Olivia Rodrigo Reclaims Albums Chart Top Spot After Remix Boost
WHO:
Variety - Olivia Rodrigo’s album is “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.”
Variety - Chappell Roan collaborated with Rodrigo on the “Expectations” remix.
Billboard - Zach Bryan’s album is titled “Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs.”
WHAT:
Variety - “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after the “Expectations” remix was released.
Variety - The album earned its third total week at No. 1.
Billboard - “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Billboard - Zach Bryan’s “Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs” debuted at No. 2.
WHEN:
Variety - Rodrigo initially released “You Seem Pretty Sad” in June.
WHY:
Variety - The album returned to No. 1 following the release of Rodrigo’s “Expectations” remix with Chappell Roan.
HOW:
Variety - The remix of “Expectations,” featuring Chappell Roan, preceded the album’s return to the chart’s top spot.
Variety - “You Seem Pretty Sad” debuted at No. 1 and remained there; the article excerpt does not specify the length of its initial run.
(UPDATED October 25, 2026 21:01 UTC)
Olivia Rodrigo’s “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” has returned to the top of the Billboard 200, earning a third week at No. 1 overall. The album first debuted in the chart’s top spot and initially held on there, before later making this latest return. Its comeback followed the release of a remix of Rodrigo’s song “Expectations,” featuring a collaboration with Chappell Roan. The album was initially released in June. Meanwhile, Zach Bryan’s “Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, placing it just below Rodrigo’s album in the rankings. The chart results put Rodrigo back at No. 1 and Bryan’s new album in the runner-up position.