Alt-J are leading the midweek UK albums chart update.

The band released their second studio effort 'This Is All Yours' on Monday (September 22) and the Official Charts Company have today (September 24) confirmed that it is No.1.

The record is almost 9,000 copies ahead of its nearest rival, Aphex Twin's fellow new entry 'Syro'.

At No.3 on the midweek update is Leonard Cohen's 'Popular Problems', whilst Barbra Streisand's 'Partners' is No.4.

Round off the top off is Sam Smith's debut 'In The Lonely Hour'.

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's jazz album 'Cheek to Cheek' meanwhile is No.11.

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