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Bruno Mars’ debut album is back on top of the charts – just ahead of his new single release
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Bruno Mars’ debut album is back on top of the charts – just ahead of his new single release

In a few days, Bruno Mars will likely score a new smash single around the world. He teamed up with Lady Gaga for the surprise hit “Die with a Smile,” which has all the makings of a global hit. But before that title hits the charts, the album that made Mars a superstar will be on multiple lists again.

Doo-Wops and hooligans explodes back onto three UK charts this week. The set’s ascent may have been fueled by the hints and teasers both Mars and Gaga shared online, tipping fans off to their upcoming collaboration. The current charts reflect activity prior to “Die with a Smile”‘s release, but the two musicians hinted at the track before officially announcing it, and that may have been enough to propel Mars back onto a few charts.

Mars’ debut album is back in the UK top 40 at number one Doo-Wops and hooligans breaks back into the Official Vinyl Albums chart at No. 35, not far from its No. 25 peak. To date, the set has only made it onto the vinyl-only chart three times.

Doo-Wops and hooligans also finds its way back onto two other related charts. The set returns to No. 64 on the Official Physical Albums chart, a ranking it previously held. The project lands 10 spots lower on the Official Albums Sales chart, which includes all purchases of full-length albums and EPs.

The same set climbs on the UK Top Albums chart, from number 78 to number 74. Meanwhile, it performs almost the exact opposite on the Official Albums Streaming chart, moving from number 74 to number 79 in one week.

Mars has been a global star for over a decade, but he is not known as one of the most prolific names in pop music. During his 15-year career, he has released only three solo albums, starting with Doo-Wops and hooligans in 2010. He also teamed up with Anderson .Paak to create the superduo Silk Sonic, which released one full-length album, An evening with Silk Sonicstill Mars’ most recent achievement.