American singer Patti Page’s album discography boasts an impressive collection of 47 studio albums, 40 compilation albums, three live albums, two video albums, one box set, and she has contributed to four album releases.
Patti Page’s eponymous debut studio album unveiled in 1950, prominently showcases numerous singles that had already charted in the preceding two years. Throughout the 1950s, Mercury Records exclusively handled the release of Page’s albums. This period saw the creation of thematic albums, including noteworthy releases like 1951’s “Folk Song Favorites” and “Christmas with Patti Page.”
Although not all her studio albums featured her well-received singles, notable exceptions included the 1952 album “Tennessee Waltz.” Instead, her popular singles were thoughtfully curated into compilation series, exemplified by 1955’s “Page 1 – A Collection of Her Most Famous Songs.” Three additional compilations followed suit.
A significant milestone arrived in 1956 with the concept studio album “Manhattan Tower,” marking Page’s first album to secure a spot on the album chart, peaking at number 18 on the Billboard 200. Mercury Records continued to release several more studio albums during the remainder of the 1950s.
Transitioning into the 1960s, Page’s musical trajectory evolved. Mercury released her initial spiritual music album, “Just a Closer Walk with Thee,” in 1960. The label also dabbled in country music with releases like “Patti Page Sings Country and Western Golden Hits” (1961) and “Go on Home” (1962).
Notably, the album “Patti Sings Golden Hits of the Boys” (1962) marked Page’s next Billboard 200 entry. In 1963, a new chapter began as she collaborated with Columbia Records for the release of “Say Wonderful Things,” her first album under this label which secured the 83rd position on the Billboard 200. Climbing higher, her pinnacle on the Billboard 200 arrived with “Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte” in 1965, peaking at number 27.
The year also witnessed the release of her second Christmas-themed album. Subsequent releases included a studio album of hymns and a reimagined version of her greatest hits.
Page’s partnership with Columbia Records persisted until 1970, yielding the 1968 release “Gentle on My Mind,” which marked her final charting album on the Billboard 200. A return to Mercury Records took place in the early 1970s, resulting in the release of “I’d Rather Be Sorry” (1971), a country-focused studio album that reached an impressive number 37 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Another country-themed studio album, “A Touch of Country,” emerged in 1979 on the 51 West label. A brief stint with Plantation Records ensued, culminating in the release of “No Aces” (1981), alongside two studio albums comprised of re-recorded singles. Over the subsequent two decades, Page’s previous record labels unveiled an array of compilation projects.
Resurfacing in 1998, Page delighted her fans with the live album “Live at Carnegie Hall: The 50th Anniversary Concert.” The early 2000s saw the release of three more studio albums. Her final studio endeavor, “Best Country Songs,” was presented by Curb Records in 2008.
