Alex Warren lands second consecutive U.K. number one album with 'Wildchild'

The short version

• Alex Warren's new album 'Wildchild' debuted at number one on the U.K.'s Official Albums Chart.
• The achievement marks Warren's second consecutive chart-topping album in the country, following his July 2025 release.
• The Courteeners, Michael Jackson, Olivia Rodrigo, and Dolly Parton filled the remaining top five chart positions.

Key facts

• Alex Warren's album 'Wildchild' debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart on September 4.[Billboard]
• Warren previously topped the U.K. album chart in July 2025 with 'You’ll Be Alright, Kid', which included the single 'Ordinary'.[Billboard]
• The Courteeners reached No. 2 with 'God Bless the Band', followed by Michael Jackson's 'The Essential' at No. 3 and Olivia Rodrigo's record at No. 4.[Billboard]
• Dolly Parton's greatest hits compilation placed at No. 5 following her death on August 25.[Billboard]
• Bananarama reached No. 6 with the 40th anniversary reissue of 'True Confessions', securing the group's highest-charting U.K. album position in 38 years.[Billboard]

Sources

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