These are the number-one albums in the United States per ''
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'' magazine's ''Best-Selling LPs'' chart during the year 1959. Starting May 25, 1959, separate charts were listed for albums in
mono and
stereo
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formats, called ''Best-Selling Monophonic LPs'' and ''Best-Selling Stereophonic LPs'', respectively.
Chart history through May 18
Chart history May 25 to end of year
See also
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List of number-one albums (United States)
References
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1959
Events January
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Number-one albums of 1959 (U.S.)