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Linda Ronstadt albums discography
Linda Ronstadt in concert, 1981.
Studio albums	29
EPs	2
Live albums	1
Compilation albums	37
Box sets	1

The albums discography of American singer Linda Ronstadt contains 29 studio albums, 37 compilation albums, one live album, one box set and two extended plays (EP's). Her first studio album was a dual credit with the Stone Poneys titled Linda Ronstadt, Stone Poneys and Friends, Vol. III (1968). In 1969, Capitol Records released her first solo studio album was issued titled Hand Sown ... Home Grown. Her 1970 studio album Silk Purse was her first make the charts in the US, Australia and Canada. Ronstadt's 1972 self-titled album made chart positions in the US and Japan.

Her 1973 album Don't Cry Now was issued on Asylum Records and also made multiple charts. It was also her first to certify gold in sales from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 1974, Heart Like a Wheel topped the US all-genre chart, reached the top ten in Canada and made the top 40 in Australia. It certified two times platinum by the RIAA for selling two million copies. In 1975, the studio album Prisoner in Disguise certified platinum from the RIAA and made the top five of the US all-genre chart. Hasten Down the Wind (1976) was a top five album in the US and Canada, while also reaching positions in four other countries, including the UK. In the UK, Hasten Down the Wind certified silver in sales from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

Also in 1976, Ronstadt's first Greatest Hits compilation album was released. Along with charting in five countries, the album became among her best-selling discs. It certified seven times platinum from the RIAA, four times platinum in Australia (Australian Recording Industry Association) and platinum in Canada (Music Canada). In 1977, Ronstadt's ninth studio album Simple Dreams reached number one in the US, Australia and Canada. It also made the top ten in the Netherlands and New Zealand. Simple Dreams also certified multi-platinum from the ARIA, MC, RMNZ (Recorded Music NZ) and RIAA. Her tenth studio album Living in the USA (1979) also topped the US chart, while reaching the top ten in three additional countries. It was given sales certifications from the ARIA, BPI, RIAA and RMNZ.

Ronstadt's eleventh studio album Mad Love made the top five in the US and Australia, along with reaching platinum sales status in both countries. The same year, Ronstadt's second greatest hits compilation was released and later certified platinum in the US. After the release of the top 40 studio album Get Closer (1982), Ronstadt's next studio release What's New (1983) returned her to the US top ten. It certified platinum in Canada and two times platinum in the US. What's New was followed by two more platinum selling albums. In 1987, Ronstadt collaborated with Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton for the studio album Trio. It made the top ten in the US, Australia, New Zealand and topped the Canada all-genre chart. The album certified platinum in the US. Later in 1987, Ronstadt's first Spanish language album Canciones de Mi Padre was released. The RIAA later certified it two times platinum. In 1989, Elektra Records issued her eighteenth studio album Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind. Featuring Aaron Neville, the disc made top ten and top 20 positions in the US, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands. It received sales certifications in four countries including the US, where it certified three times platinum.

Between 1991 and 1992, Elektra issued two more Spanish language studio projects. In 1993, Ronstadt returned to the English market with Winter Light, which made the top 100 in the US, Australia and Canada. Elektra issued three more studio albums of Ronstadt's material through 1998: Feels Like Home, Dedicated to the One I Love and We Ran. In 1999, Asylum Records issued two collaborative albums of Ronstadt's material: Trio II (with Harris and Parton) and Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions (with Harris only). Trio II was Ronstadt's only 1990s album to receive a US sales certification, certifying gold.

Ronstadt's final studio albums were released in the 2000s. In 2000, Elektra issued the studio album A Merry Little Christmas. In 2004, the Verve label released Hummin' to Myself. The 2006 collaborative album with Ann Savoy was her final studio project. All three discs reached lower chart positions on the US all-genre chart. During the 2000s, Elektra/Rhino issued the compilation The Very Best of Linda Ronstadt, which made multiple chart positions and received a gold certification in Australia. In 2014, Rhino issued the compilation Duets, which made the US top 40. In 2016, Rhino issued The Complete Trio Collection. The compilation featuring Ronstadt, Harris and Parton made chart positions in the US, Australia and the UK.

Studio albums

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1990s

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Compilation albums

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

Live albums

Box sets

Extended plays

References

1. ^ "Linda Ronstadt chart history (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
2. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970-1992. St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.Note: This reference gives Australian albums and singles information. It is used for chart peak positions as the early albums were released before ARIA regulated the Australian charts itself (1989)
3. ^ "Search results for "Linda Ronstadt albums'". RPM. Archived from the original on 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
4. ^ Okamoto, Satoshi (2006). Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970-2005. Roppongi, Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.
5. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl Linda Ronstadt discography". Hung Medien. MegaCharts. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
6. ^ "chart.org.nz Linda Ronstadt discography". Hung Medien. RIANZ. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
7. ^ "Linda Ronstadt: Swedish charts portal". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
8. ^ "LINDA RONSTADT: Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
9. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Don't Cry Now". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
10. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Heart Like a Wheel". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
11. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Prisoner in Disguise". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
12. ^ "British certifications – Linda Ronstadt". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 1, 2022. Type Linda Ronstadt in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
13. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Hasten Down the Wind". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
14. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2001 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
15. "Canadian album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Simple Dreams". Music Canada. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
16. "New Zealand album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Simple Dreams". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
17. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Simple Dreams". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
18. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1996 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
19. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Living in the U.S.A." Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
20. "New Zealand album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Living in the USA". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
21. ^ "Linda Ronstadt: Norwegian charts portal". norwegancharts.com. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
22. "Kent Music Report No 341 – 5 January 1981 > Platinum and Gold Albums 1980". Kent Music Report. Retrieved November 13, 2021 – via Imgur.com.
23. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Mad Love". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
24. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Get Closer". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
25. "Canadian album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – What's New". Music Canada. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
26. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – What's New". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
27. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Lush Life". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
28. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – For Sentimental Reasons". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
29. "New Zealand album certifications – Parton/Harris/Ronstadt – Trio". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
30. ^ "American album certifications – D. Parton, L. Ronstadt, E. Harris – Trio". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
31. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Canciones de Mi Padre". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
32. "Canadian album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Cry Like a Rainstorm Howl Like the Wind". Music Canada. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
33. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Cry Like a Rainstorm Howl Like the Wind". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
34. Ronstadt, Linda (1972). "Te Voy A Amar Un Largo Tiempo (Disc Information)". Capitol Records. ST-404.
35. Ronstadt, Linda (1972). "Linda Ronstadt (Disc Information)". Capitol Records. ST-410.
36. "2 Originals of Linda Ronstadt (Disc Information)". Capitol Records. 1975. 134-EVC-52-760/61 (LP); 434-EVC-85-393 (Cassette).
37. Ronstadt, Linda (1975). "Linda Ronstadt's Greatest Hits (Disc Information)". Capitol Records. ST-237-44 (LP); T-ST-237-44 (Cassette).
38. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2000 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
39. "Canadian album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Greatest Hits". Music Canada. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
40. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Greatest Hits". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
41. "New Zealand album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Greatest Hits". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
42. Ronstadt, Linda (April 1977). "A Retrospective (Disc Information)". Capitol Records. SKBB-11629 (LP); 4XWW-11629 (Cassette).
43. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – A Retrospective". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
44. Ronstadt, Linda (1977). "The Southern Belle (Disc Information)". Capitol Records. 5C-050-85068.
45. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Greatest Hits Vol. II". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
46. Ronstadt, Linda (1981). "For Country Lovers (Disc Information)". Capitol Records. SL-8148 (LP); 4XL-8148 (cassette).
47. Ronstadt, Linda (1982). "Blue Bayou (Disc Information)". Asylum Records. AS-22-065.
48. Ronstadt, Linda (1982). "The Very Best (Disc Information)". Asylum Records. AS-5051.
49. Ronstadt, Linda (1984). "Prime of Life (Disc Information)". Capitol Special Markets. PLB-72060.
50. Ronstadt, Linda (1984). "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (Disc Information)". Capitol Records. 4XL-9024.
51. Ronstadt, Linda (1985). "When Will I Be Loved (Disc Information)". Capitol Records. 4XL-9221.
52. Ronstadt, Linda (1985). "Country and Rock Favorites (Disc Information)". Capitol Records. 4XL-9211.
53. "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Round Midnight with Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
54. Ronstadt, Linda (1986). "Rockfile (Disc Information)". Capitol Special Markets. SLB-9344 (LP); PDK-2-1125 (Cassette).
55. Ronstadt, Linda (1990). "Linda Ronstadt: A Retrospective (Disc Information)". Elektra Records. PRCD-8174-2.
56. Ronstadt, Linda (1993). "Boleros Y Rancheras (Disc Information)". WEA/Elektra Records. 400.1272 (CD); 9548-32236-4 (Cassette); 9548-32236-1 (LP).
57. Ronstadt, Linda (1997). "Her Greatest Hits and Finest Performances (Disc Information)". Reader's Digest/Warner Records. OPCD-6506 (CD); OPCS-6506 (Cassette).
58. Ronstadt, Linda (1998). "Required Ronstadt (Disc Information)". Elektra Records. PRCD-1115-2.
59. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2017 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
60. Ronstadt, Linda (2005). "Greatest Hits (Disc Information)". Warner Records. 17703.
61. Ronstadt, Linda (January 24, 2006). "The Best of Linda Ronstadt: The Capitol Years (Disc Information)". Capitol Records/EMI. 5607512.
62. Ronstadt, Linda (October 29, 2007). "The Platinum Collection". Warner Platinum. 8122799480.
63. Ronstadt, Linda (March 31, 2009). "Collector's Edition". Madacy Entertainment. 54197.
64. Ronstadt, Linda (August 5, 2014). "Icon: Linda Ronstadt (Disc Information)". Capitol Records. B-001939502.
65. Harris, Emmylou; Parton, Dolly; Ronstadt, Linda (June 15, 2015). "My Dear Companion: Selections from the Trio Collection (Disc Information)". Rhino Records. 8122794718.
66. Ronstadt, Linda (August 21, 2015). "Just One Look: Classic Linda Ronstadt (Disc Information)". Elektra Records/Rhino Records. 8122795039 (LP); 8122795237 (CD); 603497886432 (Digital).
67. Ronstadt, Linda (2015). "Greatest Hits (Disc Information)". Elektra Records/Rhino Records. 603497886449.
68. Harris, Emmylou; Parton, Dolly; Ronstadt, Linda (September 9, 2016). "Farther Along (Disc Information)". Rhino Records. 8122794718.
69. Ronstadt, Linda (November 16, 1999). "The Linda Ronstadt Box Set (Disc Information)". Elektra Records. 7559624722.
70. Ronstadt, Linda (1977). "The Best of Linda Ronstadt (EP information)". Asylum Records. 92.005.
71. "I Am Woman -- EP by Linda Ronstadt". Apple Music. Retrieved 2 September 2023.

External links

• Linda Ronstadt albums at her official website

v t e Linda Ronstadt
Albums Singles Performances
Stone Poneys albums	The Stone Poneys featuring Linda Ronstadt Evergreen, Volume 2 Linda Ronstadt, Stone Poneys and Friends, Vol. III
Studio albums	Hand Sown ... Home Grown Silk Purse Linda Ronstadt Don't Cry Now Heart Like a Wheel Prisoner in Disguise Hasten Down the Wind Simple Dreams Living in the USA Mad Love Get Closer What's New Lush Life For Sentimental Reasons Canciones de Mi Padre Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind Mas Canciones Frenesí Winter Light Feels Like Home Dedicated to the One I Love We Ran A Merry Little Christmas Hummin' to Myself
Collaborations	Trio Santiago Trio II Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions Adieu False Heart The Complete Trio Collection
Compilations	Different Drum Greatest Hits Greatest Hits, Volume 2 The Very Best of Linda Ronstadt Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas Duets
Live Albums	Live in Hollywood
Hit singles	"Different Drum" "Long, Long Time" "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" "You're No Good"/"I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You)" "When Will I Be Loved"/"It Doesn't Matter Anymore" "Heat Wave"/"Love Is a Rose" "The Tracks of My Tears" "That'll Be the Day" "Someone to Lay Down Beside Me" "Lose Again" "Crazy" "Blue Bayou" "It's So Easy" "Poor Poor Pitiful Me" "Tumbling Dice" "Back in the U.S.A." "Ooo Baby Baby" "Just One Look" "Love Me Tender" "Alison" "How Do I Make You" "Hurt So Bad" "I Can't Let Go" "I Knew You When" "What's New?" "Somewhere Out There" "Don't Know Much" "All My Life" "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" "Close Your Eyes" "Walk On"
Other songs	"Carmelita" "Desperado" "Mr. Sandman"
Related topics	"Mr. Plow" FM (film) The Pirates of Penzance (1983 film) An American Tail (soundtrack)
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