Record extended: Peter Maffay celebrates his 21st number one album

He was already the record holder for the most number one records, now Peter Maffay (75) has further built his record: With “We Love Rock’n’Roll (Leipzig-Live-2024)” he is celebrating his 21st number one -Album in the Official German Album Charts, determined by GfK Entertainment.

The German rock singer also placed in the top 10 for the 313th time, something no one has ever achieved before him. The live album captured a special moment: Maffay, who said goodbye to the big tour in July, and his band played “We love Rock ‘n’ Roll” in the Arena in Leipzig at the end of their sold-out 2024 tour.

Peter Maffay is happy about a “great award”

Maffay took to Instagram with a video in which he holds the “Number 1 Award” in his hands and a short message about his success: “Dear friends, you are amazing!” says the post. “I hold something particularly valuable in my hands: our 21st number 1! I would like to share this great award with you, my band, my entire team and Sony Music. Thank you to each and every one of us for making this possible together!”

Behind Maffay in the German album charts this week are Montez (30) with “Pay attention to my heart” and “The BBC Collection” with a set of radio concerts and sessions by the late guitar legend Rory Gallagher (1948-1995). Coldplay landed in fourth place with “Moon Music”, followed by Charli XCX (32) with “Brat”.

“The Emptiness Machine” by Linkin Park remains at number one in the singles charts. The summer hit “Belly Legs Po” by Shirin David (29) holds its own in second place and “LID” by Lacazette climbs from fourth to third place. “Closed Eyes” by Nico Santos (31) and Sido (43) is new in fourth place. “Playboybunnies” by Jazeek, ​​​​Luciano & Miksu / Macloud lands behind it.

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