Jay-Z scores tenth number one
Updated 11.22 Thu Nov 15 2007
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Jay-Z has managed to clock up his tenth chart-topping album in the US, tying with Elvis Presley for the solo artist with the most number ones.
His album, American Gangster, sold 425,000 copies, according to US industry figures.
His album, American Gangster, sold 425,000 copies, according to US industry figures
The Beatles currently hold the record for the most number one albums overall, with 19 chart-toppers.
Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, first topped the charts in 1998 with Vol 2... Hard Knock Life.
Since then, all of his solo albums have hit number one, as well as his collaboration projects with Linkin Park and R Kelly.
His previous release, Kingdom Come, sold 680,000 copies in its opening week last November.
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