Coldplay once again soared to new heights, scoring their 10th consecutive No. 1 album on the UK Official Albums Chart with Moon Music.
Moon Music not only debuted at number one, but also achieved 237,000 chart units in its first week, making it the biggest debut for a British artist in three years since Adele’s No. 30 in 2021. It became a record.
This monumental achievement placed Coldplay into the ranks of British musical royalty. Along with Moon Music, the band has partnered with ABBA, Michael Jackson and Queen, each boasting 10 No.1 albums on the Official UK Albums Chart.
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Coldplay’s chart-topping streak, which began with their 2000 debut Parachute, includes “A Rush of Blood to the Head” (2002) and “Milo Xyloth” (2011). , and his latest work, Music of the Spheres (2021). Moon Music is not only Coldplay’s latest No. 1, but also the best-selling album of 2024 in terms of physical and digital sales, with 209,000 of its units coming from pure album purchases.
Coldplay’s strong numbers put them several steps ahead of other British artists, although this is behind Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets’ Department, which sold 270,000 copies earlier this year. I am doing it.
Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short and Sweet” continues its steady rise, moving up one spot to No. 2 this week. The public broadcaster scored his third Top 10 hit with The Last Flight, debuting at No. 3, while James Bay’s Changes All the Time came in at No. It became a top 5 album.
Further down the top 10, Radiohead’s ‘The Smiles Cutout’ featuring Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood debuts at number seven, while Alison Moyet’s ‘Key’ comes in at number eight. However, it was her highest charting album in over a decade. Aphex Twin’s “Selected Ambient Works Volume II” also attracted a lot of attention, and re-entered the top 40 at number 21 following its 30th anniversary reissue.
Coldplay’s consistent chart domination has been going on for over 20 years and shows no signs of slowing down. Moon Music have secured their place among legends and continue to have a lasting impact on the UK music scene.
