George Michael’s Faith Debuts at No. 1 on the Vinyl Chart
George collects his third ruler on the Official Vinyl Albums chart as Faith arrives. Previously, he’s led the charge with Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 and Older, as those efforts both managed one turn in the spotlight.
Faith, George Michael’s groundbreaking 1987 debut solo album, written, arranged, produced, and performed almost entirely by George Michael, marked the emergence of a new kind of pop icon, one who could blend soul, R&B, and rock into a sleek, emotionally charged, and deeply personal sound. Earning him a GRAMMY Award for Album of the Year, three American Music Awards, and a record-breaking run of four U.S. No. 1 singles, including “Faith”, “Father Figure”, “One More Try”, and “Monkey”, making George the only British male solo artist ever to achieve four U.S. number-one singles from a single album on the Billboard Hot 100, a record that has yet to be matched. Selling more than 25 million copies worldwide, topping charts in over 10 countries and cementing George Michael as one of the best-selling solo artists of all time, Faith became a cultural touchstone of the late ’80s, inspiring countless artists and defining the MTV generation, soundtracking lives and influencing artists for decades to come.
Sources | GeorgeMichael.com – Forbes – Official Charts UK
