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Harry Styles stays at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week with Kiss All the Time


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Harry Styles album tops Billboard 200 again

Harry Styles’ album Kiss All the Time leads the Billboard 200 chart for a second week. According to reports, the album earned massive units in U.S. during the March 13 to March 19 tracking week. The project debuted at No. 1 the previous week with 430,000 units.

This marks a 77% drop in total units but still enough to remain the top album in the country. The Billboard 200 ranks albums based on sales, streaming, and track activity.

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Harry Styles earns 99,000 units in week two

Harry Styles’ album earned 99,000 equivalent album units in its second week, ending March 19, 2026. This total reflects combined performance across sales, streaming, and track equivalents.

Streaming led the total with 74,000 SEA units. Album sales contributed 24,500 units, while track equivalent albums added 500 units.

According to Luminate, streaming remained the strongest driver despite a 47% drop from the previous week. Sales dropped more sharply, falling 92% compared to the debut fram

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First release to spend its first two weeks at No. 1 since 2025

Harry Styles is the first artist to spend the first two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 since October 2025. The last album to achieve this was Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl.

The No. 1 position had recently rotated weekly, with multiple albums debuting or returning for single week runs. This makes the current streak notable in recent chart patterns.

The Billboard 200 chart dated March 28 reflects a shift toward stronger multi week performance at the top after a period of frequent turnover.

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Streaming drives Harry Styles chart lead

Streaming accounted for the majority of Harry Styles’ second week performance. The album generated 75.10 million on demand streams, translating to 74,000 SEA units.

This total kept the album at No. 1 on the Top Streaming Albums chart for a second week. Despite a 47% decline in streaming, it still outpaced competing releases.

The data shows that streaming remains the dominant format in chart calculations. Under Billboard and Luminate’s current methodology, 1,000 paid on-demand streams or 2,500 ad-supported on-demand streams equal one album unit.

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Sales drop sharply after debut week

Album sales for Harry Styles fell from 291,000 in week one to 24,500 in week two. This represents a 92% decline, a common pattern after major debut releases.

The album dropped from No. 1 to No. 3 on the Top Album Sales chart during the same period. Physical and digital purchases typically peak during the release week.

Despite the decline, sales still contributed a significant portion of total units. The combined performance across formats helped maintain the album’s No. 1 position overall.

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Morgan Wallen rises to No. 2 position

Morgan Wallen’s album I’m the Problem climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart dated March 28, 2026. The project earned 74,000 equivalent album units during the tracking week.

This represents a 3% decline in units compared to the previous week. Despite the drop, the album gained one chart position. The movement reflects steady listener engagement.

The Billboard 200 rankings are influenced by relative performance, meaning smaller declines can still lead to upward movement if competitors fall more sharply.

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Johnny Blue Skies debuts at No. 3 with sales only

Johnny Blue Skies, formerly known as Sturgill Simpson, debuted at No. 3 with Mutiny After Midnight. The album earned 59,000 units, all from physical sales.

The project is currently available only on CD, vinyl, and cassette formats. No streaming or digital download release date has been announced.

This is the first physical only album to reach the top 10 in nearly three years, according to Billboard. The last was Taylor Swift’s Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions in 2023.

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Physical formats drive Mutiny After Midnight debut

Johnny Blue Skies’ album sales were boosted by multiple physical editions. The release included several variants that sold through the artist’s webstore.

A widely available CD edition also contributed to total sales. Variant strategies often encourage collectors to purchase multiple copies. The Billboard report notes that this is the highest sales week of the artist’s career.

The album also becomes the second top 10 project following A Sailor’s Guide to Earth in 2016.

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P1Harmony earns highest chart position yet

P1Harmony debuted at No. 4 with UNIQUE, earning 58,000 equivalent album units. This marks the group’s highest chart position on the Billboard 200.

Album sales made up 56,000 units, while streaming contributed 2,000 units. Track equivalent albums were negligible.

The album was released in 24 CD variants and five vinyl versions, many including collectible items like photocards and posters.

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Bad Bunny and Don Toliver hold top 10 spots

Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS ranked No. 5 with 57,000 units, reflecting a 14% decline. Don Toliver followed at No. 6 with OCTANE, earning 56,000 units.

Both albums previously reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Their continued presence shows sustained streaming and listener engagement.

The chart positions highlight stability among established artists. Even with declining weekly totals, strong catalogs help maintain top 10 placement over time.

Fun fact: Bad Bunny became the first Latin artist to log more than 100 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with 113 songs charting as of early 2025.

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Olivia Dean and Bruno Mars remain steady

Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving placed at No. 7 with 55,000 units, down 6%. Bruno Mars’ The Romantic dropped to No. 8 with 54,000 units.

Both albums previously reached No. 1, indicating continued listener interest weeks after release. Moderate declines suggest stable consumption levels.

The Billboard 200 reflects a mix of new debuts and consistent performers. These mid chart positions often represent albums with strong repeat streaming and fan retention.

Fun fact: Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving became the longest‑running Number One album by a British female artist this decade, topping the U.K. Albums chart for seven non‑consecutive weeks.

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Tate McRae jumps after deluxe release

Tate McRae’s So Close to What rose from No. 20 to No. 9 with 43,000 units. This marks a 61 percent increase in weekly performance.

The jump follows the release of deluxe editions on vinyl and CD formats. Expanded versions often boost both sales and streaming activity.

The increase demonstrates how re releases can extend an album’s chart life. Billboard data shows that format expansion continues to be a key strategy for chart gains.

Did you know, Taylor Swift makes waves again as ‘Opalite’ powers her to another Billboard Hot 100 milestone.

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KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack returns to top 10

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack climbed to No. 10 with 38,000 units, reflecting a 9% increase. The project had previously reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

The gain follows the film’s success at the Academy Awards 2026. The movie won best animated feature and best original song for “Golden.”

The chart rebound highlights the impact of major events on music consumption. Awards recognition often drives renewed streaming and sales activity for associated soundtracks.

Fans get a glimpse of his generosity as Harry Styles surprised students at his alma mater with SNL tickets after arriving early.

Which album do you think will claim the No. 1 spot next week? Share your prediction in the comments.

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