A delighted Minogue added: "I've been completely overwhelmed by the reaction to Aphrodite and to hear that the album has gone to number one is the most amazing news. I am ecstatic. "My hopes for this album were that people would be moved, that the songs could bring about emotion. The euphoric heart of this album has taken flight and the response has been nothing short of incredible.

"My thanks, as always, to the many talented and dedicated people with whom I work and the fans who have been so supportive all these years." The record is her fifth number one album in the UK. Enjoy Yourself topped the charts in 1989 and Fever made it to the peak of the official album charts in 2001. Her 1992 greatest hits package also made it to number one. Boyband JLS tonight topped the singles charts for the third time with their new single The Club Is Alive. The dancefloor pop tune shot straight to the number one spot following its release last week. Katy Perry and rapper Snoop Dogg were demoted to second spot after spending two weeks at number one with their hit California Gurls.