Robert Palmer discography

Robert Palmer discography
Studio albums	14
Live albums	3
Compilation albums	12
Singles	50
Box sets	3

The discography of Robert Palmer consists of 14 studio albums, three live albums and 12 compilation albums. For the discographies of Vinegar Joe and the Power Station (groups Palmer was a member of), see their respective pages.

Albums

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions									Certifications
		UK [1]	AUS [2]	AUT [3]	CAN [4]	GER [5]	NL [6]	NZ [7]	SWE [8]	US [9]
Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley	Released: September 1974 Label: Island Formats: LP, MC, 8-track	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	107
Pressure Drop	Released: November 1975 Label: Island Formats: LP, MC, 8-track	—	—	—	89	—	—	—	—	136
Some People Can Do What They Like	Released: October 1976 Label: Island Formats: LP, MC, 8-track	46	80	—	—	—	—	—	—	68
Double Fun	Released: 17 March 1978 Label: Island Formats: LP, MC, 8-track	—	75	—	57	—	10	29	—	45
Secrets	Released: 15 June 1979 Label: Island Formats: LP, MC, 8-track	54	23	—	4	—	42	39	—	19	CAN: Platinum [10]
Clues	Released: August 1980 Label: Island Formats: LP, MC	31	26	—	9	6	16	21	1	59	CAN: Gold [10] GER: Gold [11]
Pride	Released: April 1983 Label: Island Formats: LP, MC	37	89	—	94	35	22	27	36	112
Riptide	Released: 4 November 1985 Label: Island Formats: CD, LP, MC	5	17	—	2	—	72	13	—	8	UK: Gold [12] CAN: 3× Platinum [10] US: 2× Platinum [13]
Heavy Nova	Released: 27 June 1988 Label: EMI Formats: CD, LP, MC	17	2	—	5	50	42	14	47	13	UK: Gold [12] AUS: 2× Platinum [14] CAN: Platinum [10] US: Platinum [13]
Don't Explain	Released: 5 November 1990 Label: EMI Formats: CD, 2xLP, MC	9	29	17	28	40	85	48	48	88	UK: Gold [12] AUS: Gold [15]
Ridin' High	Released: 19 October 1992 Label: EMI Formats: CD, LP, MC	32	175	—	—	—	—	—	—	173
Honey	Released: 12 September 1994 Label: EMI Formats: CD, MC	25	155	—	—	76	85	—	—	—
Rhythm & Blues	Released: 28 October 1998 Label: Eagle, Pyramid Formats: CD	118	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Drive	Released: 12 May 2003 Label: Universal Music TV, Compendia Formats: CD	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Live albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		UK [1]	CAN [4]	NL [6]	SWE [8]	US [9]
Maybe It's Live	Released: March 1982 Label: Island Formats: LP, MC	32	48	23	39	148
Live at the Apollo	Released: May 2001 Label: Eagle Formats: CD, MC	—	—	—	—	—
At the BBC	Released: 18 May 2010 Label: Spectrum Music/Universal Formats: CD	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions							Certifications
		UK [1]	AUS [2]	CAN [4]	GER [5]	NL [6]	NZ [7]	US [9]
Addictions: Volume 1	Released: 30 October 1989 Label: Island Formats: CD, LP, MC	7	10	60	32	—	3	79	UK: Platinum [12] AUS: Platinum [15] CAN: Platinum [10] US: Platinum [13]
Addictions: Volume 2	Released: 23 March 1992 Label: Island Formats: CD, LP, MC	12	167	—	—	—	—	—	UK: Silver [12]
The Very Best of Robert Palmer	Released: 16 October 1995 Label: EMI Formats: CD, MC	4	123	—	73	86	—	—	UK: Platinum [12]
Woke Up Laughing	Released: 6 October 1998 Label: Metro Blue Formats: CD Collection of remixes and alternative versions	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Robert Palmer	Released: 26 October 1999 Label: Island Formats: CD, MC	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
The Essential Selection	Released: 4 September 2000 Label: EMI Formats: CD	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Best of Both Worlds: The Robert Palmer Anthology (1974–2001)	Released: 30 April 2002 Label: Hip-O Formats: 2xCD	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
At His Very Best	Released: 4 November 2002 Label: Universal Music TV Formats: CD, MC	38	—	—	—	—	—	—
The Very Best of the Island Years	Released: 19 July 2005 Label: Island Def Jam Music Group Formats: CD	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
The Silver Collection	Released: 4 June 2007 Label: Spectrum Formats: CD	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Essential	Released: 2 May 2014 Label: Universal Music Formats: CD	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Collected	Released: 19 August 2016 Label: Universal Music Formats: 3xCD, 2xLP	—	—	—	—	63	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Box sets

Title	Album details
The Island Years 1974–1985	Released: 5 September 2007 Label: Island Formats: 9xCD Japan-only release
Original Album Series	Released: 11 September 2015 Label: Parlophone/Warner Music Formats: 5xCD
5 Classic Albums	Released: 15 April 2016 Label: Spectrum/Universal Formats: 5xCD

Singles

Single	Year	Peak chart positions										Album
		UK [1]	AUS [2]	BEL (FL) [16]	CAN [17]	GER [18]	IRE [19]	NL [6]	NZ [7]	US [20] [21]	US Main [22]
"Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley" [A]	1974	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	— [B]	—	Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley
"Which of Us is the Fool"	1975	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	— [C]	—	Pressure Drop
"Give Me an Inch"	1976	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	— [D]	—
"Man Smart, Woman Smarter"		—	90	—	—	—	—	—	—	63	—	Some People Can Do What They Like
"One Last Look" [E]	1977	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Every Kinda People"	1978	53	82	—	12	—	—	—	35	16	—	Double Fun
"You Overwhelm Me" [F]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Best of Both Worlds"		— [G]	—	4	—	36	—	10	—	—	—
"You're Gonna Get What's Coming" [H]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)"	1979	61	13	19	1	—	—	31	20	14	—	Secrets
"Jealous"		—	—	—	31	—	—	—	—	— [I]	—
"Can We Still Be Friends"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	52	—
"What's It Take" [J]		—	—	21	—	19	—	—	—	—	—
"Johnny and Mary"	1980	44	20	8	32	7	—	27	12	—	—	Clues
"Looking for Clues"		33	23	9	7	3	—	17	—	— [K]	—
"Not a Second Time"	1981	— [L]	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Some Guys Have All the Luck"	1982	16	41	—	—	52	—	—	49	—	59	Maybe It's Live
"Pride"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Pride
"You Are in My System"	1983	53	83	—	—	52	—	—	27	78	33
"You Can Have It (Take My Heart)"		66	—	25	—	—	—	28	—	—	—
"All Around the World" [M]	1985	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Explorers: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack
"Discipline of Love"		95	—	38	—	—	—	—	—	82	—	Riptide
"Riptide"		85	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Addicted to Love"	1986	5	1	34	4	—	4	34	2	1	1
"Hyperactive" [N]		—	72	—	—	—	—	—	—	33	21
"I Didn't Mean to Turn You On"		9	26	—	13	—	8	—	23	2	41
"Discipline of Love" (re-issue)		68	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Sweet Lies"	1988	58	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	94	—	Sweet Lies: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
"Simply Irresistible"		44	1	—	2	57	—	—	6	2	1	Heavy Nova
"She Makes My Day"		6	9	—	80	—	6	57	47	—	—
"Early in the Morning" [O]		—	26	—	26	—	—	—	—	19	40
"Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming" [P]	1989	—	117	—	—	—	—	—	—	60	—
"Change His Ways"		28	38	39	—	62	21	47	29	—	—
"It Could Happen to You"		71	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" (remix)		80	106	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Addictions: Volume 1
"Life in Detail" [Q]	1990	—	—	—	34	—	—	—	—	—	7	Pretty Woman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
"I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" (with UB40)		6	4	12	58	14	6	4	1	—	—	Don't Explain
"You're Amazing" [R]		—	103	—	14	—	—	—	—	28	5
"Mercy Mercy Me / I Want You" (medley)		9	89	21	6	33	8	27	33	16	—
"Happiness"	1991	80	—	—	—	62	—	—	—	—	—
"Dreams to Remember"		68	182	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Every Kinda People" (remix)	1992	43	157	—	26	—	—	—	—	—	—	Addictions: Volume 2
"You're in My System" (remix)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Witchcraft"		50	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Ridin' High
"Girl U Want"	1994	57	118	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Honey
"Know by Now"		25	193	38	23	51	—	—	—	—	—
"You Blow Me Away"		38	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Respect Yourself"	1995	45	170	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	The Very Best of Robert Palmer
"True Love"	1999	87	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Rhythm & Blues
"Addicted to Love" (vs Shake B4 Use)	2003	42	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country.

Notes

1. "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley" was only released as a single in the US, Australasia, and the Netherlands.
2. "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but did peak at number 96 on Cash Box . ^[23]
3. "Get Outside" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number five on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. ^[24]
4. "Give Me an Inch" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart under the title "Give Me an Inch Girl". ^[25]
5. "One Last Look" was only released as a single in the US.
6. "You Overwhelm Me" was only released as a single in the US and Canada.
7. This single did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but did reach number 92 on the Record Business Singles Chart. ^[26]
8. "You're Gonna Get What's Coming" was only released as a single in the US and Canada.
9. "Jealous" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. ^[27]
10. "What's It Take" was only released as a single in Continental Europe.
11. "Looking for Clues" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number five on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. ^[28]
12. This single did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but did reach number 79 on the Record Business Singles Top 100 chart. ^[29]
13. "All Around the World" was only released as a single in the US and Canada.
14. "Hyperactive" was only released as a single in Continental Europe, North America, and Australasia.
15. "Early in the Morning" was only released as a single in the US and Australia.
16. "Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming" was only released as a single in the US and Australia.
17. "Life in Detail" was only released as a promotional single in the US and Canada.
18. "You're Amazing" was only released as a single in the US, Canada, and Australasia.

References

1. UK chart peaks:
   • Top 100 peaks: "Official Charts > Robert Palmer". The Official UK Charts Company . Retrieved 12 August 2016. N.B. This site displays 'compressed' (exclusion rules applied below #75) singles chart peaks between numbers 76–100.
   • Top 200 peaks: "Chart Log UK 1994–2010: Rodney P. – The Pussycat Dolls". Zobbel.de. Retrieved 18 April 2012. N.B. This site displays 'uncompressed' (no exclusion rules applied below #75) singles chart peaks between 76–200 between 1995 and May 2001.
2. Australian chart peaks:
   • Top 100 (Kent Music Report) peaks to 12 June 1988: Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W. pp. 228, 236. ISBN   0-646-11917-6. N.B. The Kent Report chart was licensed by ARIA between mid-1983 and 12 June 1988.
   • Top 50 (ARIA) peaks from 13 June 1988: "australian-charts.com > Robert Palmer in Australian Charts". Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
   • Top 100 (ARIA) peaks from January 1990 to December 2010: Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 212.
   • "Girl U Want" (ARIA) peak: "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received 15 July 2015". Imgur.com. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
   • All ARIA-era chart peaks to 15 June 2018: "Response from ARIA re: Robert Palmer ARIA chart history, received 15 June 2018". Imgur.com. Retrieved 24 July 2018. N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.
3. "Das österreichische Hitparaden- und Musik-Portal". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
4. Peak positions for Robert Palmer's albums in Canada:
   • Pressure Drop: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM . Vol. 24, no. 23. 6 March 1976. Retrieved 30 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
   • Double Fun: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM . Vol. 29, no. 8. 20 May 1978. Retrieved 30 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
   • Secrets: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM . Vol. 32, no. 5. 27 October 1979. Retrieved 30 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
   • Clues: "RPM 50 Albums". RPM . Vol. 34, no. 7. 24 January 1981. Retrieved 30 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
   • Maybe It's Live: "RPM 50 Albums". RPM . Vol. 36, no. 14. 15 May 1982. Retrieved 30 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
   • Pride: "RPM 50 Albums". RPM . Vol. 38, no. 12. 21 May 1983. Retrieved 30 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
   • Riptide: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM . Vol. 44, no. 10. 31 May 1986. Retrieved 30 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
   • Heavy Nova: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM . Vol. 48, no. 18. 20 August 1988. Retrieved 30 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
   • Addictions: Volume 1: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM . Vol. 51, no. 14. 17 February 1990. Retrieved 30 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
   • Don't Explain: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM . Vol. 53, no. 12. 23 February 1991. Retrieved 30 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
5. "Suche - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". www.offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
6. "Discografie Robert Palmer". DutchCharts.nl. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
7. "charts.nz > Robert Palmer in New Zealand Charts". Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
8. "Discography Robert Palmer". SwedishCharts.com. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
9. "Billboard > Artists / Robert Palmer > Chart History > Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on 15 February 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
10. "Certified Awards Search Archived 2012-10-17 at the Wayback Machine ". Music Canada. Retrieved on 2011-11-22. Note: User needs to enter "Robert Palmer" in the "Search" field, "Artist" in the "Search by" field and click the "Go" button. Select "More info" next to the relevant entry to see full certification history.
11. "Datenbank: BVMI". www.musikindustrie.de. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
12. "British Phonographic Industry > Certified Awards > Search by parameters". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 12 August 2016. Note: User needs to enter "Robert Palmer" or "The Power Station" in the "Search" field, "Artist" in the "Search by" field and click the "Go" button. Select "More info" next to the relevant entry to see full certification history.
13. "Searchable Database". Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on 26 June 2007. Retrieved 21 November 2011. Note: User must define 'Artist' search parameter as "Robert Palmer".
14. "1989 ARIA Albums Chart". ARIA . Retrieved 12 August 2016.
15. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 212.
16. "Robert Palmer". Ultratop. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
17. Peak positions for Robert Palmer's singles in Canada:
    • "Every Kinda People": "RPM 100 Singles". RPM . Vol. 29, no. 16. 15 July 1978. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)": "RPM 100 Singles". RPM . Vol. 32, no. 3. 13 October 1979. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Jealous": "RPM 100 Singles". RPM . Vol. 32, no. 13. 22 December 1979. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Johnny and Mary": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 34, no. 6. 20 December 1980. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Looking for Clues": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 34, no. 10. 14 February 1981. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Addicted to Love": "RPM 100 Singles". RPM . Vol. 44, no. 7. 10 May 1986. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On": "RPM 100 Singles". RPM . Vol. 44, no. 17. 19 July 1986. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Simply Irresistible": "RPM 100 Singles". RPM . Vol. 48, no. 20. 3 September 1988. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Early in the Morning": "RPM 100 Singles" (PDF). RPM . Vol. 49, no. 9. 17 December 1988. p. 6. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
    • "She Makes My Day": "RPM 100 Singles" (PDF). RPM . Vol. 49, no. 21. 25 March 1989. p. 6. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
    • "Life in Detail": "RPM 100 Singles". RPM . Vol. 52, no. 2. 26 May 1990. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "You're Amazing": "RPM 100 Hit Tracks". RPM . Vol. 53, no. 6. 26 January 1991. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight": "RPM 100 Hit Tracks". RPM . Vol. 53, no. 13. 2 March 1991. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Mercy Mercy Me/I Want You": "RPM 100 Hit Tracks". RPM . Vol. 53, no. 21. 27 April 1991. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Every Kinda People" (remix): "RPM 100 Hit Tracks". RPM . Vol. 56, no. 2. 11 July 1992. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
    • "Know by Know": "RPM 100 Hit Tracks". RPM . Vol. 60, no. 17. 14 November 1994. Retrieved 31 December 2022– via Library and Archives Canada.
18. German singles chart peaks:
    • "Best of Both Worlds": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Robert Palmer – Best of Both Worlds (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "What's It Take?": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Robert Palmer – What's It Take? (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "Johnny and Mary": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Robert Palmer – Johnny and Mary (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "Looking for Clues": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Robert Palmer – Looking for Clues (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "Some Guys Have All the Luck": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Robert Palmer – Some Guys Have All the Luck (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "You Are in My System": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Robert Palmer – You Are in My System (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "Some Like It Hot": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > The Power Station – Some Like It Hot (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "Get It On": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > The Power Station – Get It On (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "Simply Irresistible": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Robert Palmer – Simply Irresistible (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "Change His Ways": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Robert Palmer – Change His Ways (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Robert Palmer and UB40 – I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "Mercy Mercy Me/I Want You": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Robert Palmer – Mercy Mercy Me / I Want You (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "Happiness": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Robert Palmer – Happiness (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
    • "Know By Now": "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Robert Palmer – Know By Now (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
19. "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
20. "Billboard > Artists / Robert Palmer > Chart History > The Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
21. Whitburn, Joel (2009). Top Pop Singles 1955–2008. Record Research. pp. 739–740. ISBN   9780898201802.
22. "Robert Palmer - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 13 June 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
23. Downey, Pat; Albert, George; Hoffman, Frank (1994). Cash Box Pop Singles Charts, 1950-1993 . Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, Inc. p. 259. ISBN   1563083167.
24. US Hot 100 Bubbling Under at Top40Weekly.com. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
25. US Hot 100 Bubbling Under at Top40Weekly.com. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
26. "The Singles Chart 61-100". Record Business . Vol. 1, no. 20. 31 July 1978. p. 30. ISSN   0144-0691.
27. US Hot 100 Bubbling Under at Top40Weekly.com. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
28. US Hot 100 Bubbling Under at Top40Weekly.com. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
29. "Singles Top 100". Record Business . Vol. 3, no. 16. 6 July 1981. p. 6. ISSN   0144-0691.