Richard Smallwood discography

Richard Smallwood discography
Studio albums	10
Live albums	6
Compilation albums	9
Video albums	6

American singer and musician Richard Smallwood has released ten studio albums, six live albums, six compilation albums and six video albums.

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		US [1]	US Gospel [2]	US Christ. [3]
Look Up and Live (with the Union Temple Baptist Church Young Adult Choir)	Released: 1974	—	—	—
Give Us Peace (with the Union Temple Baptist Church Young Adult Choir)	Released: 1976	—	—	—
The Richard Smallwood Singers (with the Richard Smallwood Singers)	Released: 1982 Label: Onyx (#3803) [4]	—	2	—
Psalms (with the Richard Smallwood Singers)	Released: 1984 Label: Onyx (#3833) [5]	—	1	—
Textures (with the Richard Smallwood Singers)	Released: February 3, 1987 [6] Label: Word (#8355) [7] [6]	—	7	26
Vision (with the Richard Smallwood Singers)	Released: August 24, 1988 [8] [9] Label: Word (#8406) [10]	—	9	—
Portrait (with the Richard Smallwood Singers)	Released: May 16, 1990 [11] Label: Word (#8469) [12]	—	9	—
Testimony (with the Richard Smallwood Singers)	Released: May 14, 1992 [13] Label: Sparrow [14] (#1283) [13]	—	8	30
Rejoice (with Vision)	Released: August 26, 1997 [15] Label: Verity (#43097), [16] Zomba [15]	—	18	—
Promises (with Vision)	Released: July 15, 2011 [17] Label: Verity (#88697514992) [18]	63	1	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Live albums

List of live albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions			Sales
		US [1]	US Gospel [2]	US Christ. [3]
Live (with the Richard Smallwood Singers)	Released: August 24, 1993 [19] Label: Sparrow (#51352) [19]	—	11	—
Adoration: Live in Atlanta (with Vision)	Released: April 30, 1996 [20] Label: Verity (#43015), [21] Zomba [20]	—	5	—
Healing: Live in Detroit (with Vision)	Released: June 1, 1999 [22] Label: Verity (#43119), [23] Zomba [22]	—	3	—	US: 57,000 [24]
Persuaded: Live in D.C. (with Vision)	Released: August 7, 2001 [25] Label: Verity (#43172), [26] Zomba [25]	189	3	16
Journey: Live in New York (with Vision)	Released: September 26, 2006 [27] Label: Verity (#62226), [28] Zomba [27]	162	1	—
Anthology Live (with Vision)	Released: May 26, 2015 [29] Label: RCA [29]	— [A]	1	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		US Gospel [2]
Gospel Greats (with the Richard Smallwood Singers)	Released: September 13, 1994 [31] Label: Benson (#84039) [31]	—
Memorable Moments	Released: September 14, 1999 [32] Label: Sparrow (#20253) [32]	19
Praise & Worship Songs of Richard Smallwood With Vision (with Vision)	Released: October 21, 2003 [33] Label: Verity (#53710), [34] Zomba [33]	14
Quintessential Collection	Released: April 10, 2007 [35] Label: EMI (#86435) [35]	—
The Center of My Joy (with the Richard Smallwood Singers)	Released: August 28, 2007 [36] Label: Shanachie (#5767) [36]	—
The Definitive Gospel Collection	Released: May 20, 2008 [37] Label: Word (#8874082) [38]	—
Setlist: The Very Best of Richard Smallwood Live	Released: July 12, 2011 [39] Label: Legacy, Verity (#88697 92561 2) [39]	—
Beginnings	Released: January 24, 2012 [40] Label: Word (#WD2-888510) [41]	—
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Richard Smallwood	Released: September 25, 2015 [42] Label: Motown Gospel (#002320702) [43]	20
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Video albums

List of video albums, with selected chart positions

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		US Music Videos [44]
Richard Smallwood Singers Video Celebration (with the Richard Smallwood Singers)	Released: July 1, 1991 [45] Label: A&M (#1727) [19]	—
Adoration: Live in Atlanta (with Vision)	Released: May 21, 1996 [46] Label: Verity (#43015) [46]	—
Healing: Live in Detroit (with Vision)	Released: July 13, 1999 Label: Verity (#43119) [47]	20
Persuaded: Live in D.C. (with Vision)	Released: September 11, 2001 Label: Verity (#43172) [48]	24
The Praise & Worship Songs of Richard Smallwood with Vision (with Vision)	Released: November 4, 2003 [49] Label: Verity (#53862) [49]	—
Journey: Live in New York (with Vision)	Released: September 26, 2006 Label: Verity (#2226) [50]	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Singles

As a lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions		Album
		US Gospel [51]	US Cashbox Gospel [52]
"Vision" (with the Richard Smallwood Singers)	1989	—	12	Vision
"What He’s Done for Me" (with the Richard Smallwood Singers)	1993		3	Testimony
"I'll Trust You" (with Vision)	2007	15	—	Journey: Live in New York
"Trust Me" (with Vision)	2011	9		Promises
"Same God" (with Vision)	2015	24		Anthology Live
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

As a featured artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		US Gospel [51]
"I Give You Praise" (Robert E. Person featuring Richard Smallwood) [53]	2017	—	Classic Covers
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions		Album
		US Gospel Digital Sales [54]	US Gospel Stream. [55]
"Total Praise" (with Vision)	1996	11	—	Adoration: Live in Atlanta
"Don't Cry" (with Kirk Franklin)	2000	6	11	Rebirth of Kirk Franklin
"Morning's Breaking" (with Vision, featuring Kelly Price)	2007	15	—	Journey: Live in New York
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Other artist(s)	Album	Ref.
"He Gave Me Sunshine"	1990	Reflex	We Love Gospel Music II	[56]
"Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion"	1992	The Richard Smallwood Singers	Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration	[57]
"Don't Cry"	2002	Kirk Franklin	The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin	[58]
"Lamb"	2004	Donald Lawrence & Co.	I Speak Life	[59]
"When Jesus Came into My Life"		Mark Hubbard	Blessin' Waitin' on Me	[60]
"Total Praise"	2005	Donnie McClurkin	Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs	[61]
"What a Friend"	2006	Kelly Price	This Is Who I Am	[62]
"Lord You Are"	2007	Tramaine Hawkins	I Never Lost My Praise	[63]
"Don't Worry (He's On Time)"		7 Sons of Soul	Witness	[64]
"Healing"	2009	Earnest Pugh	Earnest Pugh Live - Rain On Us	[65]
"Lead Me, Guide Me"	2012	Doris Akers	Journeysongs Third Edition: Volume 21	[66]
"Highway to Heaven"	2016	Robert Anderson, Inez Andrews, The Caravans, Jessy Dixon, Margaret Douroux, Leann Faine, Walter Hawkins, Jennifer Holliday, Joe Ligon, Babbie Mason, Dorothy Norwood, Edgar O'Neal, Kitty Parham, Billy Preston, Vernon Oliver Price, The Barrett Sisters, Angela Spivey, Rev. Donald Vails, Albertina Walker, Romance Watson, Richard White, Isaac Whittman, Velma Willis	Gospel Pioneer Reunion	[67]
"I Shall Wear a Crown"
"The Center of My Joy"		—

Notes

1. Anthology Live did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at number 84 on the US Top Current Album Sales chart. ^[30]

References

1. "Richard Smallwood Chart History". Billboard . Archived from the original (select 'Billboard 200' from drop-down menu) on November 21, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
2. • For all except noted: "Richard Smallwood Chart History". Billboard . Archived from the original (select 'Top Gospel Albums' from drop-down menu) on November 21, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
   • For The Richard Smallwood Singers: "Billboard Best Selling Spiritual LPs" (PDF). Billboard . April 16, 1983. p. 58. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
   • For Psalms: "Billboard Best Selling Spiritual LPs" (PDF). Billboard . September 29, 1984. p. 50. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
   • For Textures: "TOP SPIRITUAL ALBUMS" (PDF). Billboard . July 11, 1987. p. 55. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
   • For Vision: "TOP SPIRITUAL ALBUMS" (PDF). Billboard . December 3, 1988. p. 25. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
   • For Portrait "TOP GOSPEL ALBUMS" (PDF). Billboard . August 11, 1990. p. 70. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
   • For Testimony "Top Gospel Albums" (PDF). Billboard . October 31, 1992. p. 36. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
3. • For all except noted: "Richard Smallwood Chart History". Billboard . Archived from the original (select 'Top Christian Albums' from drop-down menu) on November 21, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
   • For Textures: "TOP INSPIRATIONAL ALBUMS" (PDF). Billboard . November 14, 1987. p. 55. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
   • For Testimony "Top Contemporary Christian" (PDF). Billboard . August 8, 1992. p. 33. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
4. "New LP /Tape Releases" (PDF). Billboard . September 25, 1982. p. 50. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
5. "Billboard Best Selling Spiritual LPs" (PDF). Billboard . September 29, 1984. p. 50. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
6. "Textures by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
7. "TOP SPIRITUAL ALBUMS" (PDF). Billboard . July 11, 1987. p. 55. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
8. "Vision by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
9. "Vision - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
10. "A&M Records/Word Records: A Catalog Of Proven Product" (PDF). Billboard . October 10, 1988. p. 51. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
11. "Portrait - Album by Richard Smallwood | Spotify". Spotify . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
12. "TOP GOSPEL ALBUMS" (PDF). Billboard . June 16, 1990. p. 73. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
13. "Testimony - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
14. "Testimony by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
15. "Rejoice (with Vision) by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
16. "Rejoice - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
17. "Promises by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
18. "Promises - Richard Smallwood, Vision | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
19. "Live - Richard Smallwood, The Richard Smallwood Singers | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
20. "Adoration - Live in Atlanta by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
21. "Adoration: Live in Atlanta - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
22. "Healing (with Vision) [Live In Detroit] by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
23. "Healing: Live in Detroit - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
24. Lisa Collins (November 6, 1999). "In the Spirit" (PDF). Billboard . p. 46. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
25. "Persuaded by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
26. "Persuaded: Live in D.C. - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
27. "Journey: Live In New York by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
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32. "Memorable Moments - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
33. "Richard Smallwood With Vision - The Praise & Worship Songs of Richard Smallwood by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
34. "The Praise & Worship Songs Of Richard Smallwood With Vision - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
35. "Quintessential Collection - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
36. "The Center of My Joy - Richard Smallwood, The Richard Smallwood Singers | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
37. "The Definitive Gospel Collection by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
38. "The Definitive Gospel Collection - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
39. "Setlist: The Very Best of Richard Smallwood Live - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
40. "Beginnings by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
41. "Beginnings - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
42. "20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Richard Smallwood by Richard Smallwood on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
43. "20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Richard Smallwood - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
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    • For Persuaded: Live in D.C.: "Top Music Videos" (PDF). Billboard . November 3, 2001. p. 77. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
45. "Richard Smallwood Singers Video Celebration [Video] - The Richard Smallwood Singers | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
46. "Adoration: Live in Atlanta [Video/DVD] | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
47. "Healing: Live in Detroit [Video] - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
48. "Persuaded: Live in D.C. [VHS] - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
49. "The Praise & Worship Songs of Richard Smallwood With Vision [Video/DVD] - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
50. "Journeys: Live in New York [DVD] - Richard Smallwood | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
51. "Richard Smallwood Chart History". Billboard . Archived from the original (select 'Hot Gospel Songs' from drop-down menu) on November 21, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
52. • For "Vision": "TOP 40 BLACK GOSPEL" (PDF). Cashbox . July 8, 1989. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
    • For "Vision": "TOP 30 BLACK GOSPEL SINGLES" (PDF). Cashbox . January 16, 1993. p. 24. Retrieved September 22, 2024– via worldradiohistory.com.
53. "I Give You Praise (feat. Richard Smallwood) - Single - Album by Robert E. Person - Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved December 27, 2024.
54. "Richard Smallwood Chart History". Billboard . Archived from the original (select 'Gospel Digital Song Sales' from drop-down menu) on November 21, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
55. "Richard Smallwood Chart History". Billboard . Archived from the original (select 'Gospel Streaming Songs' from drop-down menu) on November 21, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
56. "We Love Gospel Music II - Album by Various Artists- Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved October 6, 2024.
57. "Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration - Various Artists | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved October 6, 2024.
58. "The Rebirth Of Kirk Franklin (Live) - Album by Kirk Franklin - Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved October 6, 2024.
59. "I Speak Life - Donald Lawrence | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved October 6, 2024.
60. "Blessin' Waitin' on Me - Mark Hubbard | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved October 6, 2024.
61. "Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs (Live) - Album by Donnie McClurkin - Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved October 6, 2024.
62. "This Is Who I Am - Kelly Price | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved October 6, 2024.
63. "I Never Lost My Praise - Tramaine Hawkins | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved October 6, 2024.
64. "Witness - 7 Sons of Soul | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved October 6, 2024.
65. "Earnest Pugh Live - Rain On Us - Album by Earnest Pugh - Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved October 6, 2024.
66. "Lead Me, Guide Me - song by Doris Akers & Richard Smallwood - Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved December 27, 2024.
67. "Gospel Pioneer Reunion - Various Artists | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved October 6, 2024.

Other references

• Richard Smallwood discography at AllMusic
• Richard Smallwood at IMDb