Posted October 6Oct 6 ❤️Spin when you’re winning – Robbie Williams named National Album Day championThe former Take That star’s 2000 studio album Sing When You’re Winning will be reissued on vinyl later this month to mark the occasion.Former Take That singer Robbie Williams has been named as a National Album Day ambassador, saying “albums still matter”.The 52-year-old will be given the title of Album Icon and see his 2000 studio album, Sing When You’re Winning, reissued on vinyl for the first time, for the event which takes place on October 17 and aims to celebrate and promote the art of the album.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.”Williams will reissue his album Sing When You’re Winning for the event (National Album Day/Island Records/UMR)Williams follows the likes of PinkPantheress, Max Richter, and Melanie C as one of this year’s Album Icons.A spokesperson for National Album Day said: “We are as delighted as we are honoured that Robbie has accepted our invitation to champion the album format and support National Album Day, this year celebrating iconic artists and their albums.“He is an undoubted music icon and adds his powerful voice to other major artists advocating for the cultural importance of the album format.”The day is held as a collaboration between the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA), with themed coverage being provided on the day on BBC Radio 2 and BBC SoundsWilliams said ‘albums still matter’ as he was announced as an ambassador (James Speakman/PA)The event also sees a series of new albums released and classic records reissued, with a full list to be announced.Williams’ third studio album, Sing When You’re Winning, which features songs such as Rock DJ, Supreme and Kids, the latter featuring Australian star Kylie Minogue, will be reissued as a limited-edition two-LP red and blue vinyl set.Williams released his debut solo album Life Thru A Lens (1997) after leaving Take That in 1995.He has gone on to achieve seven UK number one singles and 16 UK number one albums, with his best known songs including Angels, Millennium and She’s The One.He is also the most decorated artist in Brit Awards history with 18 gongs.Spin when you’re winning – Robbie Williams named National Album Day champion – The Irish News Edited October 6Oct 6 by Sydney11
October 6Oct 6 Author Robbie Williams Announced As An Album Icon For National Album Day 2026'Sing When You're Winning' to be re-issued...Robin MurrayRobbie Williams has been named as an album icon for National Album Day 2026.The annual celebration of the album format returns later this year, with National Album Day set to return on October 17th.A number of special events and limited release are planned, with PinkPantheress, Max Richter CBE, and Melanie C acting as Album Icons.Joining the list, Robbie Williams has been named an Album Icon, with his enormously successful solo moment ‘Sing When You’re Winning’ set to be reissued as collectible limited-edition vinyl for the first time in a quarter of a century.Robbie comments: ”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.”——Re-issued as a limited-edition 2LP red/blue vinyl set, ‘Sing When You’re Winning’ stands as one of Robbie’s most successful albums, spawning huge singles such as ‘Rock DJ’. Pre-orders are open now.A spokesperson for National Album Day, said: “We are as delighted as we are honoured that Robbie has accepted our invitation to champion the album format and support National Album Day, this year celebrating iconic artists and their albums. He is an undoubted music icon and adds his powerful voice to other major artists advocating for the cultural importance of the album format.”National Album Day takes place on October 17th.Robbie Williams Announced As An Album Icon For National Album Day 2026 | News | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews
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October 7Oct 7 I was wondering when this was going to get a vinyl pressing as I've got the represses they did for Life Thru A Lens and I've Been Expecting You! I've pre-ordered this one to complete the set 👍🏻 Should also be timed quite nicely with the TOTP reruns on BBC Four on Fridays which are fast approaching the infamous episode where they showed the "Rock DJ" video for the first time!
October 16Oct 16 Author Robbie Williams' most-played songs of the century revealedRobbie will serve as an Album Icon for National Album Day later this monthBy Nick Levine | 16 October 2026Robbie Williams is a true British pop legend – in fact, he's the artist with the most Official UK Number 1 albums ever.Now, ahead of National Album Day tomorrow (October 17), for which Robbie has been named an Album Icon, his most-played songs of the century on UK radio and TV have been revealed.Robbie's emotive classic Feel – a Number 4 hit in 2002 – tops the list compiled by PPL, which licenses the use of recorded music on radio, TV and in public across the UK.Robbie's year 2000 chart-topper Rock DJ is his second most-played song of the century, followed by his 1998 ballad Angels, which has spent 68 weeks on the Official Singles Chart – more than any other Robbie single.According to number-crunching by PPL, Ronnie's music has accumulated more than 100,000 hours of airplay across UK radio and TV this century – that's an average of 182 plays per day, or 7.5 times every hourCheck out Robbie's Top 10 most-played songs of the century belowFeelRock DJAngelsLet Me Entertain YouShe's The OneCandyMillenniumStrongSupremeYou Know MePeter Leathem OBE, CEO of PPL, said: "Few British artists have enjoyed the success and staying power of Robbie Williams. His record-breaking achievements speak for themselves, but what stands out is how his music continues to connect with audiences years after its release."This year, National Album Day celebrates music icons, and with PPL's data showing such enduring levels of airplay across radio and TV, it's easy to see why Robbie Williams remains one of the UK's most iconic artists."National Album Day 2026 will take place tomorrow (October 17) with the theme of Icons. Alongside Robbie as Album Icon, PinkPantheress, Max Richter and Melanie C have been named Album Champions.Robbie Williams' most-played songs of the century revealed | Official Charts
October 18Oct 18 Author 23 hours ago, Better Man said:It's strange to see You Know Me higher than The Road To Mandalay, for example.I agree 100% , I wonder where they got the figure as You Know Me in the top 10 makes no sense. . I would have thought No Regrets & Eternity would have been in there . It does not say played where !!
October 18Oct 18 Author To mark National Album Day 2026, Robbie’s third studio album,Sing When You’re Winning, will be re-released as a limited-edition 2LP red and blue vinyl set and a store-exclusive clear vinyl edition with an alternative cover.A limited SWYW capsule merch collection is also available to pre-order now.https://newsletter.robbiewilliams.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GE6VnjK6pR_-wDMhRZx3HRRuNb0wxhkkXLFJXaa5XR50Uy7xOlu2Xyo-RVfjDZo2XLJJGGb5XSKyOxGWONuhttps://newsletter.robbiewilliams.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GE6VnjK6pR_-wDMhRZx3HRRuNb0wxhkkXLFJXaa5XR50Uy7xOlu2Xyo-RVfjDZo2XLJJGGb5XSKyOxGWONu
