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For future reference. Following Bonnie Tyler’s sad death last week, her 1983 No.1 smash Total Eclipse Of The Heart is a re-entry at No.29 (12,074 sales). The bombastic Jim Steinman song, which last charted in 2008, has digital era consumption of 1,482,665 units, and was certified gold for sales of more than 500,000 units within three months of its original release, meaning its overall consumption is in excess of two million units.

Use https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002yxrf as previously given, and play the programme. Fast forward and you will get the top 20 albums. The OCC will publish the list on Sunday.

So where does that Top 20 list come from? EDIT: found it!

Is there a link for the all-time chart? I can't find it.

Tony Blackburn got this wrong, as did the BBC web site. Only the all-time chart has sales and streams.

Are these lists streams only? On the BBC web site it says, "2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the UK Albums Chart. To celebrate, Tony counts down the Top 20 albums from the 1960s. This chart, supplied by the Official Charts Company, is based on total sales and streaming across all time." Tony Blackburn has just repeated this statement on Radio 2.

"Ahead of her are Taylor Swift and The Rolling Stones with 14, The Beatles on 15 and Robbie Williams on 16." Alan Jones from Music Week says 12 number ones. Depends whether you include Exile on Main Street and Goat's Head Soup which both returned to no.1. But then why does the OCC web site summary not include The Beatles Sgt Pepper and Abbey Road which also returned to no.1?

Adele 21 went 19 times platinum on 6/2/26. Oasis WHAT'S THE STORY MORNING GLORY went 19 times platinum on 15/5/26. Oasis have sold around 20,000 since 15th May, and Adele a few thousand since 6th February. So Oasis likely to have overtaken Adele.

This is as exciting as the Brit Billion streams award. What ever happened to that? Wonder how far back they will go? Maybe just to the year 2000?

Beatles Red album please?

From the OCC Official Charts and BBC Radio team up to mark 70 Years of the Official Albums Chart across JulyWe've got some *big* celebrations in store for the 70th 💿🎂 By Carl Smith | 01 July 2026 share:Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on RedditShare via Email Get the birthday candles ready: the Official Albums Chart turns 70 this summer, and the milestone is being marked with major celebrations across online, socials and BBC Radio throughout July, Official Charts can confirm. It all began on July 22 1956, when Frank Sinatra’s Songs For Swingin’ Lovers was crowned the UK’s first-ever Number 1 album, topping the inaugural Official Albums Chart as published in Record Mirror. Now, over 1,400 Number 1 albums later, the Official Charts Company and BBC Radio are joining forces to celebrate the album in all its glory. While listening habits may have transformed beyond recognition since 1956, seven decades on, the album remains music’s most beloved, enduring format – and that’s more than deserving of a party. Throughout July Official Charts will be teaming up with BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 1 Anthems to exclusively unveil the official most-streamed albums of each decade for the first time ever, compiled for the BBC by the Official Charts Company. Beginning 13 July 2026, BBC Radio 2 will reveal the Top 20 most-streamed albums of each decade from the 1960s – 1990s, highlighting which records from Official Albums Chart history that have found new or enduring relevance in today’s streaming era. From Wednesday 15 July, Jack Saunders, the host of The Official Chart on Radio 1, will reveal the most-streamed albums of the 2000s, ‘10s and ‘20s on BBC Radio 1 Anthems with three special ‘Most Streamed Albums Chart’ programmes. To hear all the shows, just search ‘Albums Chart’ on BBC Sounds from Monday 13 July. Meanwhile, over at OfficialCharts.com - the online home of the Official Charts – we’ll be rolling out a ‘70 Years of the Official Albums Chart’ season of special features and interviews on the beloved format. We’re asking artists, music fans and media alike to claim their all-time favourite long player – get involved using the hashtag #MyFavouiteAlbum, plus the official biggest albums of all time will be unveiled and more. Becca Monahan and Chris Austin, Interim Co-Managing Directors, Official Charts Company, comment: “We’re thrilled to celebrate 70 years of the Official Albums Chart, a milestone that reflects the enduring power of the album as music’s most complete artistic statement. From the classic records that defined generations to the groundbreaking releases shaping today’s soundscape, the chart has chronicled the evolution of popular music and the artists who have inspired millions of fans over seven remarkable decades. “Reaching a 70th anniversary gives us a wonderful opportunity to recognise the album’s unique place in music culture. While the way fans discover and listen to music continues to evolve, the album remains the ultimate showcase of an artist’s creativity, ambition and vision, and the Official Albums Chart continues to celebrate the records that capture the nation’s imagination.” The anniversary celebrations come ahead of National Album Day on Saturday October 17, with this year’s theme honouring music’s biggest icons. Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: "Radio 1 Anthems is home to the biggest songs and artists of the 2000s and beyond, so we're thrilled to celebrate 70 years of the Official Albums Chart with three special shows exploring the iconic albums that have shaped music history and the artists behind them." Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, adds: “Radio 2 listeners have been buying albums in their millions for decades, so we are delighted to celebrate 70 years of the Official Albums Chart by revealing the Top 20 most-streamed albums of each decade from the 1960s – 1990s.  It will be fascinating to see which albums have proved the most popular with streaming audiences.” Jack Saunders, Radio 1, says: “Three shows, each dedicated to the biggest albums of the last three decades. This is what I grew up on, they're my musical DNA. It’s going to be a lot of fun.” More news on all of this coming very soon.

BBC Radio 2 Sunday 19th July at 5pm The Album Chart at 70!Pick of the Pops As the Official Albums Chart celebrates its 70th anniversary, Mark Goodier presents a brand-new countdown, compiled exclusively for BBC Radio 2, shining a spotlight on the UK’s twenty biggest sellers of all-time. It’s a fascinating list, updated for 2026, that spans the decades, with iconic multi-platinum studio albums rubbing shoulders alongside the nation’s best-loved ‘Greatest Hits’ collections. You’ll hear the cream of rock and pop royalty, including The Beatles, ABBA, Oasis, Adele, Bob Marley, Queen, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Fleetwood Mac and Amy Winehouse. With stats and facts galore, expect a few surprises in this special two-hour chart show. How many do you have in your vinyl or CD collection… and which act will take the No 1 crown?

My guess. Queen - Greatest hits ABBA - Gold Adele - 21 Oasis - (What’s the story) Morning Glory Beatles - Sgt. Pepper See Liam.k. Million Selling Albums from April 2019. https://www.buzzjack.com/forums/topic/221805-million-selling-albums/

20 biggest sellers of all time! Will this be just pure sales or will it include sales equivalent streams? Will sales go back to 1994 or will it include earlier record company shipment figures? Will the OCC ask Alan Jones to compile the list? Will it be studio albums only or will it include greatest hits albums? Will all album versions be totalled - remastered, remixed, reissued, live albums? Will sales be rounded to nearest 1,000 or 10,000 or exact figures similar to the singles sales table in 2017? Will there be separate lists for pure sales, streams, combined figures? Hopefully the OCC will publish a complete top 100 listing.

Albums are also automatic with sales going back to 1994. BPI don't have pre 1994 sales. Previous certs were based on Record Company shipments.