Earlier today the Official Vinyl Chart released figures for the best selling vinyl of 2016 so far. Vinyl sales reached a 26 year high in 2015 and following several big name releases in the opening months of this year we are likely to see a continued rise in sales for the format. Count down to number one and see which brilliant record has been snapped up by the most punters this year and see which other new releases and classic fill out the rest of the top 10.
10. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours
10. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours
The folk classic has been popular for record buyers since its initial release back in 1977. Earlier this year, supermarket chain Sainsbury’s revealed that ‘Rumours’ would be one of the records that they will begin stocking this year, all but confirming that we will see this in similar lists through the year.
9. Bob Marley and the Wailers – ‘Legend’
9. Bob Marley and the Wailers – ‘Legend’
The Best Of collection features tracks from Marley’s entire career including ‘Three Little Birds’, ‘Get Up Stand Up’ and ‘I Shot The Sheriff”. The album has since become one of the biggest selling greatest hits collections and the most sold reggae album of all time boasting 33 million sales worldwide.
8. David Bowie – ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars’
8. David Bowie – ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars’
Following David Bowie’s death earlier this year, many of his albums have re-entered the charts as fans rush to remember the man on vinyl. His 1972 album wowed listeners upon release and 40 years on the record is still hailed as an all-time great.
7. Various Artists – ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix 1 – Original Soundtrack’
7. Various Artists – ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix 1 – Original Soundtrack’
The soundtrack to the 2014 film Guardians Of The Galaxy was originally released just days before the big screen release but has stayed popular with listeners two years on due to the inclusion of several high-profile artists like David Bowie, The Jackson 5 and Marvin Gaye.
6. David Bowie – ‘Nothing Has Changed’
6. David Bowie – ‘Nothing Has Changed’
The greatest hits collection was originally released in 2014 with three alternative covers of Bowie through the years. It also a the first chance for listeners to hear ‘Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime’ a new song which would eventually feature on his final album ‘Blackstar’.
5. The Stone Roses – ‘The Stone Roses’
5. The Stone Roses – ‘The Stone Roses’
The Manc legends announced a set of huge shows at the city’s Etihad Stadium for June and the record has filled shelves ever since. The group have also revealed that they are recording new music which we’ll hear ‘soon’. This might not be the only Roses LP topping the charts this year then.
4. Adele – ’25’
4. Adele – ’25’
The north London singer’s album was released in November last year but has been bolstered by the success of second single ‘When We Were Young’ and Adele’s mammoth tour throughout the UK over the year’s opening months.
3. The 1975 – ‘I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It’
3. The 1975 – ‘I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It’
The Manchester boys’ second album was released back in February and became an instant chart success. Following a successful tour, the band topped the charts in both the UK and in the States at the same time, making them one of only 17 British acts to have done so
2. Amy Winehouse – ‘Back in Black’
2. Amy Winehouse – ‘Back in Black’
The singer’s final album was released back in October 2006, five years before her death in 2011. Her life was the subject of documentary ‘Amy’ last year and the success and interest in the film has likely played an important role in resurgence of this British classic.
1. David Bowie – ‘Blackstar’
1. David Bowie – ‘Blackstar’
Bowie released his final album ‘Blackstar’ on his 69th birthday, two days before his death on January 10th in New York. The haunting album features many references to the singer’s battle with cancer and has since been snapped up by fans as they seek to remember him with this brilliant and bold final album.
