The Beach Boys Debut On A Billboard Chart For The First Time

The world is currently mourning the loss of Brian Wilson, one of the most innovative musicians in pop music history. The Beach Boys’ frontman left behind an incredible body of work that spans well over half a century and includes some of the catchiest tunes in pop-rock history.

As is often the case when a superstar of his caliber passes, Wilson’s music has seen a surge in popularity as millions of people reconnect with him through his art. The Beach Boys have experienced two strong weeks on the Billboard charts as consumption of the group’s catalog increases.

Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys has become the focal point for many fans who have recently turned to the band’s music. It’s common for compilations to skyrocket following the death of a group member, and as Sounds of Summer returns to one list and rises on others, it also debuts on one tally.

Sounds of Summer Becomes a Streaming Win

Sounds of Summer launches on the Top Streaming Albums chart at No. 20. Its arrival marks the band’s first appearance on Billboard’s list of the most successful full-lengths and EPs on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and others. The ranking itself was introduced only a relatively short time ago, so it’s not shocking that it took such a drastic event for the Beach Boys to score an inaugural placement.

Sounds of Summer Reaches a New High

As Sounds of Summer earns the Beach Boys a debut on the Top Streaming Albums chart, the collection also reaches a new high on the Billboard 200. Last week, the compilation sat at No. 52. Now, it rockets to No. 14, 356 frames into its tenure on the tally.

The Beach Boys Climb Multiple Billboard Charts

The same gathering of the Beach Boys’ most familiar tunes appears on two other Billboard lists, in addition to the Billboard 200 and the Top Streaming Albums roster. The compilation surges from No. 33 to No. 17 on the Top Album Sales chart and reappears at No. 22 on the Vinyl Albums ranking.

The band manages to fill a pair of spots on the Top Album Sales ranking as Pet Sounds reaches a new high of No. 18, coming in just one slot beneath Sounds of Summer.