Frank Sinatra celebrates a remarkable comeback as his holiday compilation album Ultimate Christmas reenters the Billboard 200 albums chart, landing in the top 10 for the first time in over a decade. The album makes a significant leap from the 17th to the 10th position on the chart dated January 4, 2025, marking a noteworthy revival of interest in his timeless music during the holiday season, a trend that often sees classic artists reemerging in popular music charts.

Previously peaking at No. 12, Ultimate Christmas reaches the coveted top 10 in its remarkable 52nd week on the charts, a journey that began with its debut in December 2017. This achievement signifies Sinatra’s first return to the top 10 since August 2012, when his 2008 hits compilation Nothing But the Best re-entered the charts at No. 3, driven by promotional pricing strategies. Notably, Nothing had made a strong debut at No. 2 on the chart dated May 31, 2008, showcasing Sinatra’s enduring popularity and the timeless appeal of his musical legacy.

The success of Ultimate Christmas marks Sinatra’s impressive 33rd entry into the top 10, a record that solidifies his status as the solo male artist with the most top 10-charting albums. While The Rolling Stones lead with 38 top 10s, Barbra Streisand follows closely with 34. Sinatra now surpasses The Beatles, who have 32 top 10 albums, further cementing his legacy in the annals of music history and showcasing the lasting impact of his contributions to the holiday music genre.

Joining Sinatra in this celebratory moment is another legendary artist, Bing Crosby, whose album Ultimate Christmas has made an impressive leap from 6th to 3rd place on the latest Billboard 200 chart. This marks Crosby’s highest-charting album since the January 5, 1959-dated chart, when his classic Merry Christmas reached No. 2. Notably, Merry Christmas had previously enjoyed a week at No. 1 on the chart dated January 6, 1958, showcasing the timeless appeal and enduring popularity of Crosby’s holiday music.

It’s worth mentioning that both Sinatra, who passed away in 1998, and Crosby, who left us in 1977, continue to resonate with audiences through their music, particularly during the festive season. Their timeless songs remain staples in holiday playlists across generations, illustrating the lasting influence of their artistry in the world of music.

The Billboard 200 chart is a significant indicator of the most popular albums in the U.S., reflecting multi-metric consumption as measured by Luminate. This comprehensive metric includes album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA), and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit is calculated as one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. The complete Billboard 200 chart for January 4, 2025, will be available on Billboard‘s website on Tuesday, December 31. For real-time updates and chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.