Overview

• Williams’ team moved the release to 6 February 2026, citing “scheduling changes,” and confirmed the webstore now reflects the new date.
• The album had been slated for 10 October 2025, close to Taylor Swift’s 3 October release, a proximity fans speculate could have influenced the timing.
• Supporters also argue a February launch could aid his bid for a 16th UK No.1 album, which would move him past The Beatles’ tally.
• Others note industry vinyl-pressing backlogs and manufacturing delays as a possible factor, though no additional rationale has been provided.
• BRITPOP is Williams’ first album of original songs in nearly a decade, featuring Tony Iommi, Gaz Coombes, Chris Martin and Gary Barlow.