Ed Sheeran Achieves Eighth Consecutive No. 1 Hit with ‘Play’

## Ed Sheeran Tops the ARIA Chart

Ed Sheeran has soared to No. 1 on the ARIA Chart with his latest album, *Play*. This marks another achievement for the renowned British artist, whose album rankings continue to impress since the chart was released on September 19th.

### Sheeran’s Chart History

*Play* is the latest addition to Sheeran’s impressive discography. It follows his previous albums, including *Autumn Variations* (2023), *+* (*plus*, 2012), *X* (*multiply*, 2014), *÷* (*divide*, 2017), *No. 6 Collaborations Project* (2019), *=* (*equals*, 2019), and *–* (*subtract*, 2023). Each of these albums has climbed to the top of the charts, contributing to Sheeran’s remarkable success.

In total, he has spent a staggering 46 weeks at the No. 1 spot, with *divide* alone accounting for 27 of those weeks. When factoring in special edition albums and his greatest hits compilation, Sheeran boasts over 1,200 weeks on the ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart.

### Vinyl Success

*Play* is also making waves in the vinyl market, securing the top position on the ARIA Vinyl Chart, further showcasing Sheeran’s broad appeal.

## Upcoming Tour

Fans can look forward to experiencing new tracks along with beloved hits as Sheeran prepares for his *Loop Tour*. This event will take him to various venues across New Zealand and Australia in early 2026, with production handled by Frontier Touring and MG Live.

### New Entries in the Chart

The ARIA Chart also welcomes Twenty One Pilots’ eighth studio album, *Breach*, entering at No. 2. The band has consistently made an impact on the ARIA Top 10, with notable past successes including *Blurryface* (2015) and *Trench* (2018).

In third place, the soundtrack for the animated Netflix film *Kpop Demon Hunters* slides down after holding the top position for eight non-consecutive weeks.

### Notable New Releases

Former Little Mix member Jade debuts at No. 11 with her solo album *That’s Showbiz Baby!*. Every album from her previous group charted in the ARIA top 10, with *Get Weird* and *Glory Days* achieving No. 2.

Among Australian releases, Parcels’ album *LOVED* makes a notable debut at No. 24, contributing to the representation of six Australian titles in the national top 50.

## Singles Chart

On the ARIA Singles Chart, *Kpop Demon Hunters* standout track “Golden” remains at No. 1 for an impressive eighth week. It leads a consistent top three, which includes Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” and Alex Warren’s “Ordinary.”

### Rising Stars

Sombr secures his place in the top 10 with “12 To 12,” which has risen from No. 13 to No. 6. Previously, his singles “Undressed” and “Back To Friends” also made waves on the charts.

The artist, whose real name is Shane Boose, is set to make his Australian and New Zealand headline debut this December with the *Late Nights & Young Romance Tour*, produced by Frontier Touring.

However, it’s noteworthy that no Australian tracks are currently featured in the ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart.

What are your thoughts on Ed Sheeran’s latest achievements? Are you excited about his upcoming tour?