The Judds discography

The Judds discography
The Judds performing with the Band of the Air Force Reserve, 2008.
The Judds performing with the Band of the Air Force Reserve, 2008.
Studio albums 6
Live albums 2
Compilation albums 18
Video albums 5
Music videos 5
EPs 2
Singles 29
Box sets 1
Other appearances 1

American country music duo The Judds released six studio albums, three live albums, 18 compilation albums, five video albums, two extended plays, one box set, five music videos, 29 singles and 1 album appearance. The duo consisted of mother, Naomi Judd, and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. The pair signed a recording contract with RCA Nashville and Curb Records in 1983. Later that year, their debut single was released called "Had a Dream (For the Heart)". Their next release, "Mama He's Crazy", became their first number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song's success led to the release of their debut EP in 1984. It peaked at number eight on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. In October 1984, their debut studio album was released entitled Why Not Me. It peaked at number one on the country albums chart and number 71 on the Billboard 200. Why Not Me would sell over two million copies. It also spawned three number one country hits: the title track, "Girls' Night Out" and "Love Is Alive".

The duo's second studio album was issued in October 1985, Rockin' with the Rhythm. It topped the Billboard country albums chart and spawned four number one hits. These hits included "Have Mercy" and "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)". The Judds's third studio release, Heartland, was released in 1987 and was their third number one Billboard country album. Heartland was also their third album to certify platinum in sales in the United States. The album produced four singles, three of which were number one country hits. In 1988, the duo released their first greatest hits package. It also included two new tracks that became hits. Their fifth studio release, River of Time (1989), reached number two on the country albums chart and was their highest-charting release on the Billboard 200, reaching number 51. The album's first two singles reached number one on the country chart.

In 1990, Naomi announced her retirement after being diagnosed with Hepatitis C. Their final studio album, Love Can Build a Bridge, was released the same year and produced four singles. This included the top ten hits "Born to Be Blue", "One Hundred and Two" and the title track. The album itself reached number five on the Billboard country albums chart by March 1991 and certified platinum in the United States. With the release of a second greatest hits package, the group disbanded in 1991. Wynonna created a successful solo career and Naomi's health improved enough for the duo to reunite in 2000 with a live album. Its success led to the release of the extended play, Big Bang Boogie, in 2000, and resulted in the single "Stuck in Love" becoming their first charting hit in nine years. "Flies on the Butter (You Can't Go Home Again", was released as the third single from Wynonna's 2003 solo album What the World Needs Now Is Love and features Naomi on harmony vocals. Though officially credited as "Wynonna with Naomi Judd", the song has since been featured on several of The Judds' compilation albums and is the duo's final charting single. Announcing their final tour in 2011, the duo released the compilation, I Will Stand by You: The Essential Collection, which included two new tracks.

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing other relevant details
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
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Why Not Me 71 1 78 12
  • MC: Platinum
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum
Rockin' with the Rhythm
  • Released: October 30, 1985
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: LP, cassette, CD
66 1
  • MC: Gold
  • RIAA: Platinum
Heartland
  • Released: February 2, 1987
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: LP, cassette, CD
52 1 40
  • MC: Gold
  • RIAA: Platinum
Christmas Time with the Judds
  • Released: September 29, 1987
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: LP, cassette, CD
49
  • MC: Platinum
  • RIAA: Platinum
River of Time
  • Released: April 4, 1989
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: LP, cassette, CD
51 2 1 53
  • RIAA: Gold
Love Can Build a Bridge
  • Released: September 11, 1990
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
62 5
  • MC: Gold
  • RIAA: Platinum
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing other relevant details
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
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Greatest Hits
  • Released: August 2, 1988
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: LP, cassette, CD
76 1 53
  • MC: Platinum
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum
Collector's Series
  • Released: August 21, 1990
  • Label: RCA
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
  • RIAA: Gold
Their Finest Collection
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Curb/Dino
  • Formats: LP, cassette, CD
61
Greatest Hits Volume Two
  • Released: September 10, 1991
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats:
54 7 2
  • RIAA: Gold
From the Heart: 15 Career Classics
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
42 2
  • MC: Gold
Talk About Love
  • Released: February 23, 1993
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
This Country's Rockin'
  • Released: April 27, 1993
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
Christmas with The Judds and Alabama
(with Alabama)
  • Released: August 16, 1994
  • Label: RCA
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
61
Reflections
  • Released: August 16, 1994
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
66
Live Studio Sessions
  • Released: August 16, 1994
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
Number One Hits
  • Released: October 25, 1994
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
187 39
  • RIAA: Platinum
The Essential Judds
  • Released: August 29, 1995
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
Spiritual Reflections
  • Released: April 2, 1996
  • Label: Curb
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
Greatest Hits: Limited Edition
  • Released: August 26, 2008
  • Label: Curb
  • Formats: CD
I Will Stand by You: The Essential Collection 34
All-Time Greatest Hits
  • Released: June 30, 2017
  • Label: Curb
  • Formats: CD, music download
90 11
The Biggest Hits of The Judds
  • Released: 2018
  • Label: Curb
  • Formats: CD, music download
Love Can Build a Bridge: Best of The Judds
  • Released: April 8, 2022
  • Label: Curb
  • Formats: Music download, streaming
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions, showing other relevant details
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
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The Judds in Concert
  • Released: August 29, 1995
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: CD, cassette
The Judds Reunion Live
  • Released: May 9, 2000
  • Label: Curb/Mercury
  • Formats: CD, cassette
107 16 16
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Box sets

List of albums, showing relevant details
Title Album details
The Judds Collection, 1983—1990
  • Released: September 15, 1992
  • Label: RCA
  • Formats: CD, cassette

Extended plays

List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing other relevant details
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
Certifications
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US
Cou.

Wynonna & Naomi
  • Released: February 1984
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: LP, CD, cassette
153 8
  • RIAA: Gold
Big Bang Boogie
  • Released: February 1, 2000
  • Label: Curb/Mercury
  • Formats: CD
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing other relevant details
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Certifications Album
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"Had a Dream (For the Heart)" 1983 17 15 Wynonna & Naomi
"Mama He's Crazy" 1984 1 1
  • RIAA: Gold
"Why Not Me" 1 3
  • RIAA: Gold
Why Not Me
"Light of the Stable" A Country Christmas, Volume 3
"Girls Night Out" 1985 1 1 Why Not Me
"Love Is Alive" 1 1
"Have Mercy" 1 2 Rockin' with the Rhythm
"Who Is This Babe" A Country Christmas, Volume 4
"Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)" 1986 1 1
  • RIAA: Platinum
Rockin' with the Rhythm
"Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain" 1 1
"Cry Myself to Sleep" 1 2
"Don't Be Cruel" 1987 10 4 Heartland
"I Know Where I'm Going" 1 1
"Maybe Your Baby's Got the Blues" 1 1
"Silver Bells" 68 Christmas Time with the Judds
"Turn It Loose" 1988 1 5 Heartland
"Give a Little Love" 2 1 Greatest Hits
"Change of Heart" 1 1
"Young Love (Strong Love)" 1989 1 1 River of Time
"Water of Love"
"Let Me Tell You About Love" 1 1
"One Man Woman" 8 14
"Guardian Angels" 1990 16 16
"Born to Be Blue" 5 4 Love Can Build a Bridge
"Love Can Build a Bridge" 5 6
"One Hundred and Two" 1991 6 5
"John Deere Tractor" 29 60 Greatest Hits Volume Two
"Stuck in Love" 2000 26 16 Big Bang Boogie
"I Will Stand by You" 2010 I Will Stand by You: The Essential Collection
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Videography

Video albums

List of albums, showing certifications and other relevant details
Title Album details Certifications
Across the Heartland
  • Released: September 27, 1989
  • Label: MPI
  • Formats: VHS
  • RIAA: Gold
Great Video Hits of The Judds
  • Released: April 18, 1990
  • Label: Curb/RCA
  • Formats: VHS
  • RIAA: Gold
Love Can Build a Bridge
  • Released: November 28, 1990
  • Label: MPI
  • Formats: VHS
  • RIAA: Platinum
Their Final Concert
  • Released: April 29, 1992
  • Label: MPI
  • Formats: VHS
  • RIAA: Platinum
Naomi & Wynonna: The Farewell Tour
  • Released: October 6, 1993
  • Label: MPI
  • Formats: VHS
  • RIAA: Gold

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Mama He's Crazy" 1984 David Hogan
"Love Is Alive" 1985
"Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)" 1986
"Give a Little Love" 1988 Bud Schaetzle
"Love Can Build a Bridge" 1991

Other album appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album Ref.
"Big Train (From Memphis)" 1986 Johnny Cash
Jerry Lee Lewis
Roy Orbison
Carl Perkins
Class of '55: Memphis Rock & Roll Homecoming

See also