ELVIS PRESLEY RECORD CHART STATISTICS CLARIFICATION

Elvis Aron Presley had 149 songs to appear on Billboard’s Hot 100 Pop Chart in America. Of these, 114 were in the top forty, 40 were in the top ten, and 18 went to number one. His number one singles spent a total of 80 weeks at number one.

He has also had over 90 charted albums with ten of them reaching number one. These figures are only for the pop charts, and only in America. He was also a leading artist in the American country, R&B, and gospel fields, and his chart success in other countries was substantial.

It is estimated that Elvis Presley has sold over one billion record units worldwide, more than anyone in record industry history. In America alone, Elvis has had 150 different albums and singles that have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with more certifications expected as research into his past record sales continues and as current sales go on.

Research is also underway to document his record sales achievements in other countries. It is estimated that 40% of Elvis' total record sales have been outside the United States.

Elvis Presley Billboard Chart Statistics

1. Heartbreak Hotel 1 1956
2. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You 1 1956
3. Don’t Be Cruel 1 1956
4. Hound Dog 1 1956
5. Love Me Tender 1 1956
6. Too Much 1 1957
7. All Shook Up 1 1957
8. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear 1 1957
9. Jailhouse Rock 1 1957
10. Don’t 1 1957
11. Hard Headed Woman 1 1958
12. A Big Hunk O’ Love 1 1959
13. Stuck On You 1 1960
14. It’s Now or Never 1 1960
15. Are You Lonesome Tonight? 1 1960
16. Surrender 1 1961
17. Good Luck Charm 1 1962
18. Suspicious Minds 1 1969

Source: EP Gold