By January 2009, it had sold over one million copies, making Alexandra Burke the first British female solo artist to achieve a million-selling single in the UK.
It became the European record holder for the most singles sold in 24 hours, with 105,000 copies sold in one day. Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah
For the first time since 1957, two versions of the same song occupied the top two spots on the UK Singles Chart. By January 2009, it had sold over one
Alexandra Burke ’s rendition of remains one of the most commercially significant releases in UK chart history . Released as her winner's single following the fifth series of The X Factor in 2008, it transformed Leonard Cohen’s poetic composition into a record-breaking pop phenomenon. A Historic Chart Battle By January 2009