Chart Book

First Charts USA Chart Book

Prior to record charts launching in 1940, the music charts of the United States were based primarily on sales of sheet music. This book contains a comprehensive list of every song to appear on these charts, along with its composer, entry date, peak position, weeks at number 1 and total number of weeks spent on the chart. Also included is a complete chronological list of all the number 1 songs, and a section highlighting exceptional chart achievements. This book will complete your US chart collection with the often-overlooked charts from a time when sheet music was king.