Uriah Heep discography
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On this page you will find the complete discography of the progressive rock
band Uriah Heep
. Over the years they have released 23 studio albums, 13 live albums, 16 compilation albums, 27 UK singles and 17 videos.
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
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Uriah Heep (band)
Uriah Heep are an English rock band formed in London in 1969 and regarded as a seminal classic hard rock act of the 1970s. Uriah Heep's progressive/art rock/heavy metal fusion's distinctive features have always been massive keyboards sound, strong vocal harmonies and David Byron's operatic vocals...
. Over the years they have released 23 studio albums, 13 live albums, 16 compilation albums, 27 UK singles and 17 videos.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | AUT | ITA | NOR | SE | SUI | GER | Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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| 1970 | Very 'eavy... Very 'umble Very 'eavy... Very 'umble Very 'eavy... Very 'umble is the debut album of British hard rock band Uriah Heep.It was released in the United States as Uriah Heep with alternate sleeve artwork, and with "Bird of Prey" in place of "Lucy Blues." The album is notable for being rooted more in raunchy blues rock than the band's... |
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| 1971 | Salisbury Salisbury (album) Salisbury is the second album released by British rock band Uriah Heep.Although the majority of tracks are clean hard rock, more so than on the previous Very 'Eavy Very 'Umble, the album features forays into both jazz-fusion on "The Park", and square progressive rock on the band's first foray into... |
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| Look at Yourself Look at Yourself Look at Yourself is the third album released by British rock band Uriah Heep.It is Uriah Heep's most straight ahead "hard rock" album, with one notable foray into progressive territory on "July Morning"... |
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| 1972 | Demons and Wizards Demons and Wizards (album) Demons and Wizards is the self-titled debut album of power metal / heavy metal band Demons and Wizards released in February 2000. A limited edition version of the album contains a remake of the classic Cream song "White Room." The Japanese release also features "White Room," but includes an... |
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| The Magician's Birthday The Magician's Birthday The Magician's Birthday is the fifth album released by British rock band Uriah Heep. The story line is "based loosely on a short story" written by Ken Hensley in June and July 1972.... |
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| 1973 | Sweet Freedom Sweet Freedom Sweet Freedom is the sixth studio album released by British rock band Uriah Heep.The original vinyl release was as a gatefold-sleeve, reproducing the lyrics within. There was also a central page with a photograph of each band member... |
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| 1974 | Wonderworld Wonderworld (album) Released in 1974, Wonderworld is the seventh album released by British rock band Uriah Heep.The original vinyl release was a single sleeve, with the lyrics reproduced on the inner-liner.The album was the last to feature bass player Gary Thain... |
2 | - | 3 | - | - | 7 | 38 | 23 | - | Silver |
| 1975 | Return to Fantasy Return to Fantasy Return to Fantasy is the eighth studio album released by British rock band Uriah Heep.The experienced John Wetton was the band's new bassist.The original vinyl release was as a gatefold-sleeve, with the lyrics reproduced on the inner-liner.... |
3 | - | 2 | - | - | 21 | 85 | 7 | - | Silver |
| 1976 | High and Mighty High and Mighty (album) High and Mighty is the ninth studio album released by British progressive rock band Uriah Heep."High and Mighty" was the last Uriah Heep album to feature vocalist and founding member David Byron, who was subsequently fired due to his troubles with alcohol.The album was not terribly well-received,... |
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| 1977 | Firefly | 6 | - | 6 | 35 | - | 17 | 166 | - | - | - |
| Innocent Victim Innocent Victim Released in 1977, Innocent Victim is the eleventh album released by British rock band Uriah Heep.Although it did not chart in the US or UK, Innocent Victim was highly successful in Germany and New Zealand.... |
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| 1978 | Fallen Angel | - | - | 10 | - | - | 18 | 186 | - | - | - |
| 1980 | Conquest | - | - | 11 | - | - | 33 | - | 37 | - | - |
| 1982 | Abominog Abominog Abominog was the 14th album for British rock group Uriah Heep. It was the first album without keyboardist Ken Hensley. The album was critically acclaimed and fairly commercially successful album due, in part, to the band retooling and updating their sound to a contemporary heavy metal style. It... |
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| 1983 | Head First Head First (Uriah Heep album) Head First was the 15th studio album from British rock band Uriah Heep. It was released in 1983, on Gerry Bron's UK label Bronze Records.The album was recorded by the line-up responsible for the previous year's Abominog, but this time with a greater proportion of the songs written by the band members... |
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| 1985 | Equator | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 79 | - | - |
| 1989 | Raging Silence Raging Silence Raging Silence is the 17th album by British progressive rock group Uriah Heep. It marked the studio debut of Canadian vocalist Bernie Shaw.It was the first Uriah Heep studio album to have a contemporary release on CD.... |
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| 1991 | Different World | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | Sea of Light Sea of Light (album) Sea Of Light was the 19th album for British progressive rock group Uriah Heep. It is well regarded by fans and the songs have remained part of the band's live set to this day.... |
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| 1998 | Sonic Origami Sonic Origami Sonic Origami is the 20th studio album by Uriah Heep and was released in September 1998.The limited edition version of the CD contains one additional track.... |
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| 2008 | Wake the Sleeper Wake the Sleeper Wake the Sleeper is the 21st studio album by the progressive rock band Uriah Heep. It is their first studio album since 1998's Sonic Origami... |
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| 2009 | Celebration Celebration (Uriah Heep album) Celebration is the 22nd album by the progressive rock band Uriah Heep. It features re-recorded classic songs from the band, as well as two tracks written specifically for this release. A double Deluxe Special Edition on digipak format features an extra live DVD recorded at the Sweden Rock Festival... |
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| 2011 | Into the Wild Into the Wild (Uriah Heep album) Into the Wild is the 23rd studio album by the progressive rock band Uriah Heep. It was first released in Japan on April 12, 2011 by Universal Music Japan with 12 tracks and in SHM-CD and in Europe by Frontiers Records on April 15, 2011 with only 11 tracks and in standard material. A video for its... |
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Live albums
| Year | Title | AUT | ITA | NOR | SE | SUI | GER | Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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| 1973 | Uriah Heep Live Uriah Heep Live Uriah Heep Live is a 1973 double live album by British rock group Uriah Heep. In addition to a live version of the band's hit "Easy Livin'", the record includes classic live cuts such as "Sweet Lorraine", "Sunrise" and an extended live version of "July Morning"... |
5 | - | 3 | - | - | 8 | 37 | 23 | Gold | Silver |
| 1986 | Live at Shepperton '74 Live at Shepperton '74 Live at Shepperton '74 was the second live album by British rock band Uriah Heep. It was originally released in 1986.- Original version :Side A# "Easy Livin'" – 2:57# "So Tired" - 3:58... |
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| Live in Europe 1979 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1988 | Live in Moscow | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | Spellbinder Live | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Uriah Heep in Concert | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | Future Echoes of the Past | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | Acoustically Driven Acoustically Driven Acoustically Driven is the 8th live album released by British rock band Uriah Heep in 2001. The album was recorded live with an orchestra and choir... |
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| 2002 | The Magician's Birthday Party | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | Live in the USA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | Magic Night | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | Live at Sweden Rock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Compilation albums
| Year | Title | AUT | ITA | NOR | SE | SUI | GER | Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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| 1975 | The Best of Uriah Heep | - | - | 8 | 47 | - | 21 | 145 | - | - | - |
| 1986 | Anthology | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | Lady in Black | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Lansdowne Tapes The Lansdowne Tapes The recordings featured on the album date from the time before the formation of Uriah Heep. The early history begins with a band called Spice. Featuring Mick Box, David Garrick--who later changed his name to David Byron--Paul Newton and Alex Napier, they were signed to Gerry Bron's company 'Hit... |
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| A Time of Relevation | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 | Classic Heep: An Anthology | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | Uriah Heep: The Collection | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | Remasters: The Official Anthology | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Uriah Heep | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2002 | Between Two Worlds | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | The Ultimate Collection The Ultimate Collection (Uriah Heep Album) The Ultimate Collection is a compilation album released by English rock group Uriah Heep. It features songs from their Debut album Very 'eavy..... |
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| 2004 | Rainbow Demon: Live & in the Studio 1994-1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | Chapter & Verse | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | The Very Best of Uriah Heep The Very Best of Uriah Heep The Very Best of Uriah Heep is a compilation album by Uriah Heep, released in 2006.-Track listing:#"Gypsy"#"Bird of Prey"#"Look At Yourself"#"July Morning"#"Wizard"#"Easy Livin'"#"Sweet Lorraine"#"Stealin'"#"Something or Nothing"#"Prima Donna"... |
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| Easy Livin': Singles A's & B's Easy Livin': Singles A's & B's Easy Livin' is a compilation album by hard rock band Uriah Heep comprising almost all the band's singles, including several songs not available in the original albums.-Disk 1:#"Gypsy" [Single Edit]#"Wake Up " [U.S... |
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| 2007 | Loud, Proud & Heavy: The Very Best of Uriah Heep | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | Wizards: The Best of | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 131 | - | - |
UK singles
| Year | Title | UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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| 1971 | "Look at Yourself" | - | Look at Yourself Look at Yourself Look at Yourself is the third album released by British rock band Uriah Heep.It is Uriah Heep's most straight ahead "hard rock" album, with one notable foray into progressive territory on "July Morning"... |
"What Should Be Done" |
| 1972 | "The Wizard" | - | Demons and Wizards Demons and Wizards (album) Demons and Wizards is the self-titled debut album of power metal / heavy metal band Demons and Wizards released in February 2000. A limited edition version of the album contains a remake of the classic Cream song "White Room." The Japanese release also features "White Room," but includes an... |
"Why" |
| "Easy Livin'" | - | "Gypsy" | ||
| 1973 | "Stealin'" | - | Sweet Freedom Sweet Freedom Sweet Freedom is the sixth studio album released by British rock band Uriah Heep.The original vinyl release was as a gatefold-sleeve, reproducing the lyrics within. There was also a central page with a photograph of each band member... |
"Sunshine" |
| 1974 | "Something or Nothing" | - | Wonderworld Wonderworld (album) Released in 1974, Wonderworld is the seventh album released by British rock band Uriah Heep.The original vinyl release was a single sleeve, with the lyrics reproduced on the inner-liner.The album was the last to feature bass player Gary Thain... |
"What Can I Do" |
| 1975 | "Prima Donna" | - | Return to Fantasy Return to Fantasy Return to Fantasy is the eighth studio album released by British rock band Uriah Heep.The experienced John Wetton was the band's new bassist.The original vinyl release was as a gatefold-sleeve, with the lyrics reproduced on the inner-liner.... |
"Shout It Out" |
| 1976 | "One Way or Another" | - | High and Mighty High and Mighty (album) High and Mighty is the ninth studio album released by British progressive rock band Uriah Heep."High and Mighty" was the last Uriah Heep album to feature vocalist and founding member David Byron, who was subsequently fired due to his troubles with alcohol.The album was not terribly well-received,... |
"Misty Eyes" |
| 1977 | "Wise Man" | - | Firefly | "Crime of Passion" |
| "Free Me" | - | Innocent Victim Innocent Victim Released in 1977, Innocent Victim is the eleventh album released by British rock band Uriah Heep.Although it did not chart in the US or UK, Innocent Victim was highly successful in Germany and New Zealand.... |
"Masquerade" | |
| 1978 | "Come Back to Me" | - | Fallen Angel | "Cheater" |
| 1980 | "Carry On" | - | Conquest | "Been Hurt" |
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| "No Return" | ||||
| 1981 | "Think It Over" | - | ||
| "My Joanna Needs Tuning" | ||||
| 1982 | "That's the Way That It Is" | - | Abominog Abominog Abominog was the 14th album for British rock group Uriah Heep. It was the first album without keyboardist Ken Hensley. The album was critically acclaimed and fairly commercially successful album due, in part, to the band retooling and updating their sound to a contemporary heavy metal style. It... |
"Son of a Bitch" |
| 1983 | "Lonely Nights" | 85 | Head First Head First (Uriah Heep album) Head First was the 15th studio album from British rock band Uriah Heep. It was released in 1983, on Gerry Bron's UK label Bronze Records.The album was recorded by the line-up responsible for the previous year's Abominog, but this time with a greater proportion of the songs written by the band members... |
"Weekend Warriors" |
| "Stay on Top" | 76 | "Playing for Time" | ||
| 1985 | "Rockarama" | - | Equator | "Backstage Girl" |
| "Poor Little Rich Girl" | - | "Bad Blood" | ||
| 1988 | "Easy Livin'" | - | Live in Moscow | "Corina" |
| "Lady in Black Lady in Black (song) "Lady in Black" is a song by the 1970s rock band Uriah Heep. It is the fourth track of their 1971 album Salisbury.The song is credited to Ken Hensley. It tells the story of a man wandering through war-torn darkness and encountering a goddess-like entity who consoles him... " |
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| 1989 | "Hold Your Head Up" | - | Raging Silence Raging Silence Raging Silence is the 17th album by British progressive rock group Uriah Heep. It marked the studio debut of Canadian vocalist Bernie Shaw.It was the first Uriah Heep studio album to have a contemporary release on CD.... |
"Miracle Child" |
| "Blood Red Roses" | - | "Rough Justice" | ||
| 1995 | "Dream On" | - | Sea of Light Sea of Light (album) Sea Of Light was the 19th album for British progressive rock group Uriah Heep. It is well regarded by fans and the songs have remained part of the band's live set to this day.... |
"Mr. Majestic" / "The Other Side of Midnight" (live) |
| 1997 | "Gypsy" | - | Very 'eavy... Very 'umble Very 'eavy... Very 'umble Very 'eavy... Very 'umble is the debut album of British hard rock band Uriah Heep.It was released in the United States as Uriah Heep with alternate sleeve artwork, and with "Bird of Prey" in place of "Lucy Blues." The album is notable for being rooted more in raunchy blues rock than the band's... (remastered) |
"Why" |
| 2001 | "Come Away Melinda" | - | Future Echoes of the Past | - |
| "Lady in Black" | - | Acoustically Driven Acoustically Driven Acoustically Driven is the 8th live album released by British rock band Uriah Heep in 2001. The album was recorded live with an orchestra and choir... |
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| 2011 | "Nail on the Head" | - | Into the Wild Into the Wild (Uriah Heep album) Into the Wild is the 23rd studio album by the progressive rock band Uriah Heep. It was first released in Japan on April 12, 2011 by Universal Music Japan with 12 tracks and in SHM-CD and in Europe by Frontiers Records on April 15, 2011 with only 11 tracks and in standard material. A video for its... |
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Videos
| Year | Title | Format |
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| 1985 | Easy Livin' - A History of Uriah Heep | VHS |
| 1989 | Raging Through Silence | VHS |
| 1990 | Live Legends | VHS |
| Gypsy | VHS | |
| 1995 | Live in Moscow (Japan only) | VHS |
| 2000 | The Legend Continues | VHS/DVD |
| 2001 | Acoustically Driven | VHS/DVD |
| Sailing the Sea of Light | VHS/DVD | |
| 2002 | The Magician's Birthday Party | DVD |
| Moscow and Beyond ... | DVD | |
| 2003 | Live in the USA | DVD |
| 2004 | Magic Night | DVD |
| The Ultimate Anthology | DVD | |
| Classic Heep Live from the Byron Era | DVD | |
| Rock Legends | DVD | |
| 2005 | Between Two Worlds | DVD |
| 2006 | The Live Broadcasts | DVD |