Covering his career from 1990 to 2010, the
two-disc album features solo hits such as "Angels" and "Let Met
Entertain You" as well as the Take That number one "Everything
Changes."
It also includes duets with Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue and the
Pet Shop Boys and two new songs co-written with Williams' old bandmate Gary
Barlow.
The Official Charts Company said Williams' album outsold the rest of
the top five combined in the days after its release on Oct. 11. The 36-year-old
has sold 57 million albums worldwide and has won more Brit music awards than
any other artist. However, his solo career has faltered in recent years, while
his old band has enjoyed renewed popularity.
Last week's number one album,
"Disc-Overy" by London rapper, fell to second place. In third was a
new entry from veteran singer Cliff Richard, "Bold as Brass." On the
singles chart, US rapper Cee Lo Green held on to the top spot for a second week
with "Forget You."
