Conan Gray Tops Album Sales Charts with Wishbone, Achieves Career High on Billboard 200
Conan Gray has hit a major milestone in his music career. His latest album, Wishbone, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, the first time he’s ever reached that summit.
But that’s not all. On the Billboard 200, which factors in streaming and individual track sales alongside albums, Wishbone soared to No. 3, Gray’s highest-charting album to date.
Strong Sales Driven by Physical Formats
Wishbone earned 71,000 equivalent album units in its debut week, spurred largely by physical purchases. Among these, vinyl sales stood out, over 30,000 units, earning it the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Vinyl Albums chart, marking Conan Gray’s second chart-topper in that category.
A variety of collector-friendly formats, seven CD variants and seven vinyl editions (some signed), helped fuel the strong first-week sales.
Career Snapshot & Growth Trajectory
Here’s how Wishbone stacks up in Conan Gray’s discography:
Billboard 200 performance (Top 10):
Wishbone: No. 3
Kid Krow (2020): No. 5
Superache (2022): No. 9
Top Album Sales entries:
Found Heaven (2024): No. 2
Kid Krow: No. 2
Superache: No. 22
Wishbone: No. 1
This leap to No. 1 on Top Album Sales and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 signals a peak in Gray’s commercial performance so far.
Why It Matters
This breakthrough week is more than just a number, it reflects Conan Gray’s growing appeal and the dedication of his fanbase. By leaning into physical collectibles like signed vinyl and deluxe CD editions, he’s tapped into a deep-rooted fandom and created a tangible connection with listeners.