Paul Anka Vinyl Records

Paul Anka Vinyl Records

Since 1957, Paul Anka has enjoyed a successful career as an actor, singer, and songwriter with record hits that include "Diana" and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder". As a writer, his lyrics have helped to popularize such hits as Tom Jones' "She's a Lady" as well as "My Way," which became one of Frank Sinatra's signature songs. Collectible options include pieces from the large catalog of Anka's albums and singles distributed from companies such as the ABC Paramount label.

Which top 10 Anka singles are available on vinyl records?

Paul scored top 10 hits on U.S. music charts as an artist with 10 of his songs released as a single vinyl record. In 1959, he found vinyl success with "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" (number two) and "It's Time to Cry" (number four). In 1960, Paul scored a number two record with "Puppy Love," and a number eight record with "My Home Town". It would be over a decade before he cracked the top 10 again with the vinyl record single in 1974's "(You're) Having My Baby" (number seven). Mr. Anka last entered the top 10 in 1975, with singles on vinyl including "I Don't Like to Sleep Alone" (number eight) and "Times of Your Life" (number seven). During his career, Paul has reached number one on the U.S. charts on vinyl with:

• "Diana" (1957)
• "Lonely Boy" (1959)
• "(You're) Having My Baby" (1974)

What compilation albums did Paul Anka release in the 1950s-1960s?

The only compilations of material he released in the 1950s was "Paul Anka Sings His Big 15" (1959). During the 1960s, Paul released five compilation albums on vinyl. These include "Paul Anka Sings His Big 15, Vol. 2" (1961), "Paul Anka Sings His Big 15, Vol. 3" (1962), "Diana" (1962), "Paul Anka's 21 Golden Hits" (1963), and "Diana: Paul Anka Sings His Greatest Hits" (1969).

Did any of Anka's studio albums succeed on major labels?

During his early years on ABC Paramount, none of his studio records charted. The only release that did was a live recording titled "Anka at the Copa (live album)" in 1960, reaching number 23. Four of his five vinyl releases on RCA Victor charted, but only "Young, Alive and In Love!" (1962) broke the top 100 at 61. Paul's switch to Buddah in 1970s consisted of two releases that barely charted. Changing to United Artists in 1974 showcased his greatest success, with all five records charting. His two gold vinyl offerings, "Anka" (peaking at 9) and "Times of Your Life (9 of 10 cuts from previous 2 albums)" (peaking at 22) stand out. Mr. Anka's vinyl releases of studio music since the late 1970s has failed to crack the top 100 on any of the major brands, with the exception of the "Duets" CD released in 2013 on Sony.