This is the discography of American singer-songwriter Melanie Safka, mainly known mononymously as Melanie.
Albums Studio albums Title Album detailsPeak chart positions CertificationsUSAUSCANFRAGERNLNORSWEUKBorn to Be Released: November 1968 Label: Buddah Formats: LP, 8-track— ——5—8——— Melanie Released: October 1969 Label: Buddah Formats: LP, MC, 8-track Released in the UK as Affectionately Melanie196 ————2——— Candles in the Rain Released: April 1970 Label: Buddah Formats: LP, MC, 8-track, Reel to Reel17 25—33420—5 RIAA: Gold AUS: GoldThe Good Book Released: January 1971 Label: Buddah Formats: LP, MC, 8-track, Reel to Reel80 2926—29—20179Gather Me Released: October 1971 Label: Neighborhood, Buddah Formats: LP, MC, 8-track15914———25—14 RIAA: GoldGarden in the CityReleased: November 1971 Label: Buddah Formats: LP, MC, 8-track11538——————19Stoneground WordsReleased: October 1972 Label: Neighborhood Formats: LP, MC, 8-track706934——————MadrugadaReleased: March 1974 Label: Neighborhood Formats: LP, MC, 8-track192————————As I See It NowReleased: December 1974 Label: Decca Formats: LP, MC, 8-track208 ————————Sunset and Other BeginningsReleased: October 1975 Label: Neighborhood Formats: LP, MC, 8-track—————————PhotographReleased: November 1976 Label: Atlantic, Neighborhood Formats: LP, MC, 8-track—84———————Phonogenic – Not Just Another Pretty FaceReleased: March 1978 Label: Midsong International, RCA Formats: LP, MC, 8-track—————————Ballroom StreetsReleased: 1978 Label: Tomato Formats: 2xLP, MC, 8-track Mix of re-recordings and new material207 ————————ArabesqueReleased: May 1982 Label: Blanche, RCA Formats: LP, MC—————————Seventh WaveReleased: October 1983 Label: Neighborhood Formats: LP, MC—————————Am I Real or WhatReleased: July 1985 Label: Amherst Formats: LP, MC—————————MelanieReleased: 1987 Label: CNR Formats: CD, LP, MC Often referred to as 'the Dutch Album', as it was only released in the Netherlands and Belgium—————————Cowabonga – Never Turn Your Back on a WaveReleased: April 1988 Label: Baierle, Food for Thought Formats: CD, LP, MC—————————Silence Is KingReleased: February 1993 Label: Ariola/Hypertension Music Formats: CD Released in the US as a slightly different version as Freedom Knows My Name—————————Silver AnniversaryReleased: 1993 Label: Ariola/Hypertension Music, Dino Formats: CD Album of re-recordings, only released in Germany and the Netherlands in slightly different versions—————————Old Bitch WarriorReleased: February 1996 Label: Creastars Europe Formats: CD Album of re-recordings, only released in Germany—————————LowcountryReleased: 1997 Label: Self-released Formats: CD Features re-recordings, re-workings and new material, sold by mail order and at concerts—————————Antlers – A Christmas for True BelieversReleased: December 1997 Label: Blue Moon Formats: CD Features re-workings and new material Re-released in 2004 as Yes Santa, There is a Melanie—————————Beautiful PeopleReleased: 1999 Label: Brilliant Formats: CD Features re-recordings, only released in Europe—————————Moments from My LifeReleased: April 23, 2002 Label: Disky Formats: CD Only released in Europe—————————Victim of the MoonReleased: 2002 Label: Afterglow Formats: CD Limited advance release and was then commercially released as Crazy Love—————————Paled by Dimmer LightReleased: July 5, 2004 Label: Two Story Formats: CD—————————Ever Since You Never Heard of MeReleased: September 2, 2010 Label: Arpeggio Formats: CD, digital download—————————The First Farewell TourReleased: 2022 Label: Formats: CD This CD was sold during the last tour of Melanie in the Netherlands that was named "The First Farewell Tour" ————————— "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
Live albums Title Album detailsPeak chart positionsUSAUSCANGERUK Leftover Wine Released: September 1970 Label: Decca Formats: LP, MC, 8-track33822—22Melanie at Carnegie Hall Released: April 1973 Label: Neighborhood Formats: 2xLP, MC, 8-track109——31—In Concert – Live at Montreux Released: 1973 Label: Buddah Formats: LP Germany, Yugoslavia and Greece-only release—————Recorded Live @ Borders Released: March 2000 Label: DES Formats: CD—————These Nights Released: 2001 Label: Mango Gang Formats: CD—————Olga's Birthday Party Released: 2005 Label: Self-released Formats: CD, digital download Very limited tour release—————Live at Meltdown 2007 Released: February 23, 2009 Label: Odeon Entertainment Formats: digital download—————Live in Morecambe UK 2008 Released: 2009 Label: Two Story Formats: 2xCD, digital download—————1984 Released: 2015 Label: Arpeggio Formats: 2xCD—————Center Stage at Central Park Released: July 21, 2018 Label: Self-released Formats: 2xCD, digital download—————Somewhere Under the Rainbow Released: March 23, 2019 Label: Self-released Formats: CD, digital download—————Live at Woodstock Released: July 26, 2019 Label: Sony Music Formats: digital download—————Melanie Live at Drury Lane 1974 Released: September 26, 2020 Label: Article Formats: CD, LP Initially released as part of Record Store Day————— "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
Soundtrack albums Title Album detailsPeak chartpositionsUS R. P. M. Released: September 1970 Label: Bell Formats: LP Soundtrack to the film of the same name Recorded two tracks for the album148All the Right Noises Released: August 1971 Label: Buddah Formats: LP Soundtrack to the film of the same name— "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
Compilation albums Title Album detailsPeak chartpositionsUSUKPlease Love Me Released: 1971 (1973 in U.S.) Label: Buddah Formats: LP, 8-track, MC Originally released in Germany (1971) & then U.S. (1973)——Four Sides of Melanie Released: March 1972 Label: Buddah Formats: 2xLP, MC, 8-track10323The Very Best of Melanie Released: 1973 Label: Buddah Formats: LP, MC, 8-track UK-only release——The Best... Released: 1976 Label: Buddah Formats: LP, MC, 8-track——The Best Of Released: 1977 Label: Buddah Formats: LP, 8-track, MC——Spotlight on MelanieReleased: 9 October 1981 Label: Buddah Formats: 2xLP, MC UK-only release——The Best of Melanie Released: 1988 Label: Special Music Company Formats: CD, MC——The Best of Melanie Released: August 1990 Label: Rhino Formats: LP, MC—— The Best of the Rest of MelanieReleased: July 1992 Label: Sequel Formats: CD UK-only release—— The Encore CollectionReleased: 1997 Label: Collectables Formats: CD, MC——Acoustic Blue – The Very Best of MelanieReleased: October 21, 1997 Label: LaserLight Digital Formats: CD——Beautiful People: The Greatest Hits of Melanie Released: July 13, 1999 Label: Buddah Formats: CD——The Best of MelanieReleased: August 9, 2003 Label: BMG Formats: CD, digital download UK-only release—— The Greatest Hits LegacyReleased: July 2004 Label: Arpeggio 8 Formats: CD—— Working Legend: All Her Hits And MoreReleased: September 18, 2020 Label: Fanfare Classic Formats: CD Australia-only release—— "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US US AC AUS BEL (WA) CAN GER IRE NL NZ UK "Beautiful People"1967—————————— rowspan="2" "Garden in the City"1968—————————— "Christopher Robin" (UK-only release)——————————Born to Be "Bo Bo's Party" (UK and France-only release)1969———33—————— "I'm Back in Town"———————————Melanie "Uptown Down" (France and Netherlands-only release)—————————— "Tuning My Guitar" (UK-only release)—————————— "Beautiful People" (re-recording)———————8—— "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" (with the Edwin Hawkins Singers)19706—249116 —1——Candles in the Rain "Peace Will Come (According to Plan)"32—43—1546—6——Leftover Wine "Stop! I Don't Wanna Hear It Anymore"112————43—8——R.P.M. "Ruby Tuesday"52—701425612—79Candles in the Rain "What Have They Done to My Song Ma"———14—————39 "The Good Book"1971——————————The Good Book "Nickel Song"353074—2743———— "Please Love Me" (Austria and Germany-only release)——————————Please Love Me "Brand New Key"151—1238814 RIAA: GoldGather Me "Alexander Beetle" (UK and Europe-only release)——————————Candles in the Rain "Ring the Living Bell"1972311874—2441————Gather Me "Someday I'll Be a Farmer"106—95——————54 "Steppin'" (b-side to "Someday I'll Be a Farmer")—————————— "Together Alone"86———37—————Stoneground Words "Do You Believe"1973115———————— "Bitter Bad"361249—84—————Melanie at Carnegie Hall "Seeds"—————————— "Will You Love Me Tomorrow"824293—90————37Madrugada "Love to Lose Again"1974—————————— "Lover's Cross"109———64————— "You're Not a Bad Ghost, Just an Old Song"1975——————————As I See It Now "Sweet Misery"—————————— "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" (UK-only release)—————————— "You Can't Hurry Love/Mama Said" (medley; UK and Germany-only release)——————————Sunset and Other Beginnings "Almost Like Being in Love"—————————— "Cyclone"1977——————————Photograph "I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love"1978——————————Phonogenic – Not Just Another Pretty Face "Knock on Wood"—————————— "Oh Boy"—————————— "Running After Love"——————————Ballroom Streets "One More Try"1981110————————— "Detroit or Buffalo"——————————Arabesque "Any Way That You Want Me" (Netherlands-only release)1982—————————— "Foolin' Yourself" (Germany-only release)—————————— "Every Breath of the Way" (UK and Europe-only release)1983—————————70Seventh Wave "Didn't You Ever Love Somebody" (UK and Australia-only release)—————————— "Dance to the Music" (Germany-only release)1984—————————— "Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed"1985——————————Am I Real or What "Rag Doll"—————————— "To Be a Star" (Netherlands and Australia-only release)1987——————————Melanie "Ruby Tuesday" (Special Mix '89; UK and Germany-only release)1989——————————Cowabonga – Never Turn Your Back on a Wave "Silence Is King"1993——————————Silence Is King "Beautiful People" (with Pop in Wonderland; Europe-only release)1995———5——————Old Bitch Warrior "Rock in the Road" (Europe-only release)—————————— "You Don't Know Me" (Belgium-only release)1996—————————— "Dust in the Wind" (Netherlands-only release)2002——————————Moments from My Life "As Tears Go By" (Netherlands-only release)—————————— "Jammin' Alone" (Benelux-only release)2003——————————Paled by Dimmer Light "Working Legend (My Tribute to Johnny Cash)" (Australia-only release)2010——————————Ever Since You Never Heard of Me "People in the Front Row" (alternate 1968 version)2024——————————"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
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