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Richard Thompson Chronological Discography

This is more or less a list of the RT albums in my collection. For a complete discograpy see Richard Thompson’s own discography.

1968

Fairport Convention: Fairport Convention (Polydor 068 291-2) Fairport Convention, Fairport Convention, LP, Polydor 583 035, 1968

The Incredible String Band: The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter (Fledg’ing FLED 3078) The Incredible String Band, The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter, LP, Elektra EUKS-7258, 1968

1969

Fairport Convention: What We Did on Our Holidays (Island IMCD 294) Fairport Convention (A&M SP 4185) Fairport Convention, What We Did on Our Holidays, LP, Island ILPS9092, 1969

Fairport Convention: Unhalfbricking (Island IMCD 61) Fairport Convention: Unhalfbricking (A&M SP 4206) Fairport Convention, Unhalfbricking, LP, Island ILPS9102, 1969

Fairport Convention: Liege and Lief (Island ILPS 9115) Fairport Convention: Liege and Lief (A&M CD4257) Fairport Convention, Liege and Lief, LP, Island ILPS9115, 1969

1970

Fairport Convention: Full House (Hannibal HNCD 4417) Fairport Convention, Full House, LP, Island ILPS9130, 1970

1971

Shirley Collins and The Albion Country Band: No Roses (Pegasus PEG 7) Shirley Collins and The Albion Country Band: No Roses (B&C CREST 11) Shirley Collins and The Albion Country Band: No Roses (Philips 6303 046) Shirley Collins and the Albion Country Band, No Roses, LP, Pegasus PEG 7, 1971

Mike Heron: Smiling Men with Bad Reputations (Fledg’ling FLED 3041) Mike Heron Smiling Men with Bad Reputations, LP, Island ILPS 9146, 1971

1972

Sandy Denny: Sandy (Festival L34697) Sandy Denny, Sandy, LP, Island ILPS 9207, 1972

Fairport Convention: The History of Fairport Convention (Island ICD 4) Fairport Convention, The History of Fairport Convention, 2 LP, Island ICD4, 1972

Ashley Hutchings et al: Morris On (Island HELP5) Ashley Hutchings et al: Morris On (Fledg’ling FLED 3037) Ashley Hutchings and Friends, Morris On, LP, Island HELP5, 1972

John Kirkpatrick: Jump at the Sun (Trailer LER 2033) John Kirkpatrick, Jump at the Sun, LP, Trailer LER 2033, 1972

Richard Thompson: Henry the Human Fly! (Island ILPS 9197) Richard Thompson, Henry the Human Fly!, LP, Island ILPS 9197, 1972

1973

Fairport Convention: Rosie (Island IMCD 152) Fairport Convention, Rosie, LP, Island ILPS 9208, 1973

1974

Richard & Linda Thompson: I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight (Island IMCD304) Richard & Linda Thompson, I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight, LP, Island ILPS 9266, 1974

1975

Richard & Linda Thompson: Hokey Pokey (Island IPLS 9305) Richard & Linda Thompson, Hokey Pokey, LP, Island ILPS 9305, 1975

Richard & Linda Thompson: Pour Down Like Silver (Island IMCD 306) Richard & Linda Thompson, Pour Down Like Silver, LP, Island ILPS 9348, 1975

Electric Muse (Island/Transatlantic 1001) Various Artists, The Electric Muse: The Story of Folk into Rock, 4 LP, Island/Transatlantic Folk 1001, 1975

1976

Richard Thompson: (guitar, vocal) (Hannibal HNCD 4431) Richard Thompson, (guitar, vocal), 2 LP, Island ICD 8, 1976

1977

Fairport Convention: House Full (Hannibal HNCD1319) Fairport Convention, Live at the L.A. Troubadour, LP, Island HELP28, 1977

1978

Julie Covington: Julie Covington …plus (Virgin V23107) Julie Covington, Julie Covington, LP, Virgin V23107, 1978

Richard & Linda Thompson: First Light (Chrysalis CHR 1177) Richard & Linda Thompson, First Light, LP, Chrysalis CHR 1177, 1978

1979

Gerry Rafferty: Night Owl (United Artists UAR 30238) Gerry Rafferty, Night Owl, LP, United Artists UAK 30238, 1979

Richard & Linda Thompson: Sunnyvista (Hannibal HNCD 4403) Richard & Linda Thompson, Sunnyvista, LP, Chrysalis CHR 1247, 1979

1981

Vivian Stanshall: Teddy Boys Don’t Knit (Virgin CASCD 1153) Vivian Stanshall, Teddy Boys Don’t Knit, LP, Charisma CAS 1153, 1981

Richard Thompson: Strict Tempo! (Elixir LP1) Richard Thompson: Strict Tempo! (Hannibal HNCD4409) Richard Thompson: Strict Tempo! (Topic TSCD460) Richard Thompson, Strict Tempo, LP, Elixir LP1, 1981

1982

Richard & Linda Thompson: Shoot Out the Lights (Hannibal HNCD 1303) Richard & Linda Thompson, Shoot Out the Lights, LP, Hannibal HNBL 1303, 1982

1983

Richard Thompson: Hand of Kindness (Hannibal HNCD 1313) Richard Thompson, Hand of Kindness, LP, Hannibal HNBL 1313, 1983

1984

Richard Thompson: Small Town Romance (Hannibal HNCD 1419) Richard Thompson, Small Town Romance, LP, Hannibal HNBL 1316, 1984

1985

Richard Thompson: Across a Crowded Room (BGO BGOCD139) Richard Thompson, Across a Croweded Room, LP/CD, Polydor 825421-1/2, 1985

Richard Thompson: Doom and Gloom From the Tomb (Flypaper FLYC 001) Richard Thompson, Doom and Gloom From the Tomb, cassette, Flypaper FLYC 001, 1985

Feed the Folk (Temple FTP01) Various Artists, Feed the Folk, LP, Temple FTP01, 1985

1986

Fairport Convention: House Full (Hannibal HNCD1319) Fairport Convention, House Full: Live at the L.A. Troubadour, LP, Hannibal HNBL1329, 1986

Richard Thompson: Daring Adventures (Polydor POLD 5202) Richard Thompson, Daring Adventures, LP, Polydor POLD 5202, 1986

Loudon Wainwright III: More Love Songs (Demon FIEND 79) Loudon Wainwright III, More Love Songs, LP, Demon FIEND 79, 1986

1987

French Frith Kaiser Thompson: Live, Love, Larf & Loaf (Edsel DIAB 8038) French Frith Kaiser Thompson, Live, Love, Larf & Loaf, LP, Demon FIEND 102, 1987, 1987

John Kirkpatrick: Blue Balloon (Squeezer SQZ 124) John Kirkpatrick, Blue Balloon, LP, Squeezer SQZ 124, 1987

Richard Thompson and Peter Filleul: The Marksman (BBC REB 660) Richard Thompson and Peter Filleul, The Marksman, Music From the BBC TV Series, LP, BBC REB 660, 1987

1988

Richard Thompson: Amnesia (Capitol CDP 7 48845 2) Richard Thompson, Amnesia, CD, Capitol CDP 7 48845 2, 1988

1990

French Frith Kaiser Thompson: Invisible Means (Fledg’ling FLED 3072) French Frith Kaiser Thompson, Invisible Means, LP/CD, Demon FIEND 199, 1990

Richard Thompson et al: Hard Cash (Special Delivery SPDCD 1027) Richard Thompson et al: Hard Cash (Fledg'ling FLED 3017) Richard Thompson et al, Hard Cash, LP/CD, Special Delivery SPD/SPDCD 1027, 1990

1991

Richard Thompson: Doom and Gloom II (Over My Dead Body) (Flypaper FLYC 003) Richard Thompson, Doom and Gloom II (Over My Dead Body), cassette, Flypaper FLYC 003, 1991

Richard Thompson: Rumor and Sigh (Capitol CDP 7 95713 2) Richard Thompson, Rumor and Sigh, CD, Capitol CDP 7 95713 2, 1991

Richard Thompson: Sweet Talker (Capitol CDP 7 94490.2) Richard Thompson, Sweet Talker, CD, Capitol CDP 7 94490 2, 1991

All Through the Year (Hokey Pokey HPR 2002.2) All Through the Year (Hypertension HYCD 200 117) Various Artists, All Through the Year, CD, Hokey Pokey 2002.2, 1991

Special Delivery in Hi Fi (Special Delivery) Various Artists, Special Delivery in Hi Fi, promo CD, Special Delivery, 1991

1992

Fairport Convention: Moat on the Ledge (Talking Elephant TECD052) Fairport Convention, Moat on the Ledge: Live at Broughton Castle, LP, Woodworm WR001, 1992

1993

Richard Thompson: Watching the Dark (Hannibal HNCD 5303) Richard Thompson, Watching the Dark, 3 CD, Hannibal HNCD 5303, 1993

1994

Danny Carnahan and Robin Petrie: Cut and Run (Fledg’ling FLE 1006) Danny Carnahan and Robin Petrie, Cut and Run, CD, Fledg’ling FLE 1006, 1994

Richard Thompson: Mirror Blue (Capitol CDP 7 81492 2) Richard Thompson, Mirror Blue, CD, Capitol CDP 7 81492 2, 1994

Beat the Retreat: Songs by Richard Thompson (Capitol 7243 8 31 482 2 6) Various Artists, Beat the Retreat: Songs by Richard Thompson Various Artists, CD, Capitol 7243 8 31 482 2 6, 1994

Folk Routes (Island IMCD 197) Various Artists, Folk Routes, comp. CD, Island IMCD 197, 1994

1995

Ashley Hutchings: The Guv’nor Vol. 3 (HTD CD 38) Ashley Hutchings: The Guv’nor Vol. 3 (TRACD326/CMACD547) Ashley Hutchings, The Guv’nor Volume 3, CD, HTD HTDCD 38, 1995

Richard Thompson with Danny Thompson: Live at Crawley 1993 (Flypaper FLYCD 005) Richard Thompson with Danny Thompson, Live at Crawley 1993, CD, Flypaper FLYCD 005, 1995

Troubadours of British Folk Vol. 1 (Rhino R2 72160) Various Artists, Troubadours of British Folk Vol. 1, CD, Rhino R2 72160, 1995

Troubadours of British Folk Vol. 2 (Rhino R2 72161) Various Artists, Troubadours of British Folk Vol. 2, CD, Rhino R2 72161, 1995

1996

Linda Thompson: Dreams Fly Away (Hannibal HNCD 1379) Linda Thompson, Dreams Fly Away: A History of Linda Thompson, CD, Hannibal HNCD 1379, 1996

Richard Thompson: You? Me? Us? (Capitol 7243 8 33704 2 9) Richard Thompson, You? Me? Us?, 2 CD, Capitol 7243 8 33704 2 9, 1996

Richard Thompson Band: Two Letter Words (Flypaper FLYCD 006) Richard Thompson Band, Two Letter Words: Live 1994, 2 CD, Flypaper FLYCD 006, 1996

1997

Richard Thompson & Danny Thompson: Industry (Hannibal HNCD1414) Richard Thompson & Danny Thompson, Industry, CD, Hannibal HNCD1414, 1997

Georgia on Our Mind (Deep Sea SeaD 8001) Various Artists, Georgia on Our Mind, CD, Deep Sea Records, SeaD 8001, 1997

New Electric Muse II (Castle ESB CD 517) Various Artists, New Electric Muse, Volume 2, 3 CD, Castle Music ESB CD 517, 1997

1998

Philip Pickett with Richard Thompson: The Bones of All Men (Hannibal HNCD 1416) Philip Pickett with Richard Thompson, The Bones of All Men, CD, Hannibal HNCD 1416, 1998

Richard Thompson: Celtschmerz (Flypaper FLYCD 007) Richard Thompson, Celtschmerz, CD, Flypaper FLYCD 007, 1998

1999

What We Did on Our Holidays - An Introduction to Fairport Convention (Island IMCD 263) Fairport Convention, What We Did on Our Holidays - An Introduction to Fairport Convention, CD, Island IMCD263, 1999

Richard Thompson: Mock Tudor (Capitol 499 8602) Richard Thompson, Mock Tudor, CD, Capitol 499 8602, 1999

2000

Sandy Denny: No More Sad Refrains: The Anthology (Island CRNCD7) Sandy Denny, No More Sad Refrains, 2 CD, Island CRNCD 7, 2000

Richard & Linda Thompson: The End of the Rainbow (Island IMCD 270) Richard & Linda Thompson, The End of the Rainbow, CD, Island IMCD 270, 2000

And We'll All Have Tea (Proper / Retro R2CD 40-106) Various Artists, And We'll All Have Tea… English Folk Anthology, 2 CD, Proper / Retro R2CD 40-106, 2000

2001

Martin Carthy: The Carthy Chronicles (Free Reed FRQCD 60) Martin Carthy, The Carthy Chronicles, 4+1 CD, Free Reed FRQCD 60, 2001

John Kirkpatrick: Mazurka Berserker (Fledg’ling FLED 3030) John Kirkpatrick, Mazurka Berserker, CD, Fledg’ling FLED 3030, 2001

Richard Thompson: Action Packed (Capitol 7243 5 31051 2 9) Richard Thompson, Action Packed: The Best of the Capitol Years, CD, Capitol 7243 5 31051 2 9, 2001

2002

Shirley Collins: Within Sound (Fledg’ling NEST 5001) Shirley Collins, Within Sound, 4 CD, Fledg’ling NEST 5001, 2002

Fairport Convention: Fairport unConventioNal (Free Reed FRQCD 35) Fairport Convention, Fairport unConventioNal, 4 CD, Free Reed FRQCD 35, 2002

Fairport Convention: Heyday: BBY Radio Sessions 1968-1969 (Hannibal HNCD 1329) Fairport Convention, Heyday - The BBC Sessions 1968-1969 / Extended, CD reissue with bonus tracks, Island IMCD290, 2002

Fairport Convention: Liege and Lief (Island IMCD291) Fairport Convention, Liege and Lief, CD reissue with bonus tracks, Island IMCD291, 2002

Richard Thompson: Semi-Detached Mock Tudor (Beeswing BSW001) Richard Thompson, Semi-Detached Mock Tudor, CD, Beeswing BSW001, 2002

The Acoustic Folk Box (Topic TSFCD 4001) Various Artists, The Acoustic Folk Box, 4 CD, Topic TSFCD4001, 2002

2003

Fairport Convention: Fairport Convention (Polydor 068 291-2) Fairport Convention, Fairport Convention, CD reissue with bonus tracks, Polydor 068 291-2, 2003

Fairport Convention: Unhalfbricking (Island IMCD 61) Fairport Convention, Unhalfbricking, CD reissue with bonus tracks, Island IMCD293, 2003

Fairport Convention: What We Did on Our Holidays (Island IMCD 294) Fairport Convention, What We Did on Our Holidays, CD reissue with bonus tracks, Island IMCD294, 2003

Dave Swarbrick: Swarb! (Free Reed FRQCD 45) Dave Swarbrick, Swarb!, 4 CD, Free Reed FRQCD 45, 2003

Richard Thompson: The Old Kit Bag (Silverline 284400-2) Richard Thompson, The Old Kit Bag, CD, Cooking Vinyl COOKCD251, 2003

Richard Thompson: She Said It Was Destiny (Cooking Vinlyl FRYCD155) Richard Thompson, She Said It Was Destiny, CD single, Cooking Vinyl FRYCD155, 2003

The Richard Thompson Band: Ducknapped! (Beeswing BSW002) The Richard Thompson Band, Ducknapped!, CD, Beeswing BSW002, 2003

Richard Thompson: 1000 Years of Popular Music (Beeswing BSW003) Richard Thompson: 1000 Years of Popular Music (Beeswing BSW003) Richard Thompson, 1000 Years of Popular Music, CD, Beeswing BSW003, 2003

Richard Thompson: More Guitar (Beeswing BSW004) Richard Thompson, More Guitar, live recording from 1988, CD, Beeswing BSW004, 2003

2004

Bob Davenport: The Common Stone (Topic TSCD552) Bob Davenport, The Common Stone, CD, Topic TSCD552, 2004

Fairport Convention: Cropredy Capers (Free Reed FRQCD 25) Fairport Convention, Cropredy Capers, 4 CD, Free Reed FRQCD 25, 2004

Richard Thompson: Faithless (Beeswing BSW005) Richard Thompson, Faithless, CD, Beeswing BSW005, 2004

Richard Thompson: The Chrono Show (Beeswing BSW006) Richard Thompson, The Chrono Show, CD, Beeswing BSW006, 2004

Richard Thompson Band: Live in Providence Richard Thompson Band, Live in Providence, DVD, Cooking Vinyl COOKDVD004, 2004

Richard & Linda Thompson: I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight (Island IMCD304) Richard & Linda Thompson, I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight, CD reissue w/ bonus tracks, Island IMCD304, 2004

Richard Thompson: Hokey Pokey (Island IPLS 9305) Richard & Linda Thompson, Hokey Pokey, CD reissue w/ bonus tracks, Island IMCD305, 2004

Richard & Linda Thompson: Pour Down Like Silver (Island IMCD 306) Richard & Linda Thompson, Pour Down Like Silver, CD reissue w/ bonus tracks, Island IMCD306, 2004

2005

Burning Bright: The Ashley Hutchings Story (Free Reed FRQCD 50) Ashley Hutchings, Burning Bright, 4+1 CD, Free Reed FRQCD 50, 2005

Richard Thompson: Front Parlour Ballads (Cooking Vinyl COOKCD325) Richard Thompson, Front Parlour Ballads, CD, Cooking Vinyl COOKCD325, 2005

Richard Thompson: Grizzly Man (Cooking Vinyl COOKCD360) Richard Thompson, Grizzly Man, Soundtrack CD, Cooking Vinyl COOKCD360, 2005

Richard Thompson: Live From Austin TX (New West NW6074) Richard Thompson, Live From Austin TX, CD, New West NW6074, 2005, DVD, New West NW8010, 2005

Richard Thompson: Some Enchanted Evenings (Mobile Fidelity MFSL 1-45005) Richard Thompson, Some Enchanted Evenings, 12" EP, Mobile Fidelity MFSL 1-45006, 2005

2006

Julian Dawson: Nothing Like a Dame (Headline 01.2006) Julian Dawson, Nothing Like a Dame, CD, Headline 01.2006, 2006

Richard Thompson: 1000 Years of Popular Music (Cooking Vinyl RT1000SP) Richard Thompson, 1000 Years of Popular Music (live), DVD + 2 CD, Cooking Vinyl RT1000SP, 2006

RT: The Life and Music of Richard Thompson (Free Reed FRQCD65) Richard Thompson, RT: The Life and Music of Richard Thompson, 5 CD, Free Reed FRQCD 55, 2006

Folk Awards 2006 Various Artists, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2006, 2 CD, Proper PROPERFOLK02, 2006

Midwinter (Free Reed FRQCD30) Various Artists, Midwinter, 4 CD, Free Reed FRQCD 30, 2006

2007

Fairport Convention: Liege and Lief (Island 530 111-1) Fairport Convention, Liege and Lief, 2 CD reissue with bonus tracks, Island 530 111-1, 2007

Fairport Convention: Live at the BBC (Island 984 538-5) Fairport Convention, Live at the BBC, 4 CD, Island 984 538-5, 2007

Richard Thompson: Sweet Warrior (Proper PRPCD032) Richard Thompson, Sweet Warrior, CD, Proper PRPCD032, 2007

Richard & Linda Thompson in Concert, November 1975 (Island IMCD 327) Richard & Linda Thompson, …in Concert, November 1975, CD, Island IMCD 327, 2007

2008

New Folk Routes (Rev-Ola CD REV 237) Various Artists, New Folk Routes, CD, Rev-Ola / Cherry Red Records CD REV 237, 2008

Folk Awards 2008 Various Artists, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2008, 3 CD, Proper PROPERFOLK05, 2008

2009

Richard Thompson, Live Warrior, CD, Beeswing BSW007, 2009

Richard Thompson: Walking on a Wire 1968-2009 (Shout! 826663-11087) Richard Thompson, Walking on a Wire 1968-2009, 4 CD, Shout! Factory 826663-11087, 2009

Three Score and Ten (Topic TOPIC70) Various Artists, Three Score and Ten: 70 Years of Topic Records, 7 CD, Topic TOPIC70, 2009

2010

Richard Thompson: Dream Attic (Proper PRPCDX064) Richard Thompson, Dream Attic, 2 CD, Proper PRPCDX064, 2010

2011

Richard Thompson: The Folk City Broadcast (Leftfield LFMCD505) Richard Thompson, The Folk City Broadcast, CD, Leftfield LFMCD505, 2011

The Richard Thompson Band: Live at Celtic Connections (Eagle Vision EREDV895GV) Richard Thompson, Live at Celtic Connections, DVD, Eagle Vision EREDV895DV, 2011

Richard Thompson: Live at the BBC (Universal 533 290-9) Richard & Linda Thompson, Live at the BBC, 3 CD + DVD, Universal 533 290-9, 2011

Folk Awards 2011 (Proper PROPERFOLK11) Various Artists, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2011, 2 CD, Proper PROPERFOLK11, 2011

2012

Richard Thompson’s Cabaret of Souls (Beeswing BSW013) Richard Thompson’s Cabaret of Souls, CD, Beeswing BSW013, 2012

2013

Richard Thompson: Electric (Proper PRPCDX108) Richard Thompson, Electric, 2 CD, Proper PRPCDX108, 2013

2014

Richard Thompson: Acoustic Classics (Beeswing BSWCD002) Richard Thompson, Acoustic Classics, CD, Beeswing BSWCD002, 2014

Thompson: Family (Fantasy 0888072365551) Thompson, Family, CD, Fantasy 0888072365551, 2014

2015

Richard Thompson: Still (Proper PRPCD131) Richard Thompson, Still, CD, Proper PRPCD131, 2015

2016

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2016 (Proper PROPERFOLK17) Various Artists, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2016, 2 CD, Proper PROPERFOLK17, 2016

2017

Fairport Convention: Come All Ye: The First Ten Years (Universal 574 847-9) Fairport Convention Come All Ye: The First Ten Years, 7 CD, Universal 574 847-9, 2017

Richard Thompson: Acoustic Classics II (Beeswing BSWCD003) Richard Thompson: Acoustic Rarities (Beeswing BSWCD004) Richard Thompson: Acoustic Classics II + Rarities (Beeswing BSWCD015) Richard Thompson, Acoustic Classics II + Rarities, 2 CD, Beeswing BSWCD015, 2017

Richard Thompson Band: Live at Rockpalast (MIG 90772) Richard Thompson, Live at Rockpalast, 3 CD + 2 DVD, MIG 90772, 2017

2018

Richard Thompson: 13 Rivers (Proper PRPCD150) Richard Thompson, 13 Rivers, CD, Proper PRPCD150, 2018

Folk Musicians Support Southend YMCA: A Place to Dwell Folk Musicians Support Southend YMCA, A Place to Dwell, CD, Southend YMCA, 2018

2019

Richard Thompson: Across a Crowded Room—Live at Barrymoore’s 1985 (RGM-0909) Richard Thompson, Across a Croweded Room—Live at Barrymoore’s 1985, LP/CD, Polydor 825421-1/2, 1985

2020

Richard Thompson: Bloody Noses Richard Thompson, Bloody Noses, DL EP, Richard Thompson, 2020

Richard & Linda Thompson: Hard Luck Stories 1972-1982 (Universal 7768997) Richard Thompson, Hard Luck Stories 1972-1982, 8 CD, Universal 7768997, 2020

2021

Richard Thompson: Live From London Richard Thompson, Live From London, DL, Richard Thompson, 2021

Richard Thompson: Serpent’s Tears Richard Thompson, Serpent’s Tears, DL EP, Richard Thompson, 2021

The Electric Muse Revisited (Good Deeds GDM060) Various Artists, The Electric Muse Revisited: The Story of Folk into Rock and Beyond, 4 CD, Good Deeds Music GDM060, 2021

2022

Richard Thompson: Live From Honolulu Richard Thompson, Live From Honolulu, DL, Richard Thompson, 2022

2023

Fairport Convention: Full House for Sale (Matty Groves MGCD058) Fairport Convention, Full House for Sale, CD, Matty Groves MGCD058, 2023

2024

The Richard Thompson Band: Live in Nottingham 1986 (Store for Music SFMCD570) The Richard Thompson Band, Live in Nottingham 1986 1985, 2 CD, Store for Music SFMCD570, 26 January 2024