Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits Vol. 1 | |
Type: | compilation |
Artist: | Elvis Presley |
Cover: | ElvisWWGAHVol1LPCover.jpg |
Released: | August 1970 |
Genre: | Rock |
Label: | RCA Victor |
Prev Title: | On Stage: February 1970 |
Prev Year: | 1970 |
Next Title: | Almost in Love |
Next Year: | 1970 |
Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits Vol. 1 is a compilation box set by American singer and musician Elvis Presley. The four-album set was released in August, 1970, as his 38th album. The set peaked at number 45 on the Billboard 200 and at number 25 on the country chart.[1] It was certified Gold on February 13, 1973, Platinum on March 27, 1992, and 2× Platinum on June 17, 1992, by the Recording Industry Association of America. Of the 51 tracks featured, four make their album debut in this collection: "Viva Las Vegas", "Suspicious Minds", "Don't Cry Daddy", and "Kentucky Rain". Also included is an excerpt from the long out-of-print spoken-word EP, Elvis Sails.
All tracks in this box set are in mono.