The Rolling Stones have matched The Beatles’ long-standing UK chart record after Foreign Tongues debuted at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart, becoming the band’s 15th chart-topping album.
The achievement sees the legendary rock band draw level with The Beatles for the second-highest number of UK Number One albums in chart history. Only Robbie Williams, with 16 Number One albums, has reached the summit more often.
The milestone comes during the 70th anniversary month of the Official Albums Chart, adding another chapter to the band’s record-breaking career.
Foreign Tongues gives The Rolling Stones another chart triumph
Foreign Tongues follows the success of Hackney Diamonds, which also debuted at Number 1 following its release in 2023.
The latest chart-topper extends the Rolling Stones’ remarkable run of commercial success, more than six decades after the band first emerged as one of Britain’s defining rock acts.
Rolling Stones join The Beatles on 15 number one albums
With 15 UK Number One albums, The Rolling Stones now share second place in the all-time rankings with The Beatles.
The current standings are:
- Robbie Williams – 16 Number One albums
- The Rolling Stones – 15 Number One albums
- The Beatles – 15 Number One albums
The latest achievement reinforces the band’s enduring popularity across multiple generations of music fans.
Another landmark in official chart history
The Number One debut arrives as the Official Albums Chart marks its 70th anniversary.
