The Libertines discography

The discography of the Libertines, a London-based indie rock band, consists of four studio albums, four extended plays (EPs), one compilation album, 11 singles and six music videos. Formed in 1997, the Libertines consisted of Pete Doherty (vocals/rhythm guitar), Carl Barât (vocals/lead guitar), John Hassall (bass) and Gary Powell (drums).

The Libertines discography
The Libertines performing in 2018
Studio albums4
Live albums1
Compilation albums1
Music videos6
EPs4
Singles12

The Libertines released their first single "What a Waster" in June 2002 through Rough Trade Records. The single broke into the UK top 40, and earned the band acclaim from the British music press.[1] The Libertines followed up with their debut full-length album Up the Bracket in October 2002. Although Up the Bracket only peaked at number thirty-five in the UK, it was critically acclaimed,[2] and rated as one of the year's best by many publications.[citation needed] Two singles were released to support the album; "Up the Bracket", which reached number twenty-nine in the UK, and "Time for Heroes", which peaked at the twentieth spot.

In August 2003, the Libertines released their fourth single, "Don't Look Back into the Sun". It was their highest-charting effort so far, reaching number eleven. The band's self-titled second album The Libertines was released a year later in August 2004. The album debuted at the top of the British charts, helped by lead single "Can't Stand Me Now", which hit number two. The Libertines, which was certified platinum in the UK, saw the band chart in the United States for the first time, peaking at number 111 on the Billboard 200. In 2007, Rough Trade issued a greatest hits compilation, Time for Heroes – The Best of The Libertines, which reached number twenty-three in the UK.[3]

Albums

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsCertifications
(sales thresholds)
UK
[3]
AUS
[4]
BEL
[5]
FRA
[6]
GER
[7]
IRE
[8]
NLD
[9]
SWE
[10]
SWI
[11]
US
[12]
Up the Bracket
  • Released: 14 October 2002
  • Label: Rough Trade (#065)
  • Formats: CD, vinyl, CD/DVD (re-release)
3512059[A]
The Libertines
  • Released: 30 August 2004
  • Label: Rough Trade (#166)
  • Formats: CD, vinyl, gatefold vinyl, CD/DVD (re-issue)
1532427205531851111
Anthems for Doomed Youth
  • Released: 11 September 2015
  • Label: Virgin EMI
  • Formats: CD, vinyl, digital
3551622910281311[B]
All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade
  • Released: 5 April 2024
  • Label: Virgin EMI
  • Formats: CD, vinyl, digital
14021
[16]
751
[17]
[C]8
"—" denotes albums that did not chart.

Compilation albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsCertifications
(sales thresholds)
UK
[3]
UK
Indie

[3]
IRE
[8]
JPN
[19]
SCO
[3]
Time for Heroes – The Best of The Libertines
  • Released: 29 October 2007
  • Label: Rough Trade (#421)
  • Formats: CD, vinyl
2326215518

Live albums

TitleDetails
Live at O2 Academy Glasgow, 2015
  • Released: 16 April 2016
  • Label: Let Them Eat Vinyl, Concert Live
  • Formats: CD, vinyl, digital

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
UK
[3]
Time for Heroes
I Get Along
  • Released: August 2003 (US only)
  • Label: Sanctuary
  • Formats: CD, vinyl
99
Don't Look Back into the Sun / Death on the Stairs
  • Released: October 2003 (Japan only)
  • Label: Rough Trade Japan
  • Format: Maxi CD
What Became of the Likely Lads
  • Released: March 2005 (US only)
  • Label: Rough Trade US
  • Format: Maxi CD

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
UK
[3]
UK
Indie

[3]
BEL
(FL)
Tip

[21]
CZ
Rock

[22]
EU
[23]
IRE
[8]
MEX
Air.

[24]
SCO
[3]
US
Sales

[25]
"What a Waster"200237241Non-album single
"Up the Bracket"29437Up the Bracket
"Time for Heroes"200320630
"Don't Look Back into the Sun"11114Non-album single
"Can't Stand Me Now"200421728239The Libertines
"What Became of the Likely Lads"919
"Gunga Din"[29]201510139123889Anthems For Doomed Youth
"Glasgow Coma Scale Blues"
"Heart of the Matter"
"You're My Waterloo"[D]
"Run Run Run"2023[E]All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade
"Night of the Hunter"
"Merry Old England"
"—" denotes singles that did not chart.

Notes

Music videos

YearTitleDirector
2002"Up the Bracket"Gina Birch
2003"Don't Look Back into the Sun"Alexander Strickland-Clarke
"Time for Heroes"Gina Birch
"I Get Along"
2004"Can't Stand Me Now"Douglas Hart and Becky Hastings
"What Became of the Likely Lads"Johan Renck
2015"Gunga Din"Roger Sargent
"Heart of the Matter"
"You're My Waterloo"Roger Sargent and Carl Barât

Miscellaneous

YearSongAlbumComments
2003"Lazy Sunday"[31]Blackball soundtrackCover of a 1968 Small Faces song.
2004"Born in England"[32]SingleXfm's song for the Euro 2004 football tournament. Also features James Nesbitt, Delays, Bernard Butler, The Wheatleys, and members of Supergrass.
"All at Sea"[33]The Observer newspaper free CDPreviously unreleased song. The other songs on the CD were "Can't Stand Me Now", "Don't Look Back into the Sun", "Time for Heroes" and "Narcissist".
"Up the Bracket (live)"[34]Bring Your Own Poison – the Rhythm Factory Sessions"Another Girl, Another Planet" is a hidden track performed along with Peter Perrett.
"Another Girl, Another Planet"

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