Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Tie All-Time UK Record for Longest-Running No. 1 Single

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have made historic music industry gains as their collaborative single "Rein Me In" secured its 18th week at Number 1 on the Official Charts, officially tying Frankie Laine’s record for I Believe as the longest-running UK Number 1 single of all time.

The Bottom Line

• The Record: "Rein Me In" matches Frankie Laine’s all-time record by logging its 18th week at the top of the Official Singles Chart.
• Label Dominance: Polydor celebrates a massive chart double, with Gracie Abrams also maintaining peak positioning across the UK music landscape.
• Mid-Year Domination: Olivia Dean solidifies her status as a powerhouse artist, leading the UK mid-year charts with top-performing singles and albums.

Decoding the 73-Year Chart Precedent

To understand the sheer weight of what Fender and Dean have accomplished, you have to look back at the history books.

But the math tells a different story.

That kind of cultural staying power does not happen by accident.

Polydor and the Art of the Chart Double

Behind every historic chart milestone is a razor-sharp label strategy. Securing a chart double—where a label simultaneously dominates the upper echelons of both singles and album rankings—is increasingly difficult in a fractured market.

The Economic Reality of Modern Longevity

Let us talk about the business behind the chart glory. While short-lived viral hits spike and vanish within a fortnight, a historic chart-topper builds deep catalog value.

Record Holder	Artist	Year	Weeks at UK No. 1
I Believe	Frankie Laine	1953	18
Rein Me In	Sam Fender & Olivia Dean		18

What Comes After History?

The immediate question facing the industry now is whether "Rein Me In" can push past the 18-week threshold next week and stand completely alone in the history books.

Drop a comment below and let us know: Did you watch history unfold on the charts this week, or are you ready for a brand new sound to take the crown?