Britain's best selling album of 2004 was New York pop group Scissor Sisters' self-titled work, which nudged out rockers Keane on the last day.
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The Scissor Sisters sold 1,594,259 copies in 2004, just 582 more than Keane's "Hopes and Fears."
Half of the top 10 was made up of British acts, with the other half coming from the United States, the BBC reported.
"Robbie Williams' Greatest Hits" was the year's third biggest-seller, followed by Maroon 5, Katie Melua and Anastacia.
U.S. R&B star Usher's "Confessions" was sixth, with Norah Jones, Snow Patrol and pop-opera group Il Divo rounding out the top 10.
The top two rankings were a joy for the British arm of music giant Universal, who signed on the two previously unknown acts early in the year, the BBC said.
