Taylor Swift reaches 100 weeks at number one on Billboard 200 chart
Taylor Swift has reached 100 cumulative weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart following a second week for her latest release.
Record milestone achieved by artist
Swift now holds the record for the most solo weeks at number one among all artists. Elvis Presley remains the nearest runner-up with 67 weeks, while living artist Garth Brooks has 52. The Beatles hold the overall all-time record with 132 collective weeks.
Extended edition boosts chart position
The album Life of a Showgirl held its spot for a second consecutive week. This run includes an extended edition titled The Encore which features four new tracks. Both the original and bonus versions count toward the total chart calculation.
Beatles reissue enters top ten
The Beatles album Rubber Soul returned to the top 10 this week at number four. This entry was driven by a specific reissue campaign launched by the group. Popular on Variety noted the band joined Swift in the top rankings.
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