I was 18 when I wrote this article back in 1994 for The Elvis Beat #7, my official Elvis Presley Fan Club newsletter.

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Elvis’ new release, ELVIS: From Nashville To Memphis – The Essential 60s Masters I, has achieved gold status, indicating sales of over 500,000 discs. The official presentation was made on January 8.

The award is Elvis’ 274th gold or platinum award for US sales officially confirmed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The 274 awards span 111 different titles.

Elvis’ status as the “Greatest Recording Artist of All Time” remains unchallenged, for he stands far ahead in gold and platinum awards. After Elvis come The Beatles with 41, the Rolling Stones with 39, and Elton John and Barbra Streisand, each with 37.

With the incredible success of this boxed set and its predecessor, RCA plans to release more boxed sets in the future. A boxed set for the 1970s is a certainty, but boxed sets for his singles, his gospel recordings, and the 1968 ELVIS (Comeback) special are also under consideration.