Ever wonder which albums have spent the most consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard 200? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
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Albums with the Most Consecutive Weeks at Number One
13. Vanilla Ice - 'To The Extreme' (1990)
Consecutive Weeks: 16
Vanilla Ice made some major noise with his 1990 studio album, To The Extreme - so much so that the project spent 16 weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard 200.
12. Various Artists - 'Titanic' Soundtrack (1998)
Consecutive Weeks: 16
When you see "various artists," it doesn't always do a proper justice in explaining the depth of talent involved. On this particular soundtrack for the movie, Titanic, it involved the likes of James Horner, Céline Dion, and more. While James was responsible for the majority of the soundtrack, Céline Dion was behind the most popular song, the love theme "My Heart Will Go On."
11. Billy Ray Cyrus - 'Some Gave All' (1992)
Consecutive Weeks: 17
In 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus found himself in a very advantageous position with his studio album, Some Gave All. This project spent 17 consecutive weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard 200, and for good reason.
10. Michael Jackson - 'Thriller' (1983)
Consecutive Weeks: 17
With one of the most legendary projects on our list is Michael Jackson at number 10 for his studio album, Thriller. This project grabbed the world's attention, and still has it to this day. Talk about classics: this project has got it all. It spent 17 weeks in a row at the number one spot on the charts.
9. The Monkees - 'More of the Monkees' (1967)
Consecutive Weeks: 18
The Monkees were an iconic rock and roll group who were responsible for a large part of the genre's evolution, and their role didn't go unnoticed. Their 1967 album More of the Monkees spent a whopping 18 weeks at the number one spot.
8. MC Hammer - 'Please Don't Hurt 'Em' (1990)
Consecutive Weeks: 18
MC Hammer is one of the most prolific figures in the history of hip-hop, and his 1990 album Please Don't Hurt 'Em played a huge part in that. The album spent 18 consecutive weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard 200.
7. Fleetwood Mac - 'Rumours' (1977)
Consecutive Weeks: 19
With what's arguably Fleetwood Mac's most iconic album is the number seven spot on our list: Rumours from 1977. At the time, the classic project spent 19 consecutive weeks at the number one spot on the charts.
6. Harry Belafonte - 'Calypso' (1957)
Consecutive Weeks: 20
Harry Belafonte set the bar high for his fellow Jamaican-American artists with this particular album. In 1957, the legendary artist spent 20 weeks at the number one spot on the charts with his album, Calypso.
5. Elvis Presley - 'Blue Hawaii' Soundtrack (1961)
Consecutive Weeks: 20
At the number five spot on our list is none other than the King of Rock, Elvis Presley. His 1961 soundtrack for the movie Blue Hawaii spent 20 weeks at the top of the charts.
4. Various Artists- 'South Pacific' Soundtrack (1959)
Consecutive Weeks: 24
The South Pacific soundtrack set a record at the time for the most consecutive weeks at number one, though it's since been surpassed. With the help of a variety of talent, it managed to spend nearly half a year at the very top.
3. Bee Gees and Various Artists - 'Saturday Night Fever' Soundtrack (1978)
Consecutive Weeks: 24
At the point in time when the Bee Gees were tasked with leading the creation of the 'Saturday Night Fever' album, it was devised by none other than Robert Stigwood. This movie was made in tandem with the album, in a way that wasn't normal at the time. This visionary trusted the notion that the world would eat it up, and lo and behold, they did. While the album featured other artists, it would feature some of the Bee Gees most iconic classics.
2. Prince and The Revolution - 'Purple Rain' Soundtrack (1984)
Consecutive Weeks: 24
At the number two spot on our list is Prince and The Revolution with their soundtrack for the movie Purple Rain. This particular album spent 24 weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard 200, and it's pretty apparent why. Take a listen for yourself.
1. Various Artists - 'West Side Story Soundtrack' (1962)
Consecutive Weeks: 29
At the number one spot on our list for albums with the most consecutive weeks at the number one spot is the soundtrack for the movie West Side Story. A couple years after the movie South Pacific set the bar high with its 24-week run, this film shattered the record. The film soundtrack's 29-week run hasn't been topped since, and thus has held onto the cherished title.