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Longest wait for an album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200

The current longest wait for an album to reach no. 1 on the billboard 200 record is 20 years, held by My Chemical Romance, The Black Parade, set on November 7, 2026. Last checked November 7, 2026.

20

years

My Chemical Romance, The Black Parade

2026

Holder
My Chemical Romance, The Black Parade
Record
20 years
Date set
November 7, 2026
Last checked
November 7, 2026

Put it in perspective

My Chemical Romance, The Black Parade lived through 20 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born2006
  2. Age 202026Sets the record: 20 years

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