Morgan Wallen's latest album, ‘I’m the Problem,’ continues its reign at the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart for an impressive seventh consecutive week. In the week ending July 3, this chart-topping sensation earned 173,000 equivalent album units in the U.S., a slight decline of just 3% from the previous week. The album initially debuted at No. 1 on the May 31 chart.

This remarkable achievement marks the highest total for an album in its seventh week since Adele’s ‘25’ garnered 194,000 units back in January 2016. Wallen’s album is proving to be a giant in the industry, showcasing its enduring popularity.

New and Rising Stars in the Top 10

Joining Wallen in the latest Billboard 200 top 10 is Lorde, whose album ‘Virgin’ debuts at No. 2, bringing her total top 10 albums to four. KPop sensation ‘Demon Hunters’ soundtrack leaps from No. 8 to No. 3 in its second week, while KATSEYE’s project ‘BEAUTIFUL CHAOS’ makes its debut at No. 4. Playboi Carti’s ‘MUSIC’ experiences a shocking resurgence, vaulting from No. 28 to No. 8 following its vinyl release, while Russ's ‘W!LD’ rounds out the top 10 with a solid No. 10 debut.

Lorde’s Virgin Shines Bright in Debut

Lorde’s latest effort, ‘Virgin,’ launches with an impressive 71,000 equivalent album units, which includes 42,000 in album sales. This release is not only her fourth top 10 album; all of her releases have maintained a spot within the top five. With her vinyl sales hitting a record 31,000, Lorde’s latest project is certainly capturing the hearts of fans.

KPop Demon Hunters Makes Waves

The KPop ‘Demon Hunters’ soundtrack, in its second week, has skyrocketed to No. 3 on the Billboard 200, earning a staggering 62,000 equivalent album units. Its chart performance is fueled by an astounding 77.42 million streams of its songs, marking it as the highest-charting soundtrack of 2025.

KATSEYE Brings Beautiful Chaos to the Chart

Newcomers KATSEYE secure their first top 10 with ‘BEAUTIFUL CHAOS,’ debuting at No. 4 with 44,000 equivalent album units. Their innovative marketing strategy, which included multiple vinyl variants and collectible packaging, is certainly paying off.

The Competitive Landscape of the Billboard 200

As the competition heats up, Karol G’s ‘Tropicoqueta’ slips to No. 5, while Wallen’s previous chart-topper ‘One Thing at a Time’ drops to No. 6. SZA’s former No. 1 ‘SOS’ remains in the mix, dropping to No. 7. The vinyl resurgence appears to be driving Playboi Carti’s ‘MUSIC’ back into the spotlight, demonstrating the power of physical album sales in today’s digital world.

Russ and Sabrina Carpenter Wrap Up the Top 10

Russ’s ‘W!LD’ debuts at No. 10, solidifying his presence with a variety of album formats, while Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ holds strong at No. 9. With such diverse talent and new releases, the Billboard 200 is evolving rapidly, showcasing the dynamic nature of the music industry.

Stay tuned as the July 12, 2025-dated chart will reveal more surprises and shifts; it will be available on Billboard’s website on July 8!