CHROMAKOPIA, the latest album sensation, remains a top contender on the Billboard 200 chart, earning 160,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. for the week ending Nov. 7, despite a 47% drop from its debut. This marks the album's first full seven-day tracking week, following a unique launch strategy with only four days in its initial week due to an unusual Monday release on Oct. 28. The chart ranking, as calculated by Luminate, demonstrates the album's broad appeal and streaming strength, which held firm during this official debut week.
Top 10 Debuts and Noteworthy Chart Performances
Alongside CHROMAKOPIA, notable albums have entered the Billboard 200 top 10. Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake 2 made a strong debut at No. 3, marking the artist’s fifth appearance in the top 10. Meanwhile, Songs of a Lost World, The Cure’s first new release in over a decade, took the No. 4 spot, achieving the band’s highest position on the chart in over 30 years. These remarkable entries underscore the diversity of today’s music landscape, from hip-hop to alternative rock.
Second Week Success for CHROMAKOPIA
In its second week, CHROMAKOPIA’s 160,000 units were composed of:
- Streaming Equivalent Album (SEA) units: 115,500, maintaining the album’s No. 1 spot on the Top Streaming Albums chart, with a notable 160.31 million on-demand streams.
- Album sales: 44,500, down 69% but strong enough to keep it at No. 2 on Top Album Sales.
- Track Equivalent Album (TEA) units: A minimal figure, indicating most listeners accessed the album through full plays rather than individual tracks.
The album’s physical sales were buoyed by exclusive collectible box sets sold through Tyler, The Creator's official webstore, including six deluxe versions featuring unique merchandise items like posters and branded goods.
Lil Uzi Vert's Fifth Top 10 Debut with Eternal Atake 2
Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake 2 entered the Billboard 200 at No. 3, with 59,000 units. This marks another major success for the rapper, whose top 10 albums have all reached the top three. Sales of the album were driven by multiple CD versions and digital download offers. Eternal Atake 2 managed to capture 56,000 SEA units (equivalent to 76.43 million streams), 3,000 in album sales, and minimal TEA units. The album’s availability in several collectible editions, such as CDs with exclusive branded trading cards and merchandise, likely contributed to its strong debut.
The Cure’s Best Chart Performance Since 2004
The legendary band The Cure made a triumphant return with Songs of a Lost World, debuting at No. 4. This release represents their highest Billboard 200 position since 1992 and first top 10 in 20 years. Luminate data shows Songs of a Lost World earned 57,000 units, including:
- Album sales: 53,000, the band's best sales week since their self-titled album debuted in 2004.
- SEA units: 4,000, equating to over 5 million on-demand streams.
- TEA units: Negligible.
The album was available in multiple formats—including five vinyl editions, cassettes, and special digital downloads—which likely fueled its impressive sales. This week also saw Songs of a Lost World debut at No. 1 on Top Album Sales, marking The Cure's first No. 1 on this 33-year-old chart.
Gracie Abrams and Chappell Roan Rise on the Chart
Gracie Abrams' The Secret of Us moved up to No. 5 with a 2% increase in units, while Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess climbed to No. 6. Roan’s album received a boost after her performance on Saturday Night Live, where she performed "Pink Pony Club" and "The Giver," a new track. Other popular albums, including Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft and Rod Wave’s Last Lap, remain strong in the top 10.
Understanding Billboard 200 Chart Metrics
The Billboard 200 ranking is determined through a combination of album sales, SEA units, and TEA units. Each metric contributes to a final equivalent album unit figure, where:
- One album sale equals one unit.
- One track equivalent album (TEA) unit equals 10 individual track sales from an album.
- One streaming equivalent album (SEA) unit equals 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription streams of an album’s songs.
Data provider Luminate verifies these metrics and filters out any suspicious or unverifiable data in collaboration with Billboard. This ensures an accurate weekly ranking based on genuine listener activity and sales.
Spotlight on The Cure's Historic Comeback
The Cure’s Songs of a Lost World marks a significant moment in the band’s career. Released on Nov. 1 after months of cryptic announcements and promotional singles, it quickly became the highest-charting album for the band in over 30 years. Pre-release singles “Alone” and “A Fragile Thing” have climbed the Adult Alternative Airplay charts, showing sustained fan interest. With physical and digital versions—including a deluxe digital package with bonus tracks—Songs of a Lost World showcases the power of comprehensive release strategies in an evolving music market.
Other Notable Billboard 200 Movements
Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet maintains a strong hold at No. 2 with 68,000 units, while Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department climbs back into the top 10 at No. 9, demonstrating the sustained impact of star power on chart positions. These artists, along with Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time, reflect a dynamic range of genres and fanbases contributing to the weekly rankings.
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