Joe Jackson discography
Joe Jackson discographyStudio albums 18 Soundtrack albums 2 Live albums 8 Compilation albums 16 Singles 58 Video albums 7 Other singles 14 Box sets 3
This page lists albums, singles, and compilations by the musician Joe Jackson . Jackson's recording career as a solo artist began in 1979, with the release of his debut album Look Sharp! . The album was recorded with the Joe Jackson Band, with whom he would release two more albums, I'm the Man and Beat Crazy , the latter of which was credited to the full band rather than simply Jackson.
Following Beat Crazy , Jackson broke up with his backing band and recorded a series of albums, ranging from cover albums (1981's Jumpin' Jive ) to original studio albums (1982's Night and Day ) and live albums (1986's Big World , an album of original material recorded live). He has also experimented with movie soundtracks and classical music. He reunited with the Joe Jackson Band for 2003's Volume 4 and has since recorded several more solo albums, the most recent being What a Racket! in 2023.
Albums
Studio albums
Live albums
Soundtrack albums
Compilation albums
Box sets
Video albums
Singles
Other singles
Notes
^ a b c d e f g h i j Credited to the Joe Jackson Band.
^ a b c Credited to Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive.
^ Credited to Joe Jackson & Friends.
^ Heaven & Hell did not enter the Billboard 200 , but did peak at number 3 on the Classical Albums .
^ Symphony No. 1 did not enter the Billboard 200 , but did peak at number 18 on the Classical Albums .
^ The Duke did not enter the UK Albums Chart , but did peak at number 48 on the UK Independent Albums Chart .
^ Fast Forward did not enter the Billboard 200 , but did peak at number 99 on the Top Current Album Sales , number 45 on the Top Rock Albums and number 27 on the Independent Albums .
^ Fool did not enter the UK Albums Chart , but did peak at number 13 on the UK Independent Albums Chart .
^ Fool did not enter the Billboard 200 , but did peak at number 25 on the Top Album Sales , number 23 on the Top Current Album Sales and number 7 on the Independent Albums .
^ Credited to the Joe Jackson Trio.
^ With Todd Rundgren and Ethel .
^ This single did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but did reach number 100 on the Record Business Singles Chart.[ 33]
^ This single did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but did reach number 90 on the Record Business Singles Chart.[ 34]
^ a b c Only released as a single in the Netherlands.
^ This single did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but did reach number 84 on the Record Business Singles Chart.[ 35]
^ This single did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but did reach number 60 on the Record Business Singles Chart.[ 36]
^ This single did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but did reach number 67 on the Record Business Singles Chart.[ 37]
^ This single did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but did reach number 85 on the Record Business Singles Chart.[ 38]
^ This single did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but did reach number 123 on the Record Business Singles Chart.[ 39]
^ This single did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but did reach number 100 on the Record Business Singles Chart.[ 40]
^ This single did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but did reach number 82 on the Record Business Singles Chart.[ 41]
^ a b Only released as a single in the US and Australia.
^ "Memphis" was only released as a single in North America, Australasia and Continental Europe.
^ a b c Only released as a single in Continental Europe.
^ "The Verdict" was only released as a single in Japan.
^ a b Only released as a single in Australia and Germany.
^ "Tango Atlantico" was only released as a single in Germany.
^ "Look Sharp!" Was only released as a single in the US and South Africa.
^ "Oh Well" was released as a single in Europe and as a promotional single in the US.
^ "Pretty Girls" was scheduled for release as a single and was produced on acetate . However, it was cancelled in favour of "Sunday Papers".
^ "Wild West" was released as the title track of a promotional EP in the US.
^ a b Released as a promotional single in the US.
^ "Obvious Song" was only released as a promotional single in the US. It also charted in Canada due to airplay.
^ "Ever After" was released as a promotional single in the Netherlands and Spain.
^ "Angel (Lust)" was released as a promotional single in Europe, Australia and the US.
^ "Passacaglia – A Bud and a Slice (Sloth)" was released as a promotional single in Europe and the US.
^ "Statue of Liberty" was released as a promotional single in Australasia.
^ a b c d Only released as a promotional single.
References
^ a b c d
^ a b c d e Australian chart peaks:
^ a b Peak positions for Joe Jackson's albums in Canada:
Look Sharp! : "RPM 100 Albums" . RPM . Vol. 31, no. 17. 21 July 1979. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
I'm the Man : "RPM 100 Albums" . RPM . Vol. 32, no. 14. 29 December 1979. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
Beat Crazy : "RPM 50 Albums" . RPM . Vol. 34, no. 6. 20 December 1980. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive : "RPM 50 Albums" . RPM . Vol. 35, no. 9. 26 September 1981. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
Night and Day : "RPM 100 Albums" . RPM . Vol. 37, no. 17. 11 December 1982. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
Body and Soul : "RPM 100 Albums" . RPM . Vol. 40, no. 9. 5 May 1984. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
Big World : "RPM 100 Albums" . RPM . Vol. 44, no. 12. 14 June 1986. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
Will Power : "RPM 100 Albums" . RPM . Vol. 46, no. 8. 30 May 1987. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
Live 1980/86 : "RPM 100 Albums" . RPM . Vol. 48, no. 14. 23 July 1988. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
Blaze of Glory : "RPM 100 Albums" . RPM . Vol. 50, no. 8. 19 June 1989. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
Laughter & Lust : "RPM 100 Albums" . RPM . Vol. 54, no. 3. 22 June 1991. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
^ a b c d "Discographie Joe Jackson" . GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 25 January 2019 .
^ a b "Classifiche" . Musica e dischi (in Italian). Set "Tipo" on "Album". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Joe Jackson".
^ a b c d "Dutch Charts > Joe Jackson (albums) (in Dutch)" . dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 4 December 2015 . N.B. The chart run for "Night and Day II" is listed as a re-entry of the original "Night and Day" album. Its peak can be found by clicking the Chartrun drop down box.
^ a b c d "charts.nz > Discography Joe Jackson" . Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 December 2015 .
^ a b "swedishcharts.com - Discography Joe Jackson" . swedishcharts.com . Retrieved 2022-09-11 .
^ a b "Joe Jackson - hitparade.ch" . www.swisscharts.com . Retrieved 2022-09-11 .
^ a b c "Joe Jackson – Billboard 200" . Billboard . Retrieved 2022-09-11 .
^ a b c d e f "British album certifications – Joe Jackson" . British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 20 January 2021 . Select albums in the Format field. Type Joe Jackson in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
^ a b c d "Canadian album certifications – Joe Jackson" . Music Canada . Retrieved 12 September 2022 .
^ a b c d e "Dutch album certifications – Joe Jackson" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers . Retrieved 20 January 2021 . Enter Joe Jackson in the "Artiest of titel" box.
^ a b "American album certifications – Joe Jackson" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 20 January 2021 .
^ "Platinum and Gold Albums 1982" . Kent Music Report . 28 February 1983. Retrieved 26 December 2022 – via Imgur .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 20 February 1983. Retrieved 12 September 2022 .
^ "The Joe Jackson Archive: Classic Joe Jackson" . www.jj-archive.net . Retrieved 2022-09-11 .
^ "The Joe Jackson Archive: The Collection" . www.jj-archive.net . Retrieved 2022-09-11 .
^ "The Joe Jackson Archive: Greatest Hits And More" . www.jj-archive.net . Retrieved 2022-09-11 .
^ "The Joe Jackson Archive: Steppin' Out" . www.jj-archive.net . Retrieved 2022-09-11 .
^ "The Joe Jackson Archive: The Millennium Collection" . www.jj-archive.net . Retrieved 2022-09-11 .
^ "The Joe Jackson Archive: The Ultimate Collection" . www.jj-archive.net . Retrieved 2022-09-11 .
^ "The Joe Jackson Archive: Very Best Of Joe Jackson" . www.jj-archive.net . Retrieved 2022-09-11 .
^ "The Joe Jackson Archive: The Silver Collection" . www.jj-archive.net . Retrieved 2022-09-11 .
^ "The Joe Jackson Archive: 25th Anniversary Special" . www.jj-archive.net . Retrieved 2022-09-11 .
^ a b Peak positions for Joe Jackson's singles in Canada:
"Is She Really Going Out with Him?": "RPM 100 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 32, no. 2. 6 October 1979. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"I'm the Man": "RPM 100 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 32, no. 17. 19 January 1980. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"Kinda Kute": "RPM 100 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 33, no. 1. 29 March 1980. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"Steppin' Out": "RPM 50 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 37, no. 14. 20 November 1982. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"Breaking Up in Two": "RPM 50 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 37, no. 26. 26 February 1983. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)": "RPM 50 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 40, no. 14. 9 June 1984. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"(He's a) Shape in a Drape": "RPM 100 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 48, no. 22. 17 September 1988. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"Nineteen Forever": "RPM 100 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 50, no. 4. 22 May 1989. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"Obvious Song": "RPM 100 Hit Tracks" . RPM . Vol. 54, no. 4. 29 June 1991. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"Stranger Than Fiction": "RPM 100 Hit Tracks" . RPM . Vol. 54, no. 16. 21 September 1991. Retrieved 2022-09-12 – via Library and Archives Canada .
^ "The Irish Charts - All there is to know" . irishcharts.ie . Retrieved 2022-09-12 .
^ "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl" . dutchcharts.nl . Retrieved 2022-09-12 .
^ "Joe Jackson – Billboard Hot 100" . Billboard . Retrieved 2022-09-12 .
^ Whitburn, Joel (2009). Top Pop Singles 1955–2008 . Record Research. p. 479. ISBN 9780898201802 .
^ Whitburn, Joel (2007). Joel Whitburn Presents Billboard Top Adult Songs (1961–2006) . Record Research. p. 134. ISBN 9780898201697 .
^ a b "Joe Jackson – Mainstream Rock Airplay" . Billboard . Retrieved 2022-09-12 .
^ "The Singles Chart 61-100" (PDF) . Record Business . Vol. 2, no. 1. 17 March 1979. p. 27. Retrieved 21 March 2023 – via World Radio History.
^ "The Singles Chart 61-100". Record Business . Vol. 2, no. 12. 4 June 1979. p. 27.
^ "The Singles Chart 61-100". Record Business . Vol. 2, no. 33. 5 November 1979. p. 7.
^ "The Singles Chart 1-60". Record Business . Vol. 3, no. 2. 31 March 1980. p. 7.
^ "The Singles Chart 61-100" (PDF) . Record Business . Vol. 3, no. 15. 30 June 1980. p. 13. Retrieved 21 March 2023 – via World Radio History.
^ "The Singles Chart 61-100" (PDF) . Record Business . Vol. 3, no. 32. 27 October 1980. p. 13. Retrieved 21 March 2023 – via World Radio History.
^ "Singles Top 100 - Ones to Watch" (PDF) . Record Business . Vol. 4, no. 3. 6 April 1981. p. 11. Retrieved 21 March 2023 – via World Radio History.
^ "Singles Top 100" (PDF) . Record Business . Vol. 3, no. 44. 2 February 1981. p. 11. Retrieved 21 March 2023 – via World Radio History.
^ "The Singles Chart 61-100" (PDF) . Record Business . Vol. 4, no. 25. 7 September 1981. p. 7. Retrieved 21 March 2023 – via World Radio History.
^ "Gallup Top 200 Singles" . Gallup . 21 May 1983. Retrieved 16 November 2022 – via ukmix.org.
^ "Gallup Top 200 Singles" . Gallup . 31 May 1986. Retrieved 16 November 2022 – via ukmix.org.
^ "Joe Jackson – Alternative Airplay" . Billboard . Retrieved 2022-09-12 .
The Joe Jackson Band: Dave Houghton
Graham Maby
Gary Sanford
Studio albums Classical albums Soundtrack albums Live albums Compilation albums Singles Other songs Video