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Early UK Charts
- The UK's first pop charts were compiled by phoning 20 record stores and asking about bestsellers.
- Percy Dickens would call shops weekly and use a points-based system to rank the songs.
Chart Manipulation
- Rich individuals used to buy many copies of albums to manipulate chart rankings.
- Dua Lipa's "Future Nostalgia" was the lowest-selling number-one album, highlighting streaming's impact.
Streaming's Impact
- Streaming has changed chart calculations, with 1,000 streams equaling one sale.
- This allows smaller artists with dedicated fanbases to compete with global giants.