The Australian singer’s success comes 22 years ago to the week since her self-titled debut album also topped the countdown.

‘Aphrodite’ is Minogue’s eleventh studio album and the follow-up to 2007’s ‘X’.

The star said her latest chart success was “amazing news”, adding: “I am ecstatic.”

"My thanks as always to the many talented and dedicated people with whom I work and the fans who have been so supportive all these years," she said.

Enrique Iglesias was the only other new entry inside the top-10 at number six with ‘Euphoria’.

On the singles chart, JLS scored their third number one with ‘This Club Is Alive’, according to the Official Charts Company.

Yolanda Be Cool vs D Cup’s ‘We No Speak Americano’ was a new entry at number five and 30H3’s ‘My First Kiss’ debuted at number seven.

(by Jason Gregory)