Book excerpt: The authoritative source of popular music chart data, Joel Whitburn has compiled a must-own reference book. Here is the most comprehensive data available anywhere on the top 1000 hit singles based on the Billboard pop charts from 1955-1992. Photo reproductions of classic Billboard ads highlight some of pop music's most memorable artists -- past and present. A special color bonus section also features the top 100 record albums from 1955-1992.