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The year was 1955, but it wasn't much a matter of "signing" with RCA. RCA bought his recording contract from Sun Records for $35,000 (a rather large sum back then).
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When did Elvis start liking music?
Officially, August 1992, when his and his mother went to buy a rifle, but instead got a guitar. He began singing for Sun Records, but when he selected Col Tom Parker as his manager, Parker switched him to RCA, where he did HEARTBREAK HOTEL, which immediately went Platinum, and the rest is history.
Who has the most 1 records in music business?
As of January 2004, Elvis Presley has 147 different albums and singles certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum by the RIAA. By far, Elvis has more RIAA certifications than any other artist or group. It is estimated that Elvis has sold over one billion records worldwide, more that anyone else in the history of the record business! The RIAA is the official body to which record companies report record sales figures and request the awarding of gold and platinum records to their artists for American sales achievements. The RIAA came into existence in 1958. Elvis had many gold records before that time that were awarded in-house from his record company, RCA. However, RCA, for the most part, did not request retroactive RIAA certification of these pre-RIAA record sales achievements. Also, over the years RCA sis not often request additional certification when the records went gold again, or request retroactive platinum certification when the platinum status was created in the 1970's. Therefore, in Elvis' lifetime he did not get all of the gold and platinum certifications he was due, and in th eyears following his death the award certification became even more badly outdated. Some time after BMG bought RCA Records, the new administration decided to go back and make it right. But, pre-computer files on Elvis' sales were mis-filed, incomplete, lost and scattered. It happened that in 1990 Graceland had acquired the lifetime collection of files, photography, memorabilia of Colonel Tom Parke, Elvis' long-time career manager. Colonel's files were more complete and were well-organized. In early 1992, RCA and Graceland worked together to bring auditors from the RIAA to Graceland to go through Colonel's files. It is estimated that 40% of Elvis' record sales have been outside the U.S. But , exact figures for all the countries around the world are even harder to come by than the American sales figures. In August 1997 at a special persentation at Graceland, over 100 awards were presented for world wide record sales, including a plaque for over 400 million records sold outside the U.S. The above was taken from www.elvis.com/elvisology/faq 8/15/2007 by a loyal Elvis fan. Passed away 30 years ago - seems like only yesterday - and he's still charting gold records & taking care of business!
When did Elvis get his tattoo?
Elvis did not get any tattoos.
Who had more no 1 hits Elvis or cliff?
Elvis did
Who is more famous Princess Diana or Elvis Presley?
ELVIS
When did Elvis sign RCA?
1956 i believe
What company did Elvis presely sign to?
Elvis Presley was contracted to Sun Records in 1954 but was later signed to RCA Victor in 1956.
What was the label called what signed up Elvis Presley?
The first label to sign up the young Elvis Presley was Sun Records in Memphis . Then he was picked up by RCA Records in Nashville in 1956.
What label was Elvis Presley with in 1970?
RCA
Who were Elvis presleys record companies?
Sun, then RCA
From what label did Elvis first record?
In the USA, there were five major record labels that Elvis records were released: Sun, RCA, Pickwick, Camden, and Boxcar records. Elvis recorded for Sun and RCA records. Boxcar Records was Col. Parker's record label, released with permission of RCA. You can find out more about the various Elvis Records at www.elvisrecords.us.
What was the first Elvis Presley album released by RCA?
Elvis' very first album is "Elvis Presley", released by RCA Victor records, March 23, 1956. It's catalog number is LPM-1254.
How much did RCA pay for Elvis' contract in 1955?
$35000
Who was the producer to initially sign Elvis Presley and produced the recordings of the first rockabilly singles?
Sam Phillips
Does Elvis Presley have a record label?
Elvis Presley was on several labels , first RCA VICTOR and lets not forget Sun records. In the UK he was HMV .later RCA was purchased by BMG and then SONY.
What was Elvis record label?
Elvis recorded for Sun Records in 1954 and 1955 and RCA Victor from 1955 - 1977.
When did Elvis Presley become a star?
He started with RCA in 1955.
