Andy Lau discography

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Andy Lau discography
Andylau in concert 4.30.2011-02.jpg
Lau performing in 2011
Studio albums49
Live albums7
Compilation albums6
EPs2

This is the discography of Hong Kong recording artist Andy Lau. Since his debut in 1985, Lau has released 49 studio albums, including 21 in Mandarin, and 28 in Cantonese. He has additionally released over six compilation albums and seven live albums. Lau has sold over 48 million albums throughout his career. [1]

Contents

Studio albums

Cantonese albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSalesCertifications
HK
[2]
Just Know I Only Love You
(只知道此刻愛你)
Emotionally Restricted (情感的禁區)
  • IFPIHK Tooltip International Federation of the Phonographic Industry: Gold [3]
Back for You (回到你身邊)
  • Released: February 1989
  • Label: EMI Music
Andy Lau (劉德華)
  • Released: May 23, 1989
  • Label: EMI Music
Cannot - Who Said No?
(可不可以 - 誰說不可以)
Farewell (再會了)
  • Released: December 19, 1990
  • Label: PolyGram Hong Kong
Neverending Love (愛不完)
  • Released: June 1991
  • Label: PolyGram Hong Kong
The Days We Passed Together
(一起走過的日子)
  • Released: September 1991
  • Label: PolyGram Hong Kong
Unbelievable...On Edge
(不可不信……緣)
  • Released: December 1991
  • Label: PolyGram Hong Kong
Love and Space (愛的空間)
  • Released: July 12, 1992
  • Label: PolyGram Hong Kong
Real My Style (真我的風采)
  • Released: December 1992
  • Label: Warner Music
  • HK: 400,000 [4]
The Answer is You (答案就是你)
  • Released: July 8, 1993
  • Label: Warner Music
Falling in Love (爱意)
  • Released: December 23, 1993
  • Label: Warner Music, New Melody
1
5:30 (五时三十分)
  • Released: August 18, 1994
  • Label: Warner Music
5
A Bird Searching for Love (情未鸟)
  • Released: December 5, 1995
  • Label: Warner Music
3
Because I Care (在乎您)1
Nature Peaceful Roots (真生命)
  • Released: September 1, 1997
  • Label: BMG Music
1
Be My Lady (你是我的女人)
  • Released: July 3, 1998
  • Label: BMG Music
1
  • TWN: 155,000 [5]
  • RIT Tooltip Recording Industry Foundation in Taiwan: Gold [5]
Naive Love (爱无知)
  • Released: November 1999
  • Label: BMG Music
1
Heart's Blue (心蓝)
  • Released: December 2000
  • Label: BMG Music
If One Day (如果有一天)
Coffee and Tea
  • Released: August 19, 2004
  • Label: Catchy Entertainment
Voice (声音)
Hope Love(希望·爱)
  • Released: February 13, 2009
  • Label: Focus Music
Long Distance Companion
(长途伴侣)
  • Released: July 24, 2009
  • Label: Focus Music
Unforgettable (忘不了的)
  • Released: October 13, 2010
  • Label: Focus Music
Performing and Singing (演·唱)
  • Released: December 15, 2020
  • Label: Focus Music
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Mandarin albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSalesCertifications
HK
[2]
TWN
[6]
In a Dream - Connection of Love
(在夢裡 - 愛的連線)
  • Released: October 26, 1989
  • Label: Coden Records
If You Are My Legend
(如果你是我的傳說)
  • Released: May 1990
  • Label: PolyGram Hong Kong
Chasing My Dream
(我和我追逐的夢)
  • Released: June 12, 1991
  • Label: PolyGram Hong Kong
Edge of the Next Life (來生緣)
  • Released: December 9, 1991
  • Label: PolyGram Hong Kong
Thank You For Your Love (謝謝你的愛)
  • Released: July 22, 1992
  • Label: PolyGram Hong Kong
True Love is Hard to Reach
(真情難收)
I'd Rather Be Sad-Once In A Lifetime
(寧願我傷心 - 一生一次)
  • Released: September 2, 1993
  • Label: UFO Record
Love Erasing Potion (忘情水)
  • Released: April 30, 1994
  • Label: UFO Record
6
  • Asia: 3,800,000 [7]
  • TWN: 1,200,000 [8]
Fate (God's Will) (天意)
  • Released: November 25, 1994
  • Label: UFO Record
1
  • TWN: 750,000 [9]
Real Forever (真永遠)
  • Released: August 25, 1995
  • Label: UFO Record
1
Lovesickness (相思成災)4
Because of Love (因為愛)
  • Released: November 19, 1996
  • Label: BMG Music
61
  • TWN: 404,000 [5]
  • RIT: 2x Platinum [5]
Love is a Miracle (愛如此神奇)
  • Released: April 1997
  • Label: BMG Music
12
  • TWN: 414,000 [5]
  • RIT: 2x Platinum [5]
Love is Unforgettable
(愛在刻骨銘心時)
  • Released: December 1997
  • Label: BMG Music
71
  • TWN: 691,000 [5]
  • RIT: 2x Platinum+Gold [5]
Human Love (人間愛)
  • Released: May 1, 1999
  • Label: BMG Music
21
Men's Love (男人的愛)
  • Released: August 1, 2000
  • Label: BMG Music
Daybreak (天開了)
  • Released: June 5, 2001
  • Label: BMG Music
A Better Day (美麗的一天)
  • Released: July 11, 2002
  • Label: Catchy Entertainment
All About Love (再說一次‧我愛你)
  • Released: August 4, 2005
  • Label: Focus Music
Miracle World (一隻牛的異想世界)
  • Released: July 18, 2007
  • Label: Focus Music

Compilation albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSalesCertifications
HK
[2]
TWN
[6]
Stupid Fellow Mandarin Collection 1993–1998
(笨小孩国语精选 1993–1998)
11
  • TWN: 346,000 [5]
  • RIT: Platinum+Gold [5]
Home Sweet Home (New+Best Selection)
(回家真好 (新曲+精选))
  • Released: February 1999
  • Label: BMG Music
1
The Best Songs From Andy
(劉德華唱作俱佳作品集)
  • Released: October 2000
  • Label: BMG Music
The Melody Andy Vol. 8
  • Released: January 2001
  • Label: BMG Music
Best of My Love (New+Best Selection)
(继续谈情 (新曲+精选))
  • Released: December 13, 2005
  • Label: Focus Music
Everyone Is No. 1
  • Released: December 5, 2007
  • Label: Focus Music

Live albums

TitleAlbum details
Andy Lau in Concert 96 Live
  • Released: November 1996
  • Label: BMG Music
Andy Lau in Concert 99
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: BMG Music
Andy Lau in Concert 2001
Proud of You Andy Lau in Concert
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Catchy Entertainment
Andy Lau Vision Tour 2004
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Catchy Entertainment
Andy Lau Wonderful World Concert Tour 2007 Hong Kong
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Focus Music
Andy Lau Wonderful World Concert Tour Shanghai
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Focus Music

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
HK
[2]
Just For You
  • Released: May 2000
  • Label: New Melody, BMG Music
4
Horizon Focus (照點時空)
Fiesta (夏日)
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: BMG Music

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