What’s ‘The Chart Scoop’ this week? Inevitably, Taylor Swift debuted at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with ‘Reputation’ moving north of a million units.  

Inevitably, Taylor Swift debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with ‘Reputation.’ Shocker, said no one ever.  Contextually, Reputation put up superb numbers: 1.238 million units, with 1.216 million being album sales (98%+) according to Billboard.  It gives Swift multiple million-debuting weeks including Speak Now, Red, and 1989.  It should be noted that 1989 performed slightly better – but that’s nitpicking.  While this week is mostly about Swift, Evanescence graces the top 10 with Synthesis, launching at no. 8 with 34,000 units (88%+ album sales)

On the Billboard Hot 100, Post Malone and 21 Savage continue their reign with “Rockstar.” Notably, Lil Pump ascends into the top-three with “Gucci Gang.”  Below, you’ll find some takeaways from both charts, dated December 2, 2017.

Billboard 200 Takeaways

1. Taylor Swift launches at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Reputation. It marks her fourth album to debut with north of a million copies sold.  Notably, 1989 ascends from no. 68 to no. 53.

2. Sam Smith sees The Thrill of It All slip from no. 1 to no. 2. Not too shabby.

3. Chris Brown spends a third consecutive week at no. 3 with Heartbreak on a Full Moon. 3-3-3.

4. Maroon 5 sees Red Pill Blues slide from no. 2 to no. 7 in its second week.

5. Evanescence launches at no. 8 with orchestra-rework album, Synthesis.

6. Blake Shelton sees Texoma Shore slide from no. 4 to no. 10 in its second week.

7. Pentatonix returns to the top-20 with Christmas album, A Pentatonix Christmas (ascends from no. 34 to no. 17).

8. Elton John debuts at no. 23 with a new compilation of hits, Diamonds.

9. Wiz Khalifa debuts quietly at no. 29 with Laugh Now, Fly Later.

10. Kelly Clarkson sees Meaning of Life dip 17 spots in its third week on the Billboard 200 (falls from no. 18 ton o. 35).

11. Walk the Moon debuts modestly at no. 40 with What If Nothing. Disappointing following the success of “Shut Up and Dance.”

12. Kid Rock plummets 35 spots this week. Sweet Southern Sugar falls from no. 8 to no. 35.

13. Kelsea Ballerini has some hard luck in her second week on the Billboard 200 with Unapologetically. The album slides from no. 7 to no. 50.

14. Big K.R.I.T sees 4eva is a Mighty Long Time slip 58 spots in its third week on the charts (slides from no. 50 to no. 108).

15. Grace VanderWaal takes a huge tumble. Just the Beginning free falls from no. 22 to no. 117.

16. Lil Peep debuts posthumously at no. 168 the Billboard 200 with his only project, EP Come Over When You Sober, Pt. 1.

Billboard Hot 100 Takeaways

1. Post Malone and 21 Savage continue to lead the Billboard Hot 100 with “Rockstar.”

2. Lil Pump ascends 9 spots with “Gucci Gang” (rises from no. 12 to no. 3).

3. Eminem debuts at no. 14 with “Walk on Water,” featuring Beyoncé.

4. Dua Lipa ascends into the top 20 with “New Rules” (rises no. 21 to no. 19).

5. NF is on the rise with “Let You Down,” which ascends 9 spots from no. 61 to no. 52.

6. Bebe Rexha also ascends 9 spots with “Meant to Be” featuring Florida Georgia Line (ascends from no. 62 to no. 53).

7. Miguel is on the rise with “Sky Walker” featuring Travis Scott (rises from no. 69 to no. 64).

8. Keith Urban debuts at no. 69 with “Female.”

9. Lil Xan debuts at no. 93 with “Betrayed.”

10. G-Eazy debuts at no. 96 with “The Plan.”

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