Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication reappears on the Official Physical Albums and Official Albums Sales charts in the U.K. as the band’s Greatest Hits surges. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: (L-R) Chad Smith, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, and John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers attend the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at The Kia Forum on January 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for FIREAID)
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A little more than a quarter century ago, Red Hot Chili Peppers changed the sound of alternative music forever. The group, which by that point had already become hugely popular all around the world thanks to its signature funky, alternative style, released Californication in the summer of 1999. That set would go on to become not just one of the most famous by the outfit, but one of the most important titles in the rock subgenre.
Decades later, Californication is back on the charts in the United Kingdom.
Californication Reappears on Multiple Charts
This week, the beloved full-length can be found on two rankings in the U.K., reappearing on both the Official Physical Albums and Official Albums Sales charts. Californication returns at Nos. 93 and 97, respectively.
Californication’s Performance on Two Charts, Compared
There are some stark differences between Californication’s performance on the two charts. The title has risen highest on the Official Physical Albums ranking, where it peaked at No. 5, and where it has now spent 244 frames. That list looks only at full-lengths and EPs available on CD, vinyl, or cassette. On the general sales tally, the genre favorite has climbed as high as No. 21 and has racked up 61 stays.
“Scar Tissue,” “Otherside” and “Californication”
In its heyday, Californication peaked at No. 5 on the Official Albums chart. In the 25 years since it was released, the project has been certified five times platinum in the U.K. for moving 1.5 million copies. Several smashes emerged from its tracklist, including “Scar Tissue,” “Otherside,” and the title track — all of which are still regarded as among the greatest in the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ oeuvre.
Greatest Hits by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Two Red Hot Chili Peppers full-lengths appear on the charts in the U.K., but there is no crossover between the rankings on which they appear. As Californication becomes a bestseller again, the band’s Greatest Hits surges on both the Official Albums Streaming and Official Albums rankings. That title is once again a top 40 win on both rosters, lifting to Nos. 30 and 35, respectively.
“Can’t Stop” Rocks Back Into the Top 10
Even the sole Red Hot Chili Peppers song on a U.K. list is on the move in a positive direction. “Can’t Stop” jumps from No. 12 to No. 7 on the Official Rock and Metal Singles chart, returning to the top 10 681 weeks into its time on the genre-specific sales roster.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2025/08/14/red-hot-chili-peppers-rock-back-onto-the-charts-with-a-signature-album/
