Also commonly referred to as Eurochart Top 100 Albums, the chart showcased the sales of an act in 19 European countries based on IFPI data.
[3] When Music & Media closed in August 2003, Billboard continued to compile the European Top 100 Albums.
Later Billboard reviewed the criteria and decided the older albums would also be allowed to chart in the 200, as it should show what's being sold.
The chart update and issue dating followed the rules of the Billboard 200: sales tracking week began on Monday and ended on Sunday.
The final chart was published on 11 December 2010, following the news of Billboard closing their London office and letting their UK-based staff go.