Fez — The soundtrack for Stranger Things Season 5 has made a major chart debut, landing in the top 10 on seven different Billboard album charts dated February 14.
The compilation enters at No. 1 on Vinyl Albums and No. 2 on Top Album Sales, underscoring the continued commercial power of the Netflix franchise in its final season.
The album also opens at No. 2 on Soundtracks, No. 5 on Top Current Album Sales, No. 5 on Top Rock Albums, No. 6 on Top Rock & Alternative Albums, and No. 8 on Indie Store Album Sales. On the all-genre Billboard 200, it debuts at No. 32.
Strong vinyl performance drives sales
According to data from Luminate, the soundtrack sold 21,000 copies in the United States in the week ending February 5. Vinyl accounted for the majority of those sales, with 17,000 units sold across five different variants. The release was also available in CD, cassette, and digital download formats.
Only one album outperformed it in the latest tracking week: Don Toliver’s new studio album “OCTANE,” which debuted at No. 1 on Top Album Sales with 31,000 copies sold — marking the artist’s best sales week to date.
A soundtrack built on classic hits
The “Stranger Things 5” compilation features a selection of classic tracks used throughout the show’s fifth and final season. Among the highlights are Michael Jackson’s “Rockin’ Robin,” ABBA’s “Fernando,” and David Bowie’s “Heroes.”
Music has played a central role in the cultural impact of “Stranger Things,” often reviving decades-old tracks and introducing them to new audiences. Previous seasons propelled songs like Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” back onto global charts, illustrating the show’s ability to influence streaming and sales trends.
Competitive chart week
Elsewhere on the Top Album Sales chart, Megadeth’s self-titled album fell from No. 1 to No. 3 in its second week, while éENHYPEN’s “THE SIN : VANISH” dipped from No. 3 to No. 4. Alice in Chains’ self-titled former No. 1 reentered the chart at No. 5 following a 30th anniversary vinyl reissue.
The strong debut of “the Stranger Things 5” soundtrack reflects both the enduring popularity of the series and the continued demand for physical music formats, particularly vinyl. As the show concludes, its musical legacy appears poised to remain a commercial force well beyond its final episode.
