Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott enjoy a second Number 1 album as a duo with their fifth studio record N.K-Pop. The former Beautiful South musicians previously reached Number 1 with their 2021 LP Manchester Calling.
As members of The Beautiful South, they boast a further three chart-toppers – the aptly-titled Carry On Up The Charts – The Best Of (1994), Blue Is The Colour (1996) and Quench (1998).
Celebrating his chart-topping success, tells : “Coming over 36 years after my first ever release, it’s an unbelievable privilege to reach Number 1 again.
I count this as yet another memento of my beautiful relationship with this country and its music fans.” says: “I’m delighted and very proud to see the album reach the top of the Official Chart.
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