McCartney puts his stamp on mail

Four of the 12 stamps paying tribute to former Beatle Paul McCartney feature pictures (above) of the 18-time Grammy Award winner recording music. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

LONDON • English singer Paul McCartney has numerous hits, awards and even a knighthood to his name. Now, the former Beatle can add a personalised set of stamps to his long list of accolades.

Britain's Royal Mail said on Thursday it will issue a set of 12 stamps depicting McCartney, 78, and his work, saying it was paying tribute to "one of the most iconic and enduring music artistes of all time".

Eight of the stamps will show images of the singer-songwriter's album covers, from his 1970 debut McCartney solo record to last year's McCartney III.

The other four, in a miniature sheet, feature pictures of the 18-time Grammy Award winner recording music.

"Paul McCartney remains a vital figure at the centre of rock and pop - an artiste whose legacy is immense, but whose work continues to generate popular attention and critical acclaim," Mr David Gold, director of public affairs and policy at Royal Mail, said in a statement.

"This dedicated stamp issue is a fitting tribute to one of the UK's much-loved and revered musical icons."

Royal Mail said it had worked with McCartney on the stamps, which go on sale on May 28 priced at £16.20 (S$30) for the full set.

McCartney joins the late singer David Bowie and singer Elton John as the only other individual music artiste to be featured in a dedicated stamp issue.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 08, 2021, with the headline McCartney puts his stamp on mail. Subscribe