From Variety · Steven J. Horowitz · · 40s
My Chemical Romance Hits No. 1 After 20-Year Wait
My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' reaches No. 1 on Billboard 200 after 20 years, marking their first chart-top spot.
In brief
My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' reaches No. 1 on Billboard 200 after 20 years, marking their first chart-top spot. My Chemical Romance's album 'The Black Parade' debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 20 years after its release, after a 78,000 equivalent album units reissue. Originally reported by Variety.
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance scores first-ever No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 'The Black Parade' after 20 years.
Album Reissue Details
The deluxe reissue achieved 78,000 equivalent album units, peaking at No. 139 to No. 1.
Longest Wait for No. 1
The band's wait for No. 1 surpassed Toby Keith's 16-year wait for his posthumous album.
What matters most
My Chemical Romance's album 'The Black Parade' debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 20 years after its release, after a 78,000 equivalent album units reissue.
