Award-winning, BBC Studios backed, global TV phenomenon Bluey releases chart-topping soundtrack on CD and vinyl

Bluey: The Album will be released in the UK and globally on 1 October, having already scored number one hits in Australia and the US.

The album will be available to stream and download worldwide for the first time from 1 October and will be released on CD and blue vinyl in the UK and the Americas, with a new vinyl release in Australia.

It debuted at #1 in the Australian ARIA chart – the first children’s album ever to take the top spot. It hit #1 in the U.S. Billboard Kids Album Chart based on streaming and a limited-edition vinyl release for Record Store Day in Australia sold out.

Bluey: The Album features 17 tracks, all original compositions from series one of the smash-hit family animation. Highlights include music from fan-favourite episodes including Keepy Uppy, Here Come the Grannies!, Pool and The Creek.

The music for the series is instantly recognisable to parents everywhere. Composer Joff Bush incorporates classical themes throughout the soundtrack and tracks on the album also move between ska and folk. All compositions have been reworked into full tracks for the album including I Know a Place (The Creek Song) which features vocals from Helena Czajka and Jazz D’Arcy on the album version.

Bluey has won the hearts of kids and parents around the world since it first launched in Australia in October 2018, and the show is fast becoming a global hit.

In Australia, Bluey was the #1 children’s programme on metro broadcast television in 2020 and is the #1 series ever on ABC iview with over 480 million views across series one and two since its launch*. In the UK, it was the most viewed show on CBeebies in June** and is also available on Disney+. In the U.S., across Disney Junior and Disney Channel in Q2 2021, the show was the #1 most watched TV series with kids ages 2-5.*** Bluey has also won multiple awards, such as the International Emmy ® Kids Award in the prestigious Preschool Category in 2020, and its second AACTA Awards for Best Children’s Program that same year. The accolades continue in 2021, with Bluey winning four Kidscreen Awards in February.

The series follows Bluey, a six year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures. Bluey is produced by multi-Emmy® award-winning Ludo Studio for ABC Kids Australia, co-commissioned by ABC Children’s and BBC Studios, and distributed internationally by BBC Studios outside of Australia.

 

Track listing

Vinyl

Side A

  1. Bluey Theme Tune (Instrument Parade)
  2. Keepy Uppy
  3. Here Come the Grannies!
  4. A Message from the Fairies (John Ryan’s Polka)
  5. Taxi
  6. The Claw (Pachelbel’s Canon)
  7. Pool
  8. Who Likes to Dance?
  9. Bluey Theme Tune (Extended)

 

Side B

  1. The Weekend
  2. Wagon Ride
  3. Camping
  4. Fruit Bat
  5. The Creek (Intro)
  6. Creek is Beautiful!
  7. I Know a Place (The Creek Song)
  8. Bluey Theme Tune

 

CD 

  1. Bluey Theme Tune (Instrument Parade)
  2. Keepy Uppy
  3. Here Come the Grannies!
  4. A Message from the Fairies (John Ryan’s Polka)
  5. Taxi
  6. The Claw (Pachelbel’s Canon)
  7. Pool
  8. Who Likes to Dance?
  9. Bluey Theme Tune (Extended)
  10. The Weekend
  11. Wagon Ride
  12. Camping
  13. Fruit Bat
  14. The Creek (Intro)
  15. Creek is Beautiful!
  16. I Know a Place (The Creek Song)
  17. Bluey Theme Tune
 

Order now

 

Interview opportunity

If you would like to speak to composer Joff Bush about the success of the album so far, the composition process and the classical themes included in the soundtrack we have some availability for interviews. Please contact Alastair Smith (UK), Laura Paez (US/Can) or Rachael Gordon (Aus/NZ) to arrange.

 

-Ends-

 

For more information, interviews or review copies please contact: alastair.smith@bbc.com (UK), laura.paez@bbc.com (Americas) or rachael.gordon@bbc.com (Aus/NZ)

 

NOTES TO EDITORS

About BBC Studios

BBC Studios, a global content company with bold British creativity at its heart, is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group, supporting the licence fee and enhancing programmes for UK audiences. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, its activities span content financing, development, production, sales, branded services, and ancillaries across both its own productions, and programmes and formats made by high-quality UK independents. Award-winning British programmes made by the business are internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, with brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, Top Gear, Doctor Who and Bluey. BBC Studios has offices in over 20 markets globally, including ten production bases in the UK and production bases or partnerships in a further seven countries around the world. The company, which ordinarily makes around 2000 hours of content a year for both the BBC and third parties including Apple, Netflix and Migu, is a champion for British creativity around the world. It is also a committed partner for the UK’s independent sector through a mix of equity partnerships, content investment and international distribution for programme titles.

BBC Studios | Website | Press Office | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram