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. 

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