| Uk Albums Chart |
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Though album sales tend to produce more revenue and, over time, act as a greater measure of an artist's success, this chart receives less media attention than the UK Singles Chart . Indeed, in recent years, the album chart has been in good health despite fears that music innovations such as MP3 Player s would threaten the traditional album. 2005 even saw a record number of artist album sales {Link without Title} , with 126.2 million sold in the UK. As of February 2006, the 'most successful' album acts in the UK are The Beatles and Elvis Presley . The Beatles have spent the most weeks - 174 - at number 1; Elvis has spent more weeks in the chart in total, however, at 987 weeks {Link without Title} . To qualify for the UK albums chart the album must be the correct length and price. It must be at least 3 tracks or 20 minutes long and not be classed as a budget album. A budget album costs between £0.50 - £4.24. See The official chart company rules for more details. SEE ALSO |
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