospel30G9 Billboard Top Christian Albums.
Elvis at Sun376988
200520 Aniversario – Sus Grandes Canciones30
Love, Elvis120308697967129 Billboard Comprehensive Albums
Elvis by the Presleys154213702252121 Billboard Soundtrack Albums; 2 Billboard Internet Albums; 15 Billboard Comprehensive Albums
18 UK Number 1 Singles96Box Set of 18 CD Singles
Hitstory60923128PG22 Billboard Top Digital Albums; 6 Billboard Top Country Catalog Albums. 3 CDs. The 1st CD is Elv1s: 30 #1 Hits; 2nd CD is Elvis: 2nd To None; 3rd CD differs on US and International releases.
2006Elvis Number 1 Singles62PBox Set of US CD Singles
Elvis Christmas6914G13 Billboard Top Holiday Albums; 63 Billboard Comprehensive Albums; 1 Billboard Top Country Catalog Albums (2007); 11 Billboard Top Pop Catalog Albums (2008)
2007The Essential Elvis Presley721G73 Billboard Comprehensive Albums; 8 Billboard Top Country Catalog Albums (2008). 2 CDs. Called The Dutch Collection in the Netherlands.
Viva Las Vegas547G54 Billboard Comprehensive Albums.
The King11411 New Zealand. 2 CDs
Introducing Elvis2 Canada. 3 CDs
Home for the Holidays817 Billboard Top Independent Albums; 12 Billboard Top Holiday Albums
2008Elvis – Incomparable87
Playlist: The Very Best of Elvis Presley188
The Very Best of Love18121 Billboard Top Independent Albums. Re-issue.
Collector's Edition: Elvis Inspirational Memories5627 Billboard Top Christian Albums. 32 Billboard Top Christian & Gospel Albums.
Christmas Duets 17320P18 Billboard Comprehensive Albums; 4 Billboard Holiday Albums; 12 Billboard Top Internet Albums; 6 in Canada. Elvis' Christmas songs are remixed with vocal performances by other artists mixed in to create duets with Elvis.
2009I Believe: The Gospel Masters54P31 Billboard Top Christian Albums; 46 Billboard Top Christian & Gospel Albums. 4-CD Box Set.
2010Boy from Tupelo923 Billboard Top Pop Catalog. Starbucks release.
Elvis 75: Good Rockin' Tonight43835P8 Billboard Top Rock Albums. 3-CD Box Set.
Memories57P15 Billboard Top Rock Albums.
Viva Elvis: The Album4819451354P24 Billboard Top Rock Albums. Remix songs.
An Evening Prayer20 Billboard Top Christian Albums.
2011Young Man with the Big Beat72
An Afternoon in the Garden85M2Live recording
2012I Am an Elvis Fan: A Collection of Elvis Songs Chosen by the Fans1372745 Billboard Top Rock Albums
Elvis: Prince from Another Planet: As Recorded at Madison Square Garden187M43 CD Live recording
The Classic Christmas Album3619G31 Billboard Top Rock Albums; 33 Billboard Top Holiday Albums
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or have not been certified.

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