Her greatest hits collection The Whole Story has generated the most interest while 1985’s Hounds of Love has been the most in-demand of her studio sets.
Only two other acts in chart history have bettered Kate’s achievement. Elvis Presley scored 12 simultaneous top 40 entries following his death in 1977, while The Beatles logged 11 entries as a result of reissuing their albums in 2009.
In terms of new talent, Brighton duo Royal Blood rocked the top of the albums chart recently with their debut album.
While their highest charting UK single Figure It Out peaked at number 50 last month, their eponymous first album has been confirmed by the Official Charts Company as the fastest selling British rock debut in three years.
The long player’s opening tally of 66,000 copies is the best for a home grown rock debut since Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ self-titled LP in 2011.
Only two other acts in chart history have bettered Kate’s achievement. Elvis Presley scored 12 simultaneous top 40 entries following his death in 1977, while The Beatles logged 11 entries as a result of reissuing their albums in 2009.
In terms of new talent, Brighton duo Royal Blood rocked the top of the albums chart recently with their debut album.
While their highest charting UK single Figure It Out peaked at number 50 last month, their eponymous first album has been confirmed by the Official Charts Company as the fastest selling British rock debut in three years.
The long player’s opening tally of 66,000 copies is the best for a home grown rock debut since Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ self-titled LP in 2011.
This week, however, the duo was dethroned by Sam Smith (right), whose In the Lonely Hour returns to the summit having spawned another top five hit with I’m Not the Only One.
Over on the UK singles chart, it is week two at the top for dance tune Prayer in C by Lilly Wood & Robin Schulz - despite strong competition from Duke Dumont with Won’t Look Back.
Elsewhere, Taylor Swift tops the US Billboard Hot 100 for a second week with Shake It Off following the track’s recent debut at the summit.
The song gained the highest first week digital sales figure in the US this year with 544,000 units shifted in its premiere week. Shake It Off is Taylor’s second stateside chart-topper, following her equally catchy We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, which reached pole position two years ago.
Currently, the nearest threat to Taylor is new US star Meghan Trainor with All About That Bass. Moving into second place on the Hot 100, the 20-year-old’s debut is a retro sounding tune that puts a contemporary spin on doo-wop. Reaching number one in Australia and performing well across Europe, the track will undoubtedly be charting high over here when released later this month.
Finally, Rita Ora is the latest British female artist to find US top ten success as Black Widow, her collaboration with Australia’s Iggy Azalea, powers straight onto the chart at number six.
Meanwhile, Jessie J moves into the top five assisted by American stars Ariana Grande and Nicky Minaj on Bang Bang, while rising Brit Charli XCX has a solo top 10 hit on her hands with Boom Clap.
Over on the UK singles chart, it is week two at the top for dance tune Prayer in C by Lilly Wood & Robin Schulz - despite strong competition from Duke Dumont with Won’t Look Back.
Elsewhere, Taylor Swift tops the US Billboard Hot 100 for a second week with Shake It Off following the track’s recent debut at the summit.
The song gained the highest first week digital sales figure in the US this year with 544,000 units shifted in its premiere week. Shake It Off is Taylor’s second stateside chart-topper, following her equally catchy We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, which reached pole position two years ago.
Currently, the nearest threat to Taylor is new US star Meghan Trainor with All About That Bass. Moving into second place on the Hot 100, the 20-year-old’s debut is a retro sounding tune that puts a contemporary spin on doo-wop. Reaching number one in Australia and performing well across Europe, the track will undoubtedly be charting high over here when released later this month.
Finally, Rita Ora is the latest British female artist to find US top ten success as Black Widow, her collaboration with Australia’s Iggy Azalea, powers straight onto the chart at number six.
Meanwhile, Jessie J moves into the top five assisted by American stars Ariana Grande and Nicky Minaj on Bang Bang, while rising Brit Charli XCX has a solo top 10 hit on her hands with Boom Clap.
