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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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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 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. 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, and rated as one of the year's best by many publications. 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.

Albums

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds)
UK
AUS
BEL
FRA
GER
IRE
NLD
SWE
SWI
US
Up the Bracket
  • Released: 14 October 2002
  • Label: Rough Trade (#065)
  • Formats: CD, vinyl, CD/DVD (re-release)
35 120 59
The Libertines
  • Released: 30 August 2004
  • Label: Rough Trade (#166)
  • Formats: CD, vinyl, gatefold vinyl, CD/DVD (re-issue)
1 53 24 27 20 5 53 18 51 111
  • BPI: Platinum
Anthems for Doomed Youth
  • Released: 11 September 2015
  • Label: Virgin EMI
  • Formats: CD, vinyl, digital
3 55 16 22 9 10 28 13 11
  • BPI: Silver
All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade
  • Released: 5 April 2024
  • Label: Virgin EMI
  • Formats: CD, vinyl, digital
1 40 21
7 51
8
"—" denotes albums that did not chart.

Compilation albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds)
UK
UK
Indie

IRE
JPN
SCO
Time for Heroes – The Best of The Libertines
  • Released: 29 October 2007
  • Label: Rough Trade (#421)
  • Formats: CD, vinyl
23 2 62 155 18
  • BPI: Gold

Live albums

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

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
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

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
UK
Indie

BEL
(FL)
Tip

CZ
Rock

EU
IRE
MEX
Air.

SCO
US
Sales

"What a Waster" 2002 37 2 41 Non-album single
"Up the Bracket" 29 4 37 Up the Bracket
"Time for Heroes" 2003 20 6 30
  • BPI: Silver
"Don't Look Back into the Sun" 11 1 14
  • BPI: Platinum
Non-album single
"Can't Stand Me Now" 2004 2 1 7 28 2 39
  • BPI: Platinum
The Libertines
"What Became of the Likely Lads" 9 1 9
"Gunga Din" 2015 101 39 12 38 89 Anthems For Doomed Youth
"Glasgow Coma Scale Blues"
"Heart of the Matter"
"You're My Waterloo"
"Run Run Run" 2023 All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade
"Night of the Hunter"
"Merry Old England"
"—" denotes singles that did not chart.