“Short n’ Sweet” Tops the Official U.K. Albums Chart
Sabrina Carpenter is celebrating a major milestone, achieving her first-ever U.K. chart double. Her latest album, Short n’ Sweet, has soared to No. 1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, marking a significant leap in her career. This album debuted with 89,000 chart units, making it the second-biggest first-week sales of the year in the U.K., trailing only behind Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department.
“Taste” Leads the Official U.K. Singles Chart
In addition to her album success, Carpenter’s single “Taste” is sitting pretty at the top of the Official U.K. Singles Chart. But that’s not all—she also holds the top three spots on the singles chart with “Taste,” “Please Please Please,” and “Espresso,” making her the first female artist to achieve this feat. This week alone, she has racked up her 13th cumulative week at No. 1 in 2024.
A Historic Achievement at Just 25
Joining the Ranks of Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles
At just 25 years old, Sabrina Carpenter joins an elite group of artists, becoming the first female (and only the third overall) to simultaneously claim the No. 1 album and single in the U.K., while also holding the Top 3 positions on the singles chart. She follows in the footsteps of music giants like Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles, but with her own unique blend of catchy tunes and undeniable star power.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Global Success
Dominating Charts in Australia
Sabrina Carpenter’s success isn’t limited to the U.K. Short n’ Sweet also debuted at No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA Albums Chart, marking her first leader in the country. Additionally, she completed a top-three sweep of the national singles tally, further solidifying her international presence.
Other Notable Movements on the U.K. Charts
Fontaines D.C. and Oasis Make Headlines
On the U.K. Albums Chart, Fontaines D.C. celebrated the biggest opening week of their career with Romance, debuting at No. 2. Meanwhile, Oasis made history with three albums in the Top 5 simultaneously: Time Flies… (1994-2009) at No. 3, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? at No. 4, and Definitely Maybe at No. 5. The latter saw a resurgence thanks to its 30th-anniversary deluxe edition.
Singles Chart Updates
On the singles front, Sabrina Carpenter’s triple domination is accompanied by notable movements from other artists. Sonny Fodera, Jazzy, and D.O.D. climbed to a new peak with “Somedays,” moving up two places to No. 14. Oasis classics like “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” “Wonderwall,” and “Live Forever” re-entered the Top 20 following the announcement of their reunion tour.
