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Single breaks records!

29 Oct 08

X Factor single outsells the competition...

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has bought The X Factor finalists' single Hero - the track is well on the way to being Britain's new number one.

In fact, midweek sales reports show that the single is outselling the rest of the songs in the top ten combined, so it's on track to become the top selling single of 2008.

The single is already sitting at number one in the iTunes and Play.com download charts, with Play.com recording that more than 700 people a minute downloading the song after the show.

Unfortunately the unprecedented sales have seen the single temporarily sell out at Amazon and some other high street and online retailers.

The good news is that makers of the X Factor single are working around the clock to press more copies of the Hero CD to keep up with the phenomenal demand.

You can still place your order at Amazon if you'd prefer a copy of the CD. Your order will then be rushed through as soon as emergency deliveries arrive.

The X Factor finalists single Hero is being sold in aid of Help for Heroes and The Royal Legion Poppy Day charities, which both aid returning British troops who find themselves injured and in need.

Putting The X Factor single at UK No.1, and keeping it there for a long time, would be an amazing way to show support for the men and women who put their lives on the line in the name of Great Britain, knowing they may have to sacrifice them, every single day.

Do your bit to support them. You can buy the single in the following ways:

Download the single from iTunes

Download the single from Play.com

Order a copy from Amazon

See also

Story 31 Oct 08 Prime Minister backs Hero!

Story 21 Oct 08 The X Factor news round-up

Story 28 Oct 08 Very Poppy!

User Comments

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but don't worry you can start commenting again from 12pm weekdays and 10am during the weekend. Best wishes, The X Factor Team.

emma-jayne09/11/2008 19:04:27

Hero Is Number 1 Agen :)

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bethree6605/11/2008 23:39:55

this single goes a long way to respecting and helping soldiers and famlies,lost and living, they should be proud, i have bought it, and i wear my poppy with pride, god bless,

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bethree6605/11/2008 23:37:17

****ALEXANDRA AND LAURA FOR THE FINAL BEST FINAL EVER !! CAN YOU IMAGINE IT?? DIVASSS ***2 AWESOME VOICES & WOMEN, VOTE FOR THEM **not simons group but these 2 would give an unforgettable final eh? 2 fantastic women with awesome voices, who do you like the most? VOTE NOW!!!! totally awesome single, made me cry, but these voices stood out didnt they?? fantastic women

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hannasmith--x02/11/2008 13:14:47

absolutley amazing single bought it as soon as i could :) xx

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jls are the best02/11/2008 10:26:32

hope it gets uk number 1 they all worked so hard a really nice thing to do xxx

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undiscovered01/11/2008 21:02:01

I thought it was better than marias version, all of the acts sung it great, it was great performance. I hope it gets Uk Number 1.

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laurathefreak01/11/2008 18:52:48

It's a good song sung by amazing artists. Although Girlband sound amazing on this ... so they have obviously been touched up. Love the fact that Diana and Eoghan sing the last bit together. Made me go AWW I LOVE THEM!! x

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the x factor team01/11/2008 12:07:02

Hi Guys. It is the 4th Live show in a few hours time. Every week the competition is getting tougher and the acts getting better! Who are our favorites for tonight? and who do we think will be singing for the last time? X

neil h01/11/2008 11:28:59

After losing My Brother in Law, Colour Sergeant Newman, in Afghanistan September 2007, all the support the troops receive is greatly needed. It's not a nice place over there and what you see from the media is just a slight taster of real conditions over there. Thanks for everyone that has brought this, and lets all make this year’s poppy day even more special! Neil H

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xbigfanx31/10/2008 21:53:01

good going all of you. the song is briiliant about time our troops got something. brought tears to my eyes. best of luck to you all xx

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