Royals Besieged: Demand outstrips supply for tribute record
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Demand for the Elton John song "Candle In the Wind" continued to outstrip supply yesterday as the number of copies pressed and distributed worldwide reached eight million.
The single, which set a record by reaching the top of the British charts on its first day of sale, was disappearing off shelves as fast as stock arrived.
It also became the first-ever single to go on sale in Israel. Until now the country's relatively small music-buying population meant singles were not viable and the music market was exclusively albums.
But music industry executives decided that the tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, which is tipped to become the biggest-selling single of all time, was so big that its people should also be given the chance to buy it.
Mercury Records said manufacturers have now pressed enough copies to meet Britain's 1.5 million advance orders - but the re-orders have started to roll in. More singles will be manufactured and shipped today.
Elton John himself has refused to take the credit for the demand and vowed never to perform the song again because it would be "milking" the tragedy.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments