U.K. MIDWEEKS: THREE-WAY TUSSLE FOR THE TOP

The race for this week’s U.K. Official Albums #1 is a battle among Skindred, The Sherlocks and Cian Ducrot. Over on singles, Dua Lipa could knock “Sprinter” from the top.

At today’s halfway point, Skindred are leading the albums charge with Smile (Earache). However, with the Top 3 spanning less than 500 in sales, the top spot is all to play for. The Sherlocks are at #2 with People Like Me & You (Teddyboy), followed by the debut album by Ducrot, Victory (Polydor), at #3.

The fifth solo set from Miles Kane, One Man Band (Modern Sky UK), is #4, while the first new studio album in 13 years from N-Dubz, Timeless (EMI), is #5.

On the U.K.’s Official Singles midweeks, Lipa’s Barbie track, “Dance the Night” (Warner Records), is just over 1k in sales behind long-running #1 “Sprinter” (Live Yours/Neighbourhood), by Dave and Central Cee. Can it edge ahead by Friday?

Billie Eilish’s Barbie contribution, “What Was I Made For” (Interscope), is another potential chart-topper, sitting close behind Lipa at #3.

Nathan Dawe, Joel Corry & Ella Henderson could re-enter the Top 10 Friday on “0800 Heaven” (Warner Music U.K.), at #7. Becky Hill and Chase & Status’ “Disconnect” (Polydor) is looking to jump to #9.

Following its Top 20 debut last week, Calvin Harris & Sam Smith’s “Desire” (Sony) could rise eight to #10. “Unhealthy” (Asylum) by Anne-Marie f/Shania Twain is up seven to #15.