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To put this into simple points:
- Only update Rolling Stone chart peaks based on finalized weekly charts (released every Monday)
- Do not update chart positions based on daily or projected peaks
- Do not include calculated peaks from earlier than the actual chart positions of the debut June 21–27, 2019 charts
The Rolling Stone Top 100 was first issued on July 2, 2019 for the week of June 21–27, 2019. "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X is the chart's first-ever number-one song, yet clicking upon other songs will show that they have a previous peak position at number 1. Take for example "Señorita", which supposedly peaked at number 1 at some point. It was released during the charting week of June 21–27, 2019, so how is it possible that it could have peaked at number 1 when its first end-of-the-week position was at number 2? This is where it is important to understand that the RS peak position includes daily peaks instead of just reflecting weekly peaks.
In keeping consistent with the Billboard Hot 100, it is important to not include daily peaks and instead only update peak positions as the weekly chart is issued. Going in-hand with this, do not include retroactive/hypothetical peaks from before June 21–27, 2019. Examples include "Sicko Mode" and "Murder on My Mind" peaking at number 1 — do not include these; only reflect their positions at number 47 and number 86, respectively.
Also, do not add chart data when the top-left corner states "Chart Status: Projected", as this is a projected position based on daily data. Only add the chart when it displays "Chart Status: Final". The final chart is released every Monday.
Note: The essay should apply to all other RS charts excluding the Rolling Stone Top 200 albums chart. Following a discussion in April 2020, the Rolling Stone Top 200 Albums was ruled a deprecated chart.