OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS OF NATIONAL ALBUM DAY 2026
Brought to you by BPI and ERA
WHY DO OUR SUPPORTERS LOVE THE ALBUM FORMAT?
“This is the 9th year since NAD started. It has grown year by year in awareness and importance. New figures recently published by the IFPI show global vinyl sales up by 13.7 % and CD sales up by 3.7% with overall physical format sales up by 8% in 2025.
Many music fans are discovering, or rediscovering, the joy of exploring the album as a creative body of work in which artists have put in so much inspiration, imagination and often genius. The album is making a big comeback and NAD is more and more encouraging people to discover that and support retailers.”
Iain McNay, Founder and Chairman, Cherry Red Records
“We’ve proudly supported National Album Day for several years, and becoming an ‘Official Supporter’ feels like a natural next step in a partnership we really believe in. Albums are a uniquely powerful creative format that deepens the connection between artists and fans.
Their enduring appeal is reflected in the continued growth of vinyl sales, which are up 13.7% globally year-on-year, according to IFPI’s latest figures. We look forward to working with the BPI and the wider industry on this collaboration, as we come together to champion music and celebrate the people who make it.”
Peter Leathem OBE, CEO, PPL
“Getting albums into the hands of fans is Proper’s bread and butter. The format remains the definitive artistic statement and a constant in an ever-evolving music landscape. Albums continue to give artists the space to tell deeper stories, build lasting identities and create meaningful connections with fans across generations. We’re proud to support National Album Day and celebrate a format that sits at the heart of music culture.”
Drew Hill, Managing Director at Proper Music Distribution
"We are helping listeners across the UK enjoy the music they love in physical formats that are enduringly popular as the vinyl revival continues. At DP World Bicester - the UK’s largest physical music distribution site - we are proud to support the artists, labels, retailers and fans who keep album culture alive and National Album Day is a fantastic way for us to celebrate and support its enduring appeal and the musical ‘Icons’ who inspire audiences across generations.”
Angela Howard, Vice President Contract Logistics, North Europe, DP World
“Official Charts is proud to support National Album Day and the Icons theme for 2026. The album remains a vital part of an artist’s career and an important creative endeavour. In its 70th Anniversary year, The Official Albums Chart continues to reflect that depth and passion, celebrating the records that define generations and shape music culture. National Album Day
is a brilliant moment to recognise the power of albums and the fans who continue to
champion them.”
Becca Monahan and Chris Austin, Interim Co-Managing Directors, Official Charts
“Trapeze is a specialist record company with three labels Acrobat, Fabulous and Trapeze The company distributes and manufactures in our own UK – Wiltshire facility all of its own label CD and Vinyl releases as well as manufacturing for many other labels. We are dedicated to releasing ALBUMS in all formats in particular in physical formats, all with record collectors very much in mind from across all genres. We are very pleased to be associated with such a prestigious event.”
John Cooper, Founder & CEO Trapeze