David Ruffin discography | |
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Studio albums | 12 |
Compilation albums | 5 |
Singles | 35 |
This article is a discography for the work of former Temptations singer David Ruffin as a solo artist and in other group acts outside of The Temptations. It also includes a listing of his lead vocal recordings with The Temptations.
Year | Album | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |||||
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US R&B [2] |
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1969 | My Whole World Ended
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31 | 1 | — | ||||
Feelin' Good
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148 | 9 | — | |||||
1970 | I Am My Brother's Keeper
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178 | 15 | — | ||||
1971 | David
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1973 | David Ruffin
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160 | 34 | — | ||||
1974 | Me 'n Rock 'n Roll Are Here to Stay
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— | 37 | — | ||||
1975 | Who I Am
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31 | 5 | — | ||||
1976 | Everything's Coming Up Love
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51 | 16 | — | ||||
1977 | In My Stride
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— | 36 | — | ||||
1979 | So Soon We Change
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— | 19 | — | ||||
1980 | Gentleman Ruffin
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— | 66 | — | ||||
1985 | Live at the Apollo
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21 | 41 | 32 | ||||
1987 | Ruffin & Kendrick[1]
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— | 60 | — | ||||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart. |
Year | Album |
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1977 | At His Best
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1998 | The Ultimate Collection
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2002 | The Essential Collection
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2005 | The Great David Ruffin: The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 1
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2006 | The Great David Ruffin: The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 2
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Year | Title | B side | Label |
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1958 | "Believe Me" | "You and I" | Vega 1002, as "Little David Bush" |
1960 | "I'm In Love" | "One of These Days" | Anna 1127 |
1961 | "Actions Speak Louder Than Words" | "You Can Get What I Got" | Check-Mate 1003 |
1962 | "Knock You Out (With Love)" | "Mr. Bus Driver (Hurry)" | Check-Mate 1010 |
Year | Title | Peak Chart Positions | Album | ||||
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US [5] |
US R&B [6] |
US Dance [1] |
UK [7] | ||||
1969 | "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)" |
9
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51[A]
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My Whole World Ended | |
"I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved" |
58
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11
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"I'm So Glad I Fell for You" |
53
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18
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Feelin' Good | ||
1970 | "Stand by Me"[1] (duet with Jimmy Ruffin) |
61
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24
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I Am My Brother's Keeper | |
"When My Love Hand Comes Down" (with Jimmy Ruffin) |
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1971 | "Each Day Is a Lifetime" |
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David (unreleased album) | |
"You Can Come Right Back to Me" |
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1972 | "A Little More Trust" |
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David Ruffin | |
"Blood Donors Needed (Give All You Can)" |
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1973 | "Common Man" |
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84
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1974 | "Me and Rock & Roll (Are Here to Stay)" |
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Me 'n Rock 'n Roll Are Here to Stay | |
"Take Me Clear from Here" |
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1975 | "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" |
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"Walk Away from Love" |
9
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1
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6
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10
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Who I Am | ||
1976 | "Heavy Love" |
47
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8
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5
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"Everything's Coming Up Love" |
49
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8
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Everything's Coming Up Love | ||
"On and Off" |
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48
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"Discover Me" |
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1977 | "Just Let Me Hold You for a Night" |
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18
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In My Stride | |
"You're My Peace of Mind" |
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71
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"I Can't Stop the Rain" |
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1979 | "Break My Heart" |
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So Soon We Change | |
"I Get Excited" |
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79
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1980 | "Slow Dance" |
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63
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Gentleman Ruffin | |
"I Wanna Be with You" |
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1985 | "A Night at the Apollo Live!" (with Eddie Kendricks, Daryl Hall & John Oates)[3] |
20
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40
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58
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Live at the Apollo | |
1987 | "I Couldn't Believe It" (with Eddie Kendricks) |
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14
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85
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Ruffin & Kendrick | |
"One More for the Lonely Hearts Club" (with Eddie Kendricks) |
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43
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1990 | "Hurt the One You Love" |
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Year | Title | Catalogue number |
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1959 | "Hope and Pray" b/w "Oops I'm Sorry" | Anna 101 |
1959 | "Needed" b/w "Needed (For Lovers Only)" | Anna 1012 |
1960 | "Everything About You" b/w "Orphan Boy" | Anna 1114 |
1960 | "Every Time" b/w "I'm Free" | Anna 1123 |
1960 | "In Love in Vain" b/w "Two Lovers" | Frisco 15235 |
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