Queues had already started to form outside HMVs all over the country after their announcement that they intended to concentrate on delivering a successful Christmas.
An HMV spokesman said they intended to deliver all successful Christmases by the 23rd December and they would last a week giving customers the opportunity to also purchase a Happy New Year. He said the offer had proved particularly popular with those with young families.
A Rough Trade spokesman confirmed their Christmas offer would be considerably “cooler” with every customer receiving a Charlotte Church Christmas card with a special mix CD inside featuring all of Mumford & Sons favourite Christmas tunes and a New Year message from ex-employee Adele.