Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_6 (issue_date INTEGER, highest_position VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the largest issue date for an album that reached position of 3?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(issue_date) FROM table_name_6 WHERE highest_position = 3