Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Robbie Williams Tops Beatles for UK Number One Albums
Robbie Williams, a famous singer, has sold more number one albums in the UK than any other artist, including the Beatles.
He has 16 number one albums, with his latest one called 'Britpop'.
He started his music career a long time ago and has sold lots of albums worldwide.
The Beatles now have the second-most number one albums in the UK.
Robbie Williams has 16 number one albums in the UK, surpassing the Beatles' previous record of 15.
His latest album, 'Britpop', is his first in seven years and has helped him achieve this milestone.
Williams has sold an estimated 20 million albums in the UK and 80 million worldwide in his 35-year career.
The Beatles now stand in second place, followed by the Rolling Stones and Taylor Swift, tied with 14, and Elvis Presley with 13.
The Official Charts Company celebrated this achievement, noting that even the young Williams would not have believed this was possible.
- Who
- Robbie Williams
- What
- Surpassed the Beatles for most number one albums in the UK
- When
- After releasing his 16th UK chart-topping album, 'Britpop'
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- Due to the success of his latest album and consistent chart-topping career
- Artist
- Robbie Williams
- Number of Number One Albums
- 16
- Latest Album
- Britpop
- UK Album Sales
- 20 million
- Worldwide Album Sales
- 80 million
- Career Span
- 35 years
- Previous Record Holder
- The Beatles (15)