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Sparks discography

Sparks discography

Cataloging of published recordings by Sparks


The following is a comprehensive discography of Sparks, an American rock and pop music band formed in Los Angeles in 1970 by brothers Ron (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), initially under the name Halfnelson. Best known for their quirky approach to songwriting,[1] Sparks' music is often accompanied by cutting and acerbic lyrics,[2] and an idiosyncratic stage presence, typified in the contrast between Russell's wide-eyed hyperactive frontman antics and Ron's sedentary scowling.[3]

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Albums

Studio albums

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Compilation albums

  • 2 Originals of Sparks (1975, Bearsville) - Double LP set consisting of Halfnelson and A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing
  • The Best of Sparks (1978, Island Records)
  • The History of the Sparks (1981, Carrere)
  • Mael Intuition (The Best of the Sparks 1974-76) (1990, Island)
  • Profile: The Ultimate Sparks Collection (1991, Rhino)
  • The Heaven Collection (1993, Underdog/Sony France)
  • The Hell Collection (1993, Underdog/Sony France)
  • In the Swing (1993, Spectrum/Karussell)
  • The 12 Inch Mixes (1996, Kiosk)
  • 12" Mixes (1999, Oglio Records)
  • The Best of Sparks (2000, Repertoire Records)
  • This Album's Big Enough… The Best of Sparks (2002, Music Club)
  • Shortcuts – The 7inch Mixes (1979-1984) (2012, Repertoire Records)
  • Extended – The 12inch Mixes (1979-1984) (2012, Repertoire Records)
  • Real Extended: The 12 inch Mixes (1979 - 1984) (2012, Repertoire Records) Improved and Corrected Version of above
  • New Music for Amnesiacs: The Essential Collection (2013, Lil Beethoven Records)
  • The Best & The Rest Of The Island Years 74-78 (2018, Island Records, 2 (Limited Edition, Remastered, Red Translucent) Vinyle LP)
  • Past Tense – The Best of Sparks (2019, BMG Rights Management UK) SC #23,[32] UK #73[12]

Singles

1970s

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1990s

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2000s

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2010s

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2020s

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Collaborations and contributions

Soundtrack appearances

Video

  • Amateur Hour (V-CD, 1995)
  • Live in London (2003)
  • Lil' Beethoven - Live In Stockholm (2004)
  • DEE VEE DEE - Live at the London Forum (2007)

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Notes

  1. Chart position is from the official UK "Breakers List".

References

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