Olivia Rodrigo is making waves on the Billboard charts this week, thanks to a strategic vinyl re-release of her two hit albums, “Sour” and “Guts.” Just ahead of her Guts World Tour reaching the United States, the singer re-released these projects on vinyl, available for purchase once again in her online store. Fans eagerly snapped up the new copies, driving both albums back up the weekly charts.
Both “Sour” and “Guts,” Rodrigo’s only full-length albums, are experiencing a resurgence due to significant sales figures. This surge highlights the enduring interest in Rodrigo’s work, even in the absence of new music.
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Guts has made a notable leap to the second spot on the Top Alternative Albums chart this week, jumping from No. 4 to No. 2. The album has now spent 44 weeks on this chart, having previously dominated the top position. Additionally, “Guts” has climbed to No. 6 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, up from No. 8 the previous week.
On broader charts, “Guts” has also ascended to No. 26 on both the Top Album Sales and Billboard 200 this week, after being within the 30s tier last week.
Rodrigo’s full-lengths have also made a strong return to the Vinyl Albums chart. Following their re-release, both “Sour” and “Guts” are once again among the top-selling vinyl-only albums in the country. This week, “Guts” reappears on the Vinyl Albums list at No. 21, while “Sour” follows closely at No. 22. Although “Sour” does not feature on the alternative or rock albums charts this week, it has also improved its position on both the Top Album Sales chart and Billboard 200, mirroring the success of “Guts.”
Olivia Rodrigo’s strategic re-release of her albums on vinyl has clearly paid off, reigniting fan interest and driving impressive chart performances as her tour approaches the U.S.