Sabrina Carpenter’s Breakout Single Finally Reaches No. 1
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter's hit single 'Espresso' has reached No. 1 on the U.K. Official Vinyl Singles chart. The surge in popularity follows the release of a new collectible vinyl edition to celebrate the song's two-year anniversary.
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This highlights the continued influence of physical media and collectible releases in driving chart performance for modern pop artists.
Hollywood & Entertainment Sabrina Carpenter’s Breakout Single Finally Reaches No. 1 By Hugh McIntyre ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Follow Author Aug 21, 2026, 08:00am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” surges back onto four U.K. charts following the release of a collectible vinyl edition. The smash returns at No. 1 on the Official Vinyl Singles chart, giving Carpenter her fifth career leader on the ranking. “Espresso” also reenters at No. 2 on both the Official Singles Sales and Official Physical Singles tallies, while returning to the Official Singles chart at No. 26.
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