Beatles legend says, 'I wish record stores could stay open forever'
Pearl Jam and Cher also outsell former Beatles legend at Midweek point
Beatles legend sticks up for US popstar following MTV VMAs criticism
The Beatles icon will sign copies of his new album at the shop on Friday (October 18)
Gary Numan, Cults, Pearl Jam, Giggs and Cults also have new albums out today
Meryl Streep and Gary Barlow also appear in the promo
Veteran performer jokes, 'We're basically busking'
Beatles icon claims credit for inventing picture trend during appearance on US TV
'There's a huge period in the '70s - I couldn't tell you what was on the albums then,' says the former Beatles member