According to ARIA, the 17 weeks are going to be separated forever first summit and the debut of Fearless (Taylor’s Version) sets the record for the shortest period between albums to reach the top, beating Swift’s own goal of 20 weeks between her last two LPs.
Three of them hit the singles chart this week, led by “Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)”, new at No. 19.
Swift’s count of eight No. 1 albums places her second on the all-time rankings for solo female artists, behind only Madonna (with 11). She is also one release behind Eminem (9) for the most consecutive number 1’s.
On Justin Bieber’s latest ARIA Albums Chart Justice (Def Jam / Universal) drops 1-2, while veteran Australian artist Richard Clapton starts at number 3 with Music Is Love (1966-1970) (Bloodlines / Universal), a collection of covers of classic songs from The Doors, Neil Young, The Band, and more. It’s a record all-time peak for Clapton, whose last album that influenced the main chart was 1993 Far thunder, peaking at number 37.
After release on vinyl, Ariana Grande’s Positions (Universal) back to the top layer. It is at number 5, after it peaked at number 2 in November last year.
British hip-hop outfit Brockhampton reaches third Top 10 with Roadrunner: new light, new machine (RCA / Sony). It is new at number 6 and is expected to be booked with a new album release later in 2021. Brockhampton also reached the Top Ten with Irides (No. 6 in October 2018) and Ginger (No. 3 in September 2019).
On the ARIA Singles Chart, Justin Bieber enters No. 1 for a second week with “Peaches” featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon, while Lil Nas X’s controversial “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” (Columbia / Sony) 3- 2, for a new high.
Just behind is Polo G’s “Rapstar” (Columbia / Sony), which gives the American rapper his first ARIA Top 10. It’s new at No. 4.
Finally, Doja Cat and SZA make a hot arrival with their “Kiss Me More” (RCA) collaboration, arriving at number 10.