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Robbie Williams Breaks Record, Tops Beatles with 16th Album

1/23/2026

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Robbie Williams has surpassed The Beatles for most number-one albums in UK chart history, with Britpop marking his 16th solo number one.
Williams expressed disbelief at the milestone, likening it to stretching an elastic band to the Moon.
He reflected on his journey from the 1990s hedonism to a grounded life.
Reviews for Britpop are positive, with The Guardian and Rolling Stone praising its nostalgic energy, and NME is cautious.

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Story summary

Robbie Williams has surpassed The Beatles for most number-one albums in UK chart history, with Britpop marking his 16th solo number one.
Williams expressed disbelief at the milestone, likening it to stretching an elastic band to the Moon.
He reflected on his journey from the 1990s hedonism to a grounded life.
Reviews for Britpop are positive, with The Guardian and Rolling Stone praising its nostalgic energy, and NME is cautious.