New disc from Mumford tops Billboard

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600,000: Number of copies sold of “Babel,” the latest release from Mumford & Sons, making it the top album of the week. It is the highest debut of the year, besting previous top CDs from Justin Bieber and Madonna. It was the strongest week for a rock album since 2008.

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