Manchester rock band Courteeners have just made UK chart history - in securing their first-ever Official Number 1 album. That's because it is the group's 2008 debut St Jude that has topped the charts for the first time today, breaking Official Chart records in the process.
It becomes the album with the longest time between release and charting at Number 1 in UK chart history - at a staggering 14 years, 9 months and 14 days since its release. The surge in sales has come thanks to the 15th Anniversary Edition of the LP released by the Middleton-formed band.
It features remastered tracks, rarities and previously-unreleased material. The Courteeners record reached the summit with over 97% physical sales, and tops this week's Official Vinyl Album Chart.
