New music will be released every Friday from this summer, meaning a change of time slot for BBC Radio 1’s Official Chart Show currently on a Sunday.

The Official Chart will move to Fridays from 10 July. The Official Chart with Greg James will kick off the weekend at 16:00 BST every Friday on BBC Radio 1, as part of his drivetime show.

The Official Chart Show has run every week on a Sunday since 1st October 1967, with the exception of 31 August 1997, when it was replaced on BBC Radio 1 by news coverage of the death of the Diana, Princess Of Wales.

The music industry has decided to change the international release date for new music to Fridays at 00:01, following consultation with indie and major labels, artist representative organisations and music retailers. Currently in the UK, singles are currently issued on Sundays, with albums released on Mondays.

The Official Charts Company explained: “Following the announcement that the record industry is moving to a synchronised global release day of Friday, we will also be looking to move the UK chart announcement day.”

The Official Chart Show being announced and played on a Sunday is an institution, along with its presenters which include radio legends like Alan Freeman, Tom Browne, Simon Bates, Tony Blackburn, Bruno Brooks, Mark Goodier and Reggie Yates.

From the days of the vinyl single in the 1960s, The Official Chart Show Rundown has always been on a Sunday. What next? Will “Songs of Praise” be moved to a Friday lunchtime? Let us know in the Reply Box below whether you want The Official Chart Show Rundown to remain on a Sunday…..

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