Battle of Rodrigo's Releases: Which Album Dominates the U.K. Charts?

Olivia Rodrigo finds herself in an unusual position this week—her two major studio projects are directly competing on the U.K.'s official rankings. Sour and Guts continue to occupy prominent positions across multiple chart categories, though their relative strength varies significantly depending on the metrics being measured.

The Sales Game Tells a Different Story

When examining the Official Physical Albums and Official Album Sales charts, a clear winner emerges. Guts, her sophomore release, demonstrates stronger commercial pull, climbing to No. 40 on the physical albums ranking and reaching No. 42 on the sales-based tally. By contrast, Sour—her debut effort—has lost momentum in these categories, dropping more than 10 positions to land at No. 80 on physical sales and No. 83 on overall album sales.

This disparity reflects a shift in purchasing patterns among Rodrigo’s fanbase, suggesting that those actively buying music prefer her more recent material.

Streaming Tells the Opposite Tale

The picture reverses dramatically when examining streaming-based rankings on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Here, Sour maintains the upper hand, advancing from No. 25 to No. 23 on the U.K. streaming charts. Meanwhile, Guts follows closely behind, moving up three spots to claim No. 25—the exact position Sour occupied just days prior.

The Official Albums Chart Verdict

On the combined Official Albums chart, which blends both streaming and sales data into a single ranking system, Guts emerges as the stronger performer. The project surges from No. 30 to No. 26, while Sour manages only a modest one-position gain to reach No. 30.

Supporting the Album Cycle: Where Is Olivia Rodrigo Performing?

To fuel the momentum behind Guts, Rodrigo continues touring extensively. The artist’s worldwide tour schedule keeps her connected with fans during this chart period, reinforcing her presence across both physical and streaming platforms. This dual chart presence—where her albums compete across different consumption methods—demonstrates the evolving landscape of music consumption and Rodrigo’s sustained commercial relevance in the U.K. market.