Olivia Dean Appointed Ambassador for Record Store Day UK

British singer Olivia Dean has been appointed the official ambassador for Record Store Day UK 2026.

Good company:

• Previous ambassadors include Sam Fender, Kate Bush, Taylor Swift, The 1975, Noel Gallagher and Elton John.

Limited edition:

• The GRAMMY-winner will release Live at the BBC as a limited edition black 7” vinyl, featuring live renditions of songs by Carole King and boygenius.

• Her 2025 album The Art of Loving was the sixth biggest selling vinyl in the UK in 2025, and is currently the UK’s number one selling vinyl in 2026, with over 11,000 copies moved since January 1.

• Dean’s appointment follows the January announcement that Bruno Mars is the global ambassador for Record Store Day 2026.

Record rollout:

• Around 300 UK independent record shops will take part in this year’s Record Store Day on Saturday April 18, the highest number in the event’s 19-year history.

What they said:

• Olivia Dean: “It’s such an honor to be the Record Store Day Ambassador for 2026. Independent record stores are such special spaces to discover and share music – to actually touch it and feel it. I’ve found so much inspiration in the records I’ve collected over the years and am so grateful for all the hidden gems I’ve found. I want to thank the record stores around the world for all the support you’ve given me over the years. It’s so important we continue to support them and keep them alive!”