British newcomer and Brits Critics' Choice award winner, Ellie Goulding, has shot to Number One in the UK albums chart this week with her debut album 'Lights'.

The 23-year-old female artist knocked pop sensation Lady GaGa's 'The Fame' off the top spot to gain the Number One position.

In the singles stakes, Tinie Tempah went straight in at Number One with his debut effort 'Pass Out'.

The top ten UK albums are:

  1. Ellie Goulding – 'Lights'
  2. Lady Gaga – 'The Fame'
  3. Alicia Keys – 'The Element Of Freedom'
  4. Glee Cast – 'Glee The Music Season One Vol 1'
  5. Florence And The Machine – 'Lungs'
  6. Paolo Nutini – 'Sunny Side Up'
  7. Mumford & Sons – 'Sigh No More'
  8. Jason Derulo – 'Jason Derulo'
  9. Rihanna – 'Rated R'
10. André Rieu – 'Forever Vienna'