Grateful Dead sets record for the most top 40 albums with 59
RhinoGrateful Dead has landed a new chart record, thanks to their latest archival release, Dave’s Picks, Volume 49: Frost Amphitheatre, Stanford U., Palo Alto, CA (4/27/85 & 4/28/85). The set debuted at #25 on the Billboard 200 album chart this week, making it the legendary band’s 59th top 40 release. With that milestone, The Dead have now landed the record for most top 40 charting albums, surpassing Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, who both have 58. Named after The Dead’s archivist David Lemieux, the new Dave’s Pick entry features two hometown performances and five […]
