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ELVIS PRESLEY

Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935, Elvis Presley is one of the UK charts's leading icons. Presley passed away on August 16 1977. Some 39 years later, his posthumous album Wonder of You hit Number 1, creating the largest gap between Number 1 albums ever recorded, a span of over 50 years.

ELVIS PRESLEY Songs stats

UK No1s
21
UK Top 10s
76
UK Top 40s
139
UK Top 75s
164
Weeks at No1
80
Weeks in the Top 10
386
Weeks in the Top 40
1062
Weeks in the Top 75
1311

ELVIS PRESLEY Albums stats

UK No1s
13
UK Top 10s
53
UK Top 40s
95
UK Top 75s
124
Weeks at No1
66
Weeks in the Top 10
559
Weeks in the Top 40
1113
Weeks in the Top 75
1655

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Nu No

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Why does Elv1s album chartign in 2022 is listed as a different album?

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Aaron

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21 number 1s? woah thats alot

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John Van Der Kiste

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Shouldn't it be 18 No. 1s? The three that made it to No. 1 again in 2005 were on the same label and with the same catalogue number as the originals, so they were technically re-entries rather than reissues. Have a look at the chart history on this site of 'Suspicious Minds', which had its main chart run on first release in 1969, and two lesser chart runs in 2001 and 2007. All three chart runs are counted as the same release, i.e. the two 21st century ones as re-entries. If the same rule is applied to the No. 1s, and they went back to the top after 40-something years, we're talking 18 not 21, surely? It's not like Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in 1991, which was a double A-side with 'These Are The Days Of Our Lives' and not a re-pressing of the 1975 release.

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Sarah

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Mm Interesting? Not one Beatle fan, has gone out of their way, to make a disrespectful comment here, thus not upsetting any Elvis fans. It is a pity though, on the Beatles comment section, elvis fans could not give the same courtesy, but rather give in to the urge's that they feel they must make comments, reminding everyone yet again that the beatles only exist because of elvis, and in the progress upsetting people, as if somehow it makes them feel so much better. I hope you all feel very proud of yourself. I am sure Elvis does to.14042021

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Blank

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Just noticed he has exactly the same amount of weeks in both top 40s (Singles and Albums): 1062.
Although it has been over 2 years since either tally was added to.

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Sunshine Gal

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but i gotta say that elvis' gospel music tops it for me! i love his rock n roll, but something about his gospel music that's still great to listen to after all these years! everyone get the album 'elvis ultimate gospel' :).

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Sunshine Gal

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everyone, check out the books 'elvis: my best man' by george klein and 'me and a guy named elvis' by jerry schilling..2 of the best elvis books i've ever read!

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vededr

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Long Live the KING ! You will always on my mind...............

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Brian Quinn

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Happy Birthday Elvis. Gone but NEVER forgotten.

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kriss

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U.K.
B.P.I.
29 september

Elvis Presley
Jailhouse Rock

Silver Single (200,000 copies sold since 16/11/2004 (streams plus digital downloads plus physical sales)

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David Gibbs

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I am looking forward to the Christmas album going to number 1.I must say though I do not like the cover photo overly much.It looks a little "false".

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Brian Quinn

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Due to huge public demand 'Elvis In Concert Tour with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and Special Guest Priscilla Presley returns to the UK in November, 2017:

http://www.ticketline.co.uk/elvis-in-concert-live-on-screen#tour

Brian

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Brian Quinn

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The Kate Moss Video of 'The Wonder Of You' has now reached 1,000,272 views on Vevo.

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Brian Quinn

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Elvis has now overtaken The Beatles for the Number Of Weeks on the UK Top 75 Album Chart. The Beatles have 1400 and Elvis has 1405. Queen top the list with 1435 weeks. Hopefully Elvis will top Queen by this time next year.

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Guillermo F. Perez-Argüello

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1,2.3,5,5,3,4,4,3,3,4,7

12 weeks in the top 10.

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Brian Quinn

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Happy 82nd Birthday King. You still rule the UK Charts.

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Brian Quinn

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Happy 82nd Birthday Elvis. You still rule the UK Charts.

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Brian Quinn

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Both HMV and Amazon (UK) have reduced the price of TWOY Album to £5.99.

Brian

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Brian Quinn

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I think TWOY album is the only Elvis album in UK chart history to land at each position in the Top 5 during a current run.

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Frank Griffin

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Elvis Presley was a great singer and actor. My favourite song from him is Heartbreak Hotel

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Brian Quinn

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Elvis had the 'X' Factor before Simon Cowell was born.

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Brian Quinn

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Elvis is back at No.1 with 'The Wonder Of You' album. He is the most successful chart act ever in the UK and long may he reign. He was truly 'sui generis'. Talented artists come and go but Elvis is forever.

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Guillermo F. Perez-Argüello

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Jumps to #1 with 63,000 copies sold. Not bad.

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Brian Quinn

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August 16th - 2016 - Elvis On UK TV

TCM - 3 p.m. - 'Elvis On Tour'.

TCM - 4.50 p.m. - 'Jailhouse Rock'

ITV3 - 8.30 p.m. 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Song' (Repeat).

Brian

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Brian Quinn

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Elvis should have 66 weeks at No.1 in the Album Charts and not 65.

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Brian Quinn

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Scotty Moore, Elvis' original guitarist died yesterday aged 84.
Scotty's early contributions to Elvis' Sun recordings are legendary. His innovative and inspirational licks will go down in history. I never tire of listening to his guitar work and he was the template for many of today's guitar legends. The 1968 NBC TV Special showed him in great form alongside Elvis. I will never forget him.

R.I.P. Scotty.

Brian

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styants64

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The guitar playing and smiling face of Scotty Moore bless him.

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Brian Quinn

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On Friday, 1 July at 9.00pm ITV (UK) is re-broadcasting Joanna Lumley: Elvis And Me.

Showing at peak viewing time it may send the 'If I Can Dream' album back up the charts.

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Brian Quinn

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Graceland today receives its 20 Millionth Visitor. For the Official Press release please go to the following URL:

http://www.graceland.com/!userfiles/20%20Millionth%20Visitor%20Press%20Release%20-%20FINAL.pdf

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Brian Quinn

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The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have their first Gold Disc:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEf9UoRlbxy/

Brian

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carnivorous

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What's that mess behind?

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Brian Quinn

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Just announced. UK Elvis In Concert Tour With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The following are the venues and dates for the Tour:

November 17th - The SSE Hydro (Glasgow)

November 18th - First Direct Arena (Leeds)

November 20th - Motorpoint Arena (Cardiff)

November 22nd - Genting Arena (Birmingham)

November 23rd - The 02 Arena (London)

November 24th - Manchester Arena

Priscilla Presley will be making an appearance.

Pre-Sale tickets available from 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 16th from crowdsurge.com/elvis-in-concert/

Brian

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Andrew Demetrius

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The best overall and though some of these hits are sad, even by Elvis' standards, when he got it right he was unbeatable

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Brian Quinn

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Long Live The King:

http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/elvis-presleys-if-i-can-dream-hits-one-million-sales-in-the-uk__13952/

Brian

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Brian Quinn

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IICD has now officially sold over 1 million units in the UK.

Sony Music Entertainment is delighted to announce the phenomenal No.1 album by the undisputed King of Rock N’ Roll, If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is now officially a million seller – after breaking through the symbolic milestone in the UK.

If I Can Dream spent two weeks at No.1 and it has never left the Top 20 since its release at the end of October. It was the second biggest selling new release of 2015, behind only Adele, and made Elvis the first solo artist to ever have a UK No.1 album in five different decades beginning in 1956 with Rock ‘N’ Roll. It is an astonishing achievement, made even more remarkable by the fact Elvis passed away more than 38 years ago.

Executive producer Priscilla Presley said: “Once again the UK has shown how much they love and adore Elvis. This is an album that Elvis always really wanted to do and he would be so pleased to know that we have touched one million fans. I want to thank you with all my heart, helping us realise an unfulfilled dream” Watch her video message here https://youtu.be/2niug1NvQRw

If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a remarkable album that features classic Elvis vocal performances with brand new orchestral accompaniments including a duet with Michael Bublé.

Elvis is the biggest-selling solo artist of all time, having astonishingly sold more than one billion records worldwide.

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Brian Quinn

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Re. IICD. Priscilla has just posted on her Twitter Account that talks are in hand for a Concert(s) in the UK with the RPO.

Brian

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Brian Quinn

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Elvis IS the leading chart icon.

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Brian Quinn

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Elvis' 'If I Can Dream' album has now gone Triple Platinum.

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Edwin Green

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Elvis made the transition from local star on Sun Records to national sensation with RCA in 1956. His first hit for his new label - Heartbreak Hotel - became a worldwide phenomenon. Yet he retained the band that stood shoulder to shoulder with him in Memphis Sun Studios: Scotty Moore on guitar, Bill Black on bass and drummer D.J. Fontana. They helped form the spare, simmering sound of Heartbreak Hotel. In Britain, released on RCA's UK label HMV, it took seven weeks to reach no.2. A nation of future hitmakers had found their calling.

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Brian Quinn

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Elvis is still King of the UK Charts

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Brian Quinn

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Elvis was the Greatest Singer/Entertainer ever. He rules the UK Charts. Long Live The King.

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Bengy

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Elvis got 3 extra number ones in 2005 by merely changing the catalogue number - this should never have been allowed. All re-releases should be treated as re-entries.

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Colin Bryant

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I'm a little confused here.
You are treating Elvis Vs JXL as a separate 'chart act' credited with one No.1 single.

But the 'chart act' Elvis Presley is listed with 21 No.1 singles.
So, that makes a total of 22 No.1 singles for him !
But, it's common knowledge he had 21 !
Can we assume that all the 'weeks on chart' stats for Elvis Presley also include those for Elvis Vs JXL ?