The remarkable longevity of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic album Rumours continues to shine brightly in the music industry, making it the best-selling rock album of 2024, despite being 47 years old. This is a testament to the timeless appeal of classic rock in an era where pop, country, and hip-hop dominate the charts. In fact, Rumours secured a notable position at No. 34 on Billboard’s year-end chart for 2024, placing just ahead of Elton John’s acclaimed compilation album Diamonds, which was released in 2017. This highlights the enduring legacy of rock music, showcasing how masterpieces from the past still resonate with audiences today.

In an era where only 29 out of the Top 200 albums on Billboard‘s year-end 2024 chart were attributed to rock artists, the situation appears disheartening for rock enthusiasts. Alarmingly, only one new rock album, Linkin Park’s Papercuts, was released this year, while the majority of the entries—over 80%—were greatest hits or compilation albums. Besides the remarkable Rumours, other well-known non-compilation rock albums that managed to make the cut include Nirvana’s Nevermind, AC/DC’s legendary Back in Black, Linkin Park’s Papercuts, their groundbreaking [Hybrid Theory], and Sublime’s self-titled album from 1996. This trend underscores the nostalgia-driven interest in classic rock music.

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In a remarkable display of commercial success, Taylor Swift dominated the Billboard charts in 2024, claiming the top two positions and four spots in the Top 10. Her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, soared to No. 1, followed closely by 1989 (Taylor’s Version) at No. 2. Additionally, her previous works, including Lover from 2019 and Midnights from 2022, secured the No. 9 and No. 10 spots respectively. This significant achievement emphasizes Swift’s powerful influence in contemporary music, as she continues to resonate with a vast audience while leaving a lasting impact on the industry.

For a detailed overview of how each rock album fared on Billboard‘s 2024 year-end chart, explore the comprehensive list below, showcasing the enduring presence of rock music in a competitive landscape.

Explore the Top Rock Albums on Billboard’s 2024 Year-End Chart

34. Fleetwood Mac, Rumours
35. Elton John, Diamonds
40. Creedence Clearwater Revival, Chronicle: Their 20 Greatest Hits
47. Queen, Greatest Hits
51. Bob Marley, Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers
75. Nickelback, The Best of Nickelback: Volume 1
93. Nirvana, Nevermind
94. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Greatest Hits
99. Journey, Journey’s Greatest Hits
104. Guns N’ Roses, Greatest Hits
106. Daryl Hall and John Oates, The Very Best of Daryl Hall John Oates
112. Abba, Gold: Greatest Hits
129. Aerosmith, Greatest Hits
141. Linkin Park, Papercuts
142. Foo Fighters, Greatest Hits
143. Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Greatest Hits
146. Lynyrd Skynyrd, All Time Greatest Hits
155. Bon Jovi, Greatest Hits: The Ultimate Collection
158. Fleetwood Mac, Greatest Hits
162. AC/DC, Back in Black
166. Elvis Presley, Elvis: 30 #1 Hits
169. Blink-182, Greatest Hits
180. Linkin Park, [Hybrid Theory]
182. The Beatles, The Beatles 1967-1970
187. Eagles, Their Greatest Hits: 1971-1975
189. Billy Joel, The Essential Billy Joel
193. The Beatles, The Beatles 1962-1966
197. Sublime, Sublime
199. Creed, Greatest Hits