Coldplay soar to new heights again, claiming No. 1 on the Official UK Albums Chart for the tenth year running. moon music.
Not only did it moon music The debut debuted at No. 1 in its first week, but it sold 237,000 chart copies in its first week, making it the biggest debut for a British artist in three years since Adele. 30 2021.
This landmark achievement catapults Coldplay into the ranks of British music royalty. and moon musicthe band is tied with ABBA, Michael Jackson and Queen, each having 10 number one albums on the UK Official Albums Chart.
Coldplay has topped the charts since their debut album in 2000 parachute,include blood rushes to head (2002), Milo Sirotto (2011), and their recent efforts, celestial music (2021). moon music The album is not only Coldplay’s latest No. 1, it’s also the fastest-selling physical and digital album of 2024, with 209,000 units coming from pure album purchases.
it trails only taylor swift tortured poets departmentEarlier this year, Coldplay sold 270,000 copies, however, Coldplay’s strong sales put them well ahead of other British bands.
Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter’s short and sweet It continues to climb steadily, rising one place to second place this week. Public Service Broadcasting (Public Service Broadcasting) last flightdebuted at No. 3, while James Bay’s always changing Entering at number four, it was his fourth album to reach the top five.
Also in the top 10 is The Smile paper cuttingstarring Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, debuted at No. 7, while Alison Moyet’s key Entering No. 8 – her highest charting album in more than a decade. Aphex twins Selected Environmental Works Volume 2 It also made a splash, re-entering the Top 40 at No. 21 following its 30th anniversary re-release.
Coldplay’s chart dominance has lasted for over two decades and shows no signs of slowing down. and moon music Securing their place among legends, the band continue to cement their lasting impact on the British music scene.