Olivia Dean Celebrates One Year of The Art of Loving With Special Anniversary Vinyl Editions
Olivia Dean is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her acclaimed sophomore album, The Art of Loving, with a pair of special vinyl editions while continuing a sold-out global tour that has taken the British singer-songwriter to some of the world's biggest stages.
Originally released September 26, 2025 through Capitol Records, The Art of Loving has spent its first year becoming one of the defining albums of Olivia Dean's career. The 12-track project, produced alongside Zach Nahome, explores the different forms love can take while showcasing the soulful and emotionally direct songwriting that has helped Dean establish herself as one of the UK's leading artists.
The album has also delivered a series of major chart milestones. The Art of Loving recorded the biggest opening week for a British female artist and has become the biggest album in the UK of 2026, according to the anniversary announcement.
The album's success also coincided with a historic chart moment for Dean. She became the first British female artist to simultaneously hold the No. 1 position on both the UK Singles Chart and UK Albums Chart, with The Art of Loving reaching the top of the albums chart while "Man I Need" occupied the No. 1 spot on the singles chart. "Man I Need" has gone on to become one of the year's biggest singles in the UK, while Dean's collaboration with Sam Fender, "Rein Me In," has also achieved major chart success.
"Rein Me In" has spent 23 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, according to the anniversary announcement, adding another major milestone to a breakout period for Olivia Dean.
To mark the anniversary of The Art of Loving, two limited-edition vinyl releases are now available. Fans can pick up a half-speed master 180g silver vinyl edition as well as a pink LP retail-exclusive edition.
The anniversary releases give longtime fans another physical way to celebrate an album that has continued to expand Dean's international audience since its release.
THE ART OF LOVING GOES GLOBAL
The success of The Art of Loving has extended well beyond the UK. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and reached No. 1 on charts in Australia, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. The album's success has also translated into a remarkable awards run. Dean won Best New Artist at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards and took home four BRIT Awards in 2026, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for The Art of Loving, Song of the Year for "Rein Me In," and Pop Act.
She also collected three MOBO Awards in 2026, winning Best Female Act, Album of the Year for The Art of Loving, and Song of the Year for "Man I Need."
Across her catalog, Olivia Dean has now accumulated more than 11 billion global streams, while The Art of Loving has generated more than 6.5 million adjusted global sales and achieved double-platinum certification in the UK. The album earned Olivia Dean her second Mercury Prize nomination, further cementing the project's critical recognition alongside its commercial success.
The momentum behind The Art of Loving has also carried over into Dean's live career. Her current headline tour has taken her across Europe, North America, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, with performances selling out quickly and multiple venues upgraded to accommodate demand.
Among the biggest stops on the tour were six consecutive sold-out nights at The O2 in London and four sold-out performances at Madison Square Garden in New York.
The scale of the tour was particularly evident in Dublin, where demand resulted in the original eight-date shows at Fairview Park being moved to two performances at Marlay Park, a venue capable of hosting approximately 40,000 people.
The anniversary of The Art of Loving arrives during one of the biggest periods of Olivia Dean's career. Along with her chart achievements and major touring milestones, the singer has built a reputation around music that combines soul, pop, R&B, and deeply personal songwriting. Her success with The Art of Loving has transformed the album from a critically acclaimed release into a major commercial and cultural moment, with its songs continuing to connect with audiences around the world.
As The Art of Loving reaches its first anniversary, the album remains a major part of Dean's current era - one defined by international success, major awards, record-setting chart performances, and an increasingly global audience.
