Queen Joins Eminem, Metallica And Bruno Mars In A Chart Feat
Queen's Greatest Hits has achieved a remarkable milestone by spending 700 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. This accomplishment places the band among an exclusive group of artists, including Pink Floyd and Eminem. Despite changes in music consumption trends, Queen continues to maintain a strong presence in the music industry.
- ▪Queen's Greatest Hits is now one of only 12 albums in U.S. history to spend 700 weeks or more on the Billboard 200.
- ▪The album has dipped from No. 31 to No. 36 but remains in the top 40.
- ▪Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon holds the record for the longest-charting album with nearly 1,000 weeks.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentQueen Joins Eminem, Metallica And Bruno Mars In A Chart FeatByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 08:40am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Queen's Greatest Hits becomes the twelfth album in U.S. history to spend 700 weeks — or more — on the Billboard 200, and the band joins some of the biggest artists ever. 1975: British rock band Queen (L-R: Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury, Brian May and John Deacon pose for an Electra Records publicity still to promote their tour of Japan in 1975.
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