Robbie album heads back to top

Robbie Williams performed before 375,000 people

Robbie Williams is heading for the top of the album charts after his record-breaking Knebworth concerts.

Sales of the singer's CDs have increased by 250%, according to one retailer, and his album Escapology - currently number 17 - is expected to go back to number one.

All five of his catalogue albums are due to feature in the top 75, a feat believed to have been matched only by The Beatles.

Williams played three sell-out shows to 375,000 people at the Hertfordshire park over the weekend, receiving almost universal praise from critics.

In a slow week for music sales - affected by hot weather and few releases - he has faced little competition.

Escapology was last at the top in January and is expected to topple The Coral's Magic and Medicine.

"The album has been flying off the shelves," said Gennaro Castaldo, of high street music store HMV.

His previous albums - Life Thru A Lens, I've Been Expecting You, Sing When You're Winning and Swing When You're Winning - have also picked up significant sales.