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Ed Sheeran sets world record for UK singles chart climb

Ed Sheeran has set a new world record.

The singer-songwriter received certification recently that he has had the longest ever climb up to No.1 on the UK singles chart.

His 2014 track 'Thinking Out Loud' took a total of 19 weeks to reach No.1, from July to November last year.

The tune originally entered the chart as a result of his album 'x' going on sale digitally.

However, the track was later given an official single release, which boosted it to No.1.

'Thinking Out Loud' gave Sheeran his second No.1 single from 'x'.

Commenting at the time, the Brit said that his chart record was "mental".

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Watch the video for the milestone single below: