Elvis Presley SECURES another Top 10 Album Position in the American Music Charts
Elvis Presley often graces the Billboard charts, maintaining enough popularity in his homeland to feature on at least one chart, sometimes even garnering more impressive placements. Several of his compilations and individual tracks claim spots on various rankings, and some weeks, like the current one, could potentially be his year's peak.
During the holiday season, Presley's music sees a significant increase in consumption, with other legacy acts experiencing a similar rise. This week might just be his best, as several of his albums and individual tracks are performing well enough to make it onto the Billboard charts, including a top 10 smash re-entry for his The Classic Christmas Album.
This classic album has returned to the highest tier on one ranking in the U.S., with the public continuously purchasing and streaming holiday-related content. Presley's album moves up from No. 12 to No. 9 on the Top Country Albums list, which tracks the most-consumed full-lengths and EPs in the country genre, with both streams and sales contributing to an album's position.
The Classic Christmas Album has previously been in the top 10 on the Top Country Albums ranking, with its popularity today, given that it's a compilation of decade-old recordings, being quite remarkable. Released in 2012, the album's timeless tunes have once again captured the public's attention. Previously, the album peaked at No. 5, and it now boasts a total of 68 periods on the roster.
The album's consumption saw a nearly 19% increase from one period to the next, according to Luminate, with more than 25,300 equivalent units sold in the U.S., over 2,500 of which were actual purchases.
These increased sales and streams have also pushed The Classic Christmas Album up on two other U.S. charts. It breaches the top 10 on the Top Country Albums list while reappearing in the top 40 on the Top Streaming Albums ranking. On the latter, it progresses from No. 42 to No. 38. The overnight success continues as it also climbs on the Billboard 200, leaping from No. 54 to No. 46.
Presley's success doesn't end there, as The Essential Elvis Presley and Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra also rank on their respective charts. The Essential Elvis Presley contributes to the Top Country Albums chart, while Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ascends on the Classical Albums tally.
Presley's influence extends beyond these charts, as at least eight successful song-specific lists include his tracks, whether based on format or style. While "Blue Christmas" remains his largest victory, other seasonal tunes, such as "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)," resonate with large audiences across the country, qualifying them for at least one list each.
Elvis Presley's classic Christmas album, titled The Classic Christmas Album, has returned to the top 10 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, showcasing its enduring popularity. The album's sales and streams have increased significantly, leading to its re-entry and ascent on multiple charts, including the Top Streaming Albums and Billboard 200.
The success of Elvis Presley's The Classic Christmas Album is particularly noteworthy given that it's a compilation of decade-old recordings. Released in 2012, the album has seen a resurgence in popularity, reaching as high as No. 5 on the Top Country Albums chart prior to this week's No. 9 position.
With its sales and streams increasing by nearly 19%, Elvis Presley's The Classic Christmas Album has also climbed the Billboard 200 chart, having a significant impact on the holiday music genre. This increase in popularity has also extended to other Elvis Presley Christmas songs, with tracks like "Blue Christmas," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)" making appearances on successful song-specific lists.
The success of Elvis Presley's Christmas music continues beyond the Billboard charts, as several of his Christmas albums, including The Classic Christmas Album, consistently appear on holiday-themed charts. This enduring popularity has secured Presley's place as a beloved figure in the holiday music genre.
Elvis Presley's influence on holiday music is well-represented on the Billboard charts this holiday season. In addition to The Classic Christmas Album, albums like The Essential Elvis Presley and Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have both climbed respective charts, demonstrating Presley's continued impact on popular music.
