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TWELVE months ago Susan Boyle was an unknown living in a little Scottish village. Months later she took the world by storm after appearing on Britain's Got Talent. Many UK artists have tried for years to conquer America, she did it via YouTube in just a matter of days with more than three million hits. Her long awaited debut album is now out. Inspirational and breathtaking, I Dreamed A Dream demonstrates Susan Boyle's extensive musical ability. Featuring her signature songs, I Dreamed A Dream and Cry Me A River the album also includes a haunting rendition of Rolling Stones Wild Horses, Madonna's You'll See, The Monkees Daydream Believer and Who I Was Born To Be, an original recording written specially for Susan.

Britney is back just in time for Christmas with a deluxe edition of her 'Singles Collection'. This includes all of Britney's singles spanning her 10-year career plus a new song. Each single is re-mastered and featured with its original artwork plus a B side or remix for each track. The deluxe edition also includes a DVD featuring Britney's videos from the past 10 years.

Party season is nearly upon us and of course you'll need a great party CD to put on while friends and family are around. I can't believe we are now up to the release of Now 74. It is the latest in a collection that has taken the world by storm and 'Now That's What I Call Music' has become a phrase used in everyday conversation. Now 74 features massive hits from Cheryl Cole, Michael Buble, Pixie Lott, Little Boots, Lady GaGa and Beyonce among others. Your Christmas party won't be complete without it.

That's it for this week's albums, remember you can hear more great guests on my show on 1170am Signal 2 weekdays from 10am. Next week, Signal 1's Simon Morykin will bring you up to date with the latest single releases.