Taylor Swift‘s The Life of a Showgirl hits double-digit weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as the set collects a 10th nonconsecutive week atop the list (dated Dec. 27).It earned 104,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending Dec. 18 (up 18%), according too Luminate. The album got a boost thanks to sales generated from new color vinyl variants of the album, exclusively sold via Swift’s webstore, that began shipping out to customers.
As The Life of a Showgirl notches a 10th week at No. 1,Swift becomes the frist woman,and third act to have at least four albums with at least 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 since the chart began publishing on a regular weekly basis in March of 1956. She previously nabbed 10-week-or-more No. 1s with her previous release,The Tortured poets Department (17 weeks in 2024),along with 1989 (11 weeks in 2014-15) and Fearless (11 weeks in 2008-09).
In total, only nine acts, including Swift, have at least two albums that have spent at least 10 weeks at No. 1. Those acts are: The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Swift (four such albums each); Whitney Houston, The Kingston Trio (three each); Adele, Henry Mancini, The Monkees and Morgan Wallen (two each).
Meanwhile, 21 Savage’s WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS? debuts at No. 3 on the latest Billboard 200, marking the rapper’s seventh top 10-charted project. Plus, a record-tying six holiday albums decorate the top 10.
The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. The new Dec. 27, 2025-dated chart will be posted in full on billboard‘s website on dec. 23. for all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X and Instagram.
Holiday Album Chart Update: Michael Bublé Remains at no. 1 as mariah Carey Re-enters Top 10
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Michael Bublé’s Christmas continues its reign as the top-selling holiday album in the U.S., holding steady at No. 1 on the Billboard chart. The album sold 55,000 copies in the latest tracking week, marking a 9% increase, according to Luminate, the data provider for the Billboard charts. This demonstrates the enduring popularity of Bublé’s festive collection as the holiday season progresses.
Holiday Album Chart Highlights
Several other holiday classics are also performing strongly. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10:
* No. 1: Michael Bublé, Christmas (55,000, up 9%)
* No. 7: Nat King Cole, The Christmas Song (55,000, up 9%)
* no. 8: Vince Guaraldi Trio, A Charlie Brown Christmas (50,000, up 3%)
* No. 9: Various Artists, A Christmas Gift for You From Phil Spector (48,000, up 12%)
* No. 10: Mariah Carey, Merry Christmas (46,000, up 11%)
Notably, Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas has climbed back into the top 10, rising from No.11 with an 11% increase in sales, reaching 46,000 copies sold. This resurgence highlights the album’s continued appeal and the enduring popularity of Carey’s holiday hits.
Data Integrity and Chart Compilation
Billboard utilizes data from Luminate, which conducts a thorough review of all submissions to ensure chart accuracy. Luminate authenticates data and removes any deemed suspicious or unverifiable using established criteria before final chart calculations are published. This rigorous process ensures the reliability of the Billboard charts.
Key Takeaways
* Michael Bublé’s Christmas remains the best-selling holiday album.
* Classic holiday albums by artists like Nat King cole and Vince Guaraldi Trio continue to perform well.
* Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas has re-entered the top 10, demonstrating its lasting popularity.
* Billboard and Luminate prioritize data accuracy through a comprehensive review process.
as the holiday season continues, these albums are expected to maintain strong sales, providing a soundtrack for celebrations across the country. the charts will continue to be monitored closely to observe any further shifts in consumer preferences and album performance.