Amy Winehouse’s Grammy award-winning album Back To Black has soared to the top of the charts in the wake of her death.

As tributes poured in to the troubled star, who was found dead in her Camden home last Saturday, fans flocked to buy her records sending five hits into the top 40 – a record for the late soul and jazz star.

And while Back To Black became last week’s best-selling album – holding off Adele’s 21 – her debut effort Frank came in at number 5 and the box set Frank/Back To Black entered at number 10.

The success came as the 27-year-old’s devastated family waited for the results of toxicology tests to establish the cause of her death. Relatives believe her decision to stop drinking – following protracted battles with drugs and alcohol – may have been a contributing factor.

Back To Black was previously the Official Albums Chart number one in 2006. Frank has achieved its best ever placing, having previously peaked at number 13 in 2005. In the singles charts, Back To Black rose to number 8 from last week’s 81, having previously reached number 25 in 2006. Tears Dry On Their Own came in at 27, Rehab at 29, Love Is A Losing Game at 33 and You Know I’m No Good at 37.

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