Wham! and Michael Buble Dominate the UK Charts: Final 2025 Rankings Revealed
Wham! and Michael Buble have claimed the top spots on the final UK singles and albums charts of 2025, as confirmed by the Official Charts Company. Buble's "Christmas" album secured the number one position for the eighth time, while Wham!'s "Last Christmas" topped the singles chart. The top five singles also included Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You," Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree," Kylie Minogue's "Xmas," and The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl's "Fairytale Of New York."
Kylie Minogue's single was the Christmas number one last week, with "Last Christmas" at number two. Chris Rea's "Driving Home For Christmas" re-entered the top 10 following the singer's passing. The albums chart top five featured Olivia Dean's "The Art Of Loving," Taylor Swift's "The Life Of A Showgirl," Sabrina Carpenter's "Man's Best Friend," and Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours."
Olivia Dean's "The Art Of Loving" led the official vinyl chart, while Geese's "Getting Killed" topped the official record store chart. EsDeeKid's debut LP "Rebel" re-entered the top 10, reaching a new peak. The rapper, who has been linked to Timothee Chalamet, included the actor in his 4 Raws Remix video.
In conclusion, the UK charts for the end of 2025 showcased a mix of classic Christmas hits and new releases, with Wham! and Michael Buble taking the top spots in singles and albums, respectively.