The Beatles' Albums Aren't Just Charting — They're All On The Rise
The Beatles haven’t released a new album in more than half a century, but even that fact isn’t keeping the rockers from regularly occupying space on the charts dedicated to the most popular full-lengths all around the world. The legendary group is performing especially well in the United Kingdom this week, where its catalog is once again on the rise.
Two of the Fab Four’s most beloved compilations appear on the charts — and not just one ranking, but two apiece. Even more impressive is the fact that both of them are climbing, thanks to continued popularity and consumption.
This week, both 1962–1966 and 1967–1970 are on the rise. The two collections have long been favorites among diehard Beatles aficionados and casual listeners alike, as they feature most of the band’s most familiar and successful songs.
Between the two titles, 1967–1970 — often referred to as the Blue Album — comes out ahead. The compilation pushes from No. 55 to No. 48 on the Official Albums Streaming chart. At the same time, it lifts from No. 63 to No. 56 on the Official Albums chart, which blends sales and streams to identify the top performers each week.
Milestones are on the Horizon for The Beatles
If 1967–1970 manages to stick around on the Official Albums chart for one more stay, it’ll hit an important milestone — 104 weeks, or a full two years on the list. On the Official Albums Streaming chart, it’s just one frame away from reaching triple digits. Assuming it continues to perform well, it will soon claim 100 weeks on that tally.
Source: forbes.com/Hugh McIntyre
