
Mumford & Sons
Awards & Honours
70
Awards Won
2
Honours
13
Rankings
2
Covers
3
Records
Mumford & Sons have truly established themselves as a force in contemporary music, achieving impressive milestones that underscore their enduring appeal. Their album Babel made history in 2012 by becoming the fastest-selling rock album of the decade in the UK, moving 159,000 copies in its first week. This record-breaking success was echoed in the US, where it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, a rare feat for a band with a folk-rock foundation. Their debut, Sigh No More, also set a record for spending 60 consecutive weeks in the UK Top 10, showcasing remarkable longevity.Beyond sales, the band has consistently earned top industry recognition. Winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Babel placed them among an elite group of artists, while their numerous BRIT Awards, including Best British Album and Best British Group, cemented their status in their home country. They have also been celebrated for their innovative touring concepts, such as the "Gentlemen of the Road" Stopover festivals, which brought a unique, community-focused experience to hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide.

Awards
Honours & Distinctions
MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)
Marcus Mumford appointed MBE for services to music and charity, representing the band's philanthropic work.
Ambassador for War Child UK
The band serves as long-term supporters and ambassadors for the charity War Child, aiding children in conflict zones.
Rankings & Lists
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
50 Best Rock Albums of the 21st Century
Best Albums of the 21st Century
Best Albums of the 2010s
Top 50 Albums of the 2010s
Top Rock Albums of the Decade (2010s)
100 Greatest Albums of All Time
Greatest of All Time Billboard 200 Albums
Greatest British Bands of All Time
100 Best Debut Albums of All Time
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Top 10 Albums of 2012
Top 10 Songs of 2012
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
May 2015
Mumford & Sons: Reinventing Their Sound
Rolling Stone
November 2012
Mumford & Sons: The Band That Changed Folk Rock
Records & Feats
Fastest-selling rock album of the decade in the UK
Their album Babel sold 159,000 copies in its first week in the UK.
Most streams in a single day for a rock album on Spotify
Babel achieved 1.2 million streams on its release day.
Most consecutive weeks in the UK Top 10 for a debut album
Sigh No More spent 60 consecutive weeks in the UK Top 10.