Shed Seven Make UK Chart History With 'A Matter Of Time'

Shed Seven etched its name into the history books as A matter of time (via Cooking Vinyl) bows at No. 1 at UK Albums Chart.

With its quick start, the apt A matter of time becomes the band's first chart leader of the Britpop era. According to the Official Charts Company, the York, England outfit now claim honors as the rock band with the longest ever gap between a debut album and first leader – now at 29 years and 3 months.

The indie act this year celebrates the 30th anniversary of the release of their first LP, Donor Change, which reached No. 16 in 1994.

Since then, the Shed Seven (Rick Witter, Paul Banks, Tom Gladwin, Tim Wills and Rob Maxfield) have won five top 10 titles, including A matter of timetheir sixth studio LP.

British 2-ton legends The Specials hold the all-time record for the longest interval between debuts (The experts since 1979) and the first UK 1 (of 2019 I call again), dating to 39 years, 3 months.

The halfway leader, A matter of time beats over Lewis Capaldi Torn by the desire to be sent from heaven (EMI), which returned to No. 1 last week with the release of an expanded edition. Capaldi's sophomore set sinks 1-2, while The Weeknd's The collection (Republic Records/XO) holds at No. 3.

Meanwhile, British pop-punk band Busted return to the top 20 with a former frontman Greatest Hits 2.0 Busted Live). The hits collection jumps to No. 19 with the release of an extended Another gift for everyone edition, which includes new single “One of These Days .

Finally, Dublin, Ireland garage-punk outfit SPRINTS reach No.20 with their debut release Letter to self (City Slang), while American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims paddles for his first UK Top 40 album with I have tried everything but therapy (Part 1) (via Warner Records). With the top 10 hit “Lose Control” (rising 14-6 on the official chart), Treatment lands at No. 24.