PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Cast Recording Becomes Fastest-Selling West End Album of the Century

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Recorded at Abbey Road, the album by writer Tom Fletcher is out now.

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It was has been announced that the ‘ Paddington the Musical – Original Cast Recording', written by Tom Fletcher and produced by Matt Brind, has become the fastest-selling physical West End Original Cast Recording of the 21st Century.

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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.

Paddington the Musical is eyeing a 2027 bow on Broadway. The production's lead producer, Sonia Friedman, revealed following the show's seven wins at the Olivier Awards, that she is hoping to bring the show to New York next year.

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL, winner of 7 Olivier Awards and 9 WhatsOnStage Awards, has extended its West End run through February 13, 2028, with best ticket availability from Winter 2026.

Decca Records has announced that the new album, ‘Paddington The Musical - Original Cast Recording', will now be brought forward and released digitally on 10 April 2026.

The new UK hit PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL has released a new studio recording of the song “Marmalade” in celebration of World Book Day 2026. Listen to the new track now!

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/PADDINGTON-THE-MUSICAL-Cast-Recording-Hits-No-1-as-Fastest-Selling-West-End-Album-of-the-Century-20260529)._