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Kurtis Blow had the first gold record (single) for "The Breaks" (1980). RunDMC had the first gold record (album) for Raising Hell (1986). .
"Heartbreak Hotel" actually went Platinum.
i did research and i believe elvis got 7 gold records
Smokey Robinson was of course the lead singer of the Miracles when they had Motown's first gold record with "Shop Around"
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Elvis Presley's first single was "That's All Right Mama" b/w "Blue Moon of Kentucky" in 1954. It did not chart.
Perry Como's hit "Catch a Falling Star" was the first OFFICIAL gold record as noted by the RIAA, in 1958.
In early March, 1955 Elvis had bought his first Cadillac. It was a pink and white 1954 Cadillac. He also owned a Black Cadillac & a Gold one.
He had 45.
In 1957 he wore his gold suit.
His favorite colors were Blue, Black, White, and Gold