Michael Jackson's 2005 compilation album, 'The Essential Michael Jackson,' has surged to the top of the UK's Official Albums Chart for 2026, leading the year-to-date sales as the third quarter concludes. This resurgence follows the release of his biopic 'Michael' in April, which has rekindled interest in his extensive catalog. The album has accumulated over 508,000 UK chart units this year, surpassing Olivia Dean's 'The Art of Loving' and Harry Styles' 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.' Additionally, Jackson's iconic albums 'Thriller' and 'Bad' have also seen renewed interest, securing positions in the year-to-date Top 20. Olivia Rodrigo's 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love' has climbed eight places since the previous update, reaching Number 5 with over 305,000 UK chart units so far this year. Oasis's back catalog continues to perform well, with 'Time Flies... (1994-2009),' '(What's The Story) Morning Glory?,' and 'Definitely Maybe' all securing places in the year-to-date Top 40. Rising British artist SIENNA SPIRO has made a new entry with her debut album 'Visitor' at Number 39, featuring the hit single 'Great Expectation,' which earned her first Official Singles Chart Number 1 in September.
