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Rolling Stones' “Foreign Tongues” Tops UK Chart, Ties Beatles

7/19/2026

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Rolling Stones #1

Rolling Stones' album “Foreign Tongues” hit No. 1 on UK Albums Chart on July 17, 2026, tying the Beatles with a 15th album.
The July 10, 2026 release features Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, drums by Charlie Watts and a podcast narrated by Norah Jones.
A London launch party was attended by Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz and Sam Fender.
Mick Jagger said the band hopes to tour the album, writing new songs and noted NME gave it 3.5 stars.

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Foreign Tongues #1

Foreign Tongues claimed the No. 1 spot during the Official Albums Chart’s 70th anniversary.
Robbie Williams holds the record with 16 UK No. 1 albums, one more than the Rolling Stones’ fifteen.
My Chemical Romance debuted at No. 2 with a remastered Danger Days deluxe edition, beating its 2020 No. 14 peak.
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” logged 17 weeks at No. 1, surpassing Bryan Adams and nearing Frankie Laine’s all-time record.

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Rolling Stones #1

Rolling Stones' album “Foreign Tongues” hit No. 1 on UK Albums Chart on July 17, 2026, tying the Beatles with a 15th album.
The July 10, 2026 release features Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, drums by Charlie Watts and a podcast narrated by Norah Jones.
A London launch party was attended by Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz and Sam Fender.
Mick Jagger said the band hopes to tour the album, writing new songs and noted NME gave it 3.5 stars.

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