Level 42 discography

Level 42 discography
Studio albums	11
EPs	2
Live albums	12
Compilation albums	6
Singles	37
Video albums	14
Music videos	22
Box sets	7

English jazz-funk band Level 42 has released 11 studio albums. The group has one Top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart ("Something About You") and six top 10s on the British UK Singles Chart ("The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)", "Something About You", "Lessons in Love", "Running in the Family", "To Be with You Again", and "It's Over"). In Canada, it achieved two platinum albums and two gold singles ("Something About You" and "Lessons in Love"). Level 42 has sold 31 million units worldwide.

Albums

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions										Certifications
		UK [1]	AUT [2]	CAN [3]	GER [4]	NL [5]	NOR [6]	NZ [7]	SWE [8]	SWI [9]	US [10]
Level 42	Released: August 1981 Label: Polydor Formats: LP, MC	20	—	—	—	4	—	—	43	—	—	UK: Silver [11] NL: Gold [12]
Strategy / The Early Tapes (July/Aug 1980)	Released: March 1982 Label: Polydor Formats: LP, MC	70	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
The Pursuit of Accidents	Released: September 1982 Label: Polydor Formats: LP, MC	17	—	—	—	24	31	—	—	—	—	UK: Silver [11]
Standing in the Light	Released: 26 August 1983 Label: Polydor Formats: LP, MC	9	—	—	27	34	—	—	25	—	—	UK: Gold [11]
True Colours	Released: 5 October 1984 Label: Polydor Formats: CD, LP, MC	14	—	—	23	9	—	17	29	14	—	UK: Silver [11]
World Machine	Released: 18 October 1985 Label: Polydor Formats: CD, LP, MC	3	14	15	12	4	39	18	21	14	18	UK: 2× Platinum [11] CAN: Platinum [13]
Running in the Family	Released: 16 March 1987 Label: Polydor Formats: CD, LP, MC	2	4	6	4	3	4	6	6	4	23	UK: 2× Platinum [11] CAN: Platinum [13] GER: Gold [14] NL: Platinum [12] NZ: Gold [15] SWI: Gold [16]
Staring at the Sun	Released: 19 September 1988 Label: Polydor Formats: CD, LP, MC	2	21	34	8	1	5	—	10	6	128	UK: Gold [11] CAN: Gold [13] NL: Gold [12]
Guaranteed	Released: 2 September 1991 Label: RCA Formats: CD, LP, MC	3	—	—	—	10	—	—	39	31	—	UK: Silver [11]
Forever Now	Released: 14 March 1994 Label: RCA Formats: CD, MC	8	—	—	—	30	—	—	—	—	—
Retroglide	Released: 18 September 2006 Label: W14 Music Formats: CD, MC, digital download	78	—	—	—	92	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Live albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		UK [1]	GER [4]	NL [5]	SWI [9]
A Physical Presence	Released: 28 June 1985 Label: Polydor Formats: CD, 2xLP, MC	28	45	32	21
Live at Wembley	Released: 1996 Label: World Famous Formats: CD, MC	—	—	—	—
Live 2001 Reading UK	Released: 2001 Label: Mark King Formats: CD	—	—	—	—
Live at the Apollo, London	Released: 2004 Label: Mark King Formats: CD	—	—	—	—
Greatest Hits Live Tour	Released: 2005 Label: Time Music International Formats: CD	—	—	—	—
The River Sessions	Released: May 2005 Label: River Formats: 2xCD	—	—	—	—
The Retroglide Tour	Released: 2007 Label: Summerhouse Formats: 2xCD	—	—	—	—
Live in Holland 2009	Released: 2009 Label: Mark King Formats: 2xCD	—	—	—	—
Live from Metropolis Studio	Released: 16 September 2013 Label: Edsel Formats: CD+DVD	—	—	—	—
Live – 30th Anniversary Concert	Released: 18 May 2015 Label: Wienerworld Presentation Formats: CD+DVD	—	—	—	—
Sirens Tour Live	Released: 2015 Label: Level 42 Formats: 2xCD+DVD	—	—	—	—
Another Level	Released: 25 July 2017 Label: The Music Company Europe Formats: digital download	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions				Certifications
		UK [1]	CAN [3]	GER [4]	NL [5]
The Family Edition	Released: 1987 Label: Polydor Formats: LP, MC Canada-only release	—	—	—	—
On the Level	Released: 1989 Label: Pickwick Music Formats: CD, MC	—	—	—	—
Level Best	Released: 6 November 1989 Label: Polydor Formats: CD, LP, MC	5	88	44	5	UK: Platinum [11] NL: Gold [12]
The Remixes	Released: 20 July 1992 Label: Polydor Formats: CD, 2xLP, MC	—	—	—	—
On a Level	Released: 1993 Label: Spectrum Music Formats: CD, MC	—	—	—	—
Turn It On	Released: 1996 Label: Spectrum Music Formats: CD, MC	—	—	—	—
The Remix Collection	Released: June 1996 Label: Connoisseur Collection Formats: CD	—	—	—	—
The Very Best of Level 42	Released: 26 October 1998 Label: Polydor Formats: CD, MC	41	—	—	—	UK: Gold [11]
Classic Level 42	Released: 1999 Label: Polydor Formats: CD	—	—	—	—
The Ultimate Collection	Released: November 2002 Label: Polydor Formats: 2xCD, 2xMC	—	—	—	—
The Collection	Released: May 2003 Label: Spectrum Music Formats: CD, MC	—	—	—	—
Gold	Released: 29 August 2005 Label: Polydor Formats: 2xCD	—	—	—	—
The Definitive Collection	Released: 12 June 2006 Label: Polydor Formats: CD, digital download	20	—	—	—	UK: Gold [11]
Weave Your Spell: The Collection	Released: April 2007 Label: Spectrum Music/Universal Formats: 2xCD	—	—	—	—
Past Lives – The Best of the RCA Years	Released: 9 July 2007 Label: Sony BMG Formats: CD, digital download	—	—	—	—
The Silver Collection	Released: August 2007 Label: Spectrum Music/Universal Formats: CD, digital download	—	—	—	—
The Acoustic Album	Released: 2010 Label: Summerhouse Formats: CD	—	—	—	—
Lessons in Love – The Collection	Released: October 2010 Label: Spectrum Music Formats: 2xCD, digital download	—	—	—	—
Something About You – The Collection	Released: 12 January 2015 Label: Spectrum Music Formats: CD, digital download	—	—	—	—
Collected	Released: 8 July 2016 Label: Universal Music Formats: 3xCD	—	—	—	56
Lessons in Love – The Essential Collection	Released: 24 February 2017 Label: Spectrum Music/Universal Formats: 3xCD, digital download	—	—	—	—
Essential	Released: 17 July 2020 Label: Universal Formats: 3xCD	53	—	—	—
B-Sides	Released: 17 June 2022 Label: Polydor Formats: digital download	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Box sets

Title	Album details
Collectors CD Set	Released: 1989 Label: Polydor Formats: 4xCD
1980–1989 Complete	Released: 25 November 1991 Label: Polydor Formats: 9xCD Germany-only release
Living It Up	Released: July 2010 Label: Universal Formats: 4xCD, digital download
5 Classic Albums	Released: 30 October 2015 Label: Polydor/Spectrum Music/Universal Formats: 5xCD
The Complete Polydor Years 1980–1984	Released: 26 March 2021 Label: Robinsongs/Cherry Red Formats: 10xCD
The Complete Polydor Years 1985–1989	Released: 30 July 2021 Label: Robinsongs/Cherry Red Formats: 10xCD
The Later Years 1991–1998	Released: 24 November 2023 Label: Robinsongs/Cherry Red Formats: 7xCD

EPs

Title	EP details	Peak chart positions
		UK [1]
A Physical Presence	Released: May 1985 Label: Polydor Formats: 7", 12"	87
Sirens	Released: 31 October 2013 Label: Level 42 Formats: 12", CD, digital download	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
		UK [1]	BEL (FL) [17]	CAN [18]	GER [4]	IRE [19]	IT [20]	NL [21]	NZ [22]	US [23]	US Dance [24]
"Sandstorm" [A]	1980	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		The Early Tapes
"Love Meeting Love"		61	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"(Flying on the) Wings of Love"		76	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Love Games"	1981	38	15	—	—	—	—	4	—	—	—		Level 42
"Turn It On"		57	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Starchild"		47	35	—	—	—	—	17	—	—	57
"Are You Hearing (What I Hear)?"	1982	49	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		The Pursuit of Accidents
"Weave Your Spell"		43	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"The Chinese Way"	1983	24	35	—	—	27	—	45	—	—	—
"Out of Sight, Out of Mind"		41	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Standing in the Light
"The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)"		10	34	—	—	18	—	—	—	—	—
"Micro-Kid"		37	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	25
"Hot Water"	1984	18	5	—	—	—	—	4	—	87 [B]	—		True Colours
"The Chant Has Begun"		41	—	—	—	—	—	38	—	—	—
"Something About You" [C]	1985	6	—	13	—	7	12	33	10	7	4	UK: Silver [11] CAN: Gold [13]	World Machine
"Leaving Me Now" [C]		15	40	—	—	19	—	27	35	—	—
"Lessons in Love"	1986	3	3	14	1	3	2	2	18	12	12	UK: Silver [11] CAN: Gold [13] NL: Gold [12]	Running in the Family
"World Machine" (Shep Pettibone remix; US-only release)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	23		World Machine
"Running in the Family"	1987	6	3	35	12	4	8	3	9	83	—		Running in the Family
"To Be with You Again"		10	14	—	39	6	—	10	20	—	—
"It's Over"		10	12	—	—	3	—	8	—	—	—
"Children Say"		22	16	—	—	25	—	8	—	—	—
"Heaven in My Hands"	1988	12	6	75	22	9	12	4	—	—	—		Staring at the Sun
"Take a Look"		32	24	—	—	13	—	15	—	—	—
"Tracie"	1989	25	24	—	—	19	—	16	—	—	—
"Take Care of Yourself"		39	30	—	—	—	9	14	—	—	—		Level Best
"Guaranteed"	1991	17	30	60	51	25	21	20	—	—	—		Guaranteed
"Overtime"		62	—	—	—	—	—	51	—	—	—
"My Father's Shoes"	1992	55	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Forever Now"	1994	19	—	—	51	—	—	25	—	—	—		Forever Now
"All Over You"		26	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Love in a Peaceful World"		31	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up) '98 Mix"	1998	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		The Very Best of Level 42
"The Way Back Home"	2006	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Retroglide
"Love Games" (live)	2013	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Hot Water" (live)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"My Independence Day"	2015	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Videography

Video albums

Title	Album details
Videosingles	Released: 26 June 1986 [25] Label: CMV/PolyGram Video Formats: VHS, VHD, LD
Live at Wembley	Released: September 1987 Label: Channel 5/PolyGram Video Formats: VHS, CDV
Family of Five	Released: December 1987 Label: Channel 5/PolyGram Video Formats: VHS, CDV
Fait Accompli	Released: 12 May 1989 [26] Label: PolyGram Video Formats: VHS, LD
Level Best	Released: November 1989 Label: PolyGram Video Formats: VHS, LD, CDV
Guaranteed Live	Released: June 1992 Label: Picture Music International Formats: VHS, LD
Classic Level 42	Released: 2005 Label: Polydor Formats: DVD
At Rockpalast	Released: May 2005 Label: ARD Video/Wienerworld Formats: DVD
The Retroglide Tour	Released: 2007 Label: Mark King Formats: DVD
Essential Videos	Released: 2007 Label: Universal Music Formats: DVD
Live in Holland 2009	Released: 2009 Label: Self-released Formats: DVD
Turn It On	Released: February 2010 Label: Rockpalast Formats: DVD
1980–2010 – 30th Anniversary World Tour	Released: 2 May 2011 Label: Summerhouse Formats: DVD
Eternity	Released: 4 February 2019 Label: Level 42 Formats: DVD

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and directors

Title	Year	Director(s)
"Are You Hearing (What I Hear)?"	1982	David G. Hillier
"Weave Your Spell"
"Out of Sight, Out of Mind"	1983	M.D. Phillips
"Micro-Kid"		David G. Hillier
"The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)"
"Hot Water"	1984
"The Chant Has Begun"	1985
"Something About You"		Stuart Orme
"Leaving Me Now"		Nigel Dick
"Lessons in Love"	1986	Stuart Orme
"Running in the Family"	1987
"To Be with You Again"		Peter Christopherson
"It's Over"		The Molotov Brothers
"Children Say"
"Heaven in My Hands"	1988	Steve Barron
"Take a Look"		David Hogan
"Tracie"
"Take Care of Yourself"	1989
"Guaranteed" (version 1)	1991	The Mill
"Guaranteed" (version 2)
"Overtime"		Steve Graham
"My Father's Shoes"	1992
"Forever Now"	1994	Nigel Simpkiss
"All Over You"
"Love in a Peaceful World"		Jeff Baynes

Notes

1. 1100 white label records released commercially – Level 42 provided the B-side "Sandstorm" to the A-side "Journey To...'" by 'Powerline'. The release was purely commercial, the 'white labels' were used to give the record 'underground' credibility.
2. "Hot Water" charted in the US in 1986.
3. "Something About You" and "Leaving Me Now" both charted on the US Adult Contemporary chart, peaking at number 10 and 32 respectively. "Something About You" also hit number 45 on the US Album Rock Tracks chart.

References

1. "LEVEL 42 | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
2. "Das österreichische Hitparaden- und Musik-Portal". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
3. Peak positions for Level 42's albums in Canada:
   • World Machine: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM . Vol. 44, no. 9. 24 May 1986. Retrieved 15 August 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
   • Running in the Family: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM . Vol. 46, no. 15. 18 July 1987. Retrieved 15 August 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
   • Staring at the Sun: "RPM 100 Albums" (PDF). RPM . Vol. 49, no. 4. 12 November 1988. p. 11. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
   • Level Best: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM . Vol. 51, no. 10. 20 January 1990. Retrieved 15 August 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
4. "Suche - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". www.offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
5. "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
6. "norwegiancharts.com - Norwegian charts portal". norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
7. "charts.org.nz - New Zealand charts portal". charts.nz. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
8. "swedishcharts.com - Swedish Charts Portal". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
9. "Die Offizielle Schweizer Hitparade - hitparade.ch". swisscharts.com. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
10. Whitburn, Joel (1996). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Albums 1955–1996. Record Research. p. 446. ISBN   0898201179.
11. "British certifications – Level 42". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 1 April 2023.Type Level 42 in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
12. "Dutch certifications – Level 42" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers . Retrieved 15 August 2022.Enter Level 42 in the "Artiest of titel" box.
13. "Canadian certifications – Level 42". Music Canada . Retrieved 15 August 2022.
14. "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Level 42)" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved 15 August 2022.
15. "New Zealand album certifications". Recorded Music NZ. 16 August 1987. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
16. "Gold & Platinum Awards 1987" (PDF). Music and Media . American Radio History Archive. 26 December 1987. p. 46. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
17. "ultratop.be - ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS". www.ultratop.be. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
18. Peak positions for Level 42's singles in Canada:
    • "Something About You": "RPM 100 Singles". RPM . Vol. 44, no. 9. 24 May 1986. Retrieved 15 August 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Lessons in Love": "RPM 100 Singles". RPM . Vol. 46, no. 10. 13 June 1987. Retrieved 15 August 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Running in the Family": "RPM 100 Singles". RPM . Vol. 46, no. 26. 3 October 1987. Retrieved 15 August 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Heaven in My Hands": "RPM 100 Singles" (PDF). RPM . Vol. 49, no. 3. 5 November 1988. p. 6. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
    • "Guaranteed": "RPM 100 Hit Tracks". RPM . Vol. 54, no. 26. 30 November 1991. Retrieved 15 August 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
19. "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
20. "Classifiche". Musica e dischi (in Italian). Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Level 42".
21. "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
22. "charts.org.nz - New Zealand charts portal". charts.nz. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
23. Whitburn, Joel (2009). Top Pop Singles 1955–2008. Record Research. p. 568. ISBN   9780898201802.
24. "Level 42 Songs ••• Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". www.musicvf.com. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
25. "Level headed hits" (PDF). Music Week . 7 June 1986. p. 22. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
26. "Six new videos from Channel 5" (PDF). Music Week . 6 May 1989. p. 8. Retrieved 15 August 2022.

External links

• Official website
• The Definitive Online Level 42 Collectors Resource