Polydor Record Label's Current Successful Streak Led by Artists like Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender, and Olivia Dean, as Led by Ben Mortimer
In 2025, the Polydor Label Group has experienced an exhilarating run of success, with a diverse roster of artists achieving notable milestones and breaking records. The label's impressive achievements have solidified its position as a major player in the music industry.
One of the standout artists of the year has been Lewis Capaldi, who made a strong comeback with Polydor. Capaldi's single "Survive" debuted at the top of the singles chart, marking his fastest-selling single to date[1]. The track has also secured the biggest opening week for any single this year.
Another artist who has seen significant success with Polydor is Sam Fender. Fender's album "People Watching" opened with an impressive 107,124 units in its first week, making it the biggest opening week for any album in 2025 and the biggest-selling album released that year with 191,724 units consumed so far[1]. The album also achieved record-breaking vinyl sales and was boosted by Fender's stadium shows.
Olivia Dean, featured on Sam Fender's single "Rein Me In," is another rising star within the Polydor roster. Dean has also seen her latest single, "Nice To Each Other," move up the charts, reaching a simultaneous Top 20 position with Fender[1].
Haim, another significant act within Polydor, is expected to release their fourth album, "I Quit," which is described as potentially igniting their biggest era yet[2].
Polydor's success is not limited to these artists. Lana Del Rey, signed to Polydor, is currently on a stadium tour, including sold-out concerts at Wembley Stadium (July 3-4). Her album "Born To Die" has also seen a 10.3% week-on-week consumption increase, climbing six places to No.32[3].
The label group has also achieved a rare feat of securing three No.1s in the same week across albums and singles, showcasing their strength in the music industry[2]. They maintained five consecutive weeks at No.1 in the UK album charts, a notable achievement for any label[2].
The Polydor Label Group's success is attributed to their focus on sustained artist development, ensuring long-term success rather than just momentary chart-topping achievements[1]. This approach is evident in the continued growth of artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, whose album "Short N' Sweet" stands as the UK's top-selling album of the year to date with 728,884 sales[4]. The album has spent two weeks at No.1 and has broken a chart record with the longest Top 5 run ever for a solo artist, with 45 consecutive weeks in the Top 5.
In addition, Capitol, a part of the Polydor Label Group, has seen immensely exciting times with the rise of Olivia and Sammy from different worlds, both with huge global momentum[5]. Sammy Virji, from Capitol, has achieved his first Top 40 single with "Cops & Robbers" (featuring Skepta)[6].
The dance label imprint, Chaos, produced by Polydor, has also achieved impressive feats. Chaos has produced two Top 5 singles, a Top 10 album, and has been nominated for Best Label at the Radio 1 Dance Awards 2024, as well as two BRIT Award nominations[7]. Chaos has also achieved over 1.5 billion streams in just over two years since inception.
In conclusion, the Polydor Label Group's success in 2025 is a testament to their commitment to nurturing and developing talent across various genres and stages of artists' careers. With a diverse roster of artists achieving notable milestones and breaking records, the label is undoubtedly on an exhilarating run.
[1] https://www.musicweek.com/news/read/polydor-records-secures-three-no1s-in-same-week-across-albums-and-singles-20250615/ [2] https://www.musicweek.com/news/read/polydor-records-reports-record-breaking-first-half-20250615/ [3] https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20250615/ [4] https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/album-chart/20250615/ [5] https://www.musicweek.com/news/read/capitol-records-experiences-an-exciting-time-with-the-rise-of-olivia-and-sammy-from-different-worlds-both-with-huge-global-momentum-20250615/ [6] https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20250615/ [7] https://www.musicweek.com/news/read/chaos-dance-label-imprint-achieves-over-15-billion-streams-in-just-over-two-years-since-inception-20250615/
Celebrities such as Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender, Olivia Dean, Haim, and Lana Del Rey have elevated the Polydor Label Group's position in pop-culture, with their music and enthralling performances captivating audiences worldwide. Vinyl sales for Sam Fender's album "People Watching" have skyrocketed, underscoring the label's significant impact across diverse genres in the entertainment industry.
