Duran Duran Stamp Collection
Royal Mail Honors Duran Duran With New 12-Stamp Collection Celebrating Decades of Music
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The stamp issue also coincides with the 45th anniversary of Duran Duran’s breakout single “Planet Earth,” alongside the anniversary of the debut album.
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Royal Mail said it worked closely with Duran Duran on the selection of album artwork, imagery and overall design to reflect the band’s creativity, style and innovation.
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The miniature sheet is described as a Royal Mail first because it includes a printed visual on its reverse.
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Royal Mail’s David Gold said the collection honors Duran Duran as “one of Britain’s most successful bands” and celebrates their contribution to music and popular culture.
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The band is scheduled to begin a major UK and European arena tour in Oslo in early October, including a Halloween performance at London’s O2 arena.
Royal Mail is releasing a 12-stamp collection honoring Duran Duran, making the British new wave legends the ninth musical act to receive a dedicated stamp issue. The collection launches September 17, 2026, marking 45 years since the band's groundbreaking debut album and the hit single 'Planet Earth.' Royal Mail
The set includes eight stamps featuring album artwork spanning from their 1981 debut through 2021's Future Past, plus four special miniature-sheet stamps inspired by iconic tour posters. A 12-stamp presentation pack costs £22.50. Band member Simon Le Bon called the recognition 'a deeply meaningful validation' of their four-decade legacy. Music News
A Four-Decade Career Immortalized in Stamps
Duran Duran's album artwork tells the story of their evolution from new wave pioneers to pop superstars. Eight stamps showcase iconic covers: their debut, Rio, Seven and the Ragged Tiger, Four, Notorious, Medazzaland, Astronaut, and All You Need Is Now. The final stamp highlights 2021's Future Past, proving the band remains creatively vital after 45 years. whtt.com
Tour Posters Get Their Own Special Stamps
Four miniature-sheet stamps celebrate legendary Duran Duran tours: Careless Memories, Sing Blue Silver, Astronaut, and Invisible. Royal Mail says this is a first—the miniature sheet includes a printed visual on its reverse side. The design reflects the band's visual creativity and style innovation across decades of live performances. kaok.com
Royal Mail Honors 'One of Britain's Most Successful Bands'
David Gold of Royal Mail said the collection celebrates Duran Duran as 'one of Britain's most successful bands' and their massive contribution to music and popular culture. Royal Mail worked directly with band members to select every image, ensuring the stamps captured their creative spirit and innovation. kvor.com
New Album Era Launches as Stamps Drop
Duran Duran kicks off a major UK and European arena tour in Oslo in early October, including a Halloween show at London's O2 arena. The stamp release coincides perfectly with the band's ongoing momentum and new music cycle. Preorders for the stamp collection and related collectibles are available now ahead of the September 17 general release. kicks1063.com
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