Phil Collins – Face Value anniversary deluxe edition announced
Published on 08/20/2026 at 18:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Phil Collins remains a central figure in pop and rock history more than four decades after launching his solo career with the album Face Value. According to a recent announcement from Atlantic and Rhino, the record will receive a new deluxe edition titled Face Value (Full Value) on September 18, 2026, marking its 45th anniversary and extending his catalog activity into the current year. Detailed release report
What the new Face Value edition offers
The 2026 edition Face Value (Full Value) expands on the 2016 deluxe reissue by collecting all previously added bonus material and introducing further long-unavailable and previously unreleased tracks, according to the release breakdown from Atlantic/Rhino. Anniversary coverage
Reports describe a multi-format package built around new vinyl and Blu-ray audio, with the album remixed and remastered for modern listening while retaining the original sequencing that opened with In the Air Tonight. For collectors, the inclusion of rare material extends beyond standard B-sides, reflecting the long-term archival work undertaken on Collins's catalog since the mid-2010s.
Chart history and German reception of Face Value
From a chart perspective, Face Value has been one of Collins's most enduring releases. British chart data show the album debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart in 1981 and later being certified five-times Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry, underlining its long-term sales strength in his home market. Similar discography summaries for continental Europe report peak positions around number two in Germany and multi-Platinum or multi-Gold certifications, placing the record among his strongest titles there.
German chart overviews highlight how Collins has spent a cumulative 1,730 weeks on Germany's music charts when combining Genesis and solo work, with 964 weeks attributed to his solo releases alone, illustrating the scale of his catalog presence in the country. Within that total, the album ...But Seriously stands out as his most successful album in Germany, with 82 chart weeks and a peak at number one, but the ongoing attention to Face Value in 2026 shows that his debut remains core to his legacy in the German market as well.
Phil Collins – catalog news and live tributes in Germany
Fans who follow Phil Collins’s work can find more background on his albums and the growing number of tribute concerts in Germany via our internal archive and official event listings.
How Face Value fits into Phil Collins’s sound
Musically, Face Value is often cited as the album that defined Collins’s solo identity, moving him from Genesis drummer and singer to a mainstream pop and rock figure. The record blends drum-machine patterns, live drums, and horn arrangements with personal songwriting, particularly on tracks like In the Air Tonight, This Must Be Love and I Missed Again.
Recorded following Collins’s separation from his first wife, the album mixes emotional ballads with more upbeat, R&B-influenced material. That stylistic range became a blueprint for his later solo work, such as No Jacket Required and ...But Seriously, which pushed the brass-heavy pop sound further while keeping his characteristic drum sound recognisable.
Where Phil Collins stands in 2026
In 2026, Phil Collins is celebrating his 75th birthday and is widely described as retired from full touring, with recent public activity focused on special appearances and curated catalog projects like Face Value (Full Value); at present there is no officially announced future live date for Collins himself.
Phil Collins at a glance
- Act: Phil Collins
- Genre: Rock, pop, adult contemporary
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1970s (Genesis), solo since 1981
- Lineup: Solo artist
- Label: Atlantic Records / Rhino for catalog
- Key works: Face Value (1981), No Jacket Required (1985), ...But Seriously (1989), Tarzan soundtrack (1999)
- Current album/Single: Face Value (Full Value), planned release September 18, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Face Value – UK Albums Chart number one, multi-Platinum in the UK; ...But Seriously – number one in Germany with more than 80 chart weeks
- Next live date: currently no announced live date
Frequently asked questions about Phil Collins
When will Face Value (Full Value) be released?
Atlantic and Rhino have scheduled the 45th anniversary deluxe edition Face Value (Full Value) for September 18, 2026, as reported in mid-July 2026 by specialist catalog outlets.
How successful was Face Value in Germany and the wider DACH region?
Discography summaries note that Face Value reached high chart positions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with certifications including Platinum and multi-Gold across several territories, while later album ...But Seriously topped the German charts for an extended run.
Is Phil Collins still touring in 2026?
Phil Collins himself is not currently announced for any new tours; instead, 2026 live activity around his music is largely driven by tribute productions and the docu?concert show The Phil Collins Story, which tour North America and various European venues.
This article was produced with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. Sources are linked in the text. Dates, chart positions and certifications can change at short notice; we welcome correction notes via the editorial contact on our imprint/contact page.
