Overview

• The Grateful Dead has set a new record for the most Top 40 albums on the Billboard 200 with their latest release, 'Dave’s Picks Vol. 49', marking their 59th album to chart.
• This achievement surpasses the previous record holders, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, who were tied with the band at 58 albums each.
• The majority of the Grateful Dead's Top 40 chartings have occurred since 2012, highlighting the enduring popularity of their live show recordings.
• 'Dave’s Picks Vol. 49' also achieved the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, a first for the band.
• Dead & Company, a Grateful Dead offshoot, announced a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, following the band's record-breaking achievement.