The reformed quintet have just released Tears On The Dancefloor as their first original LP since 2000, and it soared to the summit in Monday’s midweek update.
However, Sheeran’s Divide – which has already been at the top for seven weeks – had overtaken it by the latest count-up yesterday.
Today is the final day of sales and streams before the week’s final rundown is announced tomorrow – and fans are desperate to put Steps back atop the pile.
The group have been number one on the list thrice before: with 1999’s Steptacular, 2001’s Gold: Greatest Hits and 2011’s Ultimate Collection, but their 2012 covers album Light Up The World stalled at the rear end of the Top 40.
“All you people complaining about Ed Sheeran – now’s your chance to put your money where your mouth is,” journalist Darren Scott tweeted.
“Not 5,6,7,8 we want #TearsOnTheDanceFloor at #1 it be a tradegy if it didn’t well deserved number 1 ALBUM,” one fan said.
“I’ve had the album on repeat on Apple Music since Friday last week. #Steps4no1 #Stream,” said another dedicated follower.
“Watching GreysAnatomy &streaming Steps in background #Steps4No1,” someone else quipped.
See a collection of tweets below.
Another fan quipped: “Remember when Bieber sacrificed the Xmas number one for the NHS Choir? @edsheeran, do the right thing and help Steps out.”
Tears On The Dancefloor has had generally strong reviews since its release, while lead single Scared Of The Dark was an instant smash last month.
It will be followed by a nationwide tour later this year.
Tears on the Dancefloor by Steps is out now.
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