Public Image Ltd discography

Public Image Ltd discography
Public Image Ltd discography
Studio albums	10
Live albums	7
Compilation albums	4
Singles	24
Video albums	3
Box sets	8

This is the discography of British post-punk band Public Image Ltd.

Albums

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
Title	Album details	UK ^[1]^[2]	UK Indie ^[3]^[4]	AUS ^[5]	CAN ^[6]	NL ^[7]	NZ ^[8]	US ^[9]
Public Image: First Issue	Released: 8 December 1978 Label: Virgin Formats: LP, MC	22	—	77	—	—	18	—
Metal Box	Released: 23 November 1979 Label: Virgin Formats: 3×12", MC Reissued in 1980 as Second Edition on 2×LP and MC	18	—	—	—	—	21	171
The Flowers of Romance	Released: 10 April 1981 Label: Virgin, Warner Bros. Formats: LP, MC	11	—	94	—	—	33	114
This Is What You Want... This Is What You Get	Released: 1 July 1984 Label: Virgin, Elektra Formats: LP, MC	56	—	—	—	—	—	—
Album	Released: 27 January 1986 Label: Virgin, Elektra Formats: CD, LP, MC The cassette release was titled Cassette	14	—	59	95	35	34	115
Happy?	Released: 14 September 1987 Label: Virgin Formats: CD, LP, MC	40	—	—	—	—	—	169
9	Released: 10 May 1989 Label: Virgin Formats: CD, LP, MC	36	—	57	—	—	—	106
That What Is Not	Released: 10 February 1992 Label: Virgin Formats: CD, LP, MC	46	—	—	—	—	—	—
This Is PiL	Released: 28 May 2012 Label: PiL Official Formats: CD, CD+DVD, 2×LP, digital download	35	4	—	—	—	—	—
What the World Needs Now...	Released: 4 September 2015 Label: PiL Official Formats: CD, 2×LP, digital download	29	3	—	—	—	—	—
End of World	Released: 11 August 2023 Label: PiL Official	33	4	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Live albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
Title	Album details	UK ^[10]^[11]
Paris au Printemps	Released: 14 November 1980 Label: Virgin Formats: LP, MC	61
Live in Tokyo	Released: August 1983 Label: Virgin Formats: 2x12", MC	28
ALiFE 2009	Released: 21 December 2009 Label: Concert Live Formats: 3xCD	—
Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 2011	Released: 19 September 2011 Label: Concert Live Formats: 2xCD, digital download	—
Live at Rockpalast 1983	Released: 27 January 2012 Label: MIG Formats: CD, 3x12"	—
Live at O₂ Shepherd's Bush Empire	Released: 2 October 2015 Label: Concert Live Formats: 3xCD	—
Concert – Live at the Brixton Academy 27.5.86	Released: 21 April 2018 Label: Virgin/UMC Formats: 2xLP	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
Title	Album details	UK ^[12]^[13]	AUS ^[14]
The Greatest Hits, So Far	Released: 24 September 1990 Label: Virgin Formats: CD, 2xLP, MC	20	102
First Issue / Second Edition	Released: 2003 Label: Virgin Formats: 2xCD	—	—
Gold	Released: 2 December 2013 Label: Universal Music Formats: 2xCD	—	—
Rise – The Collection	Released: 25 May 2015 Label: Spectrum Music Formats: CD, digital download	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Box sets

Title	Album details
Box	Released: 1990 Label: Virgin Formats: 3xCD
PiL CD Box Vol. 1	Released: 10 December 1991 Label: Columbia Formats: 5xCD Japan-only release
PiL CD Box Vol. 2	Released: 21 December 1991 Label: Columbia Formats: 5xCD Japan-only release
Plastic Box	Released: March 1999 Label: Virgin Formats: 4xCD
5 Album Set	Released: 2 April 2013 Label: EMI Formats: 5xCD Australia-only release
The Ultimate Live Collection Vol. 1	Released: December 2015 Label: Concert Live Formats: 6xCD Limited release
The Ultimate Live Collection Vol. 2	Released: December 2015 Label: Concert Live Formats: 6xCD Limited release
The Public Image Is Rotten – Songs from the Heart	Released: 20 July 2018 Label: Virgin/UMC Formats: 5xCD+2xDVD, 6xLP, digital download

Video albums

Title	Album details
PIL Live	Released: 1983 Label: Virgin Formats: VHS, Betamax, LaserDisc
Videos	Released: June 1986 Label: Virgin Formats: VHS, Betamax
Live at Rockpalast 1983	Released: 27 January 2012 Label: MIG Formats: DVD

Other albums

Title	Album details
Commercial Zone	Released: 30 January 1984 Label: PiL Formats: LP US-only unofficial release by Keith Levene featuring early recordings of songs from This Is What You Want... This Is What You Get

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions									Album
Title	Year	UK ^[2]	AUS ^[5]^[14]	BEL (WA) ^[15]	GER ^[16]	IRE ^[17]	NL ^[18]	NZ ^[19]	US Alt ^[20]	US Dance ^[21]	Album
"Public Image"	1978	9	—	—	—	15	—	—	x	—	Public Image: First Issue
"Death Disco"	1979	20	—	—	—	—	—	—	x	—	Non-album single
"Memories"	1979	60	—	—	—	—	—	—	x	56	Metal Box
"Flowers of Romance"	1981	24	—	—	—	19	—	—	x	51	The Flowers of Romance
"This Is Not a Love Song"	1983	5	17	20	10	3	12	45	x	—	This Is What You Want... This Is What You Get
"Bad Life"	1984	71	—	—	—	—	—	—	x	—	This Is What You Want... This Is What You Get
"Rise"	1986	11	37	35	—	10	—	29	x	30	Album
"Home"	1986	75	—	—	—	—	—	—	x	30	Album
"Seattle"	1987	47	—	—	—	—	—	—	x	30	Happy?
"The Body"	1987	100	—	—	—	—	—	—	x	30	Happy?
"Disappointed"	1989	38	94	—	—	—	—	—	1	26	9
"Warrior"		89	114	—	—	—	—	—	16	16
"Happy" (US promo-only release)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	15	16
"Don't Ask Me"	1990	22	139	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	The Greatest Hits, So Far
"Cruel"	1992	49	87	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	That What Is Not
"Covered" (US promo-only release)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	11	—
"Acid Drops" (US promo-only release)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	29	—
"The Order of Death" (The Blair Witch Mix; US and Canada promo-only release)	1999	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	The Blair Witch Project – Josh's Blair Witch Mix
"Religion" (vs Psycho Radio; Italy-only release)	2006	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Non-album single
"One Drop"	2012	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	This Is PiL
"Reggie Song" / "Out of the Woods"	2012	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	This Is PiL
"Double Trouble"	2015	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	What the World Needs Now...
"The One"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Bettie Page"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Hawaii"	2023	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	End of World
"Penge"	2023	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	End of World
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. "x" denotes chart did not exist at the time.

References

^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 442. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
^ ^a ^b
Peaks in the UK:
- For all except noted: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Ltd". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- For This Is PiL and What the World Needs Now...: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Limited". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
^ ^a ^b Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 242. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
^ "Image : RPM Weekly". www.bac-lac.gc.ca. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
^ "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
^ "charts.org.nz - New Zealand charts portal". charts.nz. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
^ Whitburn, Joel (1996). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Albums 1955–1996. Record Research. p. 630. ISBN 0898201179.
^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 442. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
^
Peaks in the UK:
- For all except noted: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Ltd". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- For This Is PiL and What the World Needs Now...: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Limited". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 442. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
^
Peaks in the UK:
- For all except noted: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Ltd". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- For This Is PiL and What the World Needs Now...: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Limited". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
^ ^a ^b
Other peaks in Australia:
- "Cruel": Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 226.
- "Warrior": "Week commencing 28 August 1989". Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- The Greatest Hits, So Far and "Don't Ask Me": "Week commencing 19 November 1990". Retrieved 19 February 2022.
^ "ultratop.be - ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS". www.ultratop.be. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
^ "Suche - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". www.offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
^ "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
^ "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
^ "charts.org.nz - New Zealand charts portal". charts.nz. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
^ Whiteburn, Joel (2002). Joel Whitburn Presents Rock Tracks 1981–2002. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 236. ISBN 0898201535.
^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco 1974–2003 (illustrated ed.). Record Research Incorporated. ISBN 9780898201567.

[British_Hit_Singles_&_Albums-1] Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 442. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

[UK-2] Peaks in the UK:
For all except noted: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Ltd". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

For This Is PiL and What the World Needs Now...: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Limited". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

[3] For all except noted: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Ltd". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

[4] For This Is PiL and What the World Needs Now...: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Limited". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

[3] "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[4] "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[aus-5] Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 242. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.

[6] "Image : RPM Weekly". www.bac-lac.gc.ca. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[7] "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[8] "charts.org.nz - New Zealand charts portal". charts.nz. Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[:12-9] Whitburn, Joel (1996). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Albums 1955–1996. Record Research. p. 630. ISBN 0898201179.

[British_Hit_Singles_&_Albums2-10] Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 442. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

[UK2-11] Peaks in the UK:
For all except noted: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Ltd". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

For This Is PiL and What the World Needs Now...: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Limited". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

[14] For all except noted: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Ltd". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

[15] For This Is PiL and What the World Needs Now...: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Limited". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

[British_Hit_Singles_&_Albums3-12] Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 442. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

[UK3-13] Peaks in the UK:
For all except noted: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Ltd". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

For This Is PiL and What the World Needs Now...: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Limited". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

[18] For all except noted: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Ltd". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

[19] For This Is PiL and What the World Needs Now...: "The Official Charts Company – Public Image Limited". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

[aus2-14] Other peaks in Australia:
"Cruel": Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 226.

"Warrior": "Week commencing 28 August 1989". Retrieved 19 February 2022.

The Greatest Hits, So Far and "Don't Ask Me": "Week commencing 19 November 1990". Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[21] "Cruel": Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 226.

[22] "Warrior": "Week commencing 28 August 1989". Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[23] The Greatest Hits, So Far and "Don't Ask Me": "Week commencing 19 November 1990". Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[15] "ultratop.be - ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS". www.ultratop.be. Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[16] "Suche - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". www.offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[17] "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[18] "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[19] "charts.org.nz - New Zealand charts portal". charts.nz. Retrieved 19 February 2022.

[:42-20] Whiteburn, Joel (2002). Joel Whitburn Presents Rock Tracks 1981–2002. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 236. ISBN 0898201535.

[Whitburn-21] Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco 1974–2003 (illustrated ed.). Record Research Incorporated. ISBN 9780898201567.

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