The Beatles' Swan Song Reaches Top Spot Once More
The Beatles brought an end to their extraordinary musical journey with their final album, "Let It Be." Over five decades later, this iconic record continues to captivate fans, propelling it back onto the UK charts. This past week, "Let It Be" reappeared on not one, but two UK charts.
On the Official Physical Albums chart, "Let It Be" returned at an impressive No. 72, while on the Official Albums Sales ranking, it held a position at No. 78. Previously, in 2021, the album nearly took the No. 1 spot on both charts but fell short by a single position.
Interestingly, multiple versions of "Let It Be" have graced the UK charts throughout the years. The current iteration, a 1987 re-release, has managed to spend a staggering 29 weeks on both charts. In contrast, the original "Let It Be," which fans adored during the band's final days, had a less impressive run, stalling at No. 44 on the Official Physical Albums chart and never making an appearance on the Official Albums Sales ranking.
The first release of "Let It Be" appeared on the charts in 2009, facing a different landscape than the heydays of The Beatles. The album's lower performance on these contemporary charts may be attributed more to the evolving nature of music chart compilations and the introduction of charts long after The Beatles' heyday than a decline in the album's popularity.
In addition to "Let It Be," three other Beatles albums made an appearance on the UK charts this week. The compilation albums "1962-1966" and "1967-1970" (known as "The Red Album" and "The Blue Album," respectively) secured spots on the main lists of most-consumed projects and the Official Albums Streaming ranking. The simply-titled "1" also climbed two spaces to No. 60 on the Official Album Downloads tally.
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The Beatles, with their final album "Let It Be," achieved impressive chart success even five decades later, reaching No. 72 on the Official Physical Albums chart and No. 78 on the Official Albums Sales ranking. Forbes has consistently ranked The Beatles as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, and "Let It Be" contributes significantly to their sales total. The 1987 re-release of "Let It Be" has spent a remarkable 29 weeks on both the UK Official Physical Albums and Albums Sales charts. Despite returning to the UK charts, the original "Let It Be" had a less impressive run, peaking at No. 44 on the former and never appearing on the latter. Intriguingly, multiple versions of "Let It Be" have appeared on the UK charts over the years, showcasing the enduring appeal of the iconic album. Moreover, other Beatles albums, such as "1962-1966," "1967-1970," and "1," also made appearances on various UK charts this week.
