1973 - Wings - Live and Let Die [Orphan] - 5,620,000. You can check out the top 50 best-selling artists, starting with #50, along with how many albums they've sold, below. Elvis Presley sold an estimated 1.6 billion albums in his lifetime. Records & Achievements. It is not generally appreciated, that during the 1950's Elvis probably sold more extended play albums, than he did long-playing albums. 2. Wiki User. Elvis made a huge range of music from soundtracks and gospel to compilations and live recordings. Top-selling albums of the 21st century in the U.S. 2000-2017 Top-selling artists in the United States from 2004 to 2011, based on digital track sales Revenue share of music industry sales channels . Michael Jackson - 89 million units. An uneven mishmash of studio material Presley recorded late in 1976 at his Graceland mansion and live tracks from one of his last tours, Moody Blue was a tepidly-received outing when issued during the summer of 1977. Obviously, this includes tons of catalog sales after his death. One must understand that historically labels used to state . ELVIS PRESLEY: The Sun Sessions . Other massive catalog hits for Eminem include Without Me at 4.6 million, Stan at 3.8 million, Mockingbird at 2.9 million, Superman at 2.35 million, and Cleanin' Out My Closet, Like Toy Soldiers and My Name Is at 2.1 million each. 1965 - Elvis Presley - Crying in the Chapel [How Great Thou Art] - 2,690,000. The King Of Rock'n'Roll made many definitive recordings, but there are a number of surprising Elvis Presley covers of songs not often associated with him. Most Weeks On UK Singles Chart. 1 on the Billboard Physical Albums Chart & . The total number of all-Elvis alums issued in the US between 1956 and 2020 is over 400 and may approach 500. Once you count in the singles . 2. The Beatles and Elvis don't have big selling albums where Michael Jackson has 5 albums in the top 100 biggest selling albums of all time. The legendary catalog of Sun Records — including all the greats except for Elvis — has just been sold for a cool $30 million. A production order for 250,000 LPs was placed after the news hit. . As of 2015, the album has sold 5.36 million copies in the United States and 9 million worldwide. Guinness World Records recognizes him as the Best-selling solo artist in the world, selling up to 1.5 billion records globally. Elvis Presley - 146.5 million units. 24. 23. Do Not Sell My Personal Info 1 position in four countries and the top 10 in many other countries. RCA issued Presley's first two extended plays simultaneously with his first LP in March 1956. Altogether, he made 24 albums in all, many of which performed better in the USA compared to the UK. Presley, who was only 42 when he died . Sold for 4,550.00 USD on 07 May 2016 (76 bids) 29. 3. However, if RCA were to release the sales figures of every one of these 192 albums then Elvis would be credited with millions of extra album sales and thus overtake The Beatles and Garth Brooks in total amount of albums sold. No one knows the exact number of units that all these albums have sold, and that includes the RCA, the RIAA, and the Elvis Presley Estate. Queen sold 90.23 million studio albums over 15 releases, a solid average of 6 million per effort. And this time, the buyer isn't Hipgnosis. When Elvis' first album Elvis Presley sold 300,000 in the spring of 1956 - it set a new record for a popular album - and it was the album of that year. Sold for 4,550.00 USD on 07 May 2016 (76 bids) 29. Elvis' Christmas Album (also reissued as It's Christmas Time) is the third studio album and first Christmas album by American singer and musician Elvis Presley on RCA Victor, LOC -1035, a deluxe limited edition, released October 15, 1957, and recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood. . Elvis-the second most awarded solo performer and third most awarded act in RIAA history (after the Beatles at #1 and Garth Brooks at #2)-has racked up more Gold Records (101) than any other act and is the only artist still earning RIAA certifications whose connection to the association dates back to its founding. The full album contained 12 unreleased songs, 5 of them leftovers from Elvis's work at Sun Records and the other 7 just recently recorded for RCA. 1973 - Paul McCartney & Wings - Band on the Run [Band on the Run] - 11,320,000. Girls . Elvis albums and singles . Sold for 4,577.48 USD on 13 Oct 2015 (Buy It Now/1 bid) 28. Here are the American artists that have sold the most albums: Garth Brooks - 148 million units. Answer (1 of 2): A side note. The number of copies of AFL1-2428 pressed on black vinyl is unknown. The legendary catalog of Sun Records — including all the greats except for Elvis — has just been sold for a cool $30 million. The number of copies that an LP sold was irrelevant to the Award but was slightly more than 700,000 copies for a normal LP. Elvis Presley had a record nine solo albums reach the number one spot on the US chart. An album must sell $2,000,000 (two million dollars) at the wholesale level. Today, the best selling album of the year, as well as several runners-up, will easily sell over 10 million copies in the US alone - the Beatles 1 sold a million in just one week this past . His latest album, Justice, released on March 19, is Bieber's eighth album to reach No. A production order for 250,000 LPs was placed after the news hit. RCA issued Presley's first two extended plays simultaneously with his first LP in March 1956. Billy Joel - 82.5 million units. A 33⅓ rpm LP album had to sell $1,000,000 (one million dollars) at the manufacturer's wholesale price. An album must sell at least 1,000,000 (one million) units. While it was already an enormous task, that was only one part of the picture. And this time, the buyer isn't Hipgnosis. Elvis Presley was not only a crucial pioneer of rock n' roll -- he remains one of the greatest cultural icons of the 21st century. One must understand that historically labels used to state . Vinyl. The following is an independently verified list of best-selling music artists (those with claims of 75 million or more record sales) from the second half of the 20th century to the present.Only artists whose claimed sales figures can be cross-referenced with music recording certification systems (the first of which appeared in the late 1950s) are included. Does anyone find it strange and can they explain how Beatles managed to sell many records. In the United States, you will always see people say "certified" album sales. 21. If his album sales are subject to various utopic myths, Elvis Presley's singles sales aren't a mystery at all.Fact is, he sold an insane number of them. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making him . The singles discography of Elvis Presley began in 1954 with the release of his first commercial single, "That's All Right".Following his regional success with Sun Records, Presley was signed to RCA Victor on November 20, 1955. Billy Joel - 85 million units. . Each has "push" mark on labels-Guaranteed original! Also question is, how many No 1 hits did Elvis Presley have? So logic will tell you the Beatles and Elvis sales are . Still, Elvis's death resulted in a sudden rise in his record sales in France. Presley's cover of Carl Perkins . Presley's first single with RCA, "Heartbreak Hotel", was a worldwide hit, reaching the No. Elvis starred in 31 feature films as an actor and two theatrically released concert documentary films, all of which enjoyed financial success. Elvis Presley - over 1 BILLION. American singer Elvis Presley released his debut album in 1956. Also asked, how many albums did Dr Feelgood sell? On October 14, 1977, RCA Victor was presented with both an RIAA Gold and a Platinum Record Award for ELVIS IN CONCERT. 49. • GERMANY. Eagles - 101 million units. 1957 - Elvis Presley - (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) [Elvis' Christmas Album] - 2,870,000. 1 on the Billboard . This big 3 creates a huge gap over the remaining artists as Elvis Presley is 4th with a score of 696. His 1950s hits like "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Hound Dog" were a clar… The LP and the two EPs all were titled simply "Elvis Presley.". 1965 - Elvis Presley - Crying in the Chapel [How Great Thou Art] - 2,690,000. 1970 - Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You . Biwa and Elvisoncd, I concluded on 341 non-promotional albums that have been sold at some point. Michael Jackson - 500 Million. Britney Spears - 34.5 . Elvis Presley recorded approximately 784 songs, according to the Elvis Presley Official Fan Club. 1963 - Elvis Presley - You're The Devil In Disguise [Orphan] - 2,800,000. Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. announced an agreement Thursday to sell 85 percent of its assets to businessman Robert F.X. Elvis' record sales have been in excess of 1.7 billion records worldwide and this EXCLUDES Sony's updated calculations as they have never been audited/modified in over a decade. Given its scarcity among collectors, it could not have been a large press run. Elvis Presley USA x3 Sun Label 45s 210, 217 and 223. Dr. Feelgood has sold more than 6 million copies in the U.S. to date, . Harald Heilmann, RCA's sales chief in West Germany, announced, "We sold 500,000 albums in the week after Presley's death and could have sold double that." There is no easy way to know for sure without buying all of this albums, but it's around 710. . Copy. Ten Elvis albums have hit No. Maybe even more incredible are sales of 'Till I Collapse. Elvis Presley (USA) is the best-selling solo artist, with 1 billion sales worldwide (129.5 million in the USA). George Strait - 69 million units. Elvis in the Guinness World Record book. 46. Elvis-the second most awarded solo performer and third most awarded act in RIAA history (after the Beatles at #1 and Garth Brooks at #2)-has racked up more Gold Records (101) than any other act and is the only artist still earning RIAA certifications whose connection to the association dates back to its founding. LPM/LSP-2256 G.I. LPM/LSP-2621 Girls! They were - Elvis Presley (1956), Elvis (1956), Loving You (1957), Elvis Christmas Album (1957), GI Blues (1960), Something For Everybody (1961), Blue Hawaii (1961), Roustabout (1964), and Elvis - Aloha From Hawaii (1973). If you include the soundtrack albums, Elvis had about 45 studio albums. Realistically, he sold from 60 to 70 million LPs before his death (globally). Elvis far outsold the Beatles. The full album contained 12 unreleased songs, 5 of them leftovers from Elvis's work at Sun Records and the other 7 just recently recorded for RCA. Dave Matthews Band - 34.5 million units. 46. The standout ballad "Tender Feeling" wasn't in the film, but got tossed in here as a pot sweetener. EPE claimed Elvis had 40 top ten hits. RCA immediately ordered that MOODY BLUE be returned to blue vinyl. Presley earned gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards for 150 different albums and singles, and starred in 31 feature films, as reported by . Justin Bieber just broke a record held by Elvis Presley since 1961. On August 16, 1977, the unthinkable happened: Elvis Presley died. 1970 - Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You . In 1958, the inaugural year of the RIAA Gold & Platinum program, Elvis . The standout ballad "Tender Feeling" wasn't in the film, but got tossed in here as a pot sweetener. See answer (1) Best Answer. Blues. Many will be quite familiar, others less so. 50. • GERMANY. Instead, it includes weighted sales of the song's physical single, download, ringtone and streaming as well as its share among sales of all albums on which it is featured. Secondly, how many albums did Vanilla Ice sell? 3. Lisa Marie Presley is keeping Graceland but selling the bulk of the Elvis estate, including rights to her father's name and image, in a deal worth approximately $100 million. Elvis Presley Sun 45 five record set 1954 1955 records 209 210 215 217 223 NR! 23. EPs, albums, compilations-have sold approximately 300 million copies in the US alone with "(There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)" and "Crying In The Chapel" each selling more than 20 million copies. What I can say is that his albums released up to his death sold from 140 to 150 million units to date. Obviously, the RIAA will not ratify any one album below 500,000 sales i.e. The singles discography of Elvis Presley began in 1954 with the release of his first commercial single, "That's All Right".Following his regional success with Sun Records, Presley was signed to RCA Victor on November 20, 1955. No. The Elvis cash machine is spinning while his record company, Sony . Still, Elvis's death resulted in a sudden rise in his record sales in France. 1957 - Elvis Presley - (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) [Elvis' Christmas Album] - 2,870,000. More than anyone who debuted after him, that means more than the Beatles, among many others.. Of course, It's Now Or Never is nowhere near the 20 million sales often claimed. I would go with 110 to 120 million singles and 15 million EPs, so let's say close to 200 million . Similarly, how many albums did the massacre sell? New Elvis Album Also Enters No. Whitburn lists Elvis as having 18 number 1 hits (placing him in a tie with Mariah Carey at that time) and 38 top ten hits (one more than Madonna at that time). In 2003, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Presley's cover of Carl Perkins . Vinyl. Sales in the year following Elvis' death may still account for more than one in five of the total. Eagles - 101 million units. Declan Patrick MacManus OBE (born 25 August 1954), known professionally as Elvis Costello, is an English singer-songwriter and record producer.He has won multiple awards in his career, including Grammy Awards in 1999 and 2020, and has twice been nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male Artist. Elvis Presley is back today with a new money-making album and a documentary which may leave the charts all shook up, yet again. Michael . a Gold Album. Elvis Presley Sun 45 five record set 1954 1955 records 209 210 215 217 223 NR! More than anyone who debuted after him, that means more than the Beatles, among many others.. Of course, It's Now Or Never is nowhere near the 20 million sales often claimed. Presley's first single with RCA, "Heartbreak Hotel", was a worldwide hit, reaching the No. PLUS Colonel Parker and RCA had some "uniqu. 1 position in four countries and the top 10 in many other countries. Elvis Presley - 146.5 million units. Each has "push" mark on labels-Guaranteed original! 22. Release. Given the technology of the day, EP's were simply easier to handle and also less costly. He had over 100 Top 40 songs; including 18 number one songs and almost 40 Top 10 songs. . 22. 24. Aerosmith - 69.5 million units. Elvis Presley USA x3 Sun Label 45s 210, 217 and 223. Answer (1 of 10): I like the question! This answer is: Helpful ( 1) This is a contrived piece of social re-engineering done by the liberal agenda to suppress actual cultural impacts of Elvis' records and continuing popularity because Elvis was religious and. The LP and the two EPs all were titled simply "Elvis Presley.". Beatles have sold between 178-183 million in the USA alone, That is about 35 million more than Elvis and more than double of Michael Jackson sales and the Beatles, Michael Jackson and Elvis are considered the greatest trinity of popular music. . Raised on Rock (1973) After the success of Elvis's 1973 Hawaiian TV special, an . Elvis Presley had a record 149 hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1956 and 1996. 2. In 1958, the inaugural year of the RIAA Gold & Platinum program, Elvis . The Beatles - 515 Million. A few days ago we went through the 101 albums by Elvis Presley that have been certified by the RIAA in the US. Each record had about 12 songs on it, so that's roughly 550 songs just off of his full-length studio albums. Elvis Presley Career Statistics Data Total number of certified albums sold by Elvis Presley worldwide 206,800,000 Total amount Elvis earned during his career $1,050,000,000 Amount Elvis was paid per week . THe King of rock 'n' roll took his first step towards a musical career at the age of eight, when he won $5 in a local singing contest in Tupelo, Mississippi performing the Red Folley ballad, "Old Shep". If his album sales are subject to various utopic myths, Elvis Presley's singles sales aren't a mystery at all.Fact is, he sold an insane number of them. Altogether, he made 24 albums in all, many of which performed better in the USA compared to the UK. Raised on Rock (1973) After the success of Elvis's 1973 Hawaiian TV special, an . At 264,269,000 EAS, Queen are the second most successful group of all-time. 21. 7 Moody Blue (1977) ~ 2.3 Million. Here are 500 albums that can only improve your life. 1963 - Elvis Presley - You're The Devil In Disguise [Orphan] - 2,800,000. Here are the American artists that have sold the most albums in the US: Garth Brooks - 157 million units. After their careers ended, they carried on selling more: Elvis - 1977-2011 = 34 YEARS his records were . Sold for 4,577.48 USD on 13 Oct 2015 (Buy It Now/1 bid) 28. Elvis recorded around 710 songs. Look at Elvis' many life achievements . Elvis' Christmas Album. ∙ 2017-07-02 06:45:50. Billboard ranks Presley as the 13th Greatest Artist of all Time. Music historian Joel Whitburn ranked Presley as the number 1 charting album artist of all time in the US. LPM/LSP-1951 Elvis' Christmas Album. Elvis made a huge range of music from soundtracks and gospel to compilations and live recordings. This insane number is made of 23 pure studio albums, 17 . 1. Harald Heilmann, RCA's sales chief in West Germany, announced, "We sold 500,000 albums in the week after Presley's death and could have sold double that." It is estimated that more than one billion Elvis records have been sold worldwide, more than anyone in record industry history. This is an approximate figure because Presley recorded a huge quantity of released and unreleased material.