David Essex - Discography Singles: 1978 - 1989

1978

OH WHAT A FEELING

A‑side (A1):

Oh What a Feeling

B‑sides:

– Stay With Me Baby (UK 7")

– Stay With Me Baby (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– CBS 5873 (UK 7")

– CBS 5873 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – full photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: February 1978 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: No chart entry date available

UK Chart Peak: #12 on March 5, 1978

Label: CBS

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

STAY WITH ME BABY

A‑side (A1):

Stay With Me Baby

B‑sides:

– Oh What a Feeling (UK 7")

– Oh What a Feeling (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– CBS 6348 (UK 7")

– CBS 6348 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: June 1978 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: No chart entry date available

UK Chart Peak: #45 on July 2, 1978

Label: CBS

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

All regions issued picture sleeves.

1979

GOOD MORNING (MR BLUE SKY)

A‑side (A1):

Good Morning (Mr Blue Sky)

B‑sides:

– Coming Home (UK 7")

– Coming Home (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– CBS 7081 (UK 7")

– CBS 7081 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: February 1979 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: No chart entry date available

UK Chart Peak: #44 on March 4, 1979

Label: CBS

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

SILVER DREAM MACHINE

(from the film Silver Dream Racer)

A‑side (A1):

Silver Dream Machine

B‑sides:

– Motorway (UK 7")

– Motorway (Europe 7")

– Silver Dream Machine (Instrumental) (Japan 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury 6007 179 (UK 7")

– Mercury 6007 179 (Europe 7")

– Mercury SFL‑2481 (Japan 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – film artwork sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate film sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Japan – unique artwork)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: November 1979 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: No chart entry date available

UK Chart Peak: #4 on December 9, 1979

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK, Europe, Japan.

Japanese issue includes an exclusive instrumental B‑side.

1980

SILVER DREAM RACER (THEME)

A‑side (A1):

Silver Dream Racer (Theme)

B‑sides:

– Motorway (UK 7")

– Motorway (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury 6007 225 (UK 7")

– Mercury 6007 225 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – film artwork sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: March 1980 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: No chart entry date available

UK Chart Peak: #13 on April 6, 1980

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

HOT LOVE

A‑side (A1):

Hot Love

B‑sides:

– Heart on My Sleeve (UK 7")

– Heart on My Sleeve (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury 6007 263 (UK 7")

– Mercury 6007 263 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: July 1980 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: No chart entry date available

UK Chart Peak: #15 on August 3, 1980

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

IT’S GONNA BE ALRIGHT

A‑side (A1):

It’s Gonna Be Alright

B‑sides:

– Good Morning (UK 7")

– Good Morning (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury 6007 300 (UK 7")

– Mercury 6007 300 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: November 1980 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: No chart entry date available

UK Chart Peak: #43 on December 7, 1980

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

1981

ME AND MY GIRL (NIGHT‑CLUBBING)

A‑side (A1):

Me and My Girl (Night‑Clubbing)

B‑sides:

– Be‑Bop (UK 7")

– Be‑Bop (Europe 7")

– Me and My Girl (Night‑Clubbing) (Instrumental) (Japan 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury 6007 340 (UK 7")

– Mercury 6007 340 (Europe 7")

– Mercury SFL‑2489 (Japan 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Japan – unique artwork)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: February 1981 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: No chart entry date available

UK Chart Peak: #13 on March 1, 1981

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK, Europe, Japan.

Japanese issue includes an exclusive instrumental B‑side.

A WINTER’S TALE

A‑side (A1):

A Winter’s Tale

B‑sides:

– Verity (UK 7")

– Verity (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury 6007 362 (UK 7")

– Mercury 6007 362 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – illustrated sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: November 1981 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: No chart entry date available

UK Chart Peak: #2 on December 13, 1981

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

All regions issued picture sleeves.

1982

RUNNING BEAR

A‑side (A1):

Running Bear

B‑sides:

– Out of My Head (UK 7")

– Out of My Head (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury 6007 408 (UK 7")

– Mercury 6007 408 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: March 1982 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: No chart entry date available

UK Chart Peak: #19 on April 4, 1982

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

MISS SWEETNESS

A‑side (A1):

Miss Sweetness

B‑sides:

– Out of My Head (UK 7")

– Out of My Head (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury 6007 435 (UK 7")

– Mercury 6007 435 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: July 1982 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: No chart entry date available

UK Chart Peak: #46 on August 1, 1982

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

1983

FALLING ANGELS RIDING

A‑side (A1):

Falling Angels Riding

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 132 (UK 7")

– Mercury 814 123‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: March 1983 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: No chart entry date available

UK Chart Peak: #51 on April 3, 1983

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

MAKE YOU A STAR (REISSUE)

A‑side (A1):

Gonna Make You a Star (Reissue)

B‑sides:

– Window (UK 7")

– Window (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– CBS A 3890 (UK 7")

– CBS A 3890 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – new reissue sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: October 1983 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: CBS

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

Reissue with updated artwork.

1984

FALLING ANGELS RIDING (REISSUE)

A‑side (A1):

Falling Angels Riding

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 169 (UK 7")

– Mercury 880 123‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – updated reissue sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: March 1984 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

Reissue with updated artwork.

WEEKEND

A‑side (A1):

Weekend

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 185 (UK 7")

– Mercury 880 456‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: September 1984 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

1985

FALLING IN LOVE FOR THE LAST TIME

A‑side (A1):

Falling in Love for the Last Time

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 197 (UK 7")

– Mercury 882 345‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: April 1985 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

THIS ONE’S FOR YOU

A‑side (A1):

This One’s for You

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 205 (UK 7")

– Mercury 884 112‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: September 1985 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

1986

YOU’RE MY SUNSHINE

A‑side (A1):

You’re My Sunshine

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 213 (UK 7")

– Mercury 886 234‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: March 1986 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

LET’S DANCE

A‑side (A1):

Let’s Dance

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 221 (UK 7")

– Mercury 888 345‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: September 1986 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

1987

MYFANWY

A‑side (A1):

Myfanwy

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 230 (UK 7")

– Mercury 888 912‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – portrait sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: March 1987 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

LET’S DANCE (REISSUE)

A‑side (A1):

Let’s Dance

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 238 (UK 7")

– Mercury 889 345‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – updated sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: September 1987 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

Reissue with updated artwork.

1988

THIS ONE’S FOR YOU (REISSUE)

A‑side (A1):

This One’s for You

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 248 (UK 7")

– Mercury 890 112‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – updated sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: April 1988 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

Reissue with updated artwork.

YOU’RE MY SUNSHINE (REISSUE)

A‑side (A1):

You’re My Sunshine

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 259 (UK 7")

– Mercury 892 234‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – updated sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: September 1988 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

Reissue with updated artwork.

1989

TRUE LOVE WAYS

A‑side (A1):

True Love Ways

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 270 (UK 7")

– Mercury 892 912‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: March 1989 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.

A BRAND NEW DAY

A‑side (A1):

A Brand New Day

B‑sides:

– Love Is a Stranger (UK 7")

– Love Is a Stranger (Europe 7")

Catalogue Numbers:

– Mercury MER 281 (UK 7")

– Mercury 894 112‑7 (Europe 7")

– Digital: Not applicable

Picture Sleeve:

– Yes (UK – photo sleeve)

– Yes (Germany – alternate sleeve)

– Yes (Netherlands – photo sleeve)

– Digital: Not applicable

UK Retail Release: September 1989 (day unknown)

Digital Release: Not applicable

UK Chart Entry: Did not chart

UK Chart Peak: Not applicable

Label: Mercury

Global Release Notes:

Issued in UK and Europe.

European issues include picture sleeves.