From the Billboard chart:
Elvis Presley appears in the Billboard Hot 100's top 40 for the first time since 1978, as his classic carol "Blue Christmas" debuts at last, at No. 40 on the chart dated January 5, 2019. Powered by streaming, it zooms 48-32 on the Streaming Songs chart, up 61 percent to 21.3 million U.S. streams in the December 21-27 tracking week, according to Nielsen Music. It also drew 9.6 million in airplay audience (in the week ending December 30, 2018.Presley had last ranked in the Hot 100's top 40 on the chart dated March 28, 1981, when "Guitar Man" peaked at No. 28.
Presley adds his 109th Hot 100 entry overall and first since "Rubberneckin'," which reached No. 94 in 2003. The Glee Cast holds the record with 207 Hot 100 visits, followed by Drake (192) and Lil Wayne (161). Rounding out the top five, below Presley, Nicki Minaj has tallied 102 charted titles.
- Billboard Hot 100 chart: the song “Blue Christmas” is a re-entry at #40.
- Billboard Album Top 200: the “It’s Christmas Time” compilation climbed from #50 to #40.
- Billboard Catalog Album chart: the “It’s Christmas Time” compilation climbed from #16 to #13.
- Billboard Top Albums Sales chart: the “It’s Christmas Time” compilation dropped from #61 to #99.
- Billboard Country Catalog Album chart: the “It’s Christmas Time” compilation remained steady at #3.
- Billboard Country Catalog Album chart: the “The Classic Christmas Album" dropped from #6 to #7.
- Billboard Country Catalog Album chart: the “Elvis: Ultimate Gospel" compilation climbed from #24 to #13.
- Billboard Country Catalog Album chart: the “The Essential Elvis Presley” compilation is a re-entry at#21.
- Billboard Country Catalog Album chart: the “Merry Christmas, Love Elvis" compilation dropped from #15 to #22.
Canadian Charts:
- Canadian Hot 100 chart: "Blue Christmas" is the highest new entry at #25, making this a hot shot debut.
- Canadian Album chart: the "The Classic Christmas Album" climbed from #57 to #40.
- Dutch Single Top 100: "Blue Christmas" is a re-entry at # 40.
- Official UK Singles chart: “Blue Christmas” dropped off the chart after last week's re-entry at #63.
- Official UK Music DVD chart: the “The Searcher” documentary DVD dropped from #1 to #2.
- Official UK Music DVD chart: the “Elvis - The Collection” DVD set dropped from 19 to #31.
- Official UK Music DVD chart: the DVD “Elvis - Live From Memphis” is a re-entry at #42.
- Official UK Gospel and Christian Album chart: the “Where No One Stands Alone” album remained steady at #2.
- Official UK Gospel and Christian Album chart: the “Lovin’ Elvis” is a new entry at #20.
- Official UK Streaming Album chart: "The 50 Greatest Hits" is listed at #57.
- Irish IRMA Album chart: the “ELV1S 30 #1 Hits” compilation dropped off the chart after last week's re-entry at #91.
- Irish IRMA Singles chart: the “Blue Christmas” dropped off the chart from last week's #96 spot.
- Irish IRMA Music DVD chart "Elvis - The Searcher" climbed from #3 to #2.
- Official Scottish Album chart: the “Christmas Peace” compilation dropped off the chart after last week's #95 spot.
Swedish Chart
- On the Swedish Single chart “Blue Christmas” climbed from #56 to #40.
Debut Vinyl
The Waxtime In Color label re-issued Elvis Presley’s self-titled debut album "Elvis Presley" on green colored vinyl. This re-issue comes on 180 GR. with four bonus tracks.
Product Description:
Elvis’ debut LP, titled Elvis Presley, was the first rock album to reach number one on the charts. Intriguingly, his first long play demonstrates that RCA had no idea what to do with the singer, even though it had paid what was then a king’s ransom to buy his contract from Sam Phillips’ Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
The album was produced by Steve Sholes (head of RCA’s Country and Western and Rhythm and Blues division) and released in mono in March 1956. The recording sessions took place on January 10 & 11 at RCA recording studios in Nashville, and on January 30 & 31 at the label’s studios in New York. Additional material originated from sessions at Sun Studio in Memphis, on July 5, August 19, and September 10, 1954, and on July 11, 1955.
Side 1: Blue Suede Shoes - I’m Counting On You - I Got A Woman - One Sided Love Affair - I Love You Because - Just Because
Bonus Songs: Don't Be Cruel - Heartbreak Hotel
(Source: Billboard / FECC / Official Chart Company / Dutch Charts / Martin / Amazon)
The Waxtime In Color label re-issued Elvis Presley’s self-titled debut album "Elvis Presley" on green colored vinyl. This re-issue comes on 180 GR. with four bonus tracks.Product Description:
Elvis’ debut LP, titled Elvis Presley, was the first rock album to reach number one on the charts. Intriguingly, his first long play demonstrates that RCA had no idea what to do with the singer, even though it had paid what was then a king’s ransom to buy his contract from Sam Phillips’ Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
The album was produced by Steve Sholes (head of RCA’s Country and Western and Rhythm and Blues division) and released in mono in March 1956. The recording sessions took place on January 10 & 11 at RCA recording studios in Nashville, and on January 30 & 31 at the label’s studios in New York. Additional material originated from sessions at Sun Studio in Memphis, on July 5, August 19, and September 10, 1954, and on July 11, 1955.
Side 1: Blue Suede Shoes - I’m Counting On You - I Got A Woman - One Sided Love Affair - I Love You Because - Just Because
Bonus Songs: Don't Be Cruel - Heartbreak Hotel
Side B: Tutti Frutti - Trying To Get To You - I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry Over You - I’ll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin) - Blue Moon - Money Honey
Bonus Songs: Shake, Rattle And Roll - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Bonus Songs: Shake, Rattle And Roll - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
(Source: Billboard / FECC / Official Chart Company / Dutch Charts / Martin / Amazon)