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by Gaby Whitehill

Tags: Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran's X beats Coldplay to become fastest-selling UK album of 2014

X shifts 182,000 copies in one week

 

Ed Sheeran's X beats Coldplay to become fastest-selling UK album of 2014

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Ed Sheeran's sophomore LP X has shifted 182,000 copies in its first week, beating Coldplay to become the fastest-selling album of 2014 in the UK.

X, which features the Pharrell-produced, chart-topping lead single 'Sing',  has debuted at No 1, knocking Lana Del Rey's Ultraviolence off the top spot.

X is now the fastest-selling album of 2014, overtaking previous title holders Coldplay's efforts. Chris Martin and co's sixth album Ghost Stories sold 168,000 copies in its first week when it was released back in May.

Watch the video for Ed Sheeran's 'Sing' below:

Sheeran performed at Glastonbury last night (June 30), taking to the Pyramid Stage for a stripped-back acoustic set.

Meanwhile, Sheeran will embark on a massive UK arena tour in October 2014. For more information and tickets, visit Gigwise Tickets. The full list of dates are as follows:

OCTOBER

Sat 4th: DUBLIN 02 Arena
Sun 5th: DUBLIN 02 Arena
Mon 6th: DUBLIN 02 Arena
Wed 8th: BELFAST Odyssey Arena
Thurs 9th: BELFAST Odyssey Arena
Sat 11th: LEEDS First Direct Arena
Sun 12th: LONDON The O2
Mon 13th: LONDON The O2
Tues 14th: LONDON The O2
Weds 15th: LONDON The O2
Sun 19th: BIRMINGHAM LG Arena
Mon 20th: BIRMINGHAM LG Arena
Weds 22nd: NOTTINGHAM Capital FM Arena
Thurs 23rd: NOTTINGHAM Capital FM Arena
Sat 25th: NEWCASTLE Metro Radio Arena
Mon 27th: MANCHESTER Phones 4U Arena
Tues 28th: MANCHESTER Phones 4U Arena
Thurs 30th: GLASGOW SSE Hydro Arena
Fri 31st: GLASGOW SSE Hydro Arena

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