Elbow discography explained

Artist:	Elbow
Studio:	10
Live:	3
Compilation:	2
Ep:	5

The discography of the English rock band Elbow consists of ten studio albums and numerous EPs and singles. The band was first formed while its members were secondary school and opted for the name Elbow in 1997.^[1] The band recorded a 5-track demo EP titled Noisebox, named after the studio where it was recorded. Four songs were later re-recorded for the deluxe edition of the debut album while a live-version was chosen for the fifth.^[2] The band were signed to Island Records and recorded an album with Steve Osborne that was shelved after the Universal take-over.^[3] Released from their contract, the band released the Newborn and Any Day Now EPs through Ugly Man Records that featured some of the material recorded with Osborne.^{[4] [5]} In early 2001 Elbow signed with V2 Records.^[6]

Albums

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions										Certifications (sales thresholds)
		UK ^[7]	AUS ^[8]	BEL (FL) ^[9]	BEL (WA) ^[10]	GER ^[11]	IRL ^[12]	NL ^[13]	SWI ^[14]	SCO	US ^[15]
Asleep in the Back	Release date: 7 May 2001 Label: V2	14	80	—	—	—	63	—	—	33	—	UK: Gold^[16]
Cast of Thousands	Release date: 18 August 2003 Label: V2	7	—	—	—	—	52	—	—	8	196	UK: Gold
Leaders of the Free World	Release date: 12 September 2005 Label: V2	12	90	31	75	86	31	69	—	15	—	UK: Gold
The Seldom Seen Kid	Release date: 17 March 2008 Label: Fiction/Polydor	5	—	7	—	—	9	39	—	7	109	UK: 3× Platinum BE: Gold^[17] IRE: Platinum^[18]
Build a Rocket Boys!	Release date: 7 March 2011^[19] Label: Fiction/Polydor	2	13	3	47	50	2	5	54	2	151	UK: Platinum
The Take Off and Landing of Everything	Release date: 10 March 2014 Label: Fiction/Polydor	1	12	1	15	22	1	4	30	1	83	UK: Gold
Little Fictions	Release date: 3 February 2017^[20] Label: Polydor	1	16	3	28	19	1	1	23	1	172	UK: Gold
Giants of All Sizes	Release date: 11 October 2019^[21] Label: Polydor	1	60	5	38	32	6	10	27	1	—	UK: Silver
Flying Dream 1	Release date: 19 November 2021^[22] Label: Polydor	7	—	26	125	50	39	16	41	8	—
Audio Vertigo	Release date: 22 March 2024 Label: Polydor	1	—	7	126	35	28 ^[23]	5	24	2	—
"—" denotes albums that did not chart.

Compilation albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions								Certifications (sales thresholds)
		UK	AUS	BEL (FL)	BEL (WA)	GER	IRE	NL	SCO
Dead in the Boot	Release date: 28 August 2012^[24] Label: Fiction/Polydor	4	52	3	85	94	10	11	7	UK: Silver
The Best of Elbow	Release date: 24 November 2017^[25] Label: Polydor	11	—	41	—	—	30	45	17	UK: Gold
"—" denotes albums that did not chart.

Live albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		UK	BEL (FL)	SCO
Live at Jodrell Bank	Release date: 25 November 2013 Label: Fiction	—	—	—
Live at the Ritz: An Acoustic Performance	Release date: 17 April 2020^[26] Label: Polydor	58	46	11
Elbowrooms	Release date: 19 June 2020^[27] ^[28] Label: Polydor	—	—	—
"—" denotes albums that did not chart.

Extended plays

Title	EP details	Peak chart positions
		UK	UK Indie
The Noisebox EP	Release date: 1 January 1999 Label: Ugly Man	—	—
The Newborn EP	Release date: 7 August 2000 Label: Ugly Man	—	46
The Any Day Now EP	Release date: 23 January 2001 CD (4 tracks) 26 January 2001 CD (5 tracks) Label: Ugly Man, V2	—	7
iTunes Live from London EP	Release date: 12 June 2008 Label: Fiction / Polydor	194	—
Lost Worker Bee EP	Release date: 24 July 2015 Label: Polydor	—	—
"—" denotes albums that did not chart.

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
		UK	BEL (FL)	BEL (WA)	EU ^[29]	FRA ^[30]	ICE ^[31]	IRE	NL	SCO ^[32]	US AAA ^[33]
"Red"	2001	36	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	51	—		Asleep in the Back
"Powder Blue"		41	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	62	—
"Newborn"		42	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	62	—
"Asleep in the Back" / "Coming Second"	2002	19	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	25	—
"Ribcage"	2003	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Cast of Thousands
"Fallen Angel"		19	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	24	—
"Fugitive Motel"		44	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	35	—
"Not a Job"	2004	26	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	30	—
"Grace Under Pressure" / "Switching Off"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Forget Myself"	2005	22	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	25	—		Leaders of the Free World
"Leaders of the Free World"		53	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	43	—
"Grounds for Divorce"	2008	19	—	—	—	—	—	39	—	10	—	UK: Gold^[34]	The Seldom Seen Kid
"One Day Like This"		4	19	—	11	—	—	18	—	7	—	UK: 2× Platinum^[35]
"The Bones of You"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Running to Stand Still"	2009	121	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		War Child Presents Heroes
"Neat Little Rows"	2011	108	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Build a Rocket Boys!
"Open Arms"^[36] ^[37]		58	47	—	—	—	—	—	—	61	—
"Lippy Kids"^[38]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	36	—	—
"Dear Friends"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"The Night Will Always Win"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Lippy Kids" (Live At Rock Werchter 2011)		—	6	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"McGreggor"	2012	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Dead in the Boot
"First Steps"^[39]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"New York Morning"	2014	130	37	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	28		The Take Off and Landing of Everything
"Fly Boy Blue/Lunette"		183	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Charge"^[40]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"My Sad Captains"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Real Life (Angel)"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"What Time Do You Call This?"^[41]	2015	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Man Up OST^[42]
"Lost Worker Bee"		123	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	74	—		Lost Worker Bee EP
"Magnificent (She Says)"	2016	97	—	—	—	140	—	—	—	47	—		Little Fictions
"All Disco"	2017	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Gentle Storm"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"August & September"^[43]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		rowspan="2"
"Kindling (Fickle Flame)"^[44]		—	—	—	—	—	16	—	—	—	—
"Golden Slumbers"		29	—	—	—	—	5	—	—	10	—		The Best of Elbow
"Dexter & Sinister"	2019	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	33	—		Giants of All Sizes
"Empires"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"White Noise White Heat"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	75	—
"My Trouble"	2020	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"The Seldom Seen Kid"	2021	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Flying Dream 1
"Six Words"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Flying Dream 1"^[45]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"What Am I Without You"^[46]	2022	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Lovers' Leap"^[47]	2024	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Audio Vertigo
"Balu"^[48]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Good Blood Mexico City"^[49]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Things I've Been Telling Myself for Years"^[50]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes singles that did not chart.

Other charted songs

Title	Year	Peak chart positions		Album
		UK Sales	BEL (FL) Tip
"Any Day Now"	2001	50	—	Asleep in the Back
"Weather to Fly"	2008	—	14	The Seldom Seen Kid
"—" denotes songs that did not chart.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Interview with Elbow. Taverner Brown. Lauren. 24 September 2010. 247 Magazine. 2016-03-23.
2. Web site: Elbow - Noisebox E.P.. Discogs. 2016-03-23.
3. Web site: Elbow – Album By Album - Uncut. Thomson. Graeme. August 2011. Uncut. IPC Media. 2016-03-23.
4. Web site: Elbow - The Newborn E.P.. Discogs. 2016-03-23.
5. Web site: Elbow - The Any Day Now E.P.. Discogs. 2016-03-23.
6. Book: Middles, Mick. Reluctant Heroes: The Story of Elbow. 2009-11-05. Omnibus Press. 9780857120250. 60. en.
7. Peak chart positions for singles in the United Kingdom:
   • All except noted: Web site: Official Charts Company - Elbow . 2014-03-08.
   • The Newborn EP, The Any Day Now EP, "Grace Under Pressure", Live From London EP & "Running to Stand Still": Web site: Chart Log UK : 1994–2010 E-40 – E-Z Rollers . Zobbel.de . 7 July 2023.
   • "Neat Little Rows": Web site: Chart Log UK : Chart Date : 12.03.2011 . Zobbel.de . 2014-03-08.
   • "New York Morning": Web site: Chart Log UK – 8.02.2014 (wk5) . Zobbel . 7 July 2023.
   • "Fly Boy": Web site: Chart Log UK – 15.03.2014 (wk10) . Zobbel . 7 July 2023.
   • "Lost Worker Bee": Web site: Chart Log UK – 1.08.2015 (wk31) . Zobbel . 20 May 2020.
8. Peaks in Australia:
   • All except noted: Web site: Discography Elbow . australian-charts.com . 2012-08-01 .
   • Giants of All Sizes: Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #547. auspOp. 2019-10-19. 2019-10-19. 19 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191019063322/https://www.auspop.com.au/2019/10/aria-chart-watch-547/. dead.
9. Web site: Ultratop Belgian Charts . ultratop.be . 31 March 2024.
10. Web site: Ultratop Belgian Charts Wallonie . ultratop.be . 31 March 2024.
11. Web site: Discographie Elbow. GfK Entertainment. 6 July 2023.
12. Web site: Discography Elbow . irishcharts.com . 2014-03-08.
13. Web site: Discografie Elbow . dutchcharts.nl . 2012-08-01.
14. Web site: Discography Elbow . swisscharts.com . Hung Medien . 25 March 2024.
15. Elbow – Chart History: Billboard 200. Billboard. 6 July 2023.
16. Web site: Certified Awards . British Phonographic Industry . 2017-03-18 . 10 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170710164143/http://www.bpi.co.uk/certified-awards.aspx . dead .
17. Web site: Ultratop Belgian Charts . ultratop.be . 2012-08-01.
18. Ireland. 2008. Platinum. 29 December 2022.
19. Web site: Build A Rocket Boys! . Facebook.com . 2014-03-08.
20. Web site: Little Fictions. 3 February 2017. Amazon.
21. Web site: Giants of All Sizes by Elbow. Apple Music. 11 October 2019.
22. Web site: Elbow Announce New Album and Share Album Trailer: Flying Dream 1 Due Out November 19 via Polydor. Under the Radar. Redfern. Mark. 1 September 2021. 18 October 2021. https://archive.today/20211018091723/https://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/elbow_announce_new_album_and_share_album_trailer. 18 October 2021. live.
23. Web site: Top 100 Artist Album, Week Ending 29 March 2024. Official Charts Company. 29 March 2024.
24. Web site: elbow | elbow Announce ‘Dead In The Boot’ – The B Sides Collection . M.elbow.co.uk . 2012-07-17 . 2012-08-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120721082352/http://m.elbow.co.uk/news/elbow-announce-dead-in-the-boot-the-b-sides-collection/ . 21 July 2012 . dmy-all .
25. Web site: ELBOW - 'THE BEST OF' . M.elbow.co.uk . 2017-11-20.
26. Web site: 2020-04-08. Live at The Ritz – An Acoustic Performance. 2021-11-20. elbow. en-US.
27. Web site: Elbow Releases ‘Elbowrooms’ Sessions To Streaming Platforms. UDiscoverMusic. 19 June 2020.
28. Web site: Drieberg. Clint. 2020-06-22. elbow Release "elbowrooms" Sessions. 2021-11-20. Nova.ie. en-US.
29. Web site: https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0=ts_chart_artistname%3Aelbow&f[1]=itm_field_chart_id%3AEuro%20Digital%20Tracks&f[2]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=elbow Euro Digital Tracks]. Billboard.biz.
30. Web site: Discographie Elbow . lescharts.com . 6 July 2023.
31. Peaks in Iceland:
    • "Kindling (Fickle Flame)": Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20171022174208/http://ruv.is/thaettir/vinsaeldalisti-rasar-2. 22 October 2017. Vinsældalisti Rásar 2 - RÚV. is. RÚV. 26 July 2023.
    • "Golden Slumbers": Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20180202215953/http://ruv.is/thaettir/vinsaeldalisti-rasar-2. 2 February 2018. Vinsældalisti Rásar 2 - RÚV. is. RÚV. 26 July 2023.
32. Peaks in Scotland:
    • "Red": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Powder Blue": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Newborn": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Asleep in the Back": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Fallen Angel": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Fugitive Motel": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Not a Job": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Forget Myself": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Leaders of the Free World": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Grounds for Divorce": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "One Day Like This": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Open Arms": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Magnificent (She Says)": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Golden Slumbers": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Lost Worker Bee": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "Dexter & Sinister": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
    • "White Noise White Heat": Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 7 July 2023.
33. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=elbow|chart=Triple A}} Elbow – Chart History: Triple A ]. Billboard . 14 February 2018.
34. Web site: Grounds for Divorce Certification. BPI.
35. Web site: One Day Like This Certification. BPI.
36. Web site: Radio1 Rodos :: New Music :: U.K. Forthcoming Releases . Radio1.gr . 2014-03-02 . 2014-03-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121020105600/http://www.radio1.gr/music/forthcoming_uk_singles.htm . 20 October 2012 . dmy .
37. Web site: Elbow | open arms . TuneTribe.com . 2011-04-24 . 2014-03-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110927170926/https://www.tunetribe.com/product/elbow-open-arms?id=5141721 . 27 September 2011 . dmy .
38. Web site: Elbow To Release 'Lippy Kids'- 8th August . Facebook . 2012-08-01.
39. News: London 2012: How BBC Olympics theme tune First Steps was made. 29 July 2012. BBC News. 27 July 2012.
40. Rhian . Jones . Record Store Day 2014 releases revealed . . Intent Media . London, England . 12 March 2014 . 10 June 2014.
41. News: Listen to Elbow's new track, What Time Do You Call This?. 11 June 2015. The Guardian. 27 April 2015.
42. Web site: Man Up soundtrack announced . Film Music Reporter . 4 December 2015. Film Music Reporter. 27 April 2015.
43. Web site: Elbow to Release The The Cover For RSD in Support of Calm'S Torch Songs - elbow . Elbow . 7 July 2023.
44. Web site: Listen to 'Kindling (Fickle Flame)' with John Grant - elbow . Elbow . 26 July 2023.
45. Web site: 'Flying Dream 1' Single Out Now. Polydor Records. 5 November 2021. 11 November 2021. https://archive.today/20211111123913/https://www.guygarvey.com/2021/11/05/flying-dream-1-single-out-now/. 11 November 2021. live.
46. Web site: Elbow share 'What Am I Without You' single from Top 10 charting record. Shoot Music. 11 January 2022. 15 May 2022. Thompson. Dave. https://archive.today/20220515033306/http://sportplaylists.com/elbow-what-am-i-without-you. 15 May 2022. live.
47. Web site: Watch Elbow Perform New Single "Lovers' Leap" Live For The First Time On Graham Norton. Stereogum. 27 January 2024. 2 February 2024.
48. Skinner . Tom . Listen to Elbow’s explosive new single 'Balu' . NME . 1 March 2024 . 25 March 2024.
49. Breihan . Tom . Elbow share new song 'Good Blood Mexico City' . . 12 March 2024 . 25 March 2024.
50. Redfern . Mark . Elbow Release New Album and Share Video for 'Things I've Been Telling Myself For Years' . Under the Radar . 22 March 2024 . 26 March 2024.