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- ↑ "The 2008 Official Singles Chart". Music Week . London, England: United Business Media. 17 January 2009. p. 15.
- ↑ Jones, Alan (17 January 2009). "The best year for singles bar none". Music Week. London, England: United Business Media. p. 14.
- ↑ "News in brief". Music Week. London, England: United Business Media. 24 January 2009. p. 5.
- 1 2 "The 2008 Official Albums Chart". Music Week. London, England: United Business Media. 17 January 2009. p. 17.
- 1 2 "2008 Compilations Chart". Music Week. London, England: United Business Media. 17 January 2009. p. 18.