Official U.K. Albums Chart
There’s just no stopping Sabrina Carpenter, who is on course to savor a fourth consecutive week at No. 1 on the U.K. Singles Chart this Friday (Sept. 20) with her latest banger “Taste.”
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According to the latest chart blast, the impressive run sees the pop star maintaining her dominant streak, and if Carpenter secures another week at the top, it will mark her 16th cumulative week at No. 1 in the U.K in 2024.
The rest of the Top 5 remains a Carpenter stronghold as well. “Espresso” continues to brew success and is predicted to hold steady at No. 2, while “Please Please Please” won’t have to beg to hold its spot at No. 4. Sabrina’s Short n’ Sweet era has taken over the U.K. charts, with multiple singles continuing to perform strongly.
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Meanwhile, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are climbing the chart with their lounge-pop duet “Die With A Smile,” which could break into the Top 5 for the first time at No. 5.
Fresh entries also shake things up this week, as The Weeknd’s euphoric new track “Dancing In The Flames” is poised to debut at No. 9, making it the highest new entry of the week.
Tate McRae is also gaining ground with her pop hit “It’s Ok, I’m Ok,” expected to debut just outside the Top 10 at No. 11, while Playboi Carti’s “All Red” is eyeing a No. 13 debut, potentially marking his first solo Top 20 entry in the U.K.
Elsewhere, U.S. soul singer Teddy Swims is set for another chart success with his single “Bad Dreams,” aiming for No. 15, which would be his third Top 20 hit in the U.K.
Meanwhile, Charli XCX looks to make a comeback with a remix of her track “Talk Talk” featuring Troye Sivan, which could re-enter the chart at No. 20.
With only a few days until the official rankings, it looks like Sabrina Carpenter’s latest single still holds its flavor and will likely continue to reign supreme when the U.K. Singles Chart is updated on Friday (Sept. 20).
Snow Patrol are making a strong comeback, as their latest album, The Forest Is The Path, is on track to secure the U.K. No. 1 spot, according to the U.K Official Charts midweek blast.
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If the album holds its lead, it would mark the band’s third U.K. No. 1 overall and their first since 2006. Their previous chart-topping albums in the U.K. include Eyes Open (2006) and Final Straw (2003).
The Forest Is The Path is the first album from Snow Patrol – which consists of Gary Lightbody, Johnny McDaid and Nathan Connolly – since their 2018 release Wildness, which peaked at No. 2 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart. This comeback record, their eighth studio album, signals a return to the top after nearly two decades.
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Close behind in the race for No. 1 in the latest chart blast is London Grammar’s The Greatest Love, currently holding at No. 2. The album is poised to become the trio’s fourth Top 10 U.K. album, with two previous No. 1s, Truth is a Beautiful Thing (2017) and Californian Soil (2021).
Meanwhile, Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) is making a significant rebound, moving up to No. 3 in the midweek chart following its Expanded Mourner’s Edition release. The record, which spent three weeks at No. 1 earlier this summer, is heading for its sixth week inside the Top 10.
Welsh rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen are celebrating 10 years of their debut album The Balcony, and its anniversary reissue is set to push the record to its highest-ever peak of No. 9, potentially surpassing its original 2014 peak of No. 10.
Finally, Nilüfer Yanya’s My Method Actor is on track to become her first-ever Top 40 album, currently sitting at No. 17, marking a major breakout moment for the London-based indie-rock artist.
With a few days left until the final U.K. Official Albums Chart results are revealed on Friday, all eyes are on Snow Patrol as they eye off the top spot for the first time in 18 years.
Ex-Pink Floyd singer and guitarist David Gilmour is on track to claim the No. 1 spot on this week’s U.K. Official Albums Chart midweek update with his latest release, Luck and Strange.
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If the album maintains its lead, this would be Gilmour’s third solo chart-topper, following Rattle That Lock in 2015 and On an Island in 2006.
As a member of Pink Floyd, Gilmour has already secured six No. 1 albums in the U.K. His return to the top of the charts with Luck and Strange would mark his first solo No. 1 in nine years.
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Speaking to Billboard last month, Gilmour commented that his new album is “the best album I’ve made since Dark Side of the Moon, since 1973.”
“The album feels like a solid body of cohesive work,” Gilmour explained. “It’s the cohesiveness of the whole thing — the writing, the work, the thrill it still gives me to listen to it all the way through as an album. There’s a consistency of thought and of feeling that runs through it that excites me in a way that makes me make those comparisons.”
Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet holds its ground at No. 2 on the chart blast, eyeing a second consecutive week in that position. The pop sensation’s latest release continues to draw attention, remaining a strong contender in the U.K. charts.
Indie favorite Rex Orange County is also making waves, with his new album The Alexander Technique currently sitting at No. 5. This marks his third Top 5 entry, following the success of Pony (2019) and WHO CARES? (2022).
Veteran new wave band The The is making a significant comeback with Ensoulment, their first album in 25 years.
The record is tracking to debut at No. 6, potentially becoming their highest-charting album since Dusk peaked at No. 2 in 1993. South London’s Fat Dog is set to make an impressive debut with WOOF, their first full-length release, currently positioned at No. 7.
Fred again.. is aiming for a Top 10 debut with ten days, which is tracking at No. 8, while Ultravox’s 40th-anniversary edition of Lament is also set to re-enter the charts at No. 11.
Linkin Park’s greatest hits collection Papercuts is climbing to No. 13, while their classic debut Hybrid Theory is seeing a resurgence, currently at No. 45 midweek.
Oasis’s iconic debut album Definitely Maybe has stormed back to the top of the U.K. Official Albums Chart, 30 years after its original release in 1994.
This is the first time in 14 years that Liam and Noel Gallagher, alongside the rest of Oasis, have topped the Official Albums Chart together.
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The album, which debuted at No. 1 three decades ago, returned to the summit thanks to the release of its 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. The new edition features previously unreleased material, including the Monnow Valley sessions, outtakes from the Sawmills recordings, and an alternate demo of “Sad Song.”
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The album saw a staggering 408% week-on-week uplift in sales, with over 50% of its total weekly sales coming from vinyl, cementing its place at No. 1 on both the Official Albums Chart and the Official Vinyl Albums Chart.
Alongside Definitely Maybe, two other Oasis albums entered the Top 5: Time Flies…1994-2009, their 2009 greatest hits compilation, climbed to No. 3, and their seminal 1995 album (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? reached No. 4.
The band’s remarkable chart performance aligns with the announcement of their much-anticipated Oasis Live ‘25 reunion tour, set for 2025, which will see them perform across major U.K. cities like Cardiff, Manchester, London, and Edinburgh.
Due to massive public demand, extra dates at Wembley Stadium have already been added.
Elsewhere on the chart, the previous week’s chart-topper, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet, has moved down to No. 2 after an impressive run, and continues to perform well despite Oasis’s return to the top.
Meanwhile, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds celebrate their seventh U.K. Top 10 album as their latest release, Wild God, enters the chart at No. 5. English rockers Wunderhorse also secured their first Top 10 album with Midas, landing at No. 6
This week’s chart also sees Vegas-formed Palaye Royale claiming the No. 38 spot with their latest release, Death or Glory.
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Sabrina Carpenter is on the verge of a major career milestone as her sixth album, Short n’ Sweet, races toward the top spot on the U.K. Official Albums Chart.
“Taste” singer is outselling her nearest competitor by 2-to-1 at the midweek mark, putting her in prime position to secure her first-ever No. 1 album in the U.K.
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This potential chart-topping success would be a huge breakthrough for Carpenter, whose previous albums have yet to make a major impact on the U.K. charts. Now, with Short n’ Sweet, she’s not only aiming to crack the Top 40 for the first time but to do so in spectacular fashion.
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However, the chart battle is far from over. Following their much-anticipated reunion announcement, Oasis is experiencing a resurgence that could shake up the rankings.
The Gallagher brothers’ iconic band has three albums set to re-enter the Top 40 this week: their former chart-leading greatest hits compilation Time Flies… (1994-2009) at No. 14, the legendary (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? at No. 26, and their seminal debut Definitely Maybe, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, at No. 31.
With the hype surrounding their reunion tour, these albums are expected to climb even higher as the week progresses, making Oasis a strong contender in this week’s chart race.
Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. are also on fire with their new release, Romance, which is on track to debut in the Top 10, marking their fourth consecutive album to achieve this milestone in the U.K.
Travis Scott’s Days Before Rodeo is set to debut in the Top 10 at No. 6 after its release on streaming platforms for the first time. Meanwhile, country star Lainey Wilson is on track to secure her first U.K. Top 10 album with Whirlwind, reflecting the growing influence of country music across the pond.
Louis Tomlinson’s LIVE album, featuring recordings from his 2024 Faith In The Future and world tour shows, is expected to debut just outside the Top 10 at No. 11, adding yet another achievement to the former One Direction member’s solo career. Alt-pop artist Cassyette is also making a notable entry, with her debut album This World Fucking Sucks on track to debut at No. 22.
With Sabrina Carpenter leading the pack and Oasis making a strong comeback, this week’s U.K. Official Albums Chart is shaping up to be an exciting race to the finish.
Can Sabrina maintain her lead and claim the No. 1 spot, or will the legendary Oasis surge ahead? The countdown to the top continues.
Post Malone has once again claimed the top spot on the U.K. Official Albums Chart, securing his third U.K. No. 1 album with F-1 Trillion.
The New York-born, Texas-raised star artist’s sixth studio album follows in the footsteps of his previous chart-toppers, beerbongs & bentleys (2018) and Hollywood’s Bleeding (2019).
The standard edition of the F-1 Trillion album was released on Aug. 16 and has 18 songs, 15 of which are collaborations with country stars ranging from Dolly Parton and Hank Williams Jr., to Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton, to HARDY and Morgan Wallen.
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Later on Aug. 16, F-1 Trillion garnered a deluxe reissue, dubbed the “Long Bed” edition, with nine additional solo Post Malone tracks.
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F-1 Trillion not only leads the U.K. Official Albums Chart but also tops the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, making it the most purchased album on vinyl in the U.K. this week.
Meanwhile, The Script celebrates another milestone as their latest album Satellites debuts at No. 2 on the chart. This marks the Irish band’s eighth Top 5 album and their first release since the passing of their lead guitarist, Mark Sheehan, last year. Satellites also claims the top spot on the Official Record Store Chart, the best-selling physical album in independent record shops across the U.K.
Taylor Swift continues to dominate the charts, with The Tortured Poets Department rising to No. 3 this week. Additionally, Swift has six other albums occupying spots within the Top 40, including Lover (No. 10), folklore (No. 11), reputation (No. 12), 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (No. 13), Midnights (No. 14), and Red (Taylor’s Version) (No. 37), amid her return to London’s Wembley Stadium for her Eras Tour.
Further down the chart, Welsh rock band Scarlet Rebels secured their second Top 40 album with Where the Colours Meet debuting at No. 15.
Royal Blood’s self-titled debut album re-enters the Top 40 at No. 21, thanks to a special 10th Anniversary Edition release. Edinburgh’s Hamish Hawk achieves his first-ever Top 40 placement with A Firmer Hand landing at No. 22, while Nevada’s Falling In Reverse scores their first U.K. Top 40 album with Popular Monster at No. 29.
Finally, The Stranglers reached a significant milestone with their live album Fifty Years in Black – The Anniversary Tour 2024, debuting at No. 36, marking their 20th Top 40 album in the U.K.
Further down the chart, Welsh rock band Scarlet Rebels secure their second Top 40 album with Where the Colours Meet debuting at No. 15.
Royal Blood’s self-titled debut album re-enters the Top 40 at No. 21, thanks to a special 10th Anniversary Edition release. Hamish Hawk achieves his first-ever Top 40 placement with A Firmer Hand landing at No. 22, while Nevada’s Falling In Reverse scores their first U.K. Top 40 album with Popular Monster at No. 29.
Finally, The Stranglers reached a significant milestone with their live album Fifty Years in Black – The Anniversary Tour 2024, debuting at No. 36, marking their 20th Top 40 album in the U.K.
You can stream Post Malone’s latest album F-1 Trillion below.
Beabadoobee has reached a dizzying new high in her career after securing her first-ever U.K. Official No. 1 album with This Is How Tomorrow Moves. The Filipino-British artist, known offstage as Beatrice Laus, saw her third studio album debut at the top of the U.K. Official Albums Chart, published Friday, Aug. 16, marking a major […]
Beabadoobee is on track to secure her first-ever U.K. Official Chart No. 1 album with This Is How Tomorrow Moves.
The Filipino-English artist, whose real name is Bea Kristi, has already made an impact with her previous releases—Fake It Flowers (No. 8 in 2020) and Beatopia (No. 4 in 2022). Now, her third album, crafted with legendary producer Rick Rubin, is leading the midweek chart.
Rubin, known for his work with artists like Lady Gaga, Adele, Travis Scott, and The Strokes, brings his signature touch to Beabadoobee’s latest effort.
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Hot on her heels at No. 2 is Will Young, the original Pop Idol, with his ninth studio album, Light It Up. Should the album maintain its position, it would mark Young’s 11th Top 10 album in the U.K. Young has previously topped the Official Albums Chart four times, with records like From Now On (2002) and 85% Proof (2015).
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Blues singer-songwriter Elles Bailey is also making waves, with her latest album Beneath The Neon Glow projected to debut at No. 5. This would be Bailey’s first U.K. Top 10 album. She told Official Charts, “Thank for you so much for all the love for this record. The response to the new tracks in the build-up has been unbelievable and I just want to thank my incredible fans for joining me on my journey in the most meaningful of ways.”
Afrobeats star Asake is aiming for his first Top 10 album with Longu Boy, currently sitting at No. 8. The album’s lead single, “Wave,” featuring Central Cee, is also dominating the Official Afrobeats Chart at No. 1.
Outside the Top 10, Calvin Harris is set to debut at No. 11 with his new compilation album, 96 Hours. The album features a string of hits from the past eight years, including the U.K. No. 1 singles “One Kiss” with Dua Lipa and “Promises” with Sam Smith.
Billy Joel could see his Piano Man – The Very Best of Billy Joel re-enter the U.K. Top 40 for the first time in 14 years, landing at No. 28 after his recent Cardiff performance. Meanwhile, Paul Weller’s Fly On The Wall – B-Sides & Rarities is projected to debut at No. 34, marking the former The Jam frontman’s 29th Top 40 album.
This week’s chart race is shaping up to be an exciting one, with Beabadoobee’s potential chart-topping achievement leading the way. Stay tuned for the final results when the Official Albums Chart is announced on Friday (Aug. 16).
Eminem proves that Slim Shady is well and truly back as he clinches the U.K. No. 1 spot for the third week in a row with his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).
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The Detroit rap icon has once again proven his staying power with this 12th studio album, which marks his 11th No. 1 in the U.K.
Slim is still king of the hill, holding off a strong push from Taylor Swift, whose album The Tortured Poets Department leaps two spots to No. 2 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart.
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Meanwhile, Charli XCX is riding the wave of her BRAT summer. Her album BRAT, a 2024 Mercury Prize nominee, climbs three spots to land at No. 3. With a newly-released remix of “Guess” featuring Billie Eilish, Charli is making sure her summer anthem is on everyone’s playlist.
Chappell Roan is also having a moment with her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. Rising three spots to No. 4, Chappell’s poised to make even bigger moves.
Billie Eilish, not one to be left in the dust, sees her album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT bounce back into the Top 5 at No. 5.
Meanwhile, Blur have delivered a nostalgic punch with Live at Wembley Stadium. Recorded over two nights in July 2023, this live album debuts at No. 6, becoming the week’s highest new entry and topping the Official Vinyl Albums Chart. It also marks Blur’s 14th Top 10 album. Live at Wembley Stadium was the leader at the midweek stage.
Sam Tompkins is making waves with his album hi, my name is insecure.—a fresh entry at No. 8 that also conquers the Official Record Store Chart and is the best-selling album of the week in independent U.K. record shops.
Over in the world of heavy metal, Swedish band Ghost hits a high note with their latest release, Rite Here Rite Now. Entering at No. 10, the album is the soundtrack to their concert film and adds another Top 10 achievement to their growing list of successes.
And there’s a blast from the past as The Police storm back into the Top 40 with their classic, final studio album Synchronicity. Thanks to a super deluxe reissue, it reclaims its spot at No. 30, a 40 years after its original release.
Benson Boone is also enjoying a resurgence, with his debut Fireworks & Rollerblades jumping 13 places to No. 31 after hitting the shelves on vinyl.
Rounding out this week’s chart action is Céline Dion, whose My Love – The Essential Collection vaults an impressive 32 spots to No. 36. Her performance of Édith Piaf’s “Hymne A L’Amour” at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris marked her first in four years due to her battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome.
As the U.K. midweek singles charts heat up, Eminem is again set to perform some serious chart magic.
His single, “Houdini,” is on track to reclaim the No. 1 spot, thanks to the hype surrounding his new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). The track previously held the top position for two weeks, marking Eminem’s longest stint at No. 1.
But that’s not all— Eminem is also set to land two more tracks in the U.K. Top 10 this week. “Habits” and “Renaissance,” both from his new album, are currently sitting at Nos. 8 and 10, respectively. The rapper is also set to secure his 11th U.K. No. 1 album with his latest album, according to the latest midweek album chart data.
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Em’s previous charting singles in the U.K. include “The Real Slim Shady” (2000), “Stan” (2000), “Without Me” (2002), “Lose Yourself” (2002), “Just Lose It” (2004), “Like Toy Soldiers” (2005), “Smack That” with Akon (2006), “The Monster” with Rihanna (2013), “River” with Ed Sheeran (2017) and “Godzilla” with the late Juice WRLD (2020).
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In other chart news, as England geared up to face Spain in the Euros final, the nation’s excitement was palpable. The enthusiasm has propelled David Baddiel, Frank Skinner, and The Lightning Seeds’ iconic football anthem “Three Lions” back up the chart.
“Three Lions” gets the boot 21-5 on the midweek chart, but, just like the England team, is unlikely to win on this occasion. The song, originally released in 1996 and known for its catchy chorus “It’s coming home,” has become a perennial favorite during football tournaments.
Ice Spice and Central Cee’s eye-catching collaboration “Did It First” is making a strong debut, entering the chart blast at No. 17.
With such intense competition, the race for the top spot is more exciting than ever. Will Eminem’s “Houdini” hold onto No. 1, or will Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” reclaim the throne?
Sabrina Carpenter, who has been a strong contender with two tracks in the top four, continues to impress with her pop prowess and dedicated fan base. And how will the potential triumph of England’s football team affect the charts?
All will be revealed when the Official U.K. Singles Chart is published late Friday, July 19.