US singer Lana Del Rey’s debut album “Born To Die” tops the list of albums scores first week sales of over 117,000 copies, and outsells the rest of the Top 5 combined. Born To Die becomes the fastest seller of the year to date, and the first album release of 2012 to break the 100,000 sales milestone week one and debuts at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart.Ian West/PA Wire
US singer Lana Del Rey’s debut album “Born To Die” tops the list of albums scores first week sales of over 117,000 copies, and outsells the rest of the Top 5 combined. Born To Die becomes the fastest seller of the year to date, and the first album release of 2012 to break the 100,000 sales milestone week one and debuts at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart.Ian West/PA WireLeonard Cohen released "Old Ideas," his first album of original material in eight years, since declaring bankruptcy due to his ex-manager's alleged embezzlement, which led to his most active touring itinerary in ages to get back in the black. His new album “ Old Ideas” has taken the second slot in the official UK album charts.REUTERS/Eloy Alonso is the debut studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, released through Warner Music on 9 September 2011. Upon release, debuted atop of the UK Albums Chart with first-week sales exceeding 102,000 copies. was the ninth biggest-selling album of 2011 in the UK but climbed back to third position.Martin Rickett/PA WireKarl Lagerfeld said Adele's voice is "divine" but that she's "a little too fat."PA Wire/PA Wire/Press AssociatMylo Xyloto is the fifth studio album by British alternative rock band Coldplay.Ben Curtis/PA Archive/Press AsJessie J’s “Who You Are” album was released on 28 February 2011 in the UK and on12 April in the US. Due to high demand and interest from fans, the release date was pushed ahead by over an entire month, from its original 28 March 2011 release date. The album received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. It debuted at #2 on the UK Albums Chart selling 105,000 copies in its first wee, but now it is in sixth position in the official UK Album charts.Ian West/PA WireBritish hip hop duo from Brighton, Rizzle Kicks’, debut album Stereo Typical, was released on 31 October 2011. Their Their album was at #9, peaking at #5 and was certified Gold in December 2011. During the recording and release of the album they did many remixes for artists including Olly Murs as well as Jessie J, Ed Sheeran and Foster the People which include video accompaniments. The remix video for Ed Sheeran's You Need Me, I Don't Need You" features close friend Ed and was filmed in the band's back garden in one takeIan West/PA WireNoel Gallagher's High Flying Birds is the self-titled debut album by the English rock band Noel Gallagher's “High Flying Birds.” Released on 17 October 2011, it is the first studio album released by Noel Gallagher since his departure from Oasis in August 2009. Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds sold 55,000 copies after two days of sale, more than twice as many copies as its nearest rival, Letters by The X Factor winner Matt Cardle. On 23 October 2011, the album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, with first-week sales of 122,530 copies.Nick Ansell/PA“Nothing but the Beat” is the fifth studio album by French DJ David Guetta, released through EMI Music France (EMI) and Virgin Records (EMI) on August 26, 2011. Released as a double album, the first disc features collaborations with artists from the R&B, hip hop and pop world such as Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J and Sia Furler. Will.i.am and Akon are also making appearances. The album received mixed or average reviews from music critics.Ian West/PA Wire/Press AssociaAmerican singer-songwriter Bruno MarIan West/PA Wire/Press Associa
The Official Charts Company compiles a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom every week. Lana Del Rey's album "Born To Die" tops the list of 40 official UK album charts.
While 77-year-old Leonard Cohen's "Old Ideas" takes the second slot, Ed Sheeran's debut studio album, "+", bags third.
A look at the 10 albums that topped the official UK album charts:
