George Michael - Faith returns on vinyl as tribute shows hit Berlin
Published on 08/22/2026 at 21:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
George Michael remains a tangible presence in 2026. A newly remastered edition of his landmark solo album Faith has been reissued on vinyl by Sony Music, and Berlin is preparing for a dedicated tribute concert in his honor on September 5, 2026, according to Berlin.de.
Faith reissued on vinyl and Blu-ray
The new Faith vinyl reissue reached stores on February 20, 2026, in several formats, including a picture disc, standard black vinyl and a red-and-black marbled 2LP, alongside CD and an audio Blu-ray edition, as detailed by UK broadcaster Magic Radio’s news service.
The campaign follows a December 2025 announcement from the George Michael estate and Sony Music, which confirmed that the album would return to physical formats for the first time in more than a decade and framed the rollout as part of long-term catalog plans for the late singer.
Berlin tribute show keeps the songs on stage
Germany gets a concrete live focal point this year: OLDER – The George Michael Tribute Show is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Loci Loft in Berlin-Reinickendorf, with the Berlin.de ticket page listing a start time of 6:00 p.m. and prices from €46.50.
The Berlin.de listing emphasizes that tickets for this tribute concert are sold exclusively via Eventim, underscoring that this is a professionally staged production designed to present George Michael’s catalog with a live band rather than an informal cover night.
George Michael’s legacy in news and on official channels
Fans who want to follow further catalog projects, films and tribute concerts around George Michael can keep an eye on both our archive and official outlets.
How Faith shaped George Michael’s sound
Originally released in 1987, Faith fused rock, pop and R&B, moving George Michael far beyond his Wham! image and positioning him as a self-contained songwriter and producer who played many of the instruments and controlled his visual presentation.
The album yielded four US number one singles and has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, earning diamond certification in the United States; in Germany, catalog data show that the compilation Ladies & Gentlemen – The Best Of remains his most successful long-player, while Faith anchors his international reputation.
Where George Michael’s legacy stands now
With the 2026 reissue of Faith and a new wave of tribute concerts such as OLDER – The George Michael Tribute Show in Berlin, George Michael’s work continues to be presented actively in both record catalogs and live productions, even though he himself has not performed since his death in 2016.
George Michael at a glance
- Act: George Michael
- Genre: Pop, pop rock, soul
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: Early 1980s (with Wham!), solo from 1987
- Lineup: Solo
- Label: Sony Music (catalog), originally Epic / Columbia
- Key works: Faith (1987), Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 (1990), Older (1996), compilation Ladies & Gentlemen – The Best Of (1998)
- Current album/single: Faith vinyl and audio Blu-ray reissue, released February 20, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Faith over 25 million copies worldwide and diamond certification in the US; in Germany, compilation Ladies & Gentlemen – The Best Of remains his longest-charting album.
- Next live date: September 5, 2026 – OLDER – The George Michael Tribute Show, Loci Loft, Berlin, Germany
Frequently asked questions about George Michael
When did the new Faith vinyl edition by George Michael come out?
The current reissue campaign for George Michael’s album Faith delivered new vinyl editions, plus CD and audio Blu-ray, on February 20, 2026, according to Magic Radio’s music news coverage.
What George Michael-related live event is next in Germany?
The next confirmed George Michael-themed event in Germany is OLDER – The George Michael Tribute Show at Loci Loft in Berlin on September 5, 2026, presented as a tribute concert with live band rather than an appearance by the late singer.
How successful was Faith compared to other George Michael albums?
Faith is widely cited as George Michael’s commercial peak, selling more than 25 million copies worldwide and generating four US number one singles, while German chart histories highlight the hits compilation Ladies & Gentlemen – The Best Of as his longest-charting release there.
This article was created with AI assistance and edited by our music desk. Sources are linked in the text. Dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice; corrections can be sent via the contact details on our imprint page.
