NME has reported:
The Arctic Monkeys' first record could become the fastest-selling debut rock album since records began, according to experts.
The band released Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not on Monday (January 23 [in the UK]). Retailer HMV claim that their pre-orders suggest demand is the highest for any debut rock act since the release of Oasis' Definitely Maybe in August 1994.
The album could sell up to 200,000 in its first week. Chart expert Gennaro Castaldo said: "We might be entering the Chinese Year of the dog, but as far as the Music Industry is concerned 2006 is very much the 'year of the monkey'. We haven't seen this level of excitement for a new artist since the Britpop-heralding arrival of Oasis more than 10 years ago. (Click the link to check out the full NME article.)
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