Growth (EP)

Growth
EP by
Olivia Dean
Released30 July 2021 (2021-07-30)
Length16:01
LabelAMF
Olivia Dean chronology
Olivia Dean If You Know What I Mean
(2021)		 Growth
(2021)		 Live at the Jazz Café
(2021)
Singles from Growth
  1. "Be My Own Boyfriend"
    Released: 16 April 2021
  2. "Slowly"
    Released: 9 July 2021

Growth is the third extended play (fourth including a compilation) by British singer Olivia Dean. The EP was released on 30 July 2021. Following its fifth anniversary vinyl release, it peaked at number 42 on the UK Albums Chart in 2026.

In July 2021, Dean described the EP as "a time capsule of the last year, me processing a new perspective on love and loving myself."

Critical reception

Elle Evans from Mixtape Madness said "Reputable for her heart-felt lyricism, rich vocal tone and top-notch artistry, the songstress has delivered yet another unblemished selection tracks for fans to indulge."

Track listing

Growth track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Be My Own Boyfriend"
3:27
2."Slowly"
  • Hales
3:49
3."Cross My Mind"
  • Dean
  • Lister
  • Lister
2:51
4."Fall Again"
  • Fred Ball
2:51
5."Float"
  • Felix Joseph
3:03
Total length:16:01

Charts

Chart performance for Growth
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)73
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)9
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)32
Danish Vinyl Albums (Hitlisten) 17
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)6
Scottish Albums (Official Charts)9
UK Albums (Official Charts)42
US Vinyl Albums (Billboard)22

Release history

Release dates and formats for Growth
Region Date Format(s) Label Catalogue Ref.
Various 30 July 2021
  • AMF
  • Universal Music Group
Europe / Australia 31 July 2026 10" LP (limited) Capitol UK 5766018

References

  1. ↑ Murray, Robin (16 April 2021). "Olivia Dean Finds Independence With 'Be My Own Boyfriend'". Clash. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Olivia Dean details new EP Growth". DIY. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Elle Evans (July 2021). "Rising Songstress Olivia Dean Shares All-New Growth EP". Mix Tape Madness. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Olivia Dean – Growth" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Olivia Dean – Growth" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Olivia Dean – Growth" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "Vinyl Top-40: Uge 32 - 2026" (in Danish). Hitlisten. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Olivia Dean – Growth" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 13/8/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Official Albums Chart on 13/8/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "Olivia Dean Chart History (Vinyl Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "Olivia Dean Details New EP Growth". DIY. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
  13. ↑ "Growth 10" EP". Olivia Dean. 31 July 2026. Archived from the original on 31 July 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  14. ↑ "Growth (EP) (5th Anniversay Limited 10in Pink Marble Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. July 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.