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Rolling Stones Match Beatles with 15th UK Number-One Album
7/21/2026, 11:20:36 AM
Core Achievement
On July 10, 2026, the Rolling Stones released their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, which entered the UK Official Albums Chart at number one. This milestone gives the veteran rock group its 15th UK chart-topping album, tying the record previously held solely by The Beatles.
Background and Recent Success
The band’s most recent number-one entry before this was the 2023 album Hackney Diamonds, which also earned the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. The new chart-leader follows a decade-long resurgence that has kept the Rolling Stones prominent in contemporary rock circles.
Guest Contributions and Legacy Tracks
Foreign Tongues features a range of guest performers: former Beatle Paul McCartney, The Cure frontman Robert Smith, and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. The record also includes a special appearance by the late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, drawn from one of his final recording sessions before his death in 2021.
Tour Plans – Official Statement
At the album’s London launch party, frontman Mick Jagger (age 82) said:
> “Ronnie and I are really into that, so we hope to see everyone on the road.” — Mick Jagger, vocalist, Rolling Stones
The comment signals the band’s intention to support the album with a forthcoming tour.
Data Summary
- 15 UK number-one albums (tied with The Beatles)
- 25 studio albums released to date
- Release date: July 10, 2026
- Guest artists: Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Chad Smith; posthumous contribution from Charlie Watts
The achievement underscores the Rolling Stones’ enduring commercial appeal and their ability to blend legacy collaborations with new material, reaffirming their status as one of Britain’s most successful musical acts.
