Brian Quinn

'Viva Elvis - The Album' has re-entered the UK Album Chart at 92 for w/e 4th May, 2013. Brian B-)

Shiver, the factual arm of ITV Studios UK, has been commissioned by ITV to produce The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song, a 90-minute prime-time special focused on the top 20 songs by the King of Rock 'n' Roll. The production, which will air later in the year, features commentary from Priscilla Presley as well as a number of producers and musicians. Mark Robinson, the creative director of Shiver, commented: "Our Nation's Favourite… format has celebrated some of the greatest acts in popular music, but none bigger than the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself. This special tells the fascinating stories behind Elvis' best known songs, in the words of the people who knew him best, climaxing with the revelation of The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song." Phil Savill, the director of marketing for CMG/Sony Music, added: "I am delighted that ITV have chosen to celebrate the marvellous music of Elvis Presley with The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song ITV special. He is arguably still the Nation's Favourite recording artist and we are delighted that ITV will be counting down through his 20 most popular tunes to reveal The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song." This is good news indeed for Elvis in the UK. A similar programme featuring the Bee Gees proved very successful chartwise. No date has yet been given. Brian :yahoo:

Elvis had no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 4th May, 2013. The following albums appeared on the Catalog Album Chart: 'An Afternoon In The Garden' rises from 70 to 61 selling some 2,148 units. Total sales to date: 545,695 units. It also drops from 127 to 140 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 2,147units. Total physical sales to date: 544,707 units. It also rises from 72 to 70 on the SMEI Album Chart. 'Heart And Soul' drops from 65 to 80 selling some 1,971 units. Total sales to date: 637,987 units. It also drops from 126 to 152 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 1,969 units. Total physical sales to date: 637,420 units. It also drops to 15 on the Country Catalog Album Chart and drops from 71 to 90 on the SMEI (Sony Music Entertainment International) Album Chart. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) rises from 154 to 132 selling some 1,602 units. Total sales to date: 176,623 units. 'Elvis Inspirational' (Compilation) drops from 137 to 182 selling some 1,405 units. Total sales to date: 150,798 units. 'The Very Best Of Love' drops from 157 to 198 selling some 1,342 units. Total sales to date: 353,487 units. 'Viva Las Vegas' drops from 76 to 77 on the Top Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 357 units. Total sales to date: 56,122 units. Brian

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Here's an updated look at the acts with the most top 40 titles dating to the Hot 100's Aug. 4, 1958, launch: 80. Elvis Presley 61. Lil Wayne 57. Elton John 51. "Glee" Cast 50. the Beatles 49. Madonna 46. Stevie Wonder 44. James Brown 43. Aretha Franklin 41. Marvin Gaye 41. the Rolling Stones 41. Taylor Swift. Brian B-)

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'Aloha From Hawaii' (Legacy Edition) was released in the UK on 18th March, 2013. It reached No.196 on the Official UK Album Chart for w/e 24th March, 2013. During its first week of release it sold 1,191 copies and as of 12th April, 2013 had sold 1,280 copies. Brian

'Heart And Soul' entered the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at 187 for w/e 20th April, 2013 selling some 2,826 units. Total sales to date: 633,776 units. This 1995 compilation album finally debuts on the chart, giving the King his 127th chart entry. The set is selling especially well with mass merchants, as its selling for only $5 at Walmart. Elvis continues to hold the record -- by far -- for the most-charted albums in the history of the Billboard 200 chart of which 27 made the Top 10 and 10 made it to No.1(giving a total of 67 weeks in the top spot). The following albums also appeared on the Catalog Album Chart: 'Heart And Soul' rises from 55 to 38 selling some 2,826 units. Total sales to date: 633,776 units. It also rises from 121 to 110 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 2,824 units. Total physical sales to date: 633,211 units. It also rises from 14 to 9 on the Country Catalog Album Chart and rises from 64 to 62 on the SMEI (Sony Music Entertainment International) Album Chart. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' rises from 65 to 53 selling some 2,590 units. Total sales to date: 541,318 units. It also rises from 136 to 122 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 2,589 units. Total physical sales to date: 540,335 units. It also drops from 69 to 71 on the SMEI Album Chart. 'Elvis Inspirational' (Compilation) rises from 95 to 91 selling some 2,052 units. Total sales to date: 147,781 units.It also rises from 177 to 160 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 2,048 units. Total physical sales to date: 145,142 units. It also drops from 92 to 94 on the SMEI Album Chart. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) drops from 116 to 117 selling some 1,852 units. Total sales to date: 173,479 units. It also rises from 196 to 184 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 1,847 units. Total physical sales to date: 172,436 units. 'The Very Best Of Love' drops from 134 to 154 selling some 1,634 units. Total sales to date: 350,619 units. 'Viva Las Vegas' rises from 93 to 73 on the Top Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 423 units. Total sales to date: 55,430 units. Brian B-)

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Elvis had no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 13th April, 2013. The following albums appeared on the Catalog Album Chart: 'Heart And Soul' rises from 65 to 55 selling some 2,856 units. Total sales to date: 630,950 units. It also rises from 131 to 121 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 2,854 units. Total physical sales to date: 630,387 units. It also appears on the Country Catalog Album Chart at 14. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' rises from 84 to 65 selling some 2,592 units. Total sales to date: 538,728 units. It also rises from 148 to 136 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 2,592 units. Total physical sales to date: 537,746 units. 'Elvis Inspirational' (Compilation) rises from 133 to 95 selling some 2,172 units. Total sales to date: 145,729 units. It also rises from 194 to 177 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 2,161 units. Total physical sales to date: 143,094 units. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) rises from 123 to 116 selling some 2,017 units. Total sales to date: 171,627 units. It also dropped from 183 to 196 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 2,015 units. Total physical sales to date: 170,589 units. 'The Very Best Of Love' drops from 115 to 134 selling some 1,906 units. Total sales to date: 348,985 units. 'Elvis: 30 No.1 Hits' also re-entered the Catalog Album Chart selling some 1,180 units. Total sales to date: 4,852,384 units. 'Viva Las Vegas' dropped from 74 to 93 on the Top Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 378 units. Total sales to date: 55,007 units. Brian

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Elvis had no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 6th April, 2013. The following albums appeared on the Catalog Album Chart: 'Heart And Soul' rises from 133 to 65 selling some 2,179 units. Total sales to date: 628,094 units. It also appeared on the SMEI (Sony Music Entertainment International) album chart at 80. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' rises from 108 to 84 selling some 2,046 units. Total sales to date: 536,136 units. It also appeared on the SMEI (Sony Music Entertainment International) album chart at 97. 'The Very Best Of Love' rises from 126 to 115 selling some 1,843 units. Total sales to date: 347,079 units. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) rises from 137 to 123 selling some 1,789 units. Total sales to date: 169,610 units. 'Elvis Inspirational' (Compilation) rises from 183 to 133 selling some 1,738 units. Total sales to date: 143,557 units. 'Aloha From Hawaii' (25th Anniversary) re-enters at 178 selling some 1,521 units. Total sales to date: 605,837 units. 'I Am An Elvis Fan' dropped from 65 to 71 on the Top Current Country Album Chart selling some 443 units. Total sales to date: 27,981 units. 'Viva Las Vegas' dropped from 66 to 74 on the Top Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 418 units. Total sales to date: 54,629 units. The following re-entered the Top Music Video Chart at 18 and 19 respectively: 'Elvis: He Touched Me' (Vol.1) selling some 504 units. Total sales to date: 218,102 units. 'Elvis Lives' selling some 473 units. Total sales to date: 169,799 units. Brian

'Elvis 75' (1 CD) re-entered the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 30th March, 2013 at 44 selling some 11,441 units due to an MP3 sale at Amazon.com. Total sales to date: 101,824 units. It was 1,856 units short of becoming a Top 40 entry. It also re-entered the Catlog Album Chart at 6 and the Digital Album Chart at 19 selling some 11,414 units. Total digital sales to date: 30,654 units. The following appeared on the Catalog Album Chart: 'Elvis 75' - As above. 'An Afternoon In The Garden rises from 159 to 108 selling some 1,947 units. Total sales to date: 534,090 units. It also rises from 172 to 164 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 1,944 units. Total physical sales to date: 533,109 units. 'The Very Best Of Love' rises from 161 to 126 selling some 1,816 units. Total sales to date: 345,236 units. It also re-enters the Physical Album Chart at 175. 'Heart And Soul' re-enters at 133 selling some 1,776 units. Total sales to date: 625,915 units. It also re-enters the Physical Album Chart at 184 selling some 1,775 units. Total physical sales to date: 345,236 units. It also entered the Country Catalog Abum Chart at 23. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) rises from 197 to 137 selling some 1,762 units. Total sales to date: 167,821 units. It also re-enters the Physical Album Chart at 189 selling some 1,775 units. Total physical sales to date: 166,788 units. It also entered the Country Catalog Album Chart at 25. 'Elvis Inspirational' (Compilation) re-enters at 183 selling some 1,540 units. Total sales to date: 141,819 units. 'I Am An Elvis Fan' re-enters the Current Country Album Chart at 65 selling some 522 units. Total sales to date: 27,538 units. 'Viva Las Vegas' drops from 51 to 66 on the Top Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 452 units. Total sales to date: 54,211 units. Brian B-)

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Having just listened to this new Legacy release I am very disappointed, particularly with the Rehearsal Show. The mixing is not in the same league as that done by Mr. Brauer on the PFAP release. In fact I prefer the original 'rehearsal' show mix.Those MSG Concerts will, in my opinion, become the definitive 'live' Elvis concerts. The 'new' Rehearsal mix, once again, makes it sound like there are 500 people in the audience instead of several thousand. As far as I can make out, all they have added is a few extra comments from the audience. Sorry to be so negative on this one but I speak as I find. Brian

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Elvis had no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Charts For w/e 23rd March, 2013. The following albums appeared on the Catalog Album Chart: 'An Afternoon In the Garden' drops from 135 to 159 selling some 1,667 units. Total sales to date: 532,143 units. 'The Very Best Of Love' rises from 173 to 161 selling some 1,658 units. Total sales to date: 343,420 units. The following album remained at 51 on the Top Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 623 units. Total sales to date: 53,759 units. Further chart information/sales will be placed on this thread as and when they become available. As a point of interest, Jimi Hendrix’s 'People, Hell And Angels' album enters The Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at No.2. This puts him back in the top five forty two and a half years after he died at age 27. No other artist in chart history has cracked the top five this long after his death. Elvis is in second place. 'Elvis: 2nd To None' debuted at No.3 in October 2003, a little more than 26 years after his death. Brian

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Elvis had no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 16th March, 2013. The following albums appeared on the Catalog Album Chart: 'An Afternoon In The Garden' rises from 143 to 136 selling some 1,896 units. Total sales to date: 530,476 units. It also rises on the Physical Album Chart from 198 to 172 selling some 1,894 units. Total physical sales to date: 529,498 units. 'Very Best Of Love' drops from 135 to 174 selling some 1,705 units. Total sales to date: 341,762 units. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) enters at 198 selling some 1,613 units. Total sales to date: 164,602 units. It also rises from 70 to 65 on the Country Album Chart. 'Heart And Soul' drops from 68 to 72 on the Country Album Chart selling some 1,492 units. Total sales to date: 622,750 units. 'Viva Las Vegas' rises from 58 to 51 on the Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 659 units. Total sales to date: 53,136 units. Brian

Elvis had no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 9th March, 2013. The following albums appeared on the Catalog Album Chart: 'Very Best Of Love' at 135 selling some 1,769 units. Total sales to date: 340,057 units. It also dropped from 153 to 190 on the Physical Album Chart. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' at 143 selling some 1,717 units. Total sales to date: 528,580 units. It also appeared on the Physical Album Chart at 199 selling some 1,713 units. Total physical sales to date: 527,604 units. The following albums appeared on the Country Album Chart: 'Heart And Soul' rises from 70 to 68 selling some 1,440 units. Total sales to date: 621,258 units. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) rose from 75 to 70 selling some 1,388 units. Total sales to date: 162,989 units. 'Viva Las Vegas' dropped from 53 to 58 on the Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 593 units. Total sales to date: 52,477 units. Brian

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Elvis had no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 2nd March, 2013. The following Albums appeared on the Top Catalog Album Chart: 'The Very Best Of Love' rises from 94 to 81 selling some 2,527 units. Total sales to date: 338,288 units. It also rises from 161 to 153 on the Physical Album Chart and drops from 94 to 95 on the SMEI (Sony Music Entertainment International) Album Chart. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' rises from 149 to 143 selling some 1,946 units. Total sales to date: 526,863 units. 'Heart And Soul' drops from 160 to 185 selling some 1,726 units. Total sales to date: 619,818 units. It also drops from 61 to 70 on the Country Album Chart. 'Viva Las Vegas' drops from 39 to 53 on the Top Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 726 units. Total sales to date: 51,884 units. Brian

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