YOUR TOP 20: A RACE
TO THE FINISH (UPDATE)

The duel for #1 at SPS between Logic and Chris Stapleton keeps taking more twists and turns, with the battle causing both projects to blow past their initial (and even updated) forecasts. After the latest surges by both titles, Logic (with big streaming and D2C) has edged into the lead, while word of mouth on Stapleton remains stellar. Expect more drama before they reach the finish line.

1. (*) Logic (Def Jam) 220-225k SPS
2. (*) Chris Stapleton (Mercury Nashville) 215-220k
3. Kendrick Lamar (TDE/Interscope) 145-155k
4. Vol. 2 Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, Vol. 2 (Hollywood) 70-80k
5. Drake (YMCMB/Republic) 60-65k
6. Ed Sheeran (Atlantic) 40-50k
7. (*) Russ (Columbia) 43-47k
8. Bruno Mars (Atlantic) 40-45k
9. Gorillaz (Parlophone/Warner Bros.) 40-45k
10. Moana (Walt Disney) 30-35k
11. (*) Now 62 (NOW) 30-35k
12. The Chainsmokers (Disruptor/Columbia) 30-35k
13. Epic AF (Epic) 30-35k
14. Dance Latin #1 Hits (Universal Latin) 28-32k
15. (*) Diana Krall (Verve) 27-30k
16. Migos (Quality Control) 27-30k
17. Future (FREEBANDZ/Epic) 27-30k
18. The Weeknd (XO/Republic) 25-28k
19. Khalid (Right Hand Music/RCA) 23-26k
20. Chris Stapleton (Mercury Nashville) 22-25k

(*) Debuts

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