List of artists with the most UK singles chart number ones information
The UK singles chart is a weekly record chart which for most of its history was based on single sales from Sunday to Saturday in the United Kingdom.[1] The chart was founded in 1952 by Percy Dickins of New Musical Express (NME), who telephoned 20 record stores to ask what their top 10 highest-selling singles were. Dickins aggregated the results into a top 12 hit parade. NME's chart was published each week in its eponymous magazine.[1] From 2003, music downloads became included in the chart, and rules were altered in 2006 so that singles could chart before physical formats were released.[2][3] Since July 2014, it has incorporated music streaming service data, with music video views counted towards the chart from July 2018.[4][5] From 10 July 2015, the chart has been based on a Friday to Thursday week.[6]
This list shows the twenty-seven artists with the most number ones on the UK singles chart. American singer-actor Elvis Presley has most number one singles with twenty-one. English band The Beatles have the most number one singles for a band, with eighteen. American singer Madonna has the most number ones for a female solo artist with thirteen. English girl group the Spice Girls have the most number one singles for a girl group with nine.[7]
^ ab"The history of the Official Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
^McNair, James (3 February 2006). "Downloading music: how will it affect the music charts?". The Independent. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
^Youngs, Ian (3 April 2006). "Digital hit seals chart revolution". BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
^Dan (23 June 2014). "Streaming and the Official Singles Chart: Everything you need to know!". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
^Copsey, Rob (24 June 2018). "Video to enter UK's Official Singles Chart this summer". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
^"Official Chart to move to Friday on 10 July". BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
^Myers, Justin (5 November 2023). "Artists with the most Number 1 singles on the UK chart". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
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