Rodrigo's Two Albums Battle for Chart Supremacy in UK Rankings

Olivia Rodrigo finds herself in a unique position as her debut and sophomore releases compete directly across British music charts. With the artist currently on her sold-out world tour, both Sour and Guts continue to draw listener interest, creating a split performance across different consumption methods.

Where Streaming and Sales Tell Different Stories

The divergence between Guts and Sour becomes most apparent when examining how listeners engage with each project. On streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music, Sour maintains its edge, climbing to No. 23 while Guts advances to No. 25. This suggests that while newer fans gravitating toward her latest material on streaming services, her debut continues to find loyal listeners who return to her breakthrough work.

The picture shifts dramatically on the sales front. Guts demonstrates significantly stronger commercial demand, landing at No. 40 on the Official Physical Albums chart and No. 42 on the Official Albums Sales tally. By contrast, Sour drops considerably, settling at No. 80 and No. 83 respectively on these sales-based rankings—a gap of more than 10 positions between the two projects.

The Official Albums Chart Verdict

When combining both metrics, the Official Albums Chart—which factors in streaming alongside purchase data—crowns Guts the winner this week. The Grammy-nominated sophomore album jumps from No. 30 to No. 26, while Sour holds steady at No. 30 following a single-space improvement. This dynamic reflects how physical album purchases, often tied to live event attendance and tour merchandise opportunities, can shift the balance when fans engage with an artist’s recent work during major touring cycles.

The pattern demonstrates how an artist’s catalog can remain actively consumed across the UK market, with different albums resonating through distinct channels depending on fan preference and format.