Nevermind Nirvana album , has reached the milestone of remaining on the Billboard 200 chart for 700 non-consecutive weeks , even more than 30 years after its release.
The album is currently at number 120, alongside Linkin Park 's Hybrid Theory, released in 2000. The list is based on the work's popularity, and it's noteworthy that Nevermind has surpassed current artists such as The Weeknd , Drake, Justin Bieber, and Beyoncé.
In addition to its Billboard position, the album was a key element in the band's success, selling 13 million copies, receiving 13 platinum certifications, and currently holding several certifications from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), the organization responsible for music awards in the United States.
Highlights on the list
Other artists have also achieved notable positions; the highlights so far are listed below:
1) The Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd: 990 weeks
2) Legend – Bob Marley and the Wailers: 865 weeks
3) Greatest Hits – Journey: 835 weeks
4) Black Album – Metallica: 767 weeks
5) Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits – Creedence Clearwater Revival: 724 weeks
6) Curtain Call: The Hits – Eminem: 714 weeks
7) Doo-Wops & Hooligans – Bruno Mars: 706 weeks
8) Greatest Hits – Guns N' Roses: 704 weeks
9) Nevermind – Nirvana: 700 weeks
10) Thriller – Michael Jackson: 656 weeks
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