Ed Sheeran Secures Eighth Consecutive No.1 Album on ARIA and Seventh on Irish Charts

Ed Sheeran's album "Play" has debuted at number one on the Irish Albums Chart, marking his fifth number one album in Ireland and seventh overall, continuing his streak of chart-topping releases. The album showcases a diverse blend of musical influences, including Indian, Persian, and Irish folk, and features collaborations with notable producers and songwriters. In Australia, "Play" has also reached number one on the ARIA Albums Chart, extending Sheeran's perfect record with all his albums topping the chart, and it is the best-seller on the vinyl chart as well. Sheeran has accumulated 46 total weeks at number one on the ARIA chart, including 27 weeks with his album "Divide," and has spent over 1,200 weeks on the ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. He is currently touring in the US and will return to Europe for a sold-out show in Dublin, with plans for a Loop Tour in Australia and New Zealand in early 2026. Additionally, new entries on the charts include Twenty One Pilots at number two in Australia and Jade's debut solo album appearing in the top 20 in both markets.