Taylor Swift returns to #1 among the albums in the UK charts. Doechii first in physical formats

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Taylor Swift reconquests the summit of the Official Albums Chart with “The Tortured Poets Department”, exactly one year after its release.

The eleventh studio album of the American pop star jumps from 23 positions thanks to the release of an autographed CD version in the anniversary edition.

A triumphant return for an album that, in 2024, had already shattered record, exceeding 30 of Adele and recording the best week of debut in the UK since 2017 (÷ of Ed Sheeran).

Great week also for i Fleetwood Mac: the 50 Years compilation – Don't Stop, Published in 2018, it reaches its new historical peak at number 4 in its 336th week in the standings. It is the first time in six years that the album is part of the top 5.

The Nigerian-American is also on the rise Davido, Which marks his best career position with 5ives, new entries at number 7. The disc follows the growing success of A Better Time (2020) and Timeless (2023).

Individual

Alex Warren It does not mention to stop: Ordinary is confirmed at number 1 for the sixth consecutive week in the Official Singles Chart. It is the longest kingdom on the top since the time of Taste by Sabrina Carpenter in 2024, which remained in command for nine weeks. With 6.4 million streams, Ordinary is also the most listened song of the week in the United Kingdom.

Also unstoppable Wizthemc Together with Bees & Honey, which bring Show Me Love to its best result so far: the piece earns two positions and enters the top 5 for the first time, stopping at number 4.

Vinyl

Alligator Bites Never Heal of Doechii aInstead, Riva number one in the vinyl ranking and physical formats of the week.

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