Albums with Longest Reigns

Beyond reaching No. 1, some albums demonstrate extraordinary staying power, dominating the charts for extended periods.

The top 3

  1. Longest No. 1 Album Run: The soundtrack to *West Side Story* (1961) holds the record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with an impressive 54 weeks.
  2. Female Artist No. 1 Weeks: Adele's album *21* holds the record for the most weeks at No. 1 for a female artist's album, with 24 non-consecutive weeks.
  3. Longest Charting Albums: Pink Floyd's *The Dark Side of the Moon* has spent over 900 weeks on the Billboard 200, making it one of the longest-charting albums of all time.

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