Key Takeaways
- The Rolling Stones has achieved its 15th number one album in the UK, tying with The Beatles.
- Their latest album 'Foreign Tongues' topped the Official Albums Chart dated July 17.
- Both bands are now joint-second on all-time rankings.
The Rolling Stones have achieved a significant milestone by topping the U.K. Official Albums Chart with their new release, 'Foreign Tongues,' marking their 15th number one album in the country's history. This achievement ties them with The Beatles for second place on the all-time rankings of top-selling albums in the UK.
Speaking to Billboard’s Joe Lynch, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards discussed various aspects of their career, including their thoughts on artificial intelligence, their reaction to Olivia Rodrigo’s success, and the possibility of a tour supporting 'Foreign Tongues.' The interview provides insight into the band's current state and future plans.
The Rolling Stones first reached number one in 1964 with their self-titled debut LP. Since then, they have consistently maintained a strong presence on the charts, with recent successes including 'Hackney Diamonds' from 2023. Their latest achievement is particularly noteworthy as it brings them level with The Beatles, who also achieved 15 number one albums in the UK.
The band's current position ties them with Paul McCartney for second place behind Robbie Williams, whose album 'Britpop' topped the charts in January of this year, marking his 16th overall top spot. The Stones and McCartney are now joint-second on the all-time rankings, highlighting their enduring popularity and influence in the music industry.
Other notable entries on the chart include A reissue of My Chemical Romance’s 'Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys' at No. 2 following a successful anniversary tour for its seminal album 'The Black Parade.' Olivia Rodrigo holds her position at No. 3 with her third LP, while Michael Jackson's 'The Essential' collection finishes at No. 4.
The chart also features new entries such as December 10’s 'On Your Side EP,' which gives the boy band a strong start to its recording career and is the highest-charting debut for a British boy band in six years. A re-recording of Bring Me the Horizon's debut LP, 'Count Your Blessings I Repented,' lands at No. 6, an improvement from its original ranking.
Future’s 'The Real Me' debuts at No. 27, while Jack White’s 'Frozen Charlotte' closes at No. 29, showcasing a diverse range of artists contributing to the current chart landscape.
'Foreign Tongues' topped the Official Albums Chart dated July 17.
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