Robbie Williams has made British music history by securing his sixteenth number one album in the United Kingdom, breaking a long-standing record previously held jointly with the Beatles.

The achievement places Williams alone at the top of the list for the most UK chart-topping albums by a solo or group act, underlining his enduring popularity more than three decades after his career began.

The new album debuted at number one following strong physical sales, streaming figures and widespread fan support, continuing a run of commercial success that has spanned his early years with Take That through to his prolific solo career.

Industry data shows that Williams has now surpassed the Beatles’ record of fifteen UK number one albums, a milestone that had stood for decades as one of the most revered benchmarks in British music.

The singer reacted with gratitude and humility, acknowledging the loyalty of his fanbase and the role they played in achieving the landmark.

Music analysts noted that the result reflects both Williams’ cross-generational appeal and the sustained strength of album releases in an era increasingly dominated by singles and streaming playlists.

The chart-topping release adds to a catalogue that includes multiple Brit Awards, global tours and record-breaking live performances, reinforcing Williams’ status as one of the most successful British artists of all time.

The new record cements his place in UK music history as the artist with more number one albums than any other act.