The UK's vinyl market is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in 2026, with Harry Styles, RAYE, and Olivia Dean dominating the charts, according to the latest data from the Official Charts Company.
Harry Styles has claimed the top spot on the vinyl albums chart with his fourth studio release, 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.' Since its debut on March 6, the album has sold an impressive 69,000 vinyl copies. The record achieved the biggest opening week for vinyl sales by a UK artist this century, moving over 66,000 units in its first seven days and surpassing Sam Fender's previous benchmark. This marks Styles' third UK Number One album.
Olivia Dean follows closely in second place with her critically acclaimed second LP, 'The Art Of Loving.' The album, which peaked at Number One in the UK last year, recently earned the prestigious Album Of The Year award at the BRITs 2026.
Gorillaz secures third place with their latest offering, 'The Mountain,' which gave the virtual band their third UK Number One album last month. The star-studded 'Help(2)' charity compilation for War Child, featuring contributions from Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C., and Pulp, lands at Number Four, while Fleetwood Mac's timeless classic 'Rumours' rounds out the top five.
The remainder of the top 10 best-selling vinyl albums includes:
- Lily Allen's 'West End Girl' (Number Six)
- Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend' (Number Seven)
- Charli XCX's 'Wuthering Heights' (Number Eight)
- Geese's 'Getting Killed' (Number Nine)
- Arctic Monkeys' 2013 album 'AM' (Number Ten)
On the singles front, RAYE leads the vinyl sales with her hit 'Genesis,' showcasing the continued demand for physical music formats in the digital age. The data reveals a growing trend of music enthusiasts embracing vinyl for its tactile experience and superior audio quality.
As vinyl continues to carve out a significant niche in the music industry, these charts highlight both established artists and emerging talents driving the format's popularity. The sustained success of classic albums alongside new releases demonstrates vinyl's enduring appeal across generations of music lovers.