The discography of James Bay, a British singer‑songwriter and guitarist, comprises three studio albums, one extended play (EP), a selection of live recordings, and numerous singles released between 2014 and 2023. Bay’s releases have charted in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and several other territories, and have earned certifications ranging from Gold to Platinum in multiple markets.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions* | Certifications† |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Chaos and the Calm | UK #1; US #44; AUS #2 | BPI Platinum; RIAA Gold |
| 2018 | Electric Light | UK #2; US #33; AUS #3 | BPI Gold |
| 2022 | Leap | UK #4; US #77; AUS #7 | — |
*Peak positions refer to the highest placement on the principal national album charts (UK Albums Chart, US Billboard 200, ARIA Albums Chart).
†Certification bodies: BPI (British Phonographic Industry), RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
Extended plays (EPs)
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Duke EP | First official release; includes early versions of “Hold Back” and “Let It Go”. |
| 2020 | Live at the Abbey Road Studios (EP) | Limited‑edition live recordings from a session at Abbey Road Studios; released digitally. |
Live albums
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | James Bay – Live in London | Recorded during the Chaos and the Calm tour; issued as a digital download. |
| 2023 | Live at the O2 | Audio from a concert at the O2 Arena, London; released on streaming platforms. |
Singles
Lead artist
| Year | Single | Album association | UK Chart peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | “Hold Back” | — | 73 |
| 2014 | “Let It Go” | — | 62 |
| 2015 | “Scars” | Chaos and the Calm | 21 |
| 2015 | “Hold My Hand” | Chaos and the Calm | 22 |
| 2015 | “If You Ever Want to Be in Love” | Chaos and the Calm | 30 |
| 2018 | “Wild Love” | Electric Light | 57 |
| 2018 | “Pink Lemonade” | Electric Light | 73 |
| 2018 | “Bad Magazine” | Electric Light | — |
| 2021 | “Give Me Your Love” | Leap | — |
| 2022 | “Hearts on Fire” | Leap | — |
| 2023 | “Molly” (featuring JP Saxe) | Leap | — |
Featured artist
| Year | Single | Primary artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | “One Too Many” | David Guetta (featuring James Bay) | Reached UK #21, US Hot 100 #65. |
| 2022 | “Take Me Home” | Calvin Harris (featuring James Bay) | Charted in UK and Ireland. |
Promotional and other charted songs
Several album tracks have entered national charts based on digital downloads and streaming, notably “The Horizon” and “Better Together” from Chaos and the Calm and “Electric Light” from the eponymous album. These entries are not counted as official singles but are listed in chart archives.
Music videos
As of 2023, official music videos have been released for the majority of Bay’s singles, including “Hold Back”, “Scars”, “Wild Love”, “Pink Lemonade”, “Give Me Your Love”, and “One Too Many”. The videos are directed by a range of collaborators such as Paul Dugdale, Sophie Jones, and Romain Gavras.
Summary
James Bay’s recorded output reflects a progression from acoustic‑driven folk‑pop on Chaos and the Calm toward a more synth‑infused, mainstream pop sound on Electric Light and Leap. His discography has generated multiple certifications and sustained radio airplay, establishing him as a notable figure in contemporary British popular music.