The Rolling Stones knocked it out of the park with Hackney Diamonds, and they reached another milestone with their latest album. After topping the Official UK Album chart with this record following its release, the legendary rock band returned to No. 1 just in time for Christmas!
When it was initially released on October 20, Hackney Diamonds easily soared to No. 1 in the UK, outselling the rest of the top five combined. It repeated its success on December 22, when it returned for its second consecutive week at No. 1.
“It’s a wonderful way to round off 2023. Thank you to everyone for listening to Hackney Diamonds. Have a very happy Christmas and New Year!” said The Rolling Stones in a statement.
It’s quite an achievement for The Rolling Stones to return to No. 1 during a week dominated by holiday-themed releases. Michael Bublé’s seasonal staple Christmas holds steady at No. 2, and it’s joined by Cher’s Christmas, which rose to its brand-new peak at No. 5.
The legendary rock band promoted the release of Hackney Diamonds with singles “Angry”, “Sweet Sounds of Heaven”, and “Mess It Up”, and they’re planning to embark on a tour across North America next spring. They also release a deluxe live edition of the album on December 15.
