Number 1 Albums
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Number 1 Albums: Category Archive for '50s

Film Encores, Mantovani, July 13, 1959

Exotica -- Martin Denny, June 22, 1959

The Kingston Trio -- The Kingston Trio, November 24, 1958

Heavenly -- Johnny Mathis, November 9, 1959

Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely -- Frank Sinatra, October 13, 1958

Sing Along With Mitch -- Mitch Miller And The Gang, October 6, 1958

Johnny's Greatest Hits -- Johnny Mathis, June 9, 1958

Merry Christmas -- Bing Crosby, December 30, 1957

Elvis’ Christmas Album – Elvis Presley, December 16, 1957

Loving You – Elvis Presley, July 29, 1957

Around the World in 80 Days -- Soundtrack, July 22, 1957

Love Is the Thing – Nat “King” Cole, May 27, 1957

Elvis – Elvis Presley, December 8, 1956

The Eddy Duchin Story – Carmen Cavallaro / Soundtrack, October 13, 1956

The King and I – Soundtrack, October 6, 1956

Calypso – Harry Belafonte, September 8, 1956

My Fair Lady -- Original Cast, July 14, 1956

Elvis Presley -- Elvis Presley, May 5, 1956