Bobby Darin discography

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Bobby Darin discography
Studio albums27
Live albums4
Compilation albumsmultiple
Singles70

This is the discography of American singer Bobby Darin. It lists Darin's original singles, LPs, and compilations from his career. Darin recorded his first single, "Rock Island Line"/"Timber", on the Decca label in 1956, and released his eponymous debut album two years later in 1958. The majority of the singer's recordings were released on Atco/Atlantic Records and later on Capitol Records. Darin had many hit singles during his lifetime and two went to No. 1 on various charts – "Dream Lover" and "Mack the Knife".

Contents

Albums

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[1]
US
CB
Mono

US
CB
Stereo

UK
[2]
Bobby Darin
  • Released: 1958
  • Label: Atco (33–102)
That's All
  • Released: 1959
  • Label: Atco (33-104/SD 33–104)
791615
This Is Darin
  • Released: 1960
  • Label: Atco (33-115/SD 33–115)
6574
For Teenagers Only
  • Released: 1960
  • Label: Atco (SP 1001)
38
The 25th Day of December
  • Released: 1960
  • Label: Atco (33-125/SD 33–125)
Two of a Kind (with Johnny Mercer)
  • Released: 1961
  • Label: Atco (33-126/SD 33–126)
38
Love Swings
  • Released: 1961
  • Label: Atco (33-134/SD 33–134)
9249
Twist with Bobby Darin
  • Released: 1961
  • Label: Atco (33-138/SD 33–138)
4845
Bobby Darin Sings Ray Charles
  • Released: 1962
  • Label: Atco (33-140/SD 33–140)
9641
Things and Other Things
  • Released: 1962
  • Label: Atco (33-146/SD 33–146)
4543
Oh! Look at Me Now
  • Released: 1962
  • Label: Capitol (T 1791/ST 1791)
100
You're the Reason I'm Living
  • Released: 1963
  • Label: Capitol (T 1866/ST 1866)
4319
It's You or No One
  • Released: 1963
  • Label: Atco (33-124/SD 33–124)
18 Yellow Roses
  • Released: 1963
  • Label: Capitol (T 1942/ST 1942)
9869
Earthy!
  • Released: 1963
  • Label: Capitol (T 1826/ST 1826)
Golden Folk Hits
  • Released: 1963
  • Label: Capitol (T 2007/ST 2007)
Winners
  • Released: 1964
  • Label: Atco (33-167/SD 33-167)
From Hello Dolly to Goodbye Charlie
  • Released: 1964
  • Label: Capitol (T 2194/ST 2194)
107
Venice Blue
  • Released: 1965
  • Label: Capitol (T 2322/ST 2322)
132
Bobby Darin Sings The Shadow of Your Smile
  • Released: 1966
  • Label: Atlantic (8121/SD 8121)
In a Broadway Bag (Mame)
  • Released: 1966
  • Label: Atlantic (8126/SD 8126)
If I Were a Carpenter
  • Released: 1966
  • Label: Atlantic (8135/SD 8135)
14297
Inside Out
  • Released: 1967
  • Label: Atlantic (8142/SD 8142)
Bobby Darin Sings Doctor Dolittle
  • Released: 1967
  • Label: Atlantic (8154/SD 8154)
Bobby Darin Born Walden Robert Cassotto
Commitment
  • Released: 1969
  • Label: Direction (1937)
Bobby Darin
  • Released: 1972
  • Label: Motown (M 753L)
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Live albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[1]
US
CB
Mono

US
CB
Stereo

Darin at the Copa
  • Released: 1960
  • Label: Atco (33-122/SD 33–122)
9612
Live at the Desert Inn
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: Motown (MCD09070MD)

Compilation albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
US
CB
Mono

US
CB
Stereo

UK
[2]
Darin: 1936–1973
  • Released: 1974
  • Label: Motown (M 813)
136

Unreleased albums

TitleAlbum details
As Long As I'm Singing
  • 1964
  • Label: Capitol
    Unreleased, but rare stereo acetates are known to exist
Finally
  • 1972
  • Label: Motown
    Commercially unreleased, but rare test pressings from RCA exist

Singles

Title [3] YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Hot

[1]
US
CB

BEL
(Fl)

[4]
BEL
(Wa)

[5]
CAN
(CHUM)
(RPM)
NL
[6]
NOR
[7]
UK
[2]
"Rock Island Line" (as Bobby Darin and The Jaybirds)1956Non-LP tracks
"Silly Willie" (as Bobby Darin and The Jaybirds)
"Hear Them Bells"
"Dealer in Dreams"1957
"Million Dollar Baby"1958Bobby Darin
"Don't Call My Name"
"Just in Case You Change Your Mind"
"Splish Splash"32318
"Early in the Morning"2425The Bobby Darin Story
"Queen of the Hop"912724
"Mighty, Mighty Man" (as Bobby Darin And The Rinky Dinks)Twist with Bobby Darin
"Plain Jane"1959383021The Bobby Darin Story
"Dream Lover"231221551
"Mack the Knife"11111511491That's All
"Beyond the Sea"19606778
"Clementine"211348128This Is Darin
"(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey"19161334The Bobby Darin Story
"Beachcomber"1005030Things and Other Things
"Artificial Flowers"201910The Bobby Darin Story
"Somebody to Love"455810For Teenagers Only
"Christmas Auld Lang Syne"5150The 25th Day of December
"Lazy River"1418162The Bobby Darin Story
"Nature Boy"196140311424Things and Other Things
"Theme from 'Come September'" (as Bobby Darin & His Orchestra)5550
"You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby"57210Twist with Bobby Darin
"Irresistible You"15162
"Multiplication"302629245
"What'd I Say" (Part 1)1962242621Bobby Darin Sings Ray Charles
"Things"310352Things and Other Things
"Baby Face"42382140Non-LP tracks
"If a Man Answers"32281924
"I've Found a New Baby"90133Winners
"You're the Reason I'm Living"19633511You're the Reason I'm Living
"18 Yellow Roses"1012123718 Yellow Roses
"Treat My Baby Good"433826The Best of Bobby Darin
"Be Mad, Little Girl"6474Non-LP tracks
"I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now"19649383
"Milord"453925/14Winners
"Similau"Non-LP tracks
"The Things in This House"868941
"Minnie the Moocher"
"Hello, Dolly!"196579114Hello Dolly to Goodbye Charlie
"Venice Blue (Que C'est Triste Venise)"94Venice Blue
"When I Get Home"Non-LP tracks
"That Funny Feeling"
"We Didn't Ask to Be Brought Here"1966
"The Breaking Point"
"Mame"536318/50In a Broadway Bag
"Merci Cherie"Non-LP track
"If I Were a Carpenter"897/879If I Were a Carpenter
"The Girl Who Stood Beside Me"6665
"Lovin' You"3243
"The Lady Came from Baltimore"19676273Inside Out
"Darling, Be Home Soon"9314017
"Talk to the Animals"Bobby Darin Sings Doctor Dolittle
"Long Line Rider"1968796667Bobby Darin Born Walden Robert Cassotto
"Me & Mr. Hohner"1969119Commitment
"Distractions" (Part 1)
"Baby May"1970Non-LP tracks
"Maybe We Can Get It Together"
"Melodie"1971
"Simple Song of Freedom"1972
"Sail Away"Bobby Darin
"Average People"1973
"Happy"6759Darin: 1936–1973
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

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