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I last did this post about four years ago and it’s been requested this time, so here it is, new and updated. All 22 acts that have had 30 or more UK hits without ever reaching the top as a credited primary or featured act. Those who have appeared in charity ensembles are discounted.

Act Hits
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark 30
Kim Wilde 30
Cure 31
Chris Rea 31
Siouxsie And The Banshees 31
Nat ‘King’ Cole 32
Stranglers 34
Skepta 35
Sting 35
Elvis Costello And The Attractions 36
Paul Weller 36
R.E.M. 37
Mary J. Blige 38
Bon Jovi 38
Kendrick Lamar 38
Morrissey 39
Tina Turner 40
Janet Jackson 41
Travis Scott 44
Depeche Mode 47
D-Block Europe 51
Glee 100