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Today, Decca Records celebrates a new record as ‘Paddington The Musical – Original Cast Recording’, written by Tom Fletcher and produced by Matt Brind, becomes the fastest-selling physical West End Original Cast Recording of the 21st Century.
Less than 6 months since Paddington The Musical opened in the West End, the Paddington album, released on vinyl, CD, cassette and Yoto last Friday, tops the Official UK Compilation Chart today.
Not since the 1990s has a recording of original music for a brand-new stage production reached this level of popularity so quickly.
President of Decca Records Laura Monks said, “From the moment we heard these songs… these incredible earworms… these EPIC musical joy bringers… we knew they were destined to be instant hits. Tom and the team have created music that will delight listeners across the globe for generations to come.”
Sonia Friedman and Eliza Lumley, producers of Paddington The Musical added, “What an absolutely joyful way to launch the album with a No 1 slot and becoming the fastest selling physical West End Original Cast Recording of the 21st Century. It’s testament to the songwriting genius of Tom Fletcher and our Musical Supervisor Matt Brind, as well as the brilliance of our amazing cast and musicians. We’re thrilled that everyone loves the album as much as we do.”
Opening to huge critical acclaim at the Savoy Theatre PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL is based on A Bear Called Paddington written by Michael Bond and the film ‘PADDINGTON’, by special arrangement with STUDIOCANAL. The musical is the recipient of 7 Olivier Awards, 9 WhatsOnStage Awards and the Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.
Passers-by stopped in their tracks last month when Paddington was spotted on the famous Abbey Road Studios zebra crossing. This led to him gracing the cover of Rolling Stone UK Magazine, in another first for the unassuming bear.
Producers Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK have announced that the critically acclaimed smash-hit production extends through until 13 February 2028.