G.I. Blues (soundtrack)

G.I. Blues is the third soundtrack album and seventh (overall) album by American singer and musician Elvis Presley, released by RCA Victor in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2256, in October 1960. It is the soundtrack to the 1960 film of the same name in which he starred. Recording sessions took place on April 27 and 28, and May 6, 1960, at RCA Victor Studio C and Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California. The album topped the Billboard Top Pop Album chart. It was certified gold on March 13, 1963 and platinum on March 27, 1992 by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album remained at the #1 spot for ten weeks.

G.I. Blues
Soundtrack album by
ReleasedSeptember 23, 1960
RecordedApril 27 – May 6, 1960
StudioRCA (Hollywood)
GenrePop, rock and roll
Length26:35
LabelRCA Victor
Elvis Presley chronology
Elvis Is Back!
(1960)
G.I. Blues
(1960)
His Hand in Mine
(1960)
Singles from G.I. Blues
  1. "G.I. Blues"
    Released: December 1960
  2. "Wooden Heart"
    Released: March 1961
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