Guns N’ Roses have etched their name in the history books once again: their Greatest Hits compilation has now spent 750 weeks on the Billboard 200, making it one of the longest-charting albums ever.
According to Luminate data, Greatest Hits recently fell from No. 127 to No. 133, shifting nearly 9,900 equivalent units in the latest chart week. A significant portion of that total continues to come from streaming, though the album still racks up around 1,000 traditional sales per week — a testament to its enduring appeal.
This milestone places Guns N’ Roses alongside legends like Eminem, Metallica, and Pink Floyd — making their compilation only the eighth release in U.S. chart history to break the 750-week barrier. The full list of albums in this elite club includes:
- The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd (991 weeks)
- Legend by Bob Marley & the Wailers (913 weeks)
- Greatest Hits by Journey (883 weeks)
- Metallica (808 weeks)
- Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits by Creedence Clearwater Revival (772 weeks)
- Curtain Call: The Hits by Eminem (762 weeks)
- Doo-Wops & Hooligans by Bruno Mars (754 weeks)
- And now, Greatest Hits by Guns N’ Roses (750 weeks)
The longevity of Greatest Hits underscores Guns N’ Roses’ remarkable staying power. Even decades after their peak, their most beloved tracks — including “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Welcome to the Jungle” — continue to be heavily consumed.
In addition to its main chart presence, Greatest Hits also performs strongly on genre-specific lists: it remains on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart and is holding at No. 6 on the Top Hard Rock Albums tally.
As for what’s next: other iconic albums are inching toward this ultra-rare 750-week club. Forbes reports that Nirvana’s Nevermind may hit the mark soon, and some speculate Michael Jackson’s Thriller could join in 2026.
