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Elvis Presley · 2002

Elvis Presley

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 12, 2002Album Chart Milestone⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

The compilation Elvis: 30 #1 Hits reaches No. 1 on the U.S. albums chart, 25 years after Elvis Presley’s death. One account says it stays at the top for three weeks and also succeeds in thirteen other countries. In 2017, it is certified six-times platinum in the United States.

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    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Release⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Recording⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Album⭐⭐⭐
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    Media⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Estate⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Estate⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Album⭐⭐⭐
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