It is finally here. The official Eurovision Song Contest: Vienna 2026 compilation album is released today — Friday, April 17, 2026 — in digital format, marking the first chance for Eurovision fans worldwide to stream, download, and build playlists from all 35 entries in the 70th edition of the contest.
The album is released by Universal Music Group in partnership with the European Broadcasting Union, and will roll out across formats through spring 2026 — culminating in a limited-edition triple vinyl pressing arriving just days after the Grand Final on May 22.
Release Schedule at a Glance
| Format | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Digital | April 17, 2026 | Streaming and download — available now |
| 2CD | April 24, 2026 | Physical 2-disc set |
| Triple Vinyl | May 22, 2026 | Limited edition collector's pressing |
What's on the Album
The album features all 35 competing entries from Eurovision 2026. Highlights include:
The Favourites
- Finland — Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen, 'Liekinheitin' — The current betting favourite at Betfred with its violin-fuelled rock-classical-dance fusion
- France — Monroe, 'Regarde!' — Joint second in the odds, a signature French chanson entry
- Denmark — Søren Torpegaard Lund, 'Før vi går hjem' — Surged to joint second on fan momentum
- Greece — Akylas, 'Ferto' — The Greek entry climbing from 15th to the top 5 in betting markets
The Big Names
- Australia — Delta Goodrem, 'Eclipse' — Delta's Eurovision debut and Australia's biggest bet in years
- Estonia — Vanilla Ninja — A feel-good Eurovision return after first representing Switzerland in 2005
- San Marino — Senhit feat. Boy George, 'Superstar' — The most commercially star-studded San Marino entry ever
- Germany — Sarah Engels — Germany's Big 5 entry
- UK — Look Mum No Computer, 'Eins, Zwei, Drei' — The YouTube synthesiser inventor representing Britain
The Controversy Entry
- Romania — 'Choke Me' — The song that has divided Eurovision opinion
The Host Nation
- Austria — JJ, 'Wasted Love' (reprise) — The 2025 winning entry that brought the contest back to Vienna
The 70th Anniversary Context
Vienna 2026 marks the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, and the compilation album takes that milestone seriously. This year's release is designed as both a current-contest document and a collector's piece celebrating seven decades of the contest — hence the limited-edition vinyl pressing arriving after the Grand Final.
The 70th-anniversary framing also explains ORF's interval-act choices: a "Celebration!" Eurovision Allstars segment featuring Lordi (Finland 2006), Verka Serduchka (Ukraine 2007), Il Volo (Italy 2015), and Erika Vikman (Finland 2025). The album and the live show together tell a coherent 70th-anniversary story.
Where to Buy
The album is available through all major music retailers:
- Digital: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music — all carry the full 35-song album from April 17
- Official Eurovision Shop — shop.eurovision.com has CD and vinyl pre-orders and direct purchases
- Independent record stores — Dublin's Spindizzy Records, Ireland Vinyl, UK's Vinyl Whistle all list the album
- Universal Music distribution — available through standard physical and digital channels worldwide
Collectors should note that the triple-vinyl release is limited edition — Eurovision vinyl pressings have sold out quickly in recent years (Basel 2025 and Malmö 2024 editions both went out of stock within weeks).
Why Physical Formats Still Matter
In an era dominated by streaming, Eurovision's continued investment in physical formats — and particularly vinyl — reflects the contest's unusual demographics. Eurovision fans span every age group, and the fan community has a strong collecting culture:
- Multi-generational audience — Fans in their 60s who remember Waterloo in 1974 sit alongside Gen Z fans discovering the contest via TikTok
- Physical memorabilia value — Limited vinyl editions appreciate in value (Stockholm 1974 vinyl now sells for hundreds)
- Gift-giving occasion — Many buyers purchase the album as a gift for a Eurovision-fan relative
The triple-vinyl pressing is also ORF's biggest-ever physical-format bet, reflecting confidence that the Vienna 2026 story will sustain collector interest well beyond May 16.
How to Use the Album for Betting Research
For bettors at Betfred looking to refine their predictions, the full album is a genuinely useful research tool:
- Back-to-back listening — Streaming the full 35-track album in running order (SF1 first, then SF2, then Grand Final order when announced) simulates how voters will experience the contest
- Ear-worm testing — Songs that stick after one listen tend to drive televotes. Songs that require multiple listens tend to drive jury support. Both markets are available at Betfred.
- Vocal quality assessment — The album uses studio production. Live vocals in Vienna will differ — compare later rehearsal clips against the studio version
- Production comparison — Tracks with stripped-back studio production need spectacular staging to translate; tracks with full production translate more directly
Historical Comparison: Eurovision Compilation Album Sales
Recent Eurovision compilation albums have performed strongly:
| Year | Host City | 2CD Chart Peak | Vinyl Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Turin | UK #42 | Sold out in 3 weeks |
| 2023 | Liverpool | UK #8 | Sold out in 1 week |
| 2024 | Malmö | UK #11 | Sold out in 10 days |
| 2025 | Basel | UK #6 | Sold out in 5 days |
| 2026 | Vienna | TBD | On sale May 22 |
If the Basel 2025 pattern continues, Vienna 2026's vinyl will be gone within a week of release. Pre-ordering is strongly recommended for collectors.
Check Eurovision 2026 Odds
As you listen to the album and form your own opinion on the 35 entries, you can back your picks at Betfred — where odds are live across winner, top 10, jury winner, televote winner, and semi-final qualification markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Eurovision 2026 album released?
Digital release is Friday, April 17, 2026. The 2CD physical release follows on April 24, 2026, and the limited triple vinyl edition arrives on May 22, 2026 — six days after the Grand Final.
Is the album available on Spotify and Apple Music?
Yes. The album is available on all major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music) from April 17 as a digital release via Universal Music Group.
How many songs are on the Vienna 2026 album?
All 35 competing songs from Eurovision 2026 are included — the 30 semi-finalists plus the Big 4 automatic qualifiers (France, Germany, Italy, UK) and host country Austria. Spain's entry is not included because Spain withdrew from the 2026 contest.
Will the triple vinyl sell out?
Based on recent years' patterns, very likely. Basel 2025 vinyl sold out in 5 days, Malmö 2024 in 10 days, and Liverpool 2023 in about a week. Pre-ordering at shop.eurovision.com or independent record stores is the safest approach.