The Grateful Dead set a new record with 59 Top 40 albums on the Billboard 200 chart, surpassing Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.

The Grateful Dead have broken the record for most top 40 albums in the Billboard 200 chart's history, thanks to their latest release, Dave's Picks Vol. 49. The album, which consists of two complete shows played by the band at Stanford University in April 1985, debuted at No. 25 on the Billboard 200 chart. This achievement marks the 59th album the group has placed on the Top 40, surpassing previous record-holders Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.

February 11, 2024
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