Guns N’ Roses have achieved a remarkable milestone, cementing their legacy in music history as one of only eight albums to reach an astonishing 700 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. This accomplishment is particularly notable because it isn’t their iconic Appetite for Destruction that has reached this impressive duration on the chart.

The honor goes to their Greatest Hits compilation album, which has now joined the ranks of music’s elite. Interestingly, this milestone coincided with Bruno Mars‘ Doo-Wops & Hooligans, which also celebrated its 700-week mark during the same week, marking a unique moment in chart history.

Explore the Impact of Guns N’ Roses’ Greatest Hits Compilation

The Greatest Hits album by Guns N’ Roses was released on March 23, 2004, during a time when the band was largely quiet, focusing on the long-awaited Chinese Democracy project. Axl Rose found himself in a dispute with Geffen Records, attempting to prevent the album’s release due to disagreements over the track listing. This behind-the-scenes drama only heightened the anticipation for the collection.

Despite minimal promotional efforts surrounding its launch, the album made a significant impact by debuting at No. 3 on the U.S. charts and achieving the top spot on the U.K. Albums Chart. Its popularity has resulted in an impressive certification of five times platinum in the U.S., demonstrating the enduring appeal of the band’s music.

Discover Which Other Albums Have Achieved 700 Weeks on the Billboard 200

The prestigious list of albums that have reached the remarkable 700-week milestone on the Billboard 200 chart is predominantly filled with legendary rock and metal titles. Alongside Guns N’ Roses and Bruno Mars, iconic albums such as Pink Floyd‘s Dark Side of the Moon, Journey‘s Greatest Hits, Metallica‘s self-titled “Black” album, and Creedence Clearwater Revival‘s Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits are also included. Furthermore, Bob Marley and the Wailers‘ Legend and Eminem‘s Curtain Call: The Hits further enrich this exclusive group of chart-topping albums.

Celebrate Another Milestone for Guns N’ Roses with Spotify Hits

This is indeed a stellar week for Guns N’ Roses as they continue to break records. Earlier this week, the band celebrated the addition of a fourth song to Spotify’s prestigious “Billion Plays” club, with the timeless classic “November Rain.” This track stands out as the first from the Use Your Illusion albums to reach the billion-play mark, joining other hit songs from Appetite for Destruction like “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” and “Paradise City,” which have all surpassed a billion streams in recent years.