Paul McCartney’s latest studio effort, McCartney III,opened at number three on the Billboard 200 for the week of June 13, 2026, giving the former Beatle his 22nd solo top‑10 album and extending his own record for most top‑10 albums by a solo artist.

22 Top‑10 Albums Across Six Decades

According to the report, McCartney’s solo career has produced 10 top‑10s in the 1970s, two in the 1980s, one in the 1990s, four in the 2000s, three in the 2010s, and two so far in the 2020s.. This span of six decades places him among a handful of artists who have sustained chart success over such a long period.

Vinyl‑Driven Victory: 32,000 Units From Records

The source notes that McCartney III sold 63,000 equivalent album units in its debut week, with 59,500 copies sold in physical formats. More than 10 vinyl editions were released, and vinyl sales alone accounted for 32,000 units , underscoring a resurgence of physical media for legacy artists.

Surpassing Sinatra, Still Behind the Fab Four

McCartney’s new tally of 22 solo top‑10s eclipses Frank Sinatra’s 21, as reported, but the Beatles as a group still hold the overall record with 32 top‑10 albums. Including his work with Wings, McCartney’s total rises to 23, yet the band remains the most successful act on the chart.

Who Else Matches the Longevity?

In comparison, the report highlights Tony Bennett as the only living solo artist with a longer span between first and most recent top‑10 entries, a 59‑year stretch from his 1967 debut to 2021. The Kidz Bop Kids franchise also boasts 24 top‑10s between 2005 and 2016, but as a franchise rather than a solo artist.

Unanswered Questions About the Physical Campaign

While the source details the 18 physical variants of McCartney III, it does not disclose the exact marketing strategy behind the vinyl push or whether the 18 versions included exclusive content beyond cover art.. Additionally, the report does not clarify how the album’s chart performance compares to streaming‑only releases in the current era.