Katy Perry’s Latest Successful Album Rises To A New High
Katy Perry's greatest hits compilation, 'The Ones That Got the Plays,' has reached a new peak of No. 9 on the U.K. Official Albums chart. The rise is attributed to the viral resurgence of her single 'The One That Got Away' on TikTok.
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Hollywood & Entertainment Katy Perry’s Latest Successful Album Rises To A New High By Hugh McIntyre ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Follow Author Jul 29, 2026, 09:30am EDT Jul 29, 2026, 10:53am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Katy Perry’s 'The Ones That Got the Plays' reaches a new peak on the Official Albums chart, climbing to No. 9 months after its release. The greatest hits compilation previously spent two weeks at No. 10, becoming Perry's sixth top 10 on the U.K.’s main albums ranking, and now it rises higher as “The One That Got Away” continues its viral resurgence.
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