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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"
Elvis Presley's first single was "That's All Right Mama" b/w "Blue Moon of Kentucky" in 1954. It did not chart.
I Want to Hold Your Hand
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