Toyah Willcox discography

Toyah discography
Cover of the 2008 compilation Good Morning Universe – The Very Best of Toyah
Studio albums	16
EPs	5
Live albums	4
Compilation albums	12
Singles	43
Video albums	5
Music videos	33
Collaborative albums	6

The discography of English musician Toyah Willcox includes releases as part of the band Toyah and as a solo artist, for which she has carried on releasing music credited as Toyah. It also includes Willcox's one-off collaborations with other artists. However, for the discography of The Humans, see § Discography.

As part of Toyah the band, Willcox was signed to independent label Safari Records. Between 1979 and 1983, the band released five studio albums, two live albums, and two extended plays. After launching solo career in 1985, the singer released a further eleven studio albums through various major and independent labels, including Portrait Records, E.G. Records, and Demon Music Group.

To date, Toyah has scored two top 10 albums and three top 10 entries on the UK singles chart. On the UK independent charts, Toyah has scored twelve top 10 album entries and thirteen single entries. Three of her albums and three singles have received sales certifications from the British Phonographic Industry.

Albums

Studio albums

Title	Details	Peak chart positions					Certifications
		UK [1]	UK Indie [2]	AUS [3]	FIN [4]	NOR [5]
Sheep Farming in Barnet[A]	Released: December 1979 Label: Safari	99	1	—	—	—
The Blue Meaning	Released: 6 June 1980 Label: Safari	40	1	—	—	—
Anthem[B]	Released: 22 May 1981 Label: Safari	2	1	68	30	20	UK: Gold[6]
The Changeling	Released: 7 June 1982 Label: Safari	6	2	—	—	22	UK: Silver[7]
Love Is the Law	Released: 24 October 1983 Label: Safari	28	7	—	—	—
Toyah solo albums
Minx	Released: 22 July 1985 Label: Portrait	24	—	—	—	—
Desire	Released: June 1987 Label: E.G.	—	—	—	—	—
Prostitute	Released: October 1988 Label: E.G.	—	—	—	—	—
Ophelia's Shadow	Released: February 1991 Label: E.G.	—	—	—	—	—
Take the Leap![C]	Released: 3 October 1993 Label: Pony Canyon	—	46	—	—	—
Dreamchild	Released: May 1994 Label: Cryptic	—	—	—	—	—
Looking Back	Released: 1995 Label: Tring	—	—	—	—	—
The Acoustic Album	Released: October 1996 Label: Going for a Song	—	—	—	—	—
Velvet Lined Shell	Released: May 2003 Label: Vertical Species	—	—	—	—	—
In the Court of the Crimson Queen[D]	Released: 15 September 2008 Label: Willow Recordings	74	7	—	—	—
Posh Pop	Released: 27 August 2021 Label: Demon	22	1	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released

Live albums

Title	Details	Peak chart positions		Certifications
		UK [1]	UK Indie [8]
Toyah! Toyah! Toyah!	Released: 28 November 1980 Label: Safari	22	2	UK: Silver[9]
Warrior Rock: Toyah on Tour	Released: November 1982 Label: Safari	20	1
Live at the Rainbow	Released: 25 November 2022 Label: Cherry Red	100	7
Live at Drury Lane	Released: 12 May 2023 Label: Cherry Red	—	5
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released

Compilation albums

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
		UK [1]	UK Indie [8]
Toyah! Toyah! Toyah! All the Hits	Released: February 1984 Label: K-tel	43	—
Mayhem	Released: February 1985 Label: Safari	—	—
Best of Toyah	Released: February 1994 Label: Connoisseur Collection	—	—
The Very Best of Toyah	Released: 1997 Label: Nectar Masters	—	—
The Best of Toyah: Proud, Loud & Heard	Released: 1998 Label: Music Club	—	—
Live & More: Live Favourites and Rarities	Released: 1998 Label: Connoisseur Collection	—	—
The Safari Records Singles Collection Part 1: 1979–1981	Released: May 2005 Label: Cherry Red	—	—
The Safari Records Singles Collection Part 2: 1981–1983	Released: July 2005 Label: Cherry Red	—	—
Good Morning Universe – The Very Best of Toyah	Released: 30 June 2008 Label: Music Club Deluxe	—	—
Rare, Remixed & Revisited	Released: 28 February 2020 Label: Demon	—	—
Toyah Solo (box set)	Released: 28 February 2020 Label: Edsel	—	10
Mesmerised: Rarities & Remixes 85–94	Released: 12 June 2021 Label: Demon	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released

Collaborative albums

Title	Details
The Lady or the Tiger?	Released: 1986 Label: E.G. Collaboration with Robert Fripp, featuring The League of Crafty Guitarists
Kneeling at the Shrine	Released: 1991 Label: E.G. As part of the one-off collaboration Sunday All Over the World
Kiss of Reality	Released: 1993 Label: M+D Collaboration with German progressive rock trio Kiss of Reality[10]
Cabaret	Released: 1997 Label: Castle Pulse Collaboration with Nigel Planer; music and songs from the musical Cabaret
Vampires Rock	Released: 2009 Label: Unsung Collaboration with Steve Steinman; music and songs from the musical Vampires Rock
This Fragile Moment	Released: November 2009 Label: Unsung Collaboration as part of This Fragile Moment

EPs

Title	Details	Peak chart positions			Certifications
		UK [1]	UK Indie [11]	IRE [12]
Four from Toyah	Released: February 1981 Label: Safari	4	1	—	UK: Silver[13]
Four More from Toyah	Released: November 1981 Label: Safari	14	1	13
Little Tears of Love	Released: April 2002[14] Label: Vertical Species	—	—	—
Winter in Wonderland	Released: 8 December 2013 Label: Vertical Species	—	—	—
Has God Ceased to Dream You	Released: 13 December 2014 Label: Vertical Species	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released

Singles

Year	Title	Peak chart positions						Album
		UK [1]	UK Indie [15]	AUS [3]	GER [16]	IRE [17]	NZ [18]
1979	"Victims of the Riddle"	—	7	—	—	—	—	Sheep Farming in Barnet
	"Neon Womb"	—	—	—	—	—	—
1980	"Computer"	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Bird in Flight"	—	2	—	—	—	—	Non-album single
	"Ieya"	—	3	—	—	—	—	The Blue Meaning
	"Danced"	—	7	—	—	—	—	Toyah! Toyah! Toyah!
1981	"It's a Mystery"	—	—	—	—	—	—	Anthem
	"I Want to Be Free"	8	1	35	61	10	30
	"Thunder in the Mountains"	4	1	—	—	10	—	Non-album single
1982	"Brave New World"	21	4	—	—	—	—	The Changeling
	"Ieya" (re-recording)	48	5	—	—	—	—	Non-album singles
	"Be Proud Be Loud (Be Heard)"	30	3	—	—	29	—
1983	"Rebel Run"	24	3	—	—	—	—	Love Is the Law
	"The Vow"	50	17	—	—	—	—
Toyah solo singles
1985	"Don't Fall in Love (I Said)"	22	—	—	—	17	—	Minx
	"Soul Passing Through Soul"	57	—	—	—	—	—
	"World in Action"	93	—	—	—	—	—
1987	"Echo Beach"	54	—	—	—	—	—	Desire
	"Moonlight Dancing"	—	—	—	—	—	—
1993	"Out of the Blue"	—	—	—	—	—	—	Dreamchild
1994	"Now and Then"	—	—	—	—	—	—
2007	"Latex Messiah (Viva la Rebel in You)"	—	—	—	—	—	—	In the Court of the Crimson Queen
2011	"Fallen" (feat. Yomanda)	—	—	—	—	—	—	Non-album single
	"21st Century Supersister"	—	—	—	—	—	—	In the Court of the Crimson Queen (2013 edition)
2012	"I Believe in Father Christmas"	—	—	—	—	—	—	Mayhem
2019	"Sensational"	—	—	—	—	—	—	In the Court of the Crimson Queen (2019 edition)
	"Telepathic Lover"	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Dance in the Hurricane"	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Step into the New World"	—	—	—	—	—	—	Non-album single
2021	"Levitate"	—	—	—	—	—	—	Posh Pop
	"Zoom Zoom"	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Summer of Love"	—	—	—	—	—	—
2022	"Sphinx"	—	—	—	—	—	—	Anthem (2022 expanded edition)
	"War Boys"	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Slave to the Rhythm"	—	—	—	—	—	—	In the Court of the Crimson Queen (2023 edition)
	"Television"	—	—	—	—	—	—	Anthem (2022 expanded edition)
	"Race Through Space"	—	—	—	—	—	—	Live at the Rainbow
2023	"Latex Messiah" (re-recording; feat. Robert Fripp)	—	—	—	—	—	—	In the Court of the Crimson Queen (2023 edition)
	"Jungles of Jupiter"	—	—	—	—	—	—	Live at Drury Lane
	"We Are"	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Angel and Me"	—	—	—	—	—	—	The Changeling (2023 expanded edition)
	"Dawn Chorus"	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Street Creature"	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released

Videos

Video albums

Year	Title	Details
1981	At the Rainbow	Released: 1981 Label: BBC Video Medium: VHS, LaserDisc Live material filmed at the Rainbow Theatre, London
1982	Good Morning Universe	Released: 1982 Label: BBC Video Medium: VHS Live material filmed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on Christmas Eve 1981
1984	Toyah! Toyah! Toyah!	Released: 1984 Label: K-tel Medium: VHS Accompaniment to the compilation album
1986	Toyah	Released: 2 February 1986 Label: Renegade Video Medium: VHS Compilation of promo videos and performances
Toyah solo video albums
2005	Wild Essence: Live in the 21st Century	Released: 28 November 2005 Label: Cherry Red Films Medium: DVD Live material filmed at the Robin 2 Club, Wolverhampton in September 2005

Music videos

Year	Title
1979	"Neon Womb"
1980	"Ieya"
	"Blue Meanings"
1981	"I Want to Be Free"
	"Thunder in the Mountains"
1982	"Brave New World"
	"Dawn Chorus"
1983	"Rebel Run"
Toyah solo music videos
1985	"Don't Fall in Love (I Said)"
	"Soul Passing Through Soul"
	"America for Beginners"
1987	"Echo Beach"
1993	"Out of the Blue"
1994	"Now and Then"
2007	"Latex Messiah (Viva la Rebel in You)" (Version 1)
	"Latex Messiah (Viva la Rebel in You)" (Version 2)
	"Heal Ourselves"
	"Lesser God"
2008	"Sensational" (Version 1)
2011	"Fallen"
2019	"Sensational" (Version 2)
	"Step into the New World"
2021	"Levitate"
	"Zoom Zoom"
	"Summer of Love"
	"Space Dance"
	"The Bride Will Return"
	"Barefoot on Mars"
	"Rhythm in My House"
	"Monkeys"
	"Kill the Rage"
	"Take Me Home"
2022	"Slave to the Rhythm"

Notes

1. Sheep Farming in Barnet did not chart on the UK Albums Chart upon its original release. Chart position is for the 2020 re-issue. EP release of this album had also charted at no. 2 on the independent singles chart in 1979.
2. Anthem peaked at no. 2 on the UK Independent Albums Chart upon its original release, and reached no. 1 with the 2020 re-issue.
3. Take the Leap! did not chart upon its original release. Chart position is for the 2020 re-issue.
4. In the Court of the Crimson Queen did not chart upon its original release. Chart position is for the 2019 re-issue.

References

1. "TOYAH songs and albums | full Official Chart history". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
2. For all except where noted: Lazell, Barry (1997). Indie Hits 1980–1989. Cherry Red Books. ISBN 0-9517206-9-4.
   For Anthem: "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50: 16 September 2022 - 22 September 2022". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
   For Take the Leap!: "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50: 20 March 2020 - 26 March 2020". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
   For In the Court of the Crimson Queen: "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
   For Posh Pop: "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
3. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 312. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
4. Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin (in Finnish). Keuruu: Otava. ISBN 951-1-21053-X.
5. "Discography Toyah". norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
6. "Award: Toyah – Anthem". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
7. "Award: Toyah – The Changeling". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
8. For Toyah! Toyah! Toyah!: "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50: 20 May 2022 - 26 May 2022". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
   For Warrior Rock: Toyah on Tour: "Indie Hits "T"". Cherry Red Records. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
   For Live at the Rainbow: "Official Independent Albums Chart on 2/12/2022". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
   For Live at Drury Lane: "Official Independent Albums Chart on 19/5/2023". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
   For Toyah Solo: "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50: 06 March 2020 - 12 March 2020". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
9. "Award: Toyah – Toyah Toyah Toyah". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
10. "Kiss Of Reality — TOYAH". Retrieved 12 January 2021.
11. Lazell, Barry (1997). Indie Hits 1980–1989'. Cherry Red Books. ISBN 0-9517206-9-4.
12. "The Irish Charts – All there is to know". www.irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
13. "Award: Toyah – Four From Toyah". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
14. "Dreamscape • Past Toyah News • April 2002". toyah.net. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
15. "Indie Hits "T"". Cherry Red Records. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
16. "TOYAH – I WANT TO BE FREE" (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
17. "The Irish Charts – All there is to know". irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
18. "Discography Toyah". charts.nz. Retrieved 19 September 2012.

External links

• Toyah Willcox discography discography at Discogs as the band Toyah
• Toyah Willcox discography discography at Discogs as Toyah solo