Ed Sheeran's new album 'x' has instantly shot to the top of the UK iTunes chart.

The singer-songwriter unleashed his second album today (June 23) in the country and it is selling well.

The deluxe edition is currently No.1 on iTunes and the standard version is No.2.

Speaking on Twitter, Sheeran said of 'x': "My brand now album is out now everywhere! Grab it on iTunes here fanks fanks fanks.

"It's also in like every single supermarket so grab one when you go and get eggs and milk x."

The Brit had released a song each day last week in the build-up to the album, with Sheeran dominating the iTunes singles chart.

'x' follows up Sheeran's 2011 debut album '+', which spawned hits such as 'The A Team' and 'Lego House'.

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Listen to some of Ed Sheeran's new tracks below: