Vinyl sales 2017: The biggest records this Christmas

The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) have estimated there will have been 4 million sales in 2017 as a whole.

Geoff Taylor, Chief Executive BPI & BRIT Awards, said: “More and more of us have been rediscovering the joys of vinyl as artists and labels release more of their new titles and classic albums in the format.

"The aesthetic appeal of vinyl albums also make them a highly desirable Christmas gift item that friends and family will love to receive. Vinyl is aspirational, collectible and has a high perceived value despite being generally affordable, and this December we’re expecting more than 1 million LPs to be purchased.”

So what are the biggest albums expected to sell on vinyl this December?

Ed Sheeran - Divide

This was the third studio album by Ed Sheeran, and was released on March 3 and includes singles 'Castle on the Hill' and 'Shape of You'.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - Who Built The Moon

Released on November 24, this is Noel's third studio record and debuted at number on in the UK Album Charts selling 78,000. It contains the singles 'Holy Mountain' and 'It's a Beautiful World'.

Liam Gallagher - As You Were

This was the highest single-week vinyl sale in 20 years, selling a whopping 16,000 copies.

It was a much awaited return for Liam with thousands clambering to get their hands on the album which contained the singles 'Wall of Glass and 'For What It's Worth'.

Elton John - Diamonds

This greatness hits collection celebrates the 50 year anniversary of the songwriting partnership between Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

Containing a 21-song two-disc LP this is anticipated to be a big hitter this December.

U2 - Songs Of Experience

This is the 14th studio album by bone, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.

Released on December 1 and including the sing 'Get Out of Your Own Way', this is again expected to sell well this Christmas.

Radiohead - Ok Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017

This reissue of Radiohead's 1997 'OK Computer' was released in June and features remastered tracks, B-sides and previously unreleased tracks.

Following their Glastonbury headline slot the record shot o the top of the UK Albums Chart.

REM - Automatic For The People

Another re-release here to celebrate 25 years of REM's iconic 1992 record. The album of course contains huge singles 'Everybody Hurts', 'Man on the Moon' and 'Nightswimming', and was of course this special release was a hit with fans.

Rag’n’Bone Man - Human

'Human' hit the stores in February this year and shot straight into the UK Albums Chart at number one selling 117,000, making it the fastest-selling debut album by a male artist since 2010.

There will be a few people getting this as a gift this month for sure.

George Michael - Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1

This re-release of George Michael's 1990 classic coincides with a brand-new documentary about his life and career.

One year on from his death and and this is likely to be a big seller this December.