Dylan #1 on Billboard

Talk about an upset.

Next week’s Billboard albums chart is about who finished fifth as much as who claims the #1 spot. A chart-topping debut has eluded Jessica Simpson once again, as sales of the singer/actress’ fifth album, A Public Affair, came in at just under 101,000. Meanwhile, Bob Dylan proved that an illustrious career is often accompanied by a loyal fanbase.

SoundScan reported first-week sales for the iconic singer/songwriter’s first studio LP in five years, Modern Times, at nearly 192,000 — outselling his nearest challenger by more than 74,000 copies. It’s the first time in 30 years that Dylan has held the top spot — he previously reached #1 with 1974’s Planet Waves, 1975’s Blood on the Tracks and 1976’s Desire.

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