.
Search

Follow Us

Edit Content
  • News
  • Exclusives
  • New Music
  • Reviews
  • Caught Live
  • Future Pop
  • News
  • Exclusives
  • New Music
  • Reviews
  • Caught Live
  • Future Pop
Facebook Instagram Spotify Tiktok
RPM031 Menu-3
  • NEWS
    • All
    • 1980s
    • 1990s
    • 2000s
    • Pop
    • R&B / Hip-Hop
    • Dance
    • Rock
    • All
    • 1980s
    • 1990s
    • 2000s
    • Pop
    • R&B / Hip-Hop
    • Dance
    • Rock
    Mariah Carey Type Dangerous Artwork Credit gamma-4

    Mariah Carey teases title song from upcoming album Here For It All

    The diva made a one-off appearance at the department store on the capital’s Oxford Street for a Q&A with host host Clara Amfo about her much-anticipated 16th studio album.

    Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie

    Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album The Life Of A Showgirl

    The pop superstar confirmed the release during an interview with her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce in a teaser for the latest instalment of their ‘New Heights’ podcast.

    Beyoncé Act II Cowboy Carter-3 (1)

    Beyoncé breaks records with Cowboy Carter tour

    The Texas Hold ‘Em hitmaker’s latest stint surpassed $400 million in earnings, with the 32-stop stadium tour spanning the US and Europe.

    Midge Ure Press

    Midge Ure axes upcoming gigs to undergo ‘urgent’ medical treatment

    The Ultravox star shared a statement online confirming that, while he’ll play his planned shows in August, gigs in Australia and Europe scheduled for September onwards have been postponed to allow him time to recover.

  • EXCLUSIVES
    • All
    • 1980s
    • 1990s
    • 2000s
    • Pop
    • R&B / Hip-Hop
    • Dance
    • Rock
    • All
    • 1980s
    • 1990s
    • 2000s
    • Pop
    • R&B / Hip-Hop
    • Dance
    • Rock
    Cascada Studio 24 Handout-4

    Cascada on her Studio 54-inspired new album and 20 years of global hits [Exclusive]

    As they return with their fifth album, Cascada’s Natalie Horler looks back on 20 years of hits and reacts to her recent interview that went viral online.

    Nicki French Who, What, Where Handout Energise-4

    Nicki French considered Eurovision return with new album track: ‘Would they really go for a 60 year old singer… again?’ [Exclusive]

    As she returns with her new album, Nicki French reveals she almost submitted one track into the running for next year’s Eurovision.

    Pixie Lott Encino Press Handout-4

    Pixie Lott talks new album Encino: ‘When you fall into your authentic self, that’s when the magic happens’ [Exclusive]

    A decade after releasing her self-titled third album, Pixie Lott returns with a body of work that reflects the place she’s at in her life today.

    Betty Boo Rip Up The Rulebook Credit Sandro Hyams-4

    Betty Boo: ‘It’s a philosophy that I have to not let anybody tell you that you can’t be who you want to be!’ [Exclusive]

    As she returns with her epic new album ‘Rip Up The Rulebook’, Betty Boo opens up about creating her most diverse work to date.

  • NEW MUSIC
  • REVIEWS
    • All
    • 1980s
    • 1990s
    • 2000s
    • Pop
    • R&B / Hip-Hop
    • Dance
    • Rock
    • All
    • 1980s
    • 1990s
    • 2000s
    • Pop
    • R&B / Hip-Hop
    • Dance
    • Rock
    Alison Goldfrapp Flux AG Records

    Alison Goldfrapp – Flux

    Tom Aspaul Cabin Fever Artwork

    Tom Aspaul – Cabin Fever

    Kim Wilde Closer Artwork Cherry Red

    Kim Wilde – Closer

    Gwen Stefani Bouquet

    Gwen Stefani – Bouquet

  • CAUGHT LIVE
  • FUTUREPOP
  • RELEASE RADAR
Home News

ABBA earn UK’s best-selling album from classic act of 2021

Connor Gotto by Connor Gotto
July 28, 2022
in News
ABBA in the studio Just a Notion Voyage Credit - Ludvig Andersson)

Ludvig Andersson

18
SHARES
184
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

ABBA’s long-awaited comeback album ‘Voyage’ is the UK’s best-selling album from a classic act of 2021. 

The group returned with a global livestream event back in September, during which they premiered two new singles – I Still Have Faith In You and Don’t Shut Me Down – and announced the release of their ninth studio record. 

Don't Miss...

Haim tease Stevie Nicks collaboration: ‘The song is really good’

ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus making musical with help of AI

After smashing pre-order records, it topped the charts worldwide in November and, according to data from the Official Charts Company, is the UK’s third best-selling LP of 2021. 

It places behind Adele’s hit record ‘30’ and Ed Sheeran’s ‘=’, which come in first and second place, respectively. 

Meanwhile, the Top 10 features a handful of classic compilation releases, with Queen’s ‘Greatest Hits’ – the best-selling UK album of all time – coming in at No. 5.

Further down the ranking, Elton John’s ‘Diamonds’ compilation sits at No. 8, one place ahead of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘50 Years: Don’t Stop’ at No. 9. 

The Top 10 Singles and Album rankings for 2021 are as follows:

Top 10 Singles

  1. Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits     
  2. Olivia Rodrigo – Good 4 U     
  3. Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers  License     
  4. The Weeknd – Save Your Tears     
  5. Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me  By Your Name)     
  6. Dua Lipa – Levitating    
  7. The Kid Laroi & Justin  Bieber – Stay    
  8. Glass Animals – Heat Waves     
  9. The Weeknd – Blinding  Lights 1
  10. Tion Wayne & Russ  Millions – Body

Top 10 Albums

  1. Adele – 30     
  2. Ed Sheeran – Equals     
  3. Abba – Voyage     
  4. Olivia Rodrigo – Sour     
  5. Queen – Greatest Hits     
  6. Dua Lipa – Future Nostalgia     
  7. Ed Sheeran – Divide     
  8. Elton John – Diamonds     
  9. Fleetwood Mac – 50 Years: Don’t Stop
  10. Dave – We’re All Alone In  This Together
Tags: ABBAElton JohnFleetwood MacQueen
Connor Gotto

Connor Gotto

Founder and editor of RETROPOP. Self-proclaimed pop aficionado. Usually seen with a wine in hand.

More Like This

Haim (Handout); Stevie Nicks (Handout)-5
News

Haim tease Stevie Nicks collaboration: ‘The song is really good’

by Connor Gotto
July 9, 2025
Bjorn Ulvaeus ABBA Voyage Launch Press Handout Credit Sue Moore-4
News

ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus making musical with help of AI

by Connor Gotto
June 6, 2025
ABBA Credit ABBA Voyage (1)
News

ABBA add new songs to Voyage show for third anniversary

by Connor Gotto
May 30, 2025
Elton John Madonna Saturday Night Live Credit Instagram-4
News

Are Elton John and Madonna about to duet after ‘burying the hatchet’?

by Connor Gotto
April 23, 2025
Stevie Nicks Press Handout 2022-4
News

Stevie Nicks ‘can’t wait’ to return to the road with new solo tour

by Connor Gotto
April 16, 2025

Follow Us

The RETROPOP Edit

Never miss a story - sign up to RETROPOP's Daily Edit newsletter for free!

Please wait...

You're in! Keep an eye on your inbox for all the latest!

The Latest

Alison Goldfrapp Flux AG Records

Alison Goldfrapp – Flux

August 15, 2025
Mariah Carey Type Dangerous Artwork Credit gamma-4

Mariah Carey teases title song from upcoming album Here For It All

August 15, 2025
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie

Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album The Life Of A Showgirl

August 12, 2025
RETROPOP No. 31 : Sept '24
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
Change privacy settings
MEDIA KIT

RETROPOP participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.

Copyright © 2025 Irresistible. All rights reserved.

  • Home
    • Home – Layout 1
    • Home – Layout 2
    • Home – Layout 3
  • News
  • Fashion

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

CloseMenu

New issue out now

SHOP HERE