Classic albums by Michael Jackson, George Michael and more set for re-release

The albums, a blend of classic reissues and new releases, will be available to purchase through physical and online retailers across the UK on October 17.This year’s theme is Icons.Bob Dylan’s Desire is another classic album on the list (Gareth Fuller/PA)PA ArchiveAmong the albums being re-released are Jackson’s Invincible, Michael’s Listen Without Prejudice, Franklin’s Aretha’s Gold and Dylan’s Desire.Other albums being re-released include The Pretenders’ Get Close, Elbow’s Asleep In The Back, Goldie’s 1995 debut Timeless and Sade’s Lovers Rock.Joining them will be Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill, Kirsty MacColl’s Desperate Character, Pink Floyd’s Meddle, Paris Paloma’s Cacophony, Emeli Sande’s Our Version Of Events and Janis Joplin’s Pearl.A spokesperson for National Album Day said: “It’s appropriate that for this year’s edition of National Album Day, which celebrates Icons, we are presenting to fans our strongest ever line-up of album releases and classic reissues, drawn from across all eras and genres.“We thank our record label partners for delivering such an outstanding selection of titles and we look forward to working with the music retail community – on the high street, online, and digitally – alongside BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, and our official supporters, Cherry Red, DP World, Official Charts, PPL, Proper, and Trapeze, to offer the most engaging National Album Day yet.”George Michael’s Listen Without Prejudice will also be re-released (Tony Marshall/PA)PA ArchiveNational Album Day encourages album discovery/rediscovery and listening, especially among an engaged, younger audience.It also aims to reinforce the importance of the format in today’s diverse music ecosystem.More details on all National Album Day releases can be found at nationalalbumday.co.uk/2026-releases.