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Cardle's winner's single 'When We Collide' has sold over 112,000 copies since its release on Sunday night following his victory.
The 27-year-old is currently selling more than double that of Rihanna, who jumps two places to number two with 'What's My Name'. 'Surfin' Bird' by The Trashmen sits in third place having sold 25,000 copies. A campaign backed by DJ Scott Mills aimed to see the track beat the X Factor winner to the festive summit.
The Official Charts Company confirmed that Biffy Clyro's original version of Cardle's track, 'Many of Horror (When We Collide)' had entered the top ten with sales of 15,000.
Meanwhile, Cage Against The Machine have failed to repeat the success of Rage Against The Machine, who pipped Joe McElderry to number one last year. '4'33' has sold 6,000 to enter at number 19.
The final chart will be revealed on Sunday.
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