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Sylvia discography
Sylvia, live performance 2022.
Sylvia, live performance 2022.
Studio albums12
Compilation albums4
Singles22
Music videos6
Other appearances1

The discography of American country music artist Sylvia contains 12 studio albums, four compilation albums, six music videos, 22 singles and one album appearance. She was signed to RCA Records and collaborated with producer Tom Collins, who established her as a country pop recording artist.[1] Her first charting single was 1979's "You Don't Miss a Thing," which reached the top 40 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.[2] She had her first major hit in 1980 with "Tumbleweed."[3] In 1981, Sylvia her first number one hit on the country songs chart with "Drifter."[1] Her debut studio album was also released in 1981 and peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.[4] In 1982, Sylvia had her biggest hit with the single "Nobody." Not only did it top the country songs chart,[1] but it also crossed over to number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.[5] It was followed by "Like Nothing Ever Happened," which reached number two on the country singles list.[1] Both songs were included on her second album, Just Sylvia.[6] It sold over 500,000 copies in the United States, leading to its gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.[7]

In 1983, Sylvia followed with Snapshot, which reached number seven on the country albums survey.[8] It produced three top ten hits, including the number three "I Never Quite Got Back (From Loving You)."[9] In 1984, Surprise, only reached number 40 on the country albums list.[10] Her country pop sound caused Sylvia to become increasingly frustrated. She soon joined with Brent Maher who produced her next two releases for RCA.[1] The first was One Step Closer (1985), which spawned three major hits: "Fallin' in Love," "Cry Just a Little Bit" and "I Love You by Heart."[11] The follow-up album with Maher (Knockin' Around) was never released and Sylvia left RCA Records in 1987.[1] She re-surfaced in 1992 as a touring artist.[1] Her next album release was 1996's The Real Story.[12] She continued releasing new music and issued 2002's Where in the World next.[13] Her most recent studio effort is a collection of re-recordings entitled Second Bloom: The Hits Re-Imagined.[14]

Albums

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Studio albums

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List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing other relevant details
Title Album details Peak chart
positions 		Certifications
US
[15] 		US
Cou.
[16] 		CAN
[17]
Drifter 139 10 —
Just Sylvia
  • Released: 1982
  • Label: RCA
  • Formats: LP, cassette
 56 2 51
Snapshot
  • Released: 1983
  • Label: RCA
  • Formats: LP, cassette
 77 7 62
Surprise
  • Released: 1984
  • Label: RCA
  • Formats: LP, cassette, CD
 178 40 —
One Step Closer
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: RCA
  • Formats: LP, cassette, CD
 — 19 —
The Real Story
  • Released: November 11, 1996
  • Label: Red Pony
  • Formats: CD
 — — —
Where in the World
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Red Pony
  • Formats: CD
 — — —
A Cradle in Bethlehem[19]
  • Released: November 11, 2002
  • Label: Red Pony
  • Formats: CD
 — — —
It's All in the Family[20][21] — — —
Second Bloom: The Hits Re-Imagined
(re-recordings)[22][23]
  • Released: June 8, 2018
  • Label: Red Pony
  • Formats: CD, music download
 — — —
Nature Child: A Dreamer's Journey[24][25]
  • Released: February 22, 2022
  • Label: Red Pony
  • Formats: CD, music download
 — — —
Knockin' Around (The Lost Album)[26]
  • Released: June 7, 2024
  • Label: RCA / Legacy
  • Formats: Music download
 — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

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List of albums, with selected chart positions, showing other relevant details
Title Album details Peak
chart
positions
US
Country
[16]
Greatest Hits
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: RCA
  • Formats: LP, cassette, CD
 59
Anthology[27]
  • Released: November 18, 1997
  • Label: Renaissance
  • Formats: CD
 —
RCA Country Legends: Sylvia[28]
  • Released: September 10, 2002
  • Label: RCA
  • Formats: CD
 —
All-American Country[29]
  • Released: February 27, 2007
  • Label: Sony BMG
  • Formats: CD
 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing other relevant details
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[30] 		US
Cou.
[31] 		US
AC
[32] 		AUS
[33] 		CAN
[34] 		CAN
Cou.
[35] 		CAN
AC
[36] 		NZ
[37]
"You Don't Miss a Thing" 1979 — 36 — — — — — — —
"It Don't Hurt to Dream" 1980 — 35 — — — — — — Drifter
"Tumbleweed" — 10 — — — — — —
"Drifter" 1981 — 1 — — — 13 — —
"The Matador" — 7 — — — 8 — —
"Heart on the Mend" — 8 — — — 11 — —
"Sweet Yesterday" — 12 — — — 11 — — Just Sylvia
"Nobody" 1982 15 1 5 41 5 1 5 2
"Like Nothing Ever Happened" — 2 — — — 1 — —
"Snapshot" 1983 — 5 — — — 3 — — Snapshot
"The Boy Gets Around" — 18 — — — 7 — —
"I Never Quite Got Back (From Loving You)" — 3 — — — 2 — —
"Victims of Goodbye" 1984 — 24 44 — — 19 — — Surprise
"Love Over Old Times" — 36 — — — 50 — —
"Fallin' in Love" 1985 — 2 — — — 1 — — One Step Closer
"Cry Just a Little Bit" — 9 — — — 8 — —
"I Love You by Heart" (with Michael Johnson) — 9 — — — 7 — —
"Nothin' Ventured, Nothin' Gained" 1986 — 33 — — — — — — Knockin' Around
"Straight from My Heart" 1987 — 66 — — — — — — Greatest Hits
"Cumberland Rose"[39] 2011 — — — — — — — — It's All in the Family
"Nobody" (re-recording)[40] 2018 — — — — — — — — Second Bloom: The Hits Re-Imagined
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing other relevant details
Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Album
US
Coun.
[31] 		CAN
Coun.
[35] 		CAN
AC
[36]
"The Wayward Wind"
(James Galway with Sylvia) 		1983 57 29 13 The Wayward Wind

Music videos

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List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Drifter" 1981 Marc Ball [41]
"The Matador" [41]
"Heart on the Mend" [41]
"I Never Quite Got Back (From Loving You)" 1983 —
"Snapshot" 1983 David Hogan [42]
"Victims of Goodbye" 1984 [42]
"Cry Just a Little Bit" 1985 —

Other album appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, showing year released, artist and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album Ref.'
"'Til I Can Make It on My Own" 2003 Kate Campbell Twang on a Wire [43]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Roland, Tom. "Sylvia: Biography & History". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  2. ^ ""You Don't Miss a Thing" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  3. ^ ""Tumbleweed" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Drifter chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  5. ^ ""Nobody" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  6. ^ Roland, Tom. "Just Sylvia: Sylvia: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  7. ^ a b "American album certifications – Sylvia". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Snapshot chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  9. ^ ""I Never Quite Got Back (From Loving You)" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Surprise chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  11. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
  12. ^ "The Real Story: Sylvia: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  13. ^ "Where in the World: Sylvia: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  14. ^ Craig, Sherryl (20 June 2018). "Country Music Icon Sylvia Releases "Second Bloom"; The Hit's Re-Imagined". Nashville Music Guide. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  15. ^ "Sylvia chart history (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  16. ^ a b "Sylvia chart history (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  17. ^ "Search results for "Sylvia"". RPM. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
  18. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Sylvia – Just Sylvia". Music Canada.
  19. ^ "A Cradle in Bethlehem: Sylvia: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. RPR-1103. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  20. ^ NA, sYLVIA (October 7, 2016). "It's All in the Family (CD Liner Notes and Album Information)". Red Pony Records.
  21. ^ "It's All in the Family by Sylvia". Apple Music. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  22. ^ NA, Sylvia (June 8, 2018). "Second Bloom: The Hits Re-Imagined (CD Liner Notes and Album Information)". Red Pony Records. RPR-1104.
  23. ^ "Second Bloom: The Hits Re-Imagined by Sylvia". Apple Music. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  24. ^ NA, Sylvia (February 22, 2022). "Nature Child: A Dreamer's Journey (CD Liner Notes and Album Information)". Red Pony Records. 195893596942 (barcode).
  25. ^ "Nature Child: A Dreamer's Journey by Sylvia". Apple Music. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  26. ^ "Knockin' Around (The Lost Album) - Album by Sylvia". Spotify. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  27. ^ "Anthology: Sylvia: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  28. ^ "RCA Country Legends: Sylvia: Sylvia: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  29. ^ "All-American Country: Sylvia: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  30. ^ "Sylvia chart history (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  31. ^ a b "Sylvia chart history (Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  32. ^ "Sylvia chart history (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  33. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 303. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  34. ^ "Search results for "Sylvia" (Top Singles)". RPM. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  35. ^ a b "Search results for "Sylvia" (Country Songs)". RPM. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  36. ^ a b "Search results for "Sylvia" (Adult Contemporary)". RPM. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  37. ^ "New Zealand Singles: Sylvia". RIANZ. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  38. ^ "American single certifications – Sylvia – Nobody". Recording Industry Association of America.
  39. ^ ""Cumberland Rose" -- Single by Sylvia". Spotify. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  40. ^ "Sylvia - Nobody". Daily Play MPE. June 1, 2018.
  41. ^ a b c "MTV Moving Fast". Billboard. Vol. 93, no. 40. October 10, 1981. p. 82.
  42. ^ a b "Director David Hogan". David Hogan.com. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  43. ^ "Twang on a Wire: Kate Campbell". Kate Campbell. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
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