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Essex rock band Koopa have made chart history by becoming the first unsigned band to land a UK top 40 hit.Essex rock band Koopa have made chart history by becoming the first unsigned band to land a UK top 40 hit.
Under new chart rules their download-only single Blag, Steal & Borrow debuted at number 31.Under new chart rules their download-only single Blag, Steal & Borrow debuted at number 31.
Chart rules were changed at the start of the year to allow digital single sales to count towards a chart position even if there is no CD version.Chart rules were changed at the start of the year to allow digital single sales to count towards a chart position even if there is no CD version.
At the top of the charts, X Factor winner Leona Lewis made it four weeks at number one with A Moment Like This.At the top of the charts, X Factor winner Leona Lewis made it four weeks at number one with A Moment Like This.
Mika, winner of the BBC's Sound of 2007 survey of new talent, has the highest new entry at three with his debut single Grace Kelly, while Eric Prydz was at number two with Proper Education. Mika, winner of the BBC's Sound of 2007 survey of new talent, has the highest new entry at three with his single Grace Kelly, while Eric Prydz was at number two with Proper Education.
TOP FIVE SINGLES 1. A Moment Like This - Leona Lewis2. Proper Education - Eric Prydz vs Floyd3. Mika - Grace Kelly4. Just Jack - Starz In Their Eyes5. Patience - Take That Source: Official UK Charts CompanyTOP FIVE SINGLES 1. A Moment Like This - Leona Lewis2. Proper Education - Eric Prydz vs Floyd3. Mika - Grace Kelly4. Just Jack - Starz In Their Eyes5. Patience - Take That Source: Official UK Charts Company
The second highest new entry was Just Jack at four with Starz In Their Eyes, pushing Take That's Patience to number five.The second highest new entry was Just Jack at four with Starz In Their Eyes, pushing Take That's Patience to number five.
Amy Winehouse climbed to the top of the album chart with her latest offering Back to Black.Amy Winehouse climbed to the top of the album chart with her latest offering Back to Black.
James Morrison's Undiscovered rose three places to number two, Snow Patrol's Eyes Open was a non-mover at three and Take That's Beautiful World fell from the top slot to number four.James Morrison's Undiscovered rose three places to number two, Snow Patrol's Eyes Open was a non-mover at three and Take That's Beautiful World fell from the top slot to number four.
Koopa have benefited from a change in chart rules introduce on the 1 January.Koopa have benefited from a change in chart rules introduce on the 1 January.
Before that date an artist needed to release singles on CD or another physical format - and therefore have a record deal - to qualify for the chart.Before that date an artist needed to release singles on CD or another physical format - and therefore have a record deal - to qualify for the chart.
Record dealRecord deal
Singer and bassist Joe Murphy told the BBC News website it was all down to their manager and "awesome" fans.Singer and bassist Joe Murphy told the BBC News website it was all down to their manager and "awesome" fans.
"Without them we would not have done it," he said."Without them we would not have done it," he said.
"Just four days ago nobody had heard of us, now it seems like everyone has. I can't get my head around it.""Just four days ago nobody had heard of us, now it seems like everyone has. I can't get my head around it."
Murphy added that they had been contacted by a number of big record labels, including one who recently turned them down.Murphy added that they had been contacted by a number of big record labels, including one who recently turned them down.
There is also talk of a US label flying them out to America for talks.There is also talk of a US label flying them out to America for talks.
Koopa, from Colchester, have been together for seven years in various forms and have built up a fanbase on the internet and on the live circuit.Koopa, from Colchester, have been together for seven years in various forms and have built up a fanbase on the internet and on the live circuit.
They have played almost 500 gigs in the past three years, including a headline show at the Mean Fiddler in London last summer.They have played almost 500 gigs in the past three years, including a headline show at the Mean Fiddler in London last summer.