From Billboard · Keith Caulfield · · 1m 20s
ADÉLA’s PRIMA opens big on Billboard
ADÉLA’s first full album starts at No. 1 in sales and vinyl, while two tracks climb onto the Hot 100.
In brief
ADÉLA’s first full album starts at No. 1 in sales and vinyl, while two tracks climb onto the Hot 100. PRIMA gives ADÉLA a rare breakout week, pairing strong album sales with her first Hot 100 top 40 hit. Originally reported by Billboard.
PRIMA starts at No. 1
ADÉLA’s debut album PRIMA opens at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales and Vinyl Albums charts dated Sept. 19.
“PRIMA premieres atop two Billboard album charts”
A top five debut
The album also enters the Billboard 200 at No. 4, the year’s highest entry for a full-length debut studio album.
“the highest entry for a full-length debut studio album this year”
Sales drove the week
PRIMA earned 56,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. for the week ending Sept. 10. Album sales made up 31,000, with vinyl at 12,000.
“vinyl purchases account for 12,000”
From Dream Academy
ADÉLA first drew notice on Dream Academy in 2023, the show that later formed KATSEYE. She followed with singles, then signed to Capitol in 2025.
Hot 100 momentum
Her PRIMA track “Ain’t in LA” jumps from No. 57 to No. 30, giving ADÉLA her first top 40 hit. “Nicole Kidman” also debuts at No. 45.
“Ain’t in LA”
A crowded sales chart
ADÉLA leads a busy Top Album Sales top 10, joined by Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, MONSTA X and PRESIDENT with new or reissued projects.
In short
PRIMA gives ADÉLA a rare breakout week, pairing strong album sales with her first Hot 100 top 40 hit.
