"Since it began publishing weekly in 1956, the Billboard 200 has tracked the best-selling albums in the US. Today, it's still an impressive feat to reign atop the chart, especially with several different albums. Only a handful of artists have crossed into double-digit No. 1s, including modern superstars like pop star-slash-songwriter Taylor Swift and rapper Drake. They're listed below in ascending order."
"The Billboard 200 is the definitive all-genre chart for album sales in the US. Nine acts in Billboard history have topped the chart at least 10 different times. The Beatles have the most No. 1 albums with 19. Taylor Swift is in second place with 15."
"Editor's note: Although Elvis Presley is often credited with 10 No. 1 albums, a Billboard representative told Business Insider that most of his biggest releases predate the modern Billboard 200 chart, which launched in 1963."
The Billboard 200 has tracked weekly best-selling albums in the US since 1956. Achieving multiple No. 1 albums remains a notable feat, and only nine acts have reached double-digit chart-topping albums. The Beatles hold the record with 19 No. 1 albums, and Taylor Swift ranks second with 15. Modern superstars such as Taylor Swift and Drake are among those who have amassed many No. 1s. Although Elvis Presley is often credited with 10 No. 1 albums, most of his biggest releases predate the modern Billboard 200 chart launched in 1963, per a Billboard representative.
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