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Which artists topped US and UK single album charts on the same week?

* The Beatles: In 1964, The Beatles achieved the rare feat of topping both the US and UK single and album charts simultaneously with their hit song "Can't Buy Me Love" and the album "A Hard Day's Night".

* ABBA: In 1976, ABBA had the rare achievement of topping both the UK Singles Chart and the UK Albums Chart simultaneously with their single "Dancing Queen" and the album "Arrival".

* Michael Jackson: In 1983, Michael Jackson's single "Thriller" and the album of the same name reached number one on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart simultaneously, making him the first artist to achieve this feat.

* Madonna: In 1985, Madonna's single "Like a Virgin" and the album of the same name topped both the US and UK charts simultaneously, making her the first female artist to achieve this feat.

* George Michael: In 1987, George Michael's single "Faith" and the album of the same name topped both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart simultaneously.

* Guns N' Roses: In 1991, Guns N' Roses' single "November Rain" and the album "Use Your Illusion II" topped both the US and UK charts simultaneously.

* Celine Dion: In 1996, Celine Dion's single "Because You Loved Me" and the album "Falling into You" topped both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart simultaneously.

Other artists who have achieved this feat include:

- Elvis Presley

- Frank Sinatra

- Prince

- Whitney Houston

- Mariah Carey

- Eminem

- Taylor Swift

- Adele

- Ed Sheeran

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