Who has the number 1 album in the UK?
Who has the number 1 album in the UK?
The first number one on the UK Albums Chart was Songs for Swingin’ Lovers! by Frank Sinatra for the week ending 22 July 1956. As of the week ending 2 December 2021, the UK Albums Chart has had 1262 different number one albums. The current number one album is 30 by Adele.
Which album has been in the UK charts the longest?
Queen
400 or more weeks
| Title | Artist | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Greatest Hits | Queen | 1083* |
| Gold: Greatest Hits | ABBA | 1031* |
| Legend | Bob Marley and the Wailers | 1009* |
| Rumours | Fleetwood Mac | 920* |
Who had 2 UK Number 1 albums?
ELVIS PRESLEY
Bowie’s latest two Number 1s came after his death in January 2016, when final album Blackstar and hits collection Best of Bowie both hit the top….David Bowie (11)
| 2 | |
| ARTIST | ELVIS PRESLEY |
| TOTAL NUMBER 1 ALBUMS | 13 |
| WEEKS AT NUMBER 1 | 66 |
What is the highest selling album in the UK?
Greatest Hits Queen
Best-selling albums
| No. | Album | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greatest Hits | Queen |
| 2 | Gold: Greatest Hits | ABBA |
| 3 | Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band | The Beatles |
| 4 | 21 | Adele |
What albums have dropped in 2021?
July
| Release date | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| July 26 | D.O. | Empathy |
| July 28 | Sam Mehran | Cold Brew |
| July 29 | Jon Batiste | Live at Electric Lady |
| July 30 | Billie Eilish | Happier Than Ever |
How is the official compilations chart compiled?
The Official Compilations Chart is compiled by the Official Charts Company and based on UK sales of digital bundles, CDs, vinyl and other formats, across a seven day period. We were unable to load Disqus. If you are a moderator please see our troubleshooting guide. New Top 40 charts announced in…
What are the best-selling compilation albums of all time?
Best-selling compilation albums Year Album Artist Record label 1970 Easy Rider Original soundtrack Stateside 1971 Motown Chartbusters Volume 5 Various artists Tamla Motown 1972 20 Dynamic Hits Various artists K-tel 1973 That’ll Be the Day Original soundtrack Ronco
Can I still view the chart on the Official Charts?
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