DHAKA: Elvis Presley has broken the record for the most number one albums by a solo artist.

The late singer’s new album The Wonder Of You has beaten competition from Lady Gaga and Michael Buble to become his 13th album to top the chart, reports the BBC.

Before now, Elvis and Madonna were tied record holders with 12 number one albums each to their names.

His widow Priscilla Presley told the Official Charts Company he would have been “so thankful” for the achievement.

She said: “I am incredibly proud of all he has accomplished and so grateful to the UK fans who have kept his legacy alive with all of their support”.

“I hope they continue to listen and love his music as much as I do.”

In Elvis’s newest album, his original vocal performances are accompanied by music from The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

The singer, who died in 1977, is now second only to The Beatles, who have 15 number one albums to their name.

Top five albums

Artist                        Title

1) Elvis Presley        The Wonder Of You
2) Michael Buble       Nobody But Me
3) Lady Gaga           Joanne
4) Leonard Cohen    You Want It Darker
5) Kings of Leon       WALLS

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