'Its Christmas Time' rises from 59 to 57 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 26th December, 2015; rises from 47 to 42 0n the Top Album Sales Chart; remains at 8 on the Catalog Albums Chart and drops from 7 to 8 on the Holiday Albums Chart.

'The Classic Christmas Album' rises from 132 to 117 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart; rises from 97 to 84 on the Top Album Sales Chart; rises from 25 to 20 on the Catalog Albums Chart and is a new entry at 23 on the Holiday Albums Chart.

'Elvis: Ultimate Christmas' rises from 170 to 126 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart; is a new entry at 82 on the Top Album Sales Chart; rises from 28 to 21 on the Holiday Albums Chart; rises from 14 to 11 on the Top Country Albums Chart and rises from 13 to 10 on the Top Rock Albums Chart.

'Merry Christmas, Love Elvis' rises from 169 to 151 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and drops from 27 to 33 on the Holiday Albums Chart.

'If I Can Dream' rises from 148 to 144 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and remains at 2 on the Classical Album Chart.

'Blue Christmas' (Single) drops from 15 to 17 on the Holiday 100 Chart; drops from 18 to 22 on the Holiday Digital Songs Chart and rises from 18 to 16 on the Holiday Airplay Chart.

'Here Comes Santa Claus' (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) (Single) drops from 22 to 23 on the Holiday 100 Chart and rises from 13 to 12 on the Country Streaming Songs Chart.

Elvis drops from 35 to 38 on the Artist 100 Chart.

Brian

Hey Brian, thanks again for your faithfulness in keeping all updated. Can I ask a question. During his life and posthumously, Elvis continue to chart (what a testimony to the man's talent and fan base!). But what are the differences in the various charts. For example, the Easy Listening chart had Elvis reaching number 1 where Billboard and/or cash Box did not. With the variety of charts, what is the criteria for charting and positioning? Also, is a number 1 on the East Listening chart comparable to a number on Billboard?
Has the way people receive a gold award for a release the same as it was for Elvis when he was still with us and recording? In other words, is it easier to receive a "gold" award today, more difficult, or about the same as it was when Elvis was here?

Thanks Brian.
M-M

My pleasure M-M.

Brian

'Its Christmas Time' rises from 57 to 54 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 2nd January, 2016; drops from 42 to 44 on the Top Album Sales Chart; remains at 8 on the Catalog Albums Chart and rises from 8 to 7 on the Holiday Albums Chart.

'The Classic Christmas Album' rises from 117 to 109 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart selling some 8,416 units; rises from 84 to 76 on the Top Album Sales Chart; rises from 20 to 15 on the Catalog Albums Chart and rises from 23 to 16 on the Holiday Albums Chart;

'Elvis: Ultimate Christmas' rises from 126 to 110 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart selling some 8,815 units; rises from 82 to 66 on the Top Album Sales Chart; rises from 11 to 10 on the Top Country Albums Chart; rises from 64 to 53 on the Top Current Album Chart and rises from 10 to 9 on the Top Rock Albums Chart.

'Merry Christmas, Love Elvis' drops from 151 to 190 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and drops from 33 to 36 on the Holiday Albums Chart.

'If I Can Dream' drops from 144 to 163 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart; drops from 75 to 81 on the Current Albums Chart and remains at 2 on the Classical Albums Chart.

'Blue Christmas' (Single) drops from 17 to 18 on the Holiday 100 Chart; remains at 22 on the Holiday Digital Songs Chart and remains at 16 on the Holiday Airplay Chart.

'Here Comes Santa Claus' (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) (Single) drops from 23 to 26 on the Holiday 100 Chart.

Elvis rises from 38 to 36 on the Artist 100 Chart.

Brian

'It's Christmas Time' drops from 54 to 61 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart for w/e 9th January, 2016; drops from 44 to 53 on the Top Albums Sales Chart; remains at 8 on the Catalog Albums Chart and drops from 7 to 8 on the Holiday Albums Chart.

'Elvis: Ultimate Christmas' rises from 110 to 107 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart; drops from 66 to 88 on the Top Albums Sales Chart; remains at 14 on the Holiday Albums Chart; drops from 9 to 14 on the Top Rock Albums Chart; drops from 10 to 16 on the Top Country Albums Chart and drops from 53 to 73 on the Top Current Albums Chart.

'The Classic Christmas Album' drops from 109 to 139 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart; drops from 15 to 23 on the Calalog Albums Chart and drops from 16 to 18 on the Holiday Albums Chart.

'Merry Christmas, Love Elvis' drops from 36 to 44 on the Holiday Albums Chart.

'Heart And Soul' is a new entry at 162 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and is a re-entry at 33 on the Catalog Albums Chart.

'If I Can Dream' rises from 163 to 153 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart; drops from 81 to 94 on the Top Current Albums Chart and drops from 2 to 3 on the Classical Albums Chart.

'Blue Christmas (Single) remains at 18 on the Holiday 100 Chart; rises from 22 to 13 on the Holiday Digital Songs Chart; drops from 16 to 19 on the Holiday Airplay Chart; rises from 43 to 22 on the Country Digital Songs Chart and rises from 16 to 10 on the Country Streaming Songs Chart.

'Here Comes Santa Claus' (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) (Single) rises from 26 to 23 on the Holiday 100 Chart and rises from 9 to 7 on the Country Streaming Songs Chart.

Elvis rises from 36 to 30 on the Artist 100 Chart.

Brian

Elvis has no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 23rd January, 2016.

'Heart And Soul' is at 160 on the Top Selling Album Chart with 2,288 units; is a re-entry at 45 on the Top Catalog Album Chart and rises from 13 to 6 on the Country Catalog Album Chart.

'If I Can Dream' is at 178 on the Top Selling Album Sales Chart with 2,105 units and drops from 2 to 3 on the Classical Album Chart.

'Elvis' 30 No.1 Hits' is at 179 on the Top Selling Album Sales Chart with 2,101 units and drops from 1 to 8 on the Country Catalog Album Chart.

Brian

Thanks Brian! I find is somewhat amazing that "Heart and Soul" continues to chart. Amazing!!

M-M

Personally, I am of the opinion that the only reason it sells is because SONY (U.S.A.) keeps the album stocked up in the stores. The same thing happened with 'An Afternoon In The Garden' a while back. It's a pity they didn't keep the stores stocked up with the 'If I Can Dream' album.

Brian

'Elvis' 30 No.1 Hits' is a re-entry at 129 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 30th January, 2016 with sales of 4,882 units; is a re-entry at 41 on the Top Catalog Album Chart and rises from 8 to 3 on the Country Catalog Album Chart.

'If I Can Dream' drops from 3 to 4 on the Classical Album Chart with sales of 2,228 units and is a re-entry at 92 on the Top Current Album Chart.

'Heart And Soul' rises from 45 to 43 on the Top Catalog Album Chart with sales of 2,318 units; rises from 6 to 4 on the Country Catalog Album Chart.

'Elvis: Ultimate Gospel' is a re-entry at 23 on the Country Catalog Album Chart.

'He Touched Me' - The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley (Vols. 1 and 2) rises from 96 to 2 on the Music Video Sales Chart.

Brian

Elvis has no entries on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 13th February, 2016.

'If I Can Dream' rises from 4 to 3 on the Classical Albums Chart.

'Heart And Soul' drops from 8 to 10 on the Country Catalog Albums Chart.

'Playlist: The Very Best Of Elvis Presley Movie Songs' is a new entry at 25 on the Country Catalog Albums Chart.

Brian

As always, thank you Brian.

I find it so interesting how albums containing a variety of Elvis movie songs always seem to sell generally well with the public around the world. Could it be that many long-time Elvis fans underestimate many of the movie songs?

M-M

M-M,

I think you are right. Elvis always gave his best with the material he was presented with and I love most of his movie songs. The backings on several are not up to scratch but could be re-mixed with today's musicians as on the latest IICD album. Elvis' films are real fun and can be watched by all ages and families together and they receive much too much criticism from fans in my opinion. I watch them regularly. Elvis was unique.

Brian

Elvis has no entries on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 27th February, 2016.

'If I Can Dream' remains at 4 on the Classical Albums Chart.

'Heart And Soul' drops from 10 to 11 on the Country Catalog Albums Chart.

'Playlist: The Very Best Of Elvis Presley Movie Songs' drops from 18 to 25 on the Country Catalog Albums Chart.

Brian

Thanks again Brian for your faithfulness and keeping us fans updated. Much appreciated.

M-M

Elvis has no entries on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 5th March,2016.

'If I Can Dream' remains at 4 on the Classical Albums Chart.

'Heart And Soul' drops from 11 to 20 on the Country Catalog Albums Chart.

Brian

Elvis has no entries on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 12th March,2016.

'If I Can Dream' remains at 4 on the Classical Albums Chart.

'Heart And Soul' drops from 20 to 21 on the Country Catalog Albums Chart.

Brian

Elvis has no entries on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 19th March,2016.

'If I Can Dream' rises from 4 to 3 on the Classical Albums Chart.

'Heart And Soul' rises from 21 to 12 on the Country Catalog Albums Chart.

Brian

"If I Can Dream" is really hanging in there! Brian, were the sales better in England, throughout Europe, or in the United States? Just curious. Thanks

Jim

Hi Jim,

Sales in the UK have been easily the best in the World. Now over 1 million and 9 thousand units sold there alone. It is still in the Top 10. Sales in the U.S.A. have been really disappointing with less than 100,000 sold to date. Interestingly in Canada this week the album re-enters their Chart at 24 (highest yet) and it is No.1 on the Amazon (Canada) Rock Chart and No.3 on their Pop Chart. According to Canadian fans, this week has been the first time they have seen the record shops with plentiful stocks. Apart from the UK, Sony appear not to have marketed the album properly. The same lack of marketing applies to Europe also. I suspect heads will roll because of it.

Brian

Thanks so much Brian! I appreciate your comments and efforts.