Hamilton Duels With Hamilton Atop Cast Albums Chart, As 10 ShotsDebuts

Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:39 am

Hamilton Dominates Cast Albums Chart, Even When It Doesn't

In a rare turn of events, the original Broadway cast recording of *Hamilton: An American Musical* has been dethroned from its usual top spot on Billboard's Cast Albums chart. After dominating the chart for nearly a decade, the musical has been bumped to number two.

The album that has taken the top position is *Hamilton: 10 Shots*, a highlights edition featuring ten songs from the original production. This new release earned 17,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the week ending November 6th, according to Luminate. The original *Hamilton* debuted on the Cast Albums chart on October 17, 2015, and has remained on the chart ever since.

*Hamilton: 10 Shots* was released across multiple formats, including streaming, digital download, CD, and vinyl. The new release also made a strong showing on other Billboard charts, including number three on Vinyl Albums, number five on Indie Store Album Sales, number six on Top Album Sales, and number six on Top Current Album Sales. It also reached number 28 on the overall Billboard 200 chart.

Despite the shift, the original *Hamilton* cast recording continues to make history. It is currently at number 69 on the Billboard 200, marking its 528th consecutive week on the chart. This extends its record for the longest chart run for a cast recording. The album previously peaked at number two in 2020, the highest position for a cast recording since 1969.

The Billboard 200 and Cast Albums charts are based on multimetric consumption, including album sales, track equivalent albums, and streaming equivalent albums.

BNN's Perspective: The enduring popularity of *Hamilton* is a testament to its cultural impact and the power of musical theater. While the highlights edition's success is noteworthy, it's a positive sign that the original production continues to resonate with audiences, even after years on the charts. This demonstrates the lasting appeal of quality art.

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