India, Aug. 30 -- Paul Heaton is celebrating a major milestone after his latest album Jenius landed at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, giving the singer-songwriter his first solo chart-topper. The achievement also marks his sixth UK No. 1 album overall. Heaton, 65, previously reached the top of the charts with three albums as part of The Beautiful South and two collaborations with former bandmate Jacqui Abbott.

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Heaton's Jenius reached No. 1 on Friday, with strong physical sales helping it secure the top spot. According to the BBC, the album sold more vinyl copies than any other album in the UK over the past seven days.

The former Housemartins musician has enjoyed a career spanning several decades. He first ro...