Coldplays Moon music stormed to the top of the UK album charts upon its release and became the fastest-selling album of the year by a British band, the official UK charts can confirm.

In just 72 hours, the band’s latest album has already sold over 160,000 copies on the charts, putting Coldplay on track for their tenth consecutive No. 1 studio album, according to the latest chart blast.

It marks the biggest first week sales in the UK for a British act since Adele’s 30 in 2021, which debuted with 261,000 chart units. If Coldplay maintains this momentum, they could move closer to Taylor Swift’s record of being the fastest-selling album of 2024 The Tortured Poets Departmentwhich moved 270,000 chart units in the first week.

It marks the biggest first week sales in the UK for a British act since Adele’s 30 in 2021, which debuted with 261,000 chart units. If Coldplay maintains this momentum, they could approach Taylor Swift’s record of being the fastest-selling album of 2024 The Tortured Poets Department.

Public Service Broadcasting has its sights set on its third top 10 album The last flight, which is currently at number 2, while The Smile – an offshoot of Radiohead – follows close behind with their latest work excerpts at number 3. James Bay’s Constantly changing is also expected to finish in the top 5.

The 1975s Be funny in a foreign language is expected to return to the top 10 at number 6, boosted by the release of an exclusive liquid-filled vinyl.

Alison Moyet is on track for her first top 10 album in over a decade with Key, marking a triumphant return for the singer-songwriter.

In the bottom half of the top 10 are the Aphex Twins Selected Ambient Works Volume II (No. 8) and Jake Bugg’s A modern distraction (No. 10) is set for strong debuts.

Further down the chart, FINNEAS achieved its first top 40 album For Cryin’ Out Loud!expected debut at No. 20. Caribou’s Honey is on track to become the Canadian producer’s third Top 40 album, while indie favorite Orla Gartland will score her second Top 40 album with it Everyone needs a hero (No. 25).

Elsewhere, former Black Midi frontman Geordie Greep’s debut solo album The new sound is on track for a Top 40 debut (No. 31), and Leon Bridges’ Leon follows closely behind in 34th place.

Stay tuned like Coldplay Moon music is fighting to cement its place as the biggest release of the year in the UK. The final release of the charts on Friday is expected to determine whether they will meet or exceed the Swift milestone of 2024.