LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Paul McCartney's acclaimed album "New" entered the British music charts at number three in its debut week on Sunday, missing out on the top spot, sales figures showed.

The former Beatle's 16th solo album was outsold by the new number one, "Tribute" by English singer John Newman, and "Lightning Bolt" by U.S. rock group Pearl Jam.

McCartney, 71, has received some glowing reviews for his latest release, with the Daily Telegraph newspaper describing it as "vintage Macca: jaunty, melodic and occasionally whimsical".

The singer worked with four producers to create a work that has echoes of the catchy pop of the Beatles as well as more modern influences, including touches of hip hop and electronica.

There was no change at the top of the singles chart. American rock band OneRepublic's "Counting Stars" held on to the number one spot, holding off U.S. singer Miley Cyrus's "Wrecking Ball", according to the Official Charts Company. (Reporting by Peter Griffiths; Editing by Alison Williams)




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    (2nd left - right) George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney during The Beatles first tour of the United States (1964).




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    Paul McCartney during The Beatles first tour of the United States.




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    John Lennon during The Beatles first tour of the United States.




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    George Harrison (left) and Ringo Starr during The Beatles first tour of the United States.




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    The Beatles performing during their first tour of the United States




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    Ringo Starr during The Beatles first tour of the United States (1964).




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    John Lennon during The Beatles first tour of the United States in 1964




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    The Beatles during their first tour of the United States (1964).




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    George Harrison (left) and John Lennon performing during The Beatles first tour of the USA in 1964.




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    George Harrison during The Beatles first tour of the United States in 1964.




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    Paul McCartney (left) and John Lennon performing on stage during The Beatles first tour of the United States in 1964.




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    Paul McCartney during The Beatles first tour of the United States.




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    Paul McCartney during The Beatles first tour of the United States (1964).




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    Paul McCartney during The Beatles first tour of the United States (1964).




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    Paul McCartney (left) and George Harrison during The Beatles first tour of the United States in 1964.




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    Ringo Starr during The Beatles first tour of the United States in 1964.




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    John Lennon during The Beatles first tour of the United States in 1964.




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    Auctioneer Paul Fairweather holds four colour transparencies of The Beatles taken during their first tour of the USA in 1964.