Lady Gaga’s debut album The Fame surges once again, climbing to new streaming highs in the U.K. while her latest release Mayhem continues to rise. Lady Gaga performs during Lollapalooza 2010 at Grant Park on August 6, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)
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Even as she continues to promote her latest album Mayhem — which is likely headed for multiple Grammy nominations in just a few weeks, and may end up as the most-highlighted project at the upcoming ceremony — Lady Gaga’s debut full-length The Fame remains a commercial hit. The album that turned the pop icon into a household name well over a decade ago is performing well in the United Kingdom this week.
The Fame even manages to climb to a new high point on one streaming tally, as interest in the blockbuster and its many hit singles has apparently not waned very much throughout its lengthy lifespan.
What Is Lady Gaga’s The Fame’s Chart Peak?
The Fame climbs from No. 35 to No. 27 on the Official Albums Streaming list this week. The ranking measures the most successful projects of any genre or language in the U.K. on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and other competitors. No. 27 marks a new high point for The Fame on the streaming-only tally.
Lady Gaga performs at HP Pavilion on October 10, 2008 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)
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When Did Lady Gaga’s The Fame Debut?
Despite being released in 2008, The Fame didn’t appear on the streaming-focused list until November 2016. The project debuted just one week after Gaga made it to the roster for the very first time, as her then-brand-new project Joanne reached the ranking days prior, where it peaked at No. 2. Since then, The Fame has racked up 278 stays on the list.
The Fame Climbs on Multiple Charts at Once
The Fame appears on multiple rankings in the U.K. this week, and it’s climbing everywhere. As it hits its new all-time high on the streaming list, the project also lifts from No. 42 to No. 35 on the Official Albums chart, breaking back into the top 40. Unlike on the streaming-only roster, The Fame does not reach a new peak position, as it has already spent seven weeks running the show on the most competitive albums chart across the Atlantic.
What Singles Were Featured on The Fame?
The Fame helped Gaga emerge as one of the most exciting new names in pop music, beginning in 2008. The full-length remains one of the most successful debut albums of the past several decades, and it produced hits like “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” “Paparazzi,” and “LoveGame,” among others. The record turned Gaga into not only a superstar, but also a Grammy winner and a powerhouse talent, one who remains in the spotlight to this day.
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Soars on Multiple Charts
As The Fame climbs, Gaga’s Mayhem is also on the rise. The new dance-pop set pushes north on all five lists on which it appears in the U.K. at the moment, and it’s present inside the top 40 on half of them. Mayhem has conquered all but one ranking it appears on, as it stalled in the runner-up spot on the streaming list shortly after it was released this spring.
“Die with a Smile,” “The Dead Dance” and “Bloody Mary”
Half a dozen Gaga singles appear on at least one list apiece in the U.K. this frame. Interestingly, while The Fame is performing spectacularly well more than 15 years after its release, none of the songs featured on its tracklist appear on any rosters. Instead, tunes from Mayhem, Born This Way, and Gaga’s Oscar and Grammy-winning A Star Is Born soundtrack can be found rising and falling, largely on sales-focused lists.
Her roundup of current wins includes titles like “Die with a Smile” with Bruno Mars, “The Dead Dance” – which was recently added to Mayhem – and “Bloody Mary,” a Born This Way tune that became a surprise hit thanks to Netflix’s hit series Wednesday. That cut returns to the Official Physical Singles chart at No. 58 this week.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2025/10/14/lady-gagas-debut-album-soars-to-a-new-all-time-chart-high/
