 In the UK, where "Eleanor Rigby" was the favoured side, the single became the best-selling song of 1966, after topping the national chart for four weeks during August and September.On "Record Retailer"s LPs chart (later the UK Albums Chart), "Revolver" entered at number 1 and stayed there for seven weeks during its 34-week run in the top 40.On the national chart compiled by "Melody Maker", the album was number 1 for nine weeks.