List of number-one albums from the 2010s (New Zealand) explained

This is the Recorded Music NZ list of number-one albums in New Zealand during the 2010s decade. Adele's 2011 album 21 charted at number one for a total of 38 weeks, and was the top-selling album in both 2011 and 2012.[1] New Zealand vocal trio Sol3 Mio had the top selling album in 2013, despite their self-titled album being released only in November 2013.[2]

In New Zealand, Recorded Music NZ compiles the top 40 albums chart each Monday. Over-the-counter sales of both physical and digital formats make up the data. Certifications are awarded for the number of shipments to retailers.[3] Gold certifications are awarded after 7,500 sales, and platinum certifications after 15,000.[4]

The following albums were all number one in New Zealand in the 2010s.

Number ones

Key

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adele dominates NZ end of year charts. One News. TVNZ. 5 January 2015.
  2. Web site: Lorde topped by Sol3 Mio in album charts. NZ Herald. APN. 5 January 2015.
  3. Web site: Chart Facts . . https://web.archive.org/web/20100704175800/http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart_facts.asp . 4 July 2010 . 11 July 2010 . dead.
  4. Web site: Latest Gold / Platinum Albums . RadioScope . 14 September 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110812003109/http://www.radioscope.net.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=61 . 12 August 2011 .