The discography of American singer‑songwriter and pianist Fiona Apple comprises five studio albums, one compilation album, seventeen singles and eighteen music videos. Apple signed her first recording contract in 1994 with The Work Group and Columbia Records, after which she began work on her debut release.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Record label | US Billboard 200 peak | RIAA certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Tidal | The Work Group/Columbia | #13 | Triple‑platinum |
| 1999 | When the Pawn… (full title: When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks Like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He Goes to See his Own) | Epic Records | #13 | Platinum |
| 2005 | Extraordinary Machine | Epic Records | #7 | Gold |
| 2012 | The Idler Wheel… (full title: The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do) | Epic Records | #3 | — |
| 2020 | Fetch the Bolt Cutters | Epic Records | #1 | — |
Compilation album
| Year | Title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | iTunes Live from LA (digital compilation) | Epic Records |
Singles
Apple has released seventeen singles as lead artist, including notable tracks such as “Criminal” (1997), “Shadowboxer” (1996), “Paper Bag” (1999), “Extraordinary Machine” (2005), “Every Single Night” (2012) and “Shameika” (2020). Several of these songs have charted on Billboard component charts, with “Criminal” reaching number 35 on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart.
Music videos
Eighteen official music videos accompany Apple’s singles and album tracks. Visuals are recognized for their artistic direction and frequently incorporate performance footage and conceptual storytelling.
Commercial reception and accolades
All five studio albums have entered the top 20 of the US Billboard 200, with Fetch the Bolt Cutters attaining the number‑one position on both the Billboard 200 and the Top Album Sales chart. Apple’s releases have collectively earned multiple RIAA certifications totaling over three million units in the United States. The debut single “Criminal” won a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance (1998).
Overall impact
Apple’s discography is noted for its eclectic blend of alternative rock, art pop and baroque‑pop influences, as well as her distinctive piano‑driven arrangements and introspective lyricism. Her work has been critically acclaimed for both musical innovation and emotional depth, influencing a range of contemporary singer‑songwriters.