Best Selling Vinyl Albums of 2026 UK - Official Chart List

The Official Charts Company has published its first quarterly update for 2026 — and it confirms what record shops across the country already know: vinyl is thriving. From blockbuster new releases to catalogue classics that simply refuse to leave turntables, these are the best selling vinyl albums of 2026 so far.

What makes this year's chart fascinating is the mix. Brand-new albums from Harry Styles, Gorillaz and Olivia Dean sit comfortably alongside all-time greats like Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and Nirvana's Nevermind. It's proof that vinyl buyers aren't just chasing hype — they're building collections that span decades and genres.

We stock the vast majority of these records right here at Viking Records. Below you'll find our take on the full Top 40, with links to buy every album we carry.

The Top 10 Best Selling Vinyl Albums of 2026

Every album in the Top 10 is available at Viking Records. Here's the full rundown with our picks and commentary.

The Catalogue Classics: #11–#20

The middle of the chart tells you everything about why vinyl endures. These are records people choose to own — physically, permanently, in a sleeve they can hold. It's a mix of stone-cold classics and strong 2026 releases.

Radiohead are the most-represented artist in the chart with three albums: OK Computer (#16), In Rainbows (#19) and The Bends (#33). Arctic Monkeys and Oasis each have two entries. These are the kind of records that vinyl collectors return to again and again — and with good reason.

Deep Cuts and Fan Favourites: #21–#40

The lower half of the chart is where things get really interesting for crate-diggers. There are beloved catalogue records rubbing shoulders with exciting new releases and a couple of genuinely unexpected entries.

Notable appearances in the lower half include two soundtracks — the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 video game score at #38 and the Stranger Things: Season 5 soundtrack at #39. It's increasingly common to see gaming and TV music charting on vinyl as collectors expand beyond traditional album releases.

Sabrina Carpenter is the only artist with two albums in the chart (Man's Best Friend at #7 and Short n' Sweet at #26), while Radiohead hold the record for most entries overall with three. The continued presence of Oasis — both Morning Glory and Definitely Maybe — likely reflects ongoing reunion tour excitement driving fans back to the catalogue.

What This Chart Tells Us About Vinyl in 2026

The 2026 vinyl chart reinforces a trend we've seen building for years: vinyl isn't just for nostalgia buyers. Yes, catalogue classics like Rumours, Nevermind and Back to Black are perennials — but more than half of this Top 40 is made up of albums released in the past 18 months. New music is driving vinyl sales just as much as heritage titles.

British artists dominate, with acts like Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, Sam Fender, Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead, Oasis, Lily Allen, Fontaines D.C. and The Stone Roses collectively accounting for more than half the chart. It's a strong year for UK music on wax.

For collectors and casual fans alike, there has never been a better time to buy vinyl. Pressing quality is high, the range of available titles is vast, and coloured/limited editions continue to add a collectible dimension that streaming simply cannot offer.

The Full Top 40: Best Selling Vinyl Albums of 2026

Here's the complete Official Charts list for reference. Albums we stock at Viking Records are linked directly — click through to buy.

#	Album	Artist
1	Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.	Harry Styles
2	The Art of Loving	Olivia Dean
3	The Mountain	Gorillaz
4	HELP(2)	Various Artists
5	Rumours	Fleetwood Mac
6	West End Girl	Lily Allen
7	Man's Best Friend	Sabrina Carpenter
8	Wuthering Heights	Charli XCX
9	Getting Killed	Geese
10	AM	Arctic Monkeys
11	Faith	George Michael
12	(What's the Story) Morning Glory?	Oasis
13	Back to Black	Amy Winehouse
14	ARIRANG	BTS
15	How Did I Get Here	Louis Tomlinson
16	OK Computer	Radiohead
17	Prizefighter	Mumford & Sons
18	People Watching	Sam Fender
19	In Rainbows	Radiohead
20	Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not	Arctic Monkeys
21	Currents	Tame Impala
22	Wasted on Youth	Molotovs
23	Megadeth	Megadeth
24	Nevermind	Nirvana
25	Hit Me Hard and Soft	Billie Eilish
26	Short n' Sweet	Sabrina Carpenter
27	The Demise of Planet X	Sleaford Mods
28	The Romantic	Bruno Mars
29	Definitely Maybe	Oasis
30	Romance	Fontaines D.C.
31	The Stone Roses	The Stone Roses
32	Number Ones	Michael Jackson
33	The Bends	Radiohead
34	Nothing's About to Happen to Me	Mitski
35	Gold: Greatest Hits	ABBA
36	Locket	Madison Beer
37	Hybrid Theory	Linkin Park
38	Clair Obscur – Expedition 33 (OST)	Lorien Testard
39	Stranger Things: Season 5 (OST)	Original Soundtrack
40	Fancy That	PinkPantheress

Chart data: Official Charts Company, published 15 April 2026. Covers Q1 2026 sales.