This Day in Top 40 History: October 28

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This Day in Top 40 History: October 28
Megan Zahnd
Published Oct 28, 2025 3:00 AM EDT

On Oct. 28, 2016, Elvis Presley posthumously broke the record for the most No. 1 albums by a solo artist. The Wonder Of You was a compilation album that featured…

On Oct. 28, 2016, Elvis Presley posthumously broke the record for the most No. 1 albums by a solo artist. The Wonder Of You was a compilation album that featured archival recordings of Elvis backed by new arrangements by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Within a week, the album topped the Billboard 200. By reaching No. 1, Presley superseded Madonna; the pair were previously tied at 12 No. 1 albums each. That's why he's still known as The King. Keep reading for more Top 40 history from Oct. 28.

Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Sometimes a new album is successful as soon as it hits the market. Other times, it takes years, or even decades, for an album to be truly appreciated:

1977: Decade by Neil Young was released. The 35-song album went Platinum in 1986 — almost a decade later.
1989: Janet Jackson kicked off a four-week run at the top of the charts with her album Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814. It included hit singles "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" and "Rhythm Nation."
2007: After winning The X Factor, Leona Lewis topped the charts in the U.K. with her song "Bleeding Love." It also charted in the U.S. and became the best-selling digital song of the year.
2013: Lorde topped the charts in the U.K. with her hit song "Royals." Her success at such a young age ushered in a new era of pop musicians.
Cultural Milestones
Often, the surrounding culture influences popular music, and vice versa. It's how old songs find a second wind when they're featured in a film or how bands gather to honor a significant event. Here are some cultural milestones from Oct. 28:

1997: R.E.M.'s drummer, Bill Berry, left the band after 17 years. He still joins the group on-stage from time to time but has otherwise retired from the industry.
2001: For the first time in over two years, The Beastie Boys played live. The show was in New York, as part of the New Yorkers Against Violence benefit.
2023: "Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift surged to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was originally released in 2019, but Swift's concert film revived much of her older catalog.

From new artists to repeat successes, Oct. 28 has seen several memorable events in Top 40 history. Don't lie — "Bleeding Love" is stuck in your head now, isn't it?

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Oct. 28 is a big day in rock history associated with many legendary album releases and performances from iconic names such as Queen, Elvis Presley, ZZ Top, and The Allman Brothers Band. Here's a rundown of all the major events that happened on this day in rock history.

Notable Recordings and Performances

On Oct. 28, several iconic albums were released, and rock fans enjoyed unforgettable concerts:

1956: Elvis Presley made his second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Presley was presented with a gold record for his single "Love Me Tender," and he performed "Don't Be Cruel," "Love Me Tender," "Love Me," and "Hound Dog."
1977: Queen released their sixth studio album, News of the World, via EMI Records in the U.K. and Elektra Records in the U.S. It went 4x Platinum in the U.S., and it includes two of the most famous songs in music history, "We Are the Champions" and "We Will Rock You."
1977: The Sex Pistols released their first and only studio album, Never Mind the B******s, Here's the Sex Pistols. It went Platinum in the U.K. and the U.S., and it's widely considered one of the most influential albums in history.
1977: Journey played their first show with lead vocalist Steve Perry. Although some band members were initially hesitant about Perry joining, this move led to the band's most successful era.
1985: ZZ Top released their ninth studio album, Afterburner, through Warner Bros. Records. Despite not reaching the heights of their previous release, Eliminator, the album was a commercial success and sold over 5 million copies in the U.S. alone.
2014: The Allman Brothers Band played their final show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. They released it as a live album 10 years later, under the name Final Concert 10-28-14.
Industry Changes and Challenges

Some changes and challenges in the music industry occurred on Oct. 28, including:

1953: Songwriter and producer Desmond Child was born in Gainesville, Florida. Some of the singers and bands he's written songs or produced albums for include Kiss, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Meat Loaf, and Dream Theater.
2022: Rock pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis died aged 87 at his home in Nesbit, Mississippi. He started his professional career in 1952 and was one of the first-ever rock stars in the 1950s. Lewis released hits such as "Great Balls of Fire," "Breathless," and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On."
These are the notable events that took place on Oct. 28 over the years. Come back tomorrow to explore the most important moments from that day in rock history.