Mercury, the Roman messenger, DJing on twin decks

Mercury Prize shortlists

Explore every shortlisted album and winner from 1992 to today. Winners are clearly marked, and each year page links through to the relevant artist and album pages.

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New on Mercurial Albums

The 2026 shortlist is here

Explore all 12 Albums of the Year, with artist profiles, album artwork and Amazon Music links.

Browse the 2026 shortlist →