David Ruffin discography | |
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Studio albums | 12 |
Compilation albums | 5 |
Singles | 35 |
This article is a discography for the work of former Temptations singer David Ruffin as a solo artist and in other group acts outside of The Temptations. It also includes a listing of his lead vocal recordings with The Temptations.
Year | Album | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |||||
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US [1] | US R&B [2] | UK [3] | ||||||
1969 | My Whole World Ended
| 31 | 1 | — | ||||
Feelin' Good
| 148 | 9 | — | |||||
1970 | I Am My Brother's Keeper
| 178 | 15 | — | ||||
1971 | David
| — | — | — | ||||
1973 | David Ruffin
| 160 | 34 | — | ||||
1974 | Me 'n Rock 'n Roll Are Here to Stay
| — | 37 | — | ||||
1975 | Who I Am
| 31 | 5 | — | ||||
1976 | Everything's Coming Up Love
| 51 | 16 | — | ||||
1977 | In My Stride
| — | 36 | — | ||||
1979 | So Soon We Change
| — | 19 | — | ||||
1980 | Gentleman Ruffin
| — | 66 | — | ||||
1985 | Live at the Apollo
| 21 | 41 | 32 | ||||
1987 | Ruffin & Kendrick [1]
| — | 60 | — | ||||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart. |
Year | Album |
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1977 | At His Best
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1998 | The Ultimate Collection
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2002 | The Essential Collection
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2005 | The Great David Ruffin: The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 1
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2006 | The Great David Ruffin: The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 2
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Year | Title | B side | Label |
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1958 | "Believe Me" | "You and I" | Vega 1002, as "Little David Bush" |
1960 | "I'm In Love" | "One of These Days" | Anna 1127 |
1961 | "Actions Speak Louder Than Words" | "You Can Get What I Got" | Check-Mate 1003 |
1962 | "Knock You Out (With Love)" | "Mr. Bus Driver (Hurry)" | Check-Mate 1010 |
Year | Title | Peak Chart Positions | Album | ||||
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US [5] | US R&B [6] | US Dance [1] | UK [7] | ||||
1969 | "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)" | 9 | 2 | — | 51 [A] | My Whole World Ended | |
"I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved" | 58 | 11 | — | — | |||
"I'm So Glad I Fell for You" | 53 | 18 | — | — | Feelin' Good | ||
1970 | "Stand by Me" [1] (duet with Jimmy Ruffin) | 61 | 24 | — | — | I Am My Brother's Keeper | |
"When My Love Hand Comes Down" (with Jimmy Ruffin) | — | — | — | — | |||
1971 | "Each Day Is a Lifetime" | — | — | — | — | David(unreleased album) | |
"You Can Come Right Back to Me" | — | — | — | — | |||
1972 | "A Little More Trust" | — | — | — | — | David Ruffin | |
"Blood Donors Needed (Give All You Can)" | — | 80 | — | — | |||
1973 | "Common Man" | — | 84 | — | — | ||
1974 | "Me and Rock & Roll (Are Here to Stay)" | — | 52 | — | — | Me 'n Rock 'n Roll Are Here to Stay | |
"Take Me Clear from Here" | — | — | — | — | |||
1975 | "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" | — | — | — | — | ||
"Walk Away from Love" | 9 | 1 | 6 | 10 | Who I Am | ||
1976 | "Heavy Love" | 47 | 8 | 5 | — | ||
"Everything's Coming Up Love" | 49 | 8 | — | — | Everything's Coming Up Love | ||
"On and Off" | — | 48 | — | — | |||
"Discover Me" | — | — | — | — | |||
1977 | "Just Let Me Hold You for a Night" | — | 18 | — | — | In My Stride | |
"You're My Peace of Mind" | — | 71 | — | — | |||
"I Can't Stop the Rain" | — | — | — | — | |||
1979 | "Break My Heart" | — | 9 | — | — | So Soon We Change | |
"I Get Excited" | — | 79 | — | — | |||
1980 | "Slow Dance" | — | 63 | — | — | Gentleman Ruffin | |
"I Wanna Be with You" | — | — | — | — | |||
1985 | "A Night at the Apollo Live!" (with Eddie Kendricks, Daryl Hall & John Oates) [3] | 20 | 40 | — | 58 | Live at the Apollo | |
1987 | "I Couldn't Believe It" (with Eddie Kendricks) | — | 14 | — | 85 | Ruffin & Kendrick | |
"One More for the Lonely Hearts Club" (with Eddie Kendricks) | — | 43 | — | — | |||
1990 | "Hurt the One You Love" | — | — | — | — | — | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Year | Title | Catalogue number |
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1958 | "Hope and Pray" b/w "Oops I'm Sorry" | Anna 101 |
1958 | "Needed" b/w "Needed (For Lovers Only)" | Anna 1012 |
1960 | "Everything About You" b/w "Orphan Boy" | Anna 1114 |
1960 | "Every Time" b/w "I'm Free" | Anna 1123 |
1960 | "In Love in Vain" b/w "Two Lovers" | Frisco 15235 |