Martin Nievera discography explained

Artist:	Martin Nievera
Studio:	29
Live:	2
Compilation:	10
Ep:	2
Singles:	33
1Option:	2
1Option Name:	Box sets

Filipino singer-songwriter Martin Nievera has released 28 studio albums, 10 compilation albums, 2 live albums, 2 extended plays (EPs) and thirty-three singles.

Albums

Studio albums

Year	width=230	Album details	width=110	Sales^[1]	width=145	Certifications (sales thresholds)
1983	Martin.... Take One Released: June 1983 Label: Vicor Formats: LP, Cassette, CD	PHI: 40,000+	PARI: Platinum^[2]
1984	The Best Gift Released: July 1984 Label: Vicor Formats: LP, Cassette, CD	PHI: 40,000+	PARI: Platinum
1985	Martin Released: November 1985 Label: Vicor Formats: LP, Cassette, CD	PHI: 40,000+	PARI: Platinum
1987	Miracle Released: September 19, 1987 Label: Vicor Formats: LP, Cassette, CD	PHI: 20,000+	PARI: Gold
1988	A Martin Nievera Christmas Holiday album Released: October 1988 Formats: LP, Cassette, CD Label: Vicor	PHI: Gold	PARI: 20,000+
1989	Dream Released: 1989 Label: Vicor Formats: LP, Cassette, CD	PHI: 40,000	PARI: Platinum
1991	A New Start Released: November 1991 Label: Dyna Formats: LP, Cassette, CD	PHI: 20,000	PARI: Gold
1994	Roads Released: September 16, 1994 Label: PolyCosmic Formats: Cassette, CD	PHI: 80,000+	PARI: 2× Platinum
1997	Journeys Released: December 1997 Label: PolyCosmic Formats: Cassette, CD	PHI: 40,000+	PARI: Platinum
1998	Forever Released: December 19, 1998 Label: PolyGram Formats: Cassette, CD	PHI: 160,000+	PARI: 4× Platinum
1999	Forever, Forever Released: 1999 Label: PolyGram/MCA Universal Formats: Cassette, CD	PHI: 120,000+	PARI: 3× Platinum
	Return To Forever Released: December 1999 Label: MCA Universal Formats: Cassette, CD	PHI: 20,000+	PARI: Gold
2002	Chasing Time Released: October 2002 Label: EMI Philippines Formats: Cassette, CD	PHI: 40,000	PARI: Platinum
2003	Chasing Time II Released: November 2003 Label: EMI Philippines Formats: Cassette, CD	PHI: 20,000	PARI: Gold
2004	Unforgettable Released: July 11, 2004 Label: EMI Philippines Formats: Cassette, CD	PHI: 30,000	PARI: Platinum
2005	When Love Is Gone Released: 2005 Label: EMI Philippines Formats: Cassette, CD	PHI: 15,000	PARI: Gold
2006	Awit Ng Puso Released: 2006 Label: EMI Philippines Formats: Cassette, CD	PHI: 30,000	PARI: Platinum
2007	Milestones Released: May 30, 2007 Label: EMI Philippines Formats: Cassette, CD	PHI: 25,000	PARI: Platinum
2008	Ikaw Ang Aking Pangarap Released: June 1, 2008 Label: EMI Philippines Formats: CD, digital download	PHI:	PARI:
2008	My Christmas List Holiday album Released: June 18, 2008 Formats: CD, digital download Label: EMI Philippines	PHI: –	PARI: –
2009	For Always Released: May 1, 2009 Label: PolyEast Formats: CD, digital download	PHI: –	PARI: –
2010	As 1 (with Gary Valenciano) Released: January 1, 2010 Label: PolyEast Formats: CD, digital download
	As Always Released: February 22, 2010 Label: PolyEast Formats: CD, digital download	PHI: –	PARI: –
2011	Himig Ng Damdamin Released: April 1, 2011 Label: PolyEast Formats: CD, digital download	PHI: –	PARI: –
2012	Mga Awit at Damdamin Released: February 29, 2012 Label: PolyEast Formats: CD, digital download	PHI: –	PARI: –
	No More Words (with Pops Fernandez) Released: May 3, 2012 Label: PolyEast Formats: CD, digital download	PHI: –	PARI: –
2013	3D: Tatlong Dekada Released: July 31, 2013 Label: PolyEast Formats: CD, digital download	PHI: –	PARI: –
2015	Big Mouth Big Band Released: May 5, 2015 Label: PolyEast Formats: CD, digital download	PHI: –	PARI: –
2016	Kahapon... Ngayon Released: May 30, 2016 Label: PolyEast Formats: CD, digital download	PHI: –	PARI: –

Live albums

Year	width=230	Album details	width=110	Sales	width=145	Certifications
1987	Martin Nievera Live at the Ultra Live album Released: October 24, 1987 Formats: LP, cassette Label: Vicor	PHI: –	PARI: –
2000	Martin Nievera Live with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Live album Released: 2000 Formats: cassette, CD Label: MCA Universal/Star	PHI: –	PARI: –

Extended plays

Year	width=230	Album details	width=110	Sales	width=145	Certifications
1996	You Are My Song EP Released: August 23, 1996 Formats: Cassette, CD Label: PolyCosmic	PHI: 40,000+	PARI: Platinum
1997	What's on the Other Side EP Released: August 23, 1997 Formats: Cassette, CD Label: PolyCosmic	PHI: –	PARI: –

Compilation albums

Year	Title	Philippines Sales	Certification
1986	Greatest Hits Greatest Hits album Released: August 1986 Formats: LP, Cassette, CD Label: Vicor	PHI: –	PARI: –
1992	Greatest Hits Vol.2 Studio album Released: 1992 Formats: Cassette, CD Label: Vicor	PHI: –	PARI: –
1994	Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin Compilation album Released: 1994 Formats: Cassette, CD Label: Vicor	PHI: –	PARI: –
	Be My Lady Compilation album Released: 1994 Formats: Cassette, CD Label: Vicor	PHI: –	PARI: –
2001	My Souvenirs Compilation album Released: September 12, 2001 Formats: Cassette, CD Label: MCA Universal	PHI: 120,000+	PARI: 3× Platinum
	More Souvenirs Compilation album Released: November 2001 Formats: Cassette, CD Label: MCA Universal	PHI: 40,000+	PARI: Platinum
2008	The Discography Compilation album Released: June 13, 2008 Formats: CD, digital download Label: Vicor	PHI: –	PARI: –
2010	18 Greatest Hits Compilation album Released: May 14, 2010 Formats: CD, digital download Label: Vicor	PHI: –	PARI: –
	Unforgettable Souvenirs Compilation album Released: 2010 Formats: CD, digital download Label: PolyEast	PHI: –	PARI: –
	Duets (In Harmony) Compilation album Released: August 15, 2010 Formats: CD, digital download Label PolyEast	–	PARI: –

Box sets

Details!Notes

2010	The Forever Collection^[3] Released: 2010 Label: PolyEast Format: CD	3-CD boxset containing Forever, Forever, Forever and Return to Forever.^[4] Comes up in limited gold CDs, 24-bit remastering and audiophile recording.^[5]
	Unforgettable Souvenirs^[6] Released: 2010 Label: PolyEast Formats: CD	3-CD boxset containing two compilation album My Souvenirs and More Souvenirs and extra space for his 2004 studio album Unforgettable.

Songs

Original songs (in alphabetical order, as solo artist)

• "A Brand New Christmas"
• "Buhay Mo, Buhay Ko" (inspirational song and tribute to Coronavirus pandemic in the Philippines)
• "Christmas Won't Be the Same Without You" (also covered by Pops Fernandez, Sarah Geronimo, Lani Misalucha & Richard Poon)
• "Each Day with You" (covered by Nyoy Volante)
• "Forever (duet with Regine Velasquez, also covered by Passage Band)
• "Giliw"
• "Hanggang Kailan"
• "Here To Give You Primetime" (duet with Pops Fernandez, first theme song of Studio 23)
• "How Can I"
• "I'll Be There for You" (also covered by Aiza Seguerra, Juris Fernandez and Jake Zyrus)
• "Ikaw ang Aking Pangarap"
• "Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin" (also covered by Gary Valenciano)
• "Ikaw Lamang" (theme from ABS-CBN TV series Nasaan Ka Elisa)
• "It's Christmas Time"
• "On the Right Track"
• "Pag Uwi" (Grand Prize Winner, 2001 Metro Pop Song Festival)
• "Pain" (Grand Prize Winner, 1983 Metro Pop Song Festival; also covered by Lea Salonga)
• "Paradise"
• "Please Don't Throw My Love Away"
• "You Are My Life" (English version of "Buhay Mo, Buhay Ko")
• "You Are My Song" (also covered by Regine Velasquez)
• "You Are to Me"

Cover versions

• "Be My Lady" (originally by Pedritto Montaire; also covered by Matt Monroe Sr., Marco Sison and Jason Dy)
• "Say That You Love Me" (originally by Basil Valdez)
• "Kahit Isang Saglit" (originally by Vernie Varga)
• "Ikaw" (originally by Sharon Cuneta)
• "Because of You" (originally by Keith Martin; also covered by Jed Madela, Gary Valenciano, Kyla and Paolo Santos)
• "We Are the Reason" (also covered by Gary Valenciano)
• "Now and Forever" (originally by Richard Marx)
• "Come What May" (originally by Air Supply; also covered by Sharon Cuneta)
• "Maybe This Time" (originally by Michael Martin Murphy)
• "On the Wings of Love" (originally by Jeffrey Osborne)
• "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)" (originally by Bryan Adams)
• "You're My Everything" (originally by Santa Esmeralda)
• "Forever" (originally by Kenny Loggins)
• "When I Met You" (originally by APO Hiking Society)
• "Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin" (originally by Joey Albert; also covered by Joey Generoso and Lani Misalucha)
• "Closer You and I" (originally by Gino Padilla)
• "Somewhere Down the Road" (originally by Barry Manilow)
• "Goodbye Girl" (originally by David Gates)
• "Right Here Waiting" (originally by Richard Marx; also covered by Sarah Geronimo)
• "Just Once" (originally by James Ingram; also covered by Jaya Ramsey)
• "Only Selfless Love 2" (also covered by Jamie Rivera, Jerome John Hughes and Karylle)
• "Narito" (originally by Gary Valenciano)
• "Iisa Pa Lamang" (originally by Joey Albert; also covered by Erik Santos and Gabby Concepcion)
• "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" (originally by Bituin Escalante; also covered by Sharon Cuneta)
• "Before I Let You Go" (originally by Freestyle)
• "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" (originally by Frankie Valli)
• "Of All the Things" (originally by Dennis Lambert; also covered by Regine Velasquez)
• "The Search Is Over" (originally by Survivor; also covered by Rachelle Ann Go and Jed Madela)
• "Babalik Kang Muli" (originally by Regine Velasquez)
• "Habang May Buhay" (originally by AfterImage; also covered by Jaya Ramsey, Regine Velasquez, Sharon Cuneta and Angeline Quinto)
• "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal" (originally by the Boyfriends; also covered by Lea Salonga and Dingdong Avanzado)
• "Kapalaran" (originally by Rico J. Puno; also covered by Radioactive Sago Project)
• "Sa Kanya" (originally by Ogie Alcasid; also covered by Zsa Zsa Padilla and M.Y.M.P.)
• "Pangako" (originally by Ogie Alcasid with Manilyn Reynes; also covered by Regine Velasquez)
• "After All" (originally by Peter Cetera and Cher; also covered by Vina Morales as the theme from the ABS-CBN TV series A Beautiful Affair)
• "The Times of Your Life" (originally by Paul Anka)
• "Maging Sino Ka Man" (originally by Rey Valera; also covered by Sharon Cuneta and Erik Santos)
• "Bato sa Buhangin" (originally by Cinderella; also covered by Ogie Alcasid and Juan Pablo Dream)
• "Gaano Kita Kamahal" (originally by Celeste Legaspi; also covered by Itchyworms)
• "Di Na Muli" (originally by Itchyworms; also covered by Janine Teñoso)
• "Maalala Mo Kaya" (originally by Dulce; also covered by Carol Banawa and Gary V.)
• "Kapantay Ay Langit" (originally by Amapola; also covered by Pilita Corrales and Janno Gibbs (feat. Pilita Corrales))
• "I Think I'm in Love" (originally by Kuh Ledesma; also covered by Marie Digby)
• "One Day in Your Life" (originally by Michael Jackson; also covered by Kyla)

Compilation album appearances

• 6th Metro Manila Popular Song Festival (Vicor Music, 1983)
• Gold Ito! (Dyna Music, 1996)
• 2001 Metro Pop Song Festival (Infinity Music "now GMA Music Music Philippines, 2001)
• Only Selfless Love 2 (Universal Records, 2003)
• OPM Rewind (Universal Records, 2004)
• Best of OPM Inspirational Songs (Universal Records, 2005)
• OPM Superstars Christmas (Universal Records, 2006)
• Remember the OPM in the 80s (Vicor Music, 2007)
• Yes FM! It's Christmas Time (Vicor Music, 2007)
• Life Songs & Life Stories with Boy Abunda (Star Records, 2008)
• OPM Love Album (Universal Records, 2008)
• Musika at Pelikula: A Star Cinema Music Collection (Star Music, 2008)
• No.1 Signature Hits OPM's Best (Vicor Music, 2008)
• GV 25: All Star Tribute (Star Music, 2008)
• Kris Aquino the Greatest Love (Universal Records, 2008)
• Christmas Memories (Viva Records, 2008)
• Hanep! Ultimate Pinoy Hits Collection (PolyEast Records Philippines, 2008)
• OPM No. 1's (Star Music, 2009)
• No. 1 Signature Hits OPM's Best Vol. 2 (Vicor Music Corp., 2009)
• Senti 3 (Viva Records, 2009)
• Paalam, Maraming Salamat Pres. Aquino (A Memorial Tribute Soundtrack) (Star Music, 2009)
• I-Star 15: Best of TV & Movie Themes (Star Music, 2010)
• 60 Taon ng Musika at Soap Opera (Star Music, 2010)
• Senti Four It's Complicated (Viva Records, 2010)
• I Love You (Star Music, 2011)
• A Perfectly Acoustic Experience (PolyEast Records, 2011)
• Bida Best Hits da Best (Star Music, 2011)
• Biyahe Tayo (various artists) (2011)
• You're on the Right Track

Notes and References

1. http://www.martinnievera.net/discography.html Martin Nievera Discography
2. Web site: Salterio . Leah C. . 2021-08-22 . Behind the Music: 'Be My Lady' by Martin Nievera . 2023-09-03 . ABS-CBN News . en.
3. http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/269180/martin-nievera-s-the-forever-collection-now-available Martin Nievera’s ‘The Forever Collection’
4. http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/6671/polyeast-records-releases-martin-nievera39s-3-cd-box-set-the-forever-collection PolyEast Records releases Martin Nievera's 3-CD box set, The Forever Collection
5. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=601606 Martin's new collection contains 3 classic albums
6. http://www.kabayancentral.com/music/polyeast/mm4800635030320.html Unforgettable Souvenirs