Kate Bush returns to a British chart with a new entry for the first time in almost a decade as her career retrospective The Best of the Other Parties debut. View of British pop and rock musician Kate Bush at a promotional event at Greenwich Village’s Tower Records, New York, New York, November 21, 1985. She signed copies of her album ‘Hounds of Love’. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)
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It’s been almost 15 years since Kate Bush released a new album, but since 50 words for snow In 2011, the beloved English superstar has remained a favorite among music lovers. Not long after suggesting new music might be in the works, the singer-songwriter is putting together a new best-selling album in her home country of the United Kingdom. The legendary artist returns with a newly released compilation, The best of the other parties, That brings her back to one ranking with a debut for the first time in almost a decade.
Kate Bush returns with The best of the other parties
The best of the other parties Debuting at number 16 on the official album downloads chart this week. The ranking measures the best-selling titles of any length, genre or language purchased digitally through platforms such as iTunes in the UK’s newly separated compilation Bush becomes her thirteenth career placement on the list as it arrives.
A rare card comeback for Kate Bush
The best of the other parties Marks Bush’s first new entry on the count since December 2016, almost a decade ago. The last time she debuted a title on the Official Album Downloads chart was with Before the dawn, which arrived and peaked at No. 8 that month.
How Kate Bush Built a Legacy of Top 10 Best Sellers
Throughout her career, Bush has risen as high as number 2 on the Official Album Downloads chart, a position she reached The whole story. Over the years, she has amassed a total of five top 10s, including Before the dawn And The whole story, as well as fellow standouts Director’s Cut (No. 4), 50 words for snow (No. 6), and Dogs of love (No. 10).
What’s included on Kate Bush’s The best of the other parties
The best of the other parties Compiles B-sides and rarities from throughout Bush’s career, and it’s filled with songs that never appeared on her proper studio albums. The set became available digitally on September 26, while vinyl and CD editions will arrive on Halloween.
The numbers up The best of the other parties were first released as part of the 2018 Box Set The other parties, Which quickly sold out and has been out of print ever since, with some fans waiting for years to get access to these tracks again.
Bush revealed on Her website that different numbers are visible The best of the other parties have been remastered and a few even have minor edits, meaning diehard fans may notice subtle differences compared to their previous versions.
Kate Bush competes with Perrie, Olivia Dean and Mariah Carey
On the Official Album Downloads chart, Bush has the eleventh highest debut this frame. This week’s list is led by Perrie—formerly of Little Mix—who launches her self-titled studio effort alone at No. 1. Solo Women dominate the top three, as Olivia Dean The art of loving and Mariah Carey’s Here for everything Opening at Nos. 2 and 3, respectively. Several other acts, including Kylie Minogue, Robert Plant and Doja Cat, also open for Bush this week.
How “running up that hill” revived Kate Bush’s legacy
Bush has experienced a remarkable resurgence in commercial viability in recent years. Her single 1985 “Running Up That Hill” Went viral and turned into a huge late-career hit, finally hitting No. 1 in the UK decades after its original release.
In a 2024 interview with the BBCBush said she’s “looking forward to getting back into that creative space,” hinting that a new album is on the way. She’s shared few updates since then, but even a small hint of new music from one of the UK’s most celebrated singer-songwriters remains exciting—although for now her focus seems to be on revisiting her previous material.
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