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The Official Charts Company: The Million Sellers - The UK's Greatest Hits
Author(s): Official Charts Company (Author)
- Publisher: Omnibus Press
- Publication Date: October 1, 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 1780387180
- ISBN-13: 9781780387185
Book Description
Published to mark the 60th anniversary of the launch of the Official Singles Charts in 1952, The Million Sellers tells the story of every million-selling single in the history of the UK music industry. An analysis of the 123 singles which have passed the magical million sales threshold in the UK in the past 60 years, from Bill Haley & The Comets very first UK million-seller right through to more recent singles by Lady Gaga, Rihanna and the Black Eyed Peas. Interviews with some of the artists reflecting on their memories of their million sellers and what they remember of the success at the time At a-glance facts and data outlining the songwriters, producers, albums and total sales figures for the million selling track.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
The Official Charts Company is a joint venture between record labels' body the BPI and ERA, the Entertainment Retailers Association. The OCC is responsible for the commissioning, marketing, distribution and management of the UK's industry standard music charts and industry sales data.
