George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass returns to two U.K. charts thanks to a Record Store Day … More
George Harrison is once again back on the charts in his home country, as fans returned in droves to what may be his most celebrated solo effort. The former member of The Beatles first went out on his own with All Things Must Pass, and it’s that title that reappears on a pair of rankings in the United Kingdom this frame thanks to a Record Store Day-specific limited-edition reissue. That bump is enough to turn the classic full-length into a bestseller once again — and for the first time in years.
All Things Must Pass is Back on the Charts
All Things Must Pass finds space on both the Official Physical Albums and Official Albums Sales charts this week. The former ranking counts only traditional physical formats like CD, vinyl, and cassette, while the latter is slightly more expansive, and includes digital purchases as well.
On the Official Physical Albums chart, Harrison’s All Things Must Pass returns at No. 64. It also makes a comeback on the Official Albums Sales ranking, where it lands at No. 68.
George Harrison’s Massive Record Store Day
The renewed interest in All Things Must Pass comes thanks to Record Store Day 2025. A reissue of the set in a collectible new format was one of the standouts of this spring’s event. Dark Horse Records, which is home to Harrison’s legacy releases, has been steadily reissuing his catalog in special editions for some time now. The latest is a limited-edition zoetrope picture disc of his debut solo offering.
A No. 1 in the U.K., But Not on Every Chart
All Things Must Pass debuted on the main Official Albums c hart in 1970, and by early 1971, it had climbed all the way to No. 1. It held that position for eight consecutive frames, establishing Harrison as a solo superstar in the wake of the breakup of The Beatles.
The two rankings that the title reappears on this frame didn’t even exist at the time of its initial release. The Official Physical Albums chart first welcomed All Things Must Pass in early 2001, more than 30 years after its debut. The set then reached the Official Albums Sales list two decades later, and it peaked at No. 3. It’s never topped either tally, but it has come close, just missing the summit on the physical-only ranking by stalling one rung below the summit.
All Things Must Pass Was a Milestone Success
Originally released in 1970, All Things Must Pass was Harrison’s first proper solo album after the dissolution of The Beatles, and it became an instant phenomenon. The collection was lauded for its songwriting and emotional depth, and it solidified Harrison’s status as a hitmaker and powerhouse talent on his own, and not just the “quiet Beatle.”
The project produced the single “My Sweet Lord,” which reached No. 1 on both the U.K. and U.S. singles charts. That win made Harrison the first former Beatle to land a solo chart-topper on both sides of the Atlantic. It also earned him a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year, a prize he’d lose, but win the following ceremony for a different product.
