Elton John's hits album finally goes to number one

Editor Stephen Hill 10th January 2025 

Sir Elton John's career-spanning greatest hits collection, *Diamonds*, has reached the pinnacle of the charts after an impressive 374 weeks. 

This remarkable 51-track album features iconic songs like "Tiny Dancer," "I'm Still Standing," and "Rocket Man," marking a monumental achievement as the artist celebrates his ninth number one album at the age of 77.  

"I'm so excited and thrilled that *Diamonds* is the number one album in the UK this week," he expressed. "What a great start to the new year. I could not be happier."  Originally released in 2017, *Diamonds* has remained a steadfast presence on the charts. A recent re-release as a super deluxe edition on Blu-ray, cassette, and diamond-effect vinyl has provided a significant sales boost. 

Furthermore, a surge in streaming numbers has followed the release of the Disney+ documentary *Never Too Late*, which premiered last month. This inspiring documentary showcases unseen footage and chronicles Elton's journey from a session musician to a global superstar, highlighting his battles with addiction, his journey to fatherhood, and the conclusion of his farewell tour in 2023. 

Co-directed by his husband, David Furnish, the film has garnered recognition, appearing on the BAFTA longlist for Best Documentary.  *Diamonds* was initially released in 2017 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elton's songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin. 

The double album has achieved over 1.5 million sales in the UK, finally rising to number one, aided by a week of minimal new releases in the charts.  

 According to the Official Charts Company, *Diamonds* has spent more consecutive weeks in the Top 40 than any other album in history. Sir Elton's previous number one albums span an incredible six decades, beginning with 1973's *Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player*, and his first greatest hits album reached the top just a year later