Alvin Stardust discography

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Alvin Stardust discography
Studio albums11
Live albums2
Compilation albums12
EPs2
Singles48

This is the discography of British singer Bernard Jewry, better known as Alvin Stardust, including the discography of Shane Fenton and the Fentones, of which he was the lead singer.

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As Shane Fenton, Jewry released eight singles with the Fentones and four solo singles (one of which was under another alias 'Jo-Jo Ellis'). The Fentones also released two instrumental singles which have been included here. No studio albums were released by the group, but one EP and two compilation albums have been released since they split.

As Alvin Stardust, he released thirty-five singles, one EP, eleven studio albums (two posthumously and three which were re-recordings of his hits) and two live albums. At least ten compilation albums have been released comprising Stardust's songs.

Albums

Studio albums

YearTitleDetailsPeak chart positions Certifications
UK
[1]
AUS
[2]
FIN
[3]
GER
[4]
SWE
[5]
1974The Untouchable4352541 UK: Silver [6]
Alvin Stardust
  • Released: 29 November 1974 [7]
  • Label: Magnet
  • Formats: LP, MC
375UK: Silver [6]
1975Rock with Alvin
  • Released: 12 September 1975 [8]
  • Label: Magnet
  • Formats: LP, MC
52844
1983A Picture of You
  • Released: 1983
  • Label: Stiff
  • Formats: LP, MC
  • Not released in the UK
1984I Feel Like... Alvin Stardust
  • Released: November 1984
  • Label: Chrysalis
  • Formats: CD, LP, MC
1996Still Standing – Greatest & Latest
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: CMC
  • Formats: CD
  • Re-recordings of hits
  • Also released as The Very Best Of by Go On Deluxe
2001The Alvin Stardust Story
  • Released: 23 July 2001
  • Label: K-tel
  • Formats: CD
  • Re-recordings of hits
  • Re-released with four extra tracks in 2006 as Come On Everybody
——
2007Rockin' Train
  • Released: September 2007
  • Label: Starfish Music
  • Formats: CD
  • With the Wild Black Jets
  • Germany-only release
2010I Love Rock 'n' Roll – Greatest Hits and More176 [9]
2014Alvin
  • Released: 27 October 2014
  • Label: Conehead UK
  • Formats: CD
2021Behind the Wheel
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Live albums

YearTitleDetails
1992The Best of & The Rest of Alvin Stardust Live
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: Action Replay
  • Formats: CD, MC
1997Live at Ronnie Scotts – The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll
  • Released: October 1997
  • Label: Royal
  • Formats: CD

Compilation albums

YearTitleDetails
1977No Parking Space
  • Released: April 1977
  • Label: Magnet
  • Formats: MC
Greatest Hits
  • Released: October 1977
  • Label: Magnet
  • Formats: LP, MC
1980Rock On with Alvin
1982I'm a Moody Guy
  • Released: March 1982
  • Label: See for Miles
  • Formats: LP, MC
  • Compilation of Shane Fenton & the Fentones songs
Profile
  • Released: 1982
  • Label: Magnet
  • Formats: LP
  • Germany-only release
198720 of the Best
  • Released: August 1987
  • Label: The Collection
  • Formats: CD
1990Greatest Hits
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: Connoisseur Collection
  • Formats: CD, LP, MC
1992Jealous Mind – 16 Classic Tracks
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: Magnet
  • Formats: CD, MC
1993The Hits Go On
  • Released: November 1993
  • Label: Stiff
  • Formats: CD
2003The Complete A-Sides and B-Sides
  • Released: 5 May 2003
  • Label: EMI Gold
  • Formats: CD
  • Compilation of Shane Fenton & the Fentones songs
2005The Platinum Collection
2015The Ultimate Collection
  • Released: 15 July 2015
  • Label: Rhino
  • Formats: CD, digital download

EPs

YearTitleDetails
1977I'm a Moody Guy
  • Released: October 1977
  • Label: EMI
  • Formats: 7"
  • EP of Shane Fenton & the Fentones songs
1983Alvin Stardust
  • Released: September 1983
  • Label: Scoop 33
  • Formats: 7", MC
  • Compilation of Stardust's hits

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbumLabel
UK
[11] [12] [1]
AUS
[2]
AUT
[13]
BE (FLA)
[14]
BE (WA)
[15]
FIN
[3]
GER
[4]
IRE
[16]
NL
[17]
SWE
[18]
As Shane Fenton & the Fentones
1961"I'm a Moody Guy"
b/w "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue"
22Non-album singles Parlophone
1962"Walk Away"
b/w "Fallen Leaves on the Ground"
38
"It's All Over Now"
b/w "Why Little Girl"
29
"The Mexican" (The Fentones instrumental release, without Shane Fenton)
b/w "Lover's Guitar"
41
"Cindy's Birthday"
b/w "It's Gonna Take Magic"
19
"The Breeze and I" (The Fentones instrumental release, without Shane Fenton)
b/w "Just for Jerry"
48
"Too Young for Sad Memories"
b/w "You're Telling Me"
18
1963"I Ain't Got Nobody"
b/w "Hey Miss Ruby"
"A Fool's Paradise"(solo release, without the Fentones)
b/w "You Need Love"
"Don't Do That" (solo release, without the Fentones)
b/w "I'll Know"
1964"Hey Lulu"
b/w I Do, Do You"
1972"The Fly" (solo release, without the Fentones, credited as Jo-Jo Ellis)
b/w "Perdona Mia"
Fury
"Eastern Seaboard" (solo release, without the Fentones)
b/w "Blind Fool"
As Alvin Stardust
1973"My Coo Ca Choo"
b/w "Pull Together"
212310143311The Untouchable Magnet
1974"Jealous Mind"
b/w "Guitar Star"
127101246951
"Red Dress"
b/w "Little Darlin'"
7988141412Alvin Stardust
"You You You"
b/w "Come On!"
6854501019526
"Tell Me Why"
b/w "Roadie Roll On"
161014
1975"Good Love Can Never Die"
b/w "The Danger Zone"
1183835Rock with Alvin
"Chilli Willi" (Italy-only release)
b/w "You, You, You"
Alvin Stardust
"Sweet Cheatin' Rita"
b/w "Come On"
3730Non-album single
"Move It"
b/w "Be Smart Be Safe (The Green Cross Code Song)"
55 [upper-alpha 1] 23Rock with Alvin
"Angel from Hamburger Heaven"
b/w "Be Smart Be Safe (The Green Cross Code Song)"
1976" It's Better to Be Cruel Than Be Kind"
b/w "Here I Go Again"
"The Word Is Out"
b/w "No Parking Space"
No Parking Space
1977"Growin' Up"
b/w "A Hobo's Life"
Greatest Hits
1979"Shakin' All Over"
b/w "I Gotta Gotta"
Non-album singleGale
1981"Pretend"
b/w "Goose Bumps"
436513663A Picture of You Stiff
"A Wonderful Time Up There"
b/w "Love You So Much"
5614612120
1982"Weekend"
b/w "Butterflies
Non-album single [upper-alpha 2]
"I Want You Back in My Life Again"
b/w "I Just Wanna Make Love to You"
33A Picture of You
"A Picture of You"
b/w "Hold Tight"
1948
1983"Walk Away Renee"
b/w "Victim of Romance"
Non-album singles
"Corina Can" (Europe-only release)
b/w "Forever Tonight" or "You and Me"
"Candy" (Belgium-only release)
b/w "Stealer"
36Lark
1984"I Feel Like Buddy Holly"
b/w "Luxury"
76437349I Feel Like... Alvin Stardust Chrysalis
"I Won't Run Away"
b/w "Tigers Don't Climb Trees"
77
"So Near to Christmas"
b/w "Alright – O.K."
2915
1985"Got a Little Heartache"
b/w "Again"
55Non-album singles
"(The) Clock on the Wall" (cancelled release)
b/w "Show You the Way"
"Sleepless Nights"
b/w "Show You the Way"
"So Near to Christmas" b/w "Alright – O.K." (reissue) +
"(The) Clock on the Wall" b/w "Show You the Way" (double 7" pack)
81
1986"I Hope and I Pray" (both tracks duets with Sheila Walsh)
b/w "Speak of Love"
Shadowlands (by Walsh)
"Just Like Lovers" (both tracks credited as the Jury)
b/w "Ride Your Bike"
Non-album singles
"Jailhouse Rock" (The Coming Out Mix)
b/w "Love Is Real"
Magnet
1989"Christmas"
b/w "Executive"
Honey Bee
1995"My Coo Ca Choo" (with Jo Brand)
b/w "My Coo Ca Choo" (instrumental mix) / "My Coo Ca Choo" (extended mix)
Still Standing – Greatest & LatestElite
2004"Boppin' on Saturday Night" (Germany-only release; all tracks with the Wild Black Jets)
b/w "Rockin' All Over the Nation" / "Slam That Pedal Down"
Rockin' TrainStarfish Music
2014"Tongue Tied" (promo-only release)Alvin Conehead UK
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Notes

  1. "Move It" peaked at number 5 on the UK Breakers, an extension of the UK Singles Chart.
  2. "Weekend" was included on the Scandinavian release of A Picture of You.

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