UK Charts: CHAPPELL ROAN takes number one on albums and vinyl

Music news

New UK album chart number one as Chappell Roan celebrates his first official No.1 album with “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”.

The Missouri pop auteur hits the top spot with her 17th-week debut on the charts, going from Internet cult queen to mainstream in a matter of months.

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign secure the highest new entry of the week, with VULTURES 2 landing at No. 7. The record is the follow-up to their first collaborative record, VULTURES, which peaked at No. 2 in February.

SINGLES

Among the singles it debuts at number one Charli XCX and Billie Eilish with Guess

VINYLS

Chappell Roan is at No. 1 with “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” also on vinyl.

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