It entered Billboard magazine's pop album chart on December 26, 1960, peaked at No.

[2][3] At the time of its release in November 1960, music reviewer Gee Mitchell wrote: "'$1,000,000 Worth of Twang' (Jamie) stirs up action aplenty on things like 'Rebel Rouser', 'Moovin' and Groovin',' and 'Because They're Young.'

"[5] AllMusic gave the album a rating of four-and-a-half stars, with reviewer Cub Koda calling it a "solid best-of collection".

[6] In January and February 2017, the ARChive of Contemporary Music featured "$1,000,000 Worth of Twang" in its window with web site commentary by head archivist Fred Patterson.

a compilation of Duane Eddy's biggest hits up until 1960, hanging in our window to remind folks about the important things in life.