Robbie Williams – the most decorated artist in BRIT Awards history (18 awards including BRIT Icon) and in the UK’s Official Charts (16 No.1 albums) – is the latest superstar artist to be announced as an Album Icon for National Album Day on 17th October, which this year has taken as its theme, “Icons”.
In recognition of his exceptional achievements as an albums artist, Robbie’s ambassadorial role will be honoured with the title Album Icon. Robbie joins the previously announced PinkPantheress, Max Richter CBE, and Melanie C as passionate advocates of the cultural importance of the album format.
Album Icon for National Album Day 2026, Robbie Williams, said: ”Ask any artist, albums still matter… That’s why I’m happy to be part of this year’s National Album Day celebrating the art of the album, and just how important they are… AND speaking of albums – they’re re-issuing one of mine, you might know it.. ‘Sing When You’re Winning.”
To mark National Album Day 2026, Universal Music Recordings and Island Records with Robbie are reissuing Robbie Williams’ third studio album, Sing When You’re Winning, as a limited-edition 2LP red/blue vinyl set. Featuring classic singles including Rock DJ, Supreme, Kids (with Kylie Minogue), this will be the first time this iconic album has been reissued on vinyl, as well as its first-ever release on coloured vinyl. As with the original version, the 2LPs will play at 45 RPM. See Notes. This release will be available to pre-order from all participating retail outlets from 6th October 2026.
Robbie Williams is a true British icon who has blazed a trail for over three decades: a celebrated songwriter and powerful live performer, a record-breaking recording artist, and philanthropist. He is one of the most successful artists in the world with 90m album sales, six of the Top 100 best-selling albums in UK history and 16 No.1 albums. He been awarded a record-breaking 18 BRITs and five Ivor Novello Awards among other honours. In January 2026 he released ‘BRITPOP’ to widespread acclaim and which he toured to a 1.2m global audience. In July, as an Official FIFA Music Ambassador, Robbie performed his song ‘Desire’ with Laura Pausini and Nicole Scherzinger at the Final of the FIFA World Cup 26™. As a UNICEF ambassador since 2000 and the Co-Founder of Soccer Aid 20 years ago Robbie has helped to raise more than £137m for charity worldwide.
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