Coldplay has once again made music history by achieving their 10th consecutive No. 1 album on the U.K. Official Albums Chart with Moon Music. This remarkable feat solidifies their position as one of the most successful British acts in the music industry.
Coldplay Continues Chart Domination
Moon Music not only debuted at the top spot but also garnered 237,000 chart units in its opening week, marking the biggest debut for a British act in three years since Adele’s 30 in 2021. Coldplay’s success with Moon Music places them in the company of music legends like ABBA, Michael Jackson, and Queen, each boasting 10 No. 1 albums on the U.K. Official Albums Chart.
Moon Music: Fastest-Selling Album of 2024
Coldplay’s chart-topping streak, which began with their 2000 debut Parachutes, includes hit albums like A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), Mylo Xyloto (2011), and Music of the Spheres (2021). Moon Music has not only secured the top spot but also emerged as the fastest-selling album of 2024 in terms of physical and digital sales, with 209,000 units coming from pure album purchases.
While Moon Music falls slightly behind Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, which sold 270,000 units earlier this year, Coldplay’s strong numbers have positioned them ahead of other British acts in the music industry.
Top 10 Albums on the Charts
Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet has continued its climb, reaching No. 2 this week. Public Service Broadcasting achieved their third Top 10 album with The Last Flight debuting at No. 3, while James Bay’s Changes All The Time entered at No. 4, marking his fourth Top 5 album.
Further down the Top 10, The Smile’s Cutouts, featuring Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, debuted at No. 7. Alison Moyet’s Key entered at No. 8, marking her highest-charting album in over a decade. Aphex Twin’s Selected Ambient Works Volume II also made waves, re-entering the Top 40 at No. 21 following its 30th-anniversary reissue.
Coldplay’s Impact on the Music Scene
Coldplay’s consistent chart domination over two decades showcases their enduring popularity. With Moon Music securing their place among music legends, the band continues to leave a lasting impact on the U.K. music scene.
FAQs
Q: How many No. 1 albums has Coldplay achieved on the U.K. Official Albums Chart?
A: Coldplay has secured their 10th consecutive No. 1 album on the U.K. Official Albums Chart with Moon Music.
Q: Which album holds the record for the fastest-selling album of 2024?
A: Moon Music by Coldplay is the fastest-selling album of 2024, with 209,000 units coming from pure album purchases.
Q: Who are some of the other British acts that have achieved 10 No. 1 albums on the U.K. Official Albums Chart?
A: Coldplay joins the ranks of ABBA, Michael Jackson, and Queen, each boasting 10 No. 1 albums on the U.K. Official Albums Chart.
Q: Which artist’s album sold the most units earlier this year?
A: Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department sold 270,000 units earlier this year, slightly ahead of Coldplay’s Moon Music.
Q: What position did Sabrina Carpenter’s album reach on the charts this week?
A: Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet moved up one spot to No. 2 this week on the charts.
Q: How many Top 10 albums has James Bay achieved?
A: James Bay’s Changes All The Time entered at No. 4, marking his fourth Top 5 album.
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