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Alexandra Burke's debut album delayed

Alexandra Burke's debut album won't be released until the autumn.

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The X Factor winner's record label, Syco Music, are apparently planning to follow the same approach that they took with Leona Lewis in 2007.

It is hoped that by avoiding a rush release they can replicate the success of Leona's debut, Spirit, which has sold nearly five million copies worldwide.

A source told The Sun: "Syco were planning a quick release - possibly as early as March, in time for Mother's Day.

"They have reconsidered and will now go for the autumn - probably November. They want to wait to find the right songs and let her polish her skills, like they did with Leona. She can then launch it on a live X Factor show."

An autumn release for the album could see the two X Factor alumnae go head-to-head in competition for the UK album chart No.1 spot.

Leona's second studio effort is expected to follow the release of her forthcoming autobiography, scheduled for release in October.

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Added on: January 17 2009 08:00

Tan from London

I don't think it is fair for Alexandra at all she needs to release her album because we've been waiting for her album to come up by the time her album comes out we would have forgotten about her.

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Added on: January 16 2009 17:56

Julie from London

It would be well worth the wait, you just cannot rush quality. Alexandra needs the time to ready herself for what's ahead, and find her feet in on her new journey without being overwhelm by everything falling at her doorstep too quickly.

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Added on: January 16 2009 11:34

Kelly

Hmm, that could be a mistake leaving it until November, that means Syco will have two of his artists against each other, surely releasing Alex's album earlier will be her best chance of success. Leaving it until near when Leona's comes out will take the emphasis away from her debut album, and then the boring comparisons will come out again and Leona will win and the record company will have blown Alex's chances at a long career

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