Independent record shop chart launches in UK

An official chart of albums sold in independent record shops in the UK will be launched in conjunction with this years Record Store Day, it has been confirmed.

Only physical album sales will be counted in the new run-down, which will be revealed at 7pm every Sunday just like the Official Singles and Albums Charts.

For one week only, however, Steve Lamacq will run down the new chart on his 6Music show on Friday afternoon. (April 20).

"Independent record shops are more important than ever in helping introduce music fans to new, interesting music," said Martin Talbot, managing direction of the Official Charts Company in a statement.

"We very much hope that the Official Record Store Chart will serve to harness the focus created by Record Store Day and help maintain it week in, week out, through the year."

Meanwhile, a list of the ten best selling albums in independent record shops so far in 2012 has been released. You can see the list below.

1. Lana Del Rey – 'Born To Die'
2. Leonard Cohen – 'Old Ideas'
3. Adele – '21'
4. Bruce Springsteen – 'Wrecking Ball'
5. The Black Keys – 'El Camino'
6. Enter Shikari – 'A Flash Flood Of Colour'
7. First Aid Kit – 'The Lion's Roar'
8. Mark Lanegan Band – 'Blues Funeral'
9. Emeli Sande – 'Our Version Of Events'
10. The Maccabees – 'Given To The Wild'