ARIA Charts

Overview

The ARIA Charts are the main record charts in Australia, which rank music singles and albums in the country. They are compiled by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), hence the name ARIA Charts. The charts are based on data collected from physical and digital retailers, and music-streaming services in Australia.

A logo of the ARIA Charts, featuring the words "ARIA Charts" in bold, stylized lettering.

History

The ARIA Charts began in the 1980s as a way to measure the success of music releases in Australia. Prior to the establishment of the ARIA Charts, there were several different charts in Australia, including the Kent Music Report and the Go-Set charts. The ARIA Charts were first published in the Australian Record Industry Association's (ARIA) own publication, the ARIA Report, on 10 July 1986.

Chart Formats

The ARIA Charts are divided into several different formats, each focusing on a different aspect of the music industry. These include the Singles Chart, the Albums Chart, the Digital Tracks Chart, and the Streaming Tracks Chart. Each of these charts has its own methodology for calculating rankings, but all are based on sales data from retailers and streaming data from music services.

Singles Chart

The ARIA Singles Chart ranks the best-selling singles in Australia. It is based on physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming data. The chart is updated weekly, with the new chart being released every Saturday. The chart includes all genres of music, and both domestic and international artists are eligible for inclusion.

Albums Chart

The ARIA Albums Chart ranks the best-selling albums in Australia. Like the Singles Chart, it is based on physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming data. The chart is updated weekly, with the new chart being released every Saturday. The chart includes all genres of music, and both domestic and international artists are eligible for inclusion.

Digital Tracks Chart

The ARIA Digital Tracks Chart ranks the best-selling digital tracks in Australia. This chart is based solely on digital sales data, and does not include physical sales or streaming data. The chart is updated weekly, with the new chart being released every Saturday. The chart includes all genres of music, and both domestic and international artists are eligible for inclusion.

Streaming Tracks Chart

The ARIA Streaming Tracks Chart ranks the most-streamed tracks in Australia. This chart is based solely on streaming data, and does not include physical sales or digital sales data. The chart is updated weekly, with the new chart being released every Saturday. The chart includes all genres of music, and both domestic and international artists are eligible for inclusion.

Methodology

The ARIA Charts are compiled using data collected from a wide variety of sources. This includes physical sales data from retailers, digital sales data from online stores, and streaming data from music services. The data is then processed and analysed to create the charts. The exact methodology used to compile the charts is proprietary information and is not publicly disclosed by ARIA.

Significance and Impact

The ARIA Charts are widely regarded as the authoritative measure of music success in Australia. They are used by the music industry to gauge the popularity of artists and releases, and by music fans to discover new music. The charts also have a significant impact on radio airplay, with many radio stations using the charts to determine their playlists.