Sales of Bob Dylan records in the UK have rocketed after the BBC screened that Martin Scorsese Dylan documentary 'No Direction Home' last week. The screening, of course, was supported by huge media coverage of Dylan's work, as well as the release of a new book and CD to accompany the film. But it is not just the newly released Dylan product that has benefited from renewed interest in the legendary singer songwriter. 'The Essential Bob Dylan' compilation, released last year by Sony, re-entered the album chart this week at number thirty.
Commenting on the new interest in Dylan, HMV's Head Of Music Phil Penman told reporters: "These are the largest increases we've seen with Dylan's catalogue for many years. As with other music icons, such as Elvis, the Beatles and Sinatra, Dylan has a significant fan-base and his recordings will always sell. In September, however, there has been an enormous renewed interest in his work, with HMV stores throughout the country reporting substantial increases in sales of his catalogue."