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Mark Goodier celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Official Albums Chart with a new countdown shining a spotlight on the UK’s 20 biggest albums of all time.

As the Official Albums Chart celebrates its 70th anniversary, Mark Goodier presents a brand-new countdown, compiled exclusively for BBC Radio 2, shining a spotlight on the UK’s 20 biggest albums of all time.

It’s a fascinating list, updated for 2026, that spans the decades, with iconic multi-platinum studio albums rubbing shoulders alongside the nation’s best-loved ‘Greatest Hits’ collections.

You’ll hear the cream of rock and pop royalty, including The Beatles, ABBA, Oasis, Adele, Bob Marley, Queen, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Fleetwood Mac and Amy Winehouse.

With stats and facts galore, expect a few surprises in this special two-hour chart show.

How many do you have in your vinyl or CD collection… and which act will take the No 1 crown?

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Music Played

  • Lady Gaga

    Just Dance (feat. Colby O’Donis)

    • The Fame.

  • Meat Loaf

    Paradise By The Dashboard Light (feat. Ellen Foley)

    • Bat Out Of Hell.
    • Epic.

  • Madonna

    Borderline

    • The Immaculate Collection.

  • The Beatles

    Hey Jude

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 021.

  • Ed Sheeran

    Sing

    • x.
    • Atlantic Records UK.
    • 3.

  • Adele

    Million Years Ago

    • 25.
    • XL Recordings.

  • Queen

    The Show Must Go On

    • Queen - Greatest Hits II.
    • Parlophone.

  • Ed Sheeran

    Castle On The Hill

    • ÷ Divide.
    • Atlantic.

  • Michael Jackson

    Just Good Friends (feat. Stevie Wonder)

    • Bad.
    • Epic/Legacy.
    • 5.

  • Amy Winehouse

    You Know I'm No Good

    • Back To Black.
    • Universal-Island Records Ltd..
    • 2.

  • Dire Straits

    So Far Away

    • Brothers in Arms.
    • Warner Records.
    • 1.

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Get Up, Stand Up

    • Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend.
    • Island.

  • Michael Jackson

    Human Nature

    • Thriller.
    • Epic.
    • 7.

  • Pink Floyd

    The Great Gig In The Sky

    • The Dark Side of the Moon.

  • Fleetwood Mac

    The Chain

    • Rumours.

  • The Beatles

    A Day In The Life

    • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

  • Adele

    Set Fire To The Rain

    • 21.
    • XL.
    • 5.

  • Oasis

    Champagne Supernova

    • (What's the Story) Morning Glory?.

  • ABBA

    Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)

    • ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits.

  • Queen

    We Will Rock You

    • Queen: Greatest Hits.

  • Queen

    We Are The Champions

    • Queen: Greatest Hits.

Broadcasts

  • Sunday17:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Saturday02:00
    BBC Radio 2

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