Frank Sinatra Secures a Place in the Latest Top 10 Album Rankings, Two and a Half Decades After His Passing
The holiday season is a significant period for numerous iconic musical acts based in America. The audience revisits their cherished vintage Christmas tunes, a majority of which were initially recorded by artists who are now deceased. This annualtsimultaneouslyrevives the reputation of many musical icons, propelling them up the charts even after their demise. Some of the biggest names in the American music industry have been known to accomplish remarkable achievements during this period.
One such figure is Frank Sinatra, who experienced a prosperous phase on the Billboard charts in 2024. The legendary crooner has been gaining traction on various rankings for several weeks, owing to the growing interest in his holiday collection. This renewed attention has led to a significant accolade for him.
"Ultimate Christmas," one of Sinatra's numerous holiday projects, breaks into the top 10 on the Billboard 200 this week. This is the first time the album has reached such heights on the list of most-consumed albums in the country. This achievement adds to Sinatra's career triumphs, over two decades following his departure from the music world.
This week, "Ultimate Christmas" climbs from No. 17 to No. 10, barely making its way into the most competitive section on the most competitive albums ranking in the U.S. This placing earns Sinatra his twelfth top 10 album in the country, as the album's popularity surges significantly.
"Ultimate Christmas" recorded a sell of 63,000 equivalent units in the past tracking period, according to Luminate. This figure marks a 55% increase compared to the previous period, with holiday releases recording a surge in streams and sales as Christmas Day drew near. Approximately 3,400 of these units were actual sales, while the majority of the remainder were streams on platforms like Spotify.
"Ultimate Christmas" features on four Billboard charts this week, and it is among the top 10 on all of them. The album improves its position on the Jazz Albums and Traditional Jazz Albums tallies, climbing from No. 4 to No. 3 on both charts.
Additionally, the album moves from No. 13 to No. 8 on the Top Streaming Albums chart, which did not exist during Sinatra's lifetime. This marks the first time Sinatra has entered the top 10 on this chart.
"Ultimate Christmas" is celebrating a successful week for two primary reasons. Not only does the compilation reach the top 10, but it also commemorates its first full year on the Billboard 200. This makes it Sinatra's sixth album to spend at least 52 weeks on the 200-position tally.
Frank Sinatra's "Ultimate Christmas," a timeless holiday collection, continues to perform exceptionally well on the Billboard charts. This week, the album enters the top 10 on the Billboard 200, marking its first-ever appearance in this coveted section.
The success of "Ultimate Christmas" on the Billboard 200 is not an isolated incident. The album is also making waves on other charts, securing positions in the top 10 on four different rankings.
The surge in popularity of "Ultimate Christmas" can be attributed to increased streaming activity on platforms like Spotify. In fact, the album recorded a significant 55% increase in equivalent units in the past tracking period.
The commercial success of "Ultimate Christmas" is a testament to Frank Sinatra's enduring appeal, even two decades after his departure from the music world. This victorious week also sees the album celebrating its first full year on the Billboard 200, making it Sinatra's sixth album to spend at least 52 weeks on this prestigious chart.
