Take That Break Record Sales With New Album 'Progress'

Take That are set to become record makers, as their new album 'Progress' has one of the biggest first week sales in UK chart history.

The album, released on Monday (November 15) sold 235,000 copies on it's first day in the charts, notching up the biggest first day sales of the decade.

According to mid week sales Take That have sold over 300,000 copies of 'Progress' and is set to reach the number one spot this Sunday.

Official Charts Company managing director Martin Talbort said: "This is a phenomenal achievement from an already phenomenally successful band.”

The band are set to embark on a huge sell-out UK stadium tour next year.

(by Holly Frith)

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