Kylie Minogue’s Festive Collection Sleighs Competition to Secure 11th U.K. No. 1 Album

Kylie Minogue is back at No. 1 on the U.K. Albums Chart with her festive collection Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped).

On the charts dated Dec. 12, the Aussie star takes the top spot with the recent deluxe reissue of her 2015 LP. Upon its original 2015 release, the album peaked at No. 7.

The Fully Wrapped reissue features four newly recorded tracks, including a brand new original song “XMAS,” an exclusive to Amazon Music.

The triumph gives Minogue her 11th No. 1 album on the Official Albums Chart, and pulls her level with David Bowie, Eminem and Rod Stewart on the all-time leader list. The top spot is currently shared with The Beatles and Robbie Williams with each having 15 chart-toppers. 

Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving takes the No. 2 spot after spending a second non-consecutive week at the summit. Following a deluxe reissue, Sam Fender’s People Watching jumps 31 places to close the week at No. 3. The new edition of the chart-topping and Mercury Prize-winning LP features collaborations with Elton John on “Talk to Me” and Olivia Dean on “Rein Me In,” a song they performed live together at the London Stadium in June.

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl slips two further places to No. 4, though the album has already enjoyed four weeks at the summit since its release in October. Michael Bublé’s Christmas ends the week at No. 5.

Following her headline set in June, Olivia Rodrigo’s Live From Glastonbury live LP lands at No. 12 following a physical release. The collection includes a guest spot from The Cure’s Robert Smith, who joined her for performances of “Friday I’m In Love” and “Just Like Heaven.”

The U.K.’s Official Christmas No. 1 Album will be confirmed on Dec. 19. Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet secured the title in 2024, while The Beatles have the overall lead with seven total.