The Official Albums Chart is the United Kingdom's industry-recognised national record chart for albums. Entries are ranked by sales and audio streaming. It was published for the first time on 22 July
Queen (pictured here in 1975) have spent more time on the UK Albums Chart than any other act.
Robbie Williams (pictured here in 2024) has had more albums reach number one in the UK Albums Chart than any other act.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, the eighth studio album by The Beatles (pictured here the same year) was the most sold album in the UK until 2006, but as both its succesors are compilation albums, the album still holds the record for the most sold studio album.
Kate Bush (pictured here in 1981) became the first female solo artist to have an album go to number one in the UK with Never for Ever.
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is an English singer and songwriter. Regarded as a British cultural icon, she is known for her mezzo-soprano vocals and sentimental songwriting. Her accolades include 16 Gramm
Adele in 2016
Adele performing live in January 2009
Adele performing in Seattle, Washington, on 12 August 2011