Chappell Roan Snags First U.K. No. 1 With ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess’

Chappell Roan is finally crowned on the U.K. chart.

Almost a year since its release, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (Island) lifts 4-1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, for its first stint at the top of the leaderboard.

Roan’s ascent can be seen on charts around the globe, including the United States, Australia and now the U.K., where Midwest Princess completes its climb in its 17th week on the chart, published Friday, Aug. 9.

Just last week, the Missouri artist broke the daytime attendance record for a performance at Lollapalooza Chicago. Also, her single “Good Luck, Babe” has become the highest-charting song in her career, entering the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Official U.K. Singles Chart, where it’s currently at No. 2.

Originally dropping in September 2023, Midwest Princess enjoys a lift in the U.K. following its release on vinyl, with over half of its seven-day total made up of physical sales, the Official Charts Company reports.

The “Popstar Edition” wax pressing leads this week’s Official Vinyl Albums Chart.

Charli xcx’s BRAT summer continues to heat up, as her Mercury Prize-nominated Atlantic album returns to its previous peak, No. 2.

Also new to the national tally is Vultures 2 (YZY) from Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, and Ty Dolla $ign. Vultures 2 swoops in at No. 7. It’s the followup to their first collaborative record, Vultures, which peaked at No. 2 in February.

Finally, Jack White nabs his seventh solo U.K. top 40 appearance with No Name (Third Man). It’s new at No. 33. No Name enjoyed a conventional release after vinyl versions of the album were handed out at three of White’s Third Man Records outlets.

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