Adele’s ’30’ leads UK chart race – Billboard

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Adele’s hit album 30 (Columbia) is on track to secure a third consecutive title on the UK charts. But the journey was not easy.

Based on midweek sales and streaming data released by the OCC, 30 is on track for the crown, although it faces a challenge from JLS 2.0 (BMG), the first hardware album. original from the former X Factor since Evolution, which reached No.3 on the official UK Albums chart in 2012.

The latest from JLS is on course for a No.2 debut, on what would be the band’s sixth UK Top 10 album, continuing an unbroken streak that began with their eponymous debut, in 2009.

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Despite finishing second on The X Factor in 2008, JLS crossed the finish line topping the UK charts, including five No.1 singles and a hit album with JLS.

The Christmas mood spreads over the official card update, as Michael Buble’s classic Eternal Christmas (Reprise) lifts 6-5, to his highest position this year.

Meanwhile, Lottery Winners, indie pop group from the north of England, are aiming for a career high with Something To Leave The House For (Modern Sky). This is new at No.6, well above the top position No.23 for their eponymous 2020 set.

In the singles standings, “Merry Christmas” (Atlantic) by Ed Sheeran and Elton John holds pole position, ahead of reigning champion Adele “Easy On Me”.

Official UK singles and albums charts are released late Friday local time.

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