Pure is the first internationally published
album by
Christchurch,
New Zealand soprano
Hayley Westenra. Her previous albums were released only in
New Zealand and nearby Australia. This album also received professional consultation from the legendary Sir
George Martin who helped to create its "unique appeal". In 2004, it was the highest selling New Zealand Album and so it privileged Hayley with an award from the
New Zealand Music Awards of 2004. It was published by the
Decca Music Group label in 2003. It was distributed in the United States by
Universal Classics in 2004. During its first week of sales it sold 19,068 copies. As of 2007,
Pure is the best selling classical album for the 21st century in the UK.