Chart eligibility

[Waterwolf]

I bought a CD single recently which had the video on one of the two discs, as well as two B-sides. Does this count as 4 tracks, and therefore make the CD ineligible for the chart?

[andy hughes]

The CD is ineligible for the Music Industry Chart Services charts, which comprise all the major charts. Under their rules, a single must comprise of three tracks only, with a maximum running time of twenty minutes. Any additional promotional material, such as an included video, would render this single ineligible for inclusion in the charts.

[Simonstop]

I'm not sure how closely they therefore stick to these rules, as looking at just a few singles in the shops this week I've noticed that Holly Valance's single, which should be entering at number 1. Has 4 tracks AND a promotional video.