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 No. 1 spot for ten weeks. No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for 1 week, from the issue of December 5, 1960. Wiki link