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David Bowie sees off competition from Sia to replace himself at No.1

Following his passing in January, David Bowie's star continues to shine on this week's Official Albums Chart.

The music icon has seen off a strong challenge from Sia to claim the Number 1 spot for a fourth week – but with a different album.

Bowie has become the first act to knock themselves off the top of the Official Albums Chart in nearly six years, as his 'Best Of Bowie' compilation – originally released in 2002 – has replaced his final studio album 'Blackstar' at Number 1.

Michael Jackson was the last act to achieve this feat, following his death in 2009, when his 'The Essential' retrospective replaced hits collection 'Number Ones' at the summit.

Bowie's 'Blackstar' slips to Number 2, the last time any act dominated both the top two positions on the Official Albums Chart was Adele back in May 2011 (with '21' and '19'). Midweek leader Sia rounds off a very close Top 3 today. Only 1,213 chart sales separate her new entry 'This Is Acting' from the chart-topping 'Best Of Bowie,' which leads seven entries in the Top 40 for the late, great star. See all David Bowie's UK hit singles and albums in his Official Chart archive.

Elsewhere, Adele's '25' falls two to Number 4, while Justin Bieber's 'Purpose' slides a slot to 5. Charlie Puth scores his Official Albums Chart debut with 'Nine Track Mind' going straight in at Number 6, while Rihanna's long-awaited eighth studio album 'Anti' is new in at 7.

US metal band Dream Theater score a new Official Chart personal best with 13th album 'The Astonishing,' at Number 11, and Bloc Party are new at 12 with their fifth album 'Hymns.'

Scottish rockers Runrig are new at 26 with 'The Story,' while Shawn Mendes' 'Handwritten' leaps 15 places to return to the Top 40 at 29, and Sia's '1000 Forms Of Fear' also makes a comeback, rocketing 32 spots to land at Number 30 today.

British indie rockers Turin Brakes are new at 31 with 'Lost Property,' while Whitney Houston's 'The Ultimate Collection' breaks back into the top flight at 32. Metalcore band Bury Tomorrow’s fourth album 'Earthbound' goes straight in at 27, plus '21' from Adele (38) and Florence + the Machine's 'How Big How Blue How Beautiful' (40) both make a chart return this week.

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Watch Bowie's music video for 'Lazarus' below:

 

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