Ed Sheeran claims record-breaking 52 weeks - a full year - at Number 1 on Official Singles Chart

officialcharts.com:

Ed Sheeran adds an Official UK Chart record to his ever-growing list of chart accolades as he becomes the first British solo artist to claim a full year at Number 1 across his catalogue on the Official Singles Chart.

Last week saw Ed's single Bad Habits score an 11th week at the summit, tipping his tally of weeks at the top to 52 across his ten Number 1s.

In 69 years of Official UK Chart history, only Elvis Presley (80 weeks) and The Beatles (69) have achieved more weeks at the summit.

Ed's chart-toppers in chronological order are:  Ed's reign at Number 1 is showing no signs of slowing down yet as his new single Shivers is on course to replace Bad Habits at the top this Friday (September 17).