’s record breaking second album, , was the biggest selling album in the world last year. According to new figures released by , clocked up a massive 18 million global sales during 2011.
Following in the footsteps of , and , is the fourth British artist in five years to score a global chart topper. British music account for nearly 13% of all music sold worldwide last year.
British artists took 12.6% of all global music sales in 2011, up from 11.8% in 2010. The , , commented: "British music is loved all over the globe, and as a country we can be proud of the tremendous success of our music industry, which is a world leader.
We are determined to support British creative businesses that generate jobs and opportunities for young people." 01 Adele – 21 02 Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto 03 Adele – 19 04 Amy Winehouse - Lioness: Hidden Treasures 05 Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More 06 Susan Boyle - Someone to Watch Over Me 07 Jessie J - Who You Are 08 Amy Winehouse - Back to Black 09 Florence + The Machine – Ceremonials 10 Florence + The Machine – Lungs
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