Ariana Grande and Sam Smith go head-to-head in UK Albums Chart

[TaylorSwift 162,195]

Ariana Grande and Sam Smith are locking horns in one of 2020’s biggest battles for Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart.

Just 577 chart sales separate the two acts on today (Nov. 2)’s Official Chart Update, making it tight at the top of the midweek sales flash.

In a prime ‘position’ after the weekend’s initial sales and streams is Ariana Grande. The US songstress’ sixth studio album Positions is the most streamed album of the week so far, and is battling to become her fourth consecutive UK Number 1 album following Dangerous Woman (2016), Sweetener (2018), and Thank U, Next (2019).

Sam Smith is at Number 2 with Love Goes, the Londoner’s third studio album. Sam’s first two albums In The Lonely Hour (2014) and The Thrill Of It All (2017) both debuted at Number 1.

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[arrtpop 2,752]

sam's album is so amazing and if you haven't listened i highly encourage you do. i think its their best work yet. ariana's album is good too! i don't think these artists care much about charts, im just happy we got two great albums in a weekend

[Lucas 31,062]

I'm really suprised that Sam Smith is able to compete with Ariana 

[GreenDiamond 6,286]

scooter will pump it till it is no1 we been. both solid albums tho so its a win either way

[PsychoMaxcara 814]

Scooter, ha power, is already performing Satanic rituals to secure that #1 debut for Ari as we speak

However, Sam Smith have truly outdone themselves with this record and I must say it is probably my favorite album they have released in their life by far

[Wet Fire 8,360]

I love how Sam is exploring newer sounds with this album. The album is really good.

 

Can they please collaborate with Gaga? It's been long overdue. 

[papergangster 2,823]

I loved Sam’s album! Rooting for theirs 

[Blastertoyo 22,734]

39 minutes ago, Lucas said:

I'm really suprised that Sam Smith is able to compete with Ariana 

They h u g e in the UK, he’s tied with Ari, both having 7 UK #1 singles 

[Gagaloo911 12,959]

Rooting for Sam Smith they deserve!

[Noir 17,810]

I'm surprised Sam is even that high

[MadreMonster 2,584]

10 minutes ago, Blastertoyo said:

He’s h u g e in the UK, he’s tied with Ari, both having 7 UK #1 singles 

They* just a friendly reminder!