David Bowie is on course to land his first UK No.1 album in 20 years.

The singer's new record 'The Next Day' was released in the country on March 11 and the Official Charts Company say it is outselling current the No.2 album - Bon Jovi's 'What About Now' - by three to one.

This means that it is set to become his first No.1 album since 1993's 'Black Tie White Noise'.

Chart data also revealed that 'The Next Day' - which spawned lead single 'Where Are We Now?' - had the best first-day sales of the year so far, with 56,000 units shifted.

Official Charts Company managing director Martin Talbot said of the album:

"Bowie is officially back! 'The Next Day' is a true gift for all Bowie aficionados. It already sounds like a classic Bowie album – and its popularity this week is already showing that the great British public have taken it to their hearts."

Bowie will find out on Sunday (March 17) if his new record will officially be No.1 in the UK.