Owl City discography

The discography of American electronica project Owl City consists of six studio albums, seven extended plays, twenty singles (including three as a featured artist), and twelve music videos. Owl City issued its debut release, the extended play Of June, in September 2007; it peaked at number 15 on the United States Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart.[1] His debut studio album Maybe I'm Dreaming followed in December 2008, peaking at number 13 on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart.[1] Following the success of Of June and Maybe I'm Dreaming, Young signed to Universal Republic Records in late 2008.[2] His second studio album and major-label debut, Ocean Eyes, was released in July 2009. "Fireflies", the album's lead single, became an international success, peaking at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a top ten hit in several other countries.[3][4] Fueled by success of "Fireflies", Ocean Eyes peaked at number eight on the US Billboard 200 and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[5][6] An additional three singles were released from the album: "Vanilla Twilight", "Hello Seattle" and "Umbrella Beach".

Owl City discography
Adam Young, of Owl City, performing at the Bowery Ballroom in 2009
Studio albums6
Compilation albums1
Music videos21
EPs7
Singles21

Owl City's third studio album All Things Bright and Beautiful was released in June 2011, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200 and selling 143,000 copies.[5][7] The album produced six singles, with "Alligator Sky" and "Lonely Lullaby" managing to chart on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[8] "Good Time", a collaboration with Canadian recording artist Carly Rae Jepsen, peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a top ten chart hit in countries such as Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.[3][9][10][11] Owl City released his fourth studio album The Midsummer Station in August 2012; it peaked at number seven on the Billboard 200.[5] On July 10, 2015, Owl City released his fifth album, titled Mobile Orchestra, spawning the singles "You're Not Alone", "Verge" and "Unbelievable". Owl City's sixth studio album, Cinematic, was released on June 1, 2018.

Albums

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
US
[5]		 AUS
[9]		 AUT
[12]		 CAN
[13]		 GER
[14]		 IRL
[15]		 NLD
[16]		 NZ
[17]		 SWI
[4]		 UK
[18]
Maybe I'm Dreaming ——————————
Ocean Eyes
  • Released: July 14, 2009
  • Label: Universal Republic
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
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All Things Bright and Beautiful
  • Released: June 14, 2011
  • Label: Universal Republic
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 63365769—100—4052
The Midsummer Station
  • Released: August 21, 2012
  • Label: Universal Republic
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 729—144—36246134
Mobile Orchestra
  • Released: July 10, 2015
  • Label: Republic, Sky Harbor[25]
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 1133—5——83——98
Cinematic
  • Released: June 1, 2018
  • Label: Sky Harbor[26]
  • Formats: Vinyl, digital download
 115———————[upper-alpha 1]——
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums
List of compilation albums, showing year released and album name
Title Album details
The Best of Owl City
  • Released: July 9, 2014
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD

Extended plays
List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[5]		 US
Dance
[1]
Of June
  • Released: September 8, 2007
  • Label: Sky Harbor
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —15
Shooting Star
  • Released: May 15, 2012
  • Label: Universal Republic
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 49—
The Midsummer Station - Acoustic EP
  • Released: July 30, 2013
  • Label: Republic
  • Formats: Digital download
 99—
Ultraviolet
  • Released: June 27, 2014
  • Label: Republic
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 30—
Reel 1
  • Released: December 1, 2017
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: Digital download
 ——
Reel 2
  • Released: February 2, 2018
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: Digital download
 ——
Reel 3
  • Released: April 6, 2018
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: Digital download
 ——
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[3]		 AUS
[9]		 AUT
[12]		 CAN
[10]		 IRL
[15]		 JPN
[28]		 NLD
[29]		 NZ
[17]		 SWI
[4]		 UK
[11]
"Fireflies" 2009 1122131241 Ocean Eyes
"Vanilla Twilight" 2010 7244—74——2036—94
"Hello Seattle" —[upper-alpha 2]—————————
"Umbrella Beach" —————————110
"To the Sky" —[upper-alpha 3]————————— Legend of the Guardians:
The Owls of Ga'Hoole
"Peppermint Winter" —[upper-alpha 4]——65—————— data-sort-value="" style="background: #ececec; color: #2C2C2C; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | non-album single
"Alligator Sky"
(featuring Shawn Chrystopher)		 2011 —[upper-alpha 5]————35———— All Things Bright and Beautiful
"Galaxies"[upper-alpha 6] ——————————
"Lonely Lullaby" —[upper-alpha 7]—————————
"Shooting Star" 2012 —————49———176 The Midsummer Station
"Good Time"[upper-alpha 8]
(with Carly Rae Jepsen)		 8591627145
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[6]
  • ARIA: 4× Platinum[30]
  • BPI: Silver[22]
  • BVMI: Gold[31]
  • RMNZ: 2× Platinum[35]
"Beautiful Times"
(featuring Lindsey Stirling)		 2014 —————91———— Ultraviolet
"Tokyo"[upper-alpha 9]
(featuring Sekai no Owari)		 —————25———— Mobile Orchestra
"Verge"
(featuring Aloe Blacc)		 2015 —————44————
"My Everything"[upper-alpha 10] ——————————
"Unbelievable"
(featuring Hanson)		 ——————————
"Not All Heroes Wear Capes (Acoustic)" 2017 —————————— Cinematic
"All My Friends" ——————————
"Lucid Dream" 2018 ——————————
"Montana" ——————————
"New York City" ——————————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
BEL
(FL)
[36]		 NLD
[29]		 UK
Dance
[18]
"Middledistancerunner"
(Chicane featuring Adam Young)		 2010 ——26 Giants
"Youtopia"
(Armin van Buuren featuring Adam Young)		 2011 13768— Mirage
"All About Us"
(He Is We featuring Owl City)		 ——— non-album single
"Eternity"
(Paul Van Dyk featuring Adam Young)		 2012 ——— Evolution
"Cactus in the Valley"[37]
(Lights featuring Owl City)		 2013 ——— Siberia Acoustic
"Ready to Fly"[38]
(Didrick featuring Adam Young)		 2018 ——— non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles
List of promotional singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Hot Air Balloon" 2009 Ocean Eyes
"Strawberry Avalanche"
"Sunburn"[39]
"Metropolis" 2012 The Midsummer Station

Other charted songs
List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
Christ
[34]		 US
Christ
Rock
[40]		 US
Dance
/Elec		 CAN
[10]		 JPN
[28]
"Tidal Wave" 2009 ——28——— Ocean Eyes
"The Real World" 2011 —[upper-alpha 11]———[upper-alpha 12]</ref>—— All Things Bright and Beautiful
"Angels" ————[upper-alpha 13]——
"Dreams Don't Turn to Dust" ————[upper-alpha 14]——
"The First Noel"
(TobyMac featuring Owl City)		 —30———— Christmas in Diverse City
"Dreams and Disasters" 2012 —4329——— The Midsummer Station
"When Can I See You Again?" —[upper-alpha 15]———78100 Wreck-It Ralph soundtrack
"Light of Christmas"
(featuring TobyMac)		 2013 —217——— VeggieTales: Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas
"Wolf Bite" 2014 ——22—[upper-alpha 16]—— Ultraviolet
"You're Not Alone"
(featuring Britt Nicole)		 —5———— Mobile Orchestra
"Mobile Orchestra" —————67
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances
List of guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Enchanted"[42] 2011 Taylor Swift (Original Version) N/A
"The First Noel"[43] TobyMac Christmas in Diverse City
"Alive"[44] 2012 Schiller Sonne
"When Can I See You Again?"[45] N/A Wreck-It Ralph soundtrack
"Shine Your Way"[46] 2013 Yuna The Croods soundtrack
"Live It Up" N/A The Smurfs 2 soundtrack
"Light of Christmas" TobyMac VeggieTales: Merry Larry and the Light of Christmas
"In the Air"[47] Ørjan Nilsen No Saint Out of Me
"Listen to What the Man Said" 2014 N/A The Art of McCartney
"Clap Your Hands"[48] 2017 N/A Featured in Everybody's Golf (video game)

Music videos

As lead artist
Title Year Director(s)
"Early Birdie" 2008 Andy Johnson[49]
"Fireflies" 2009 Steve Hoover[50][51]
"Vanilla Twilight" 2010
"Umbrella Beach" Alexander Brown[52]
"To the Sky" (from The Original Motion Picture Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole) Danny Yourd[53]
"Alligator Sky"
(featuring Shawn Chrystopher)		 2011 Steve Hoover[54][55]
"Deer in the Headlights"
"Good Time"
(with Carly Rae Jepsen)		 2012 Declan Whitebloom[56]
"Shooting Star" Ethan Lader[57]
"When Can I See You Again?" (from Wreck-It Ralph Soundtrack) Matt Stawski[58]
"Shine Your Way" (from The Croods)[59]
(with Yuna)		 2013 —
"Metropolis" Daniel Cummings[60]
"Beautiful Times"
(featuring Lindsey Stirling)		 2014 Everdream
"Wolf Bite" (Official Visualiser)
"Up All Night" (Official Visualiser)
"This Isn't the End" (Official Visualiser)
"Verge" 2015 Matt Stawski
"Tokyo"
(featuring Sekai no Owari) (Official Visualiser)		 Masahiro Tsuruoka
"My Everything" Eric Ulbrich, Kylie Eaton
"Unbelievable"
(featuring Hanson)		 Ryan Maloney
"Not All Heroes Wear Capes (Acoustic)" 2017 Max Haben
"All My Friends"
"Lucid Dream" 2018
"Montana"
"New York City"

Notes
  1. Cinematic did not enter the NZ Top 40 Albums Chart, but peaked at number five on the NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart.[27]
  2. "Hello Seattle" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[8]
  3. "To the Sky" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 25 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[8]
  4. "Peppermint Winter" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number eight on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[8]
  5. "Alligator Sky" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number five on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[8]
  6. "Galaxies" also peaked at number 48 on the US Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.[34]
  7. "Lonely Lullaby" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 12 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[8]
  8. Also appears on Carly Rae Jepsen's album Kiss.
  9. Only appears on the Japanese edition of Mobile Orchestra.
  10. "My Everything" also peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.[34]
  11. "The Real World" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number nine on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[8]
  12. "The Real World" did not enter the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, but did reach number 6 on the Dance/Electronic Digital Songs component chart.<ref name='Dance/Elec Digital'>"Owl City — Chart History: Dance/Electronic Digital Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  13. "Angels" did not enter the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, but did reach number 43 on the Dance/Electronic Digital Songs component chart.[41]
  14. "Dreams Don't Turn to Dust" did not enter the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, but did reach number 26 on the Dance/Electronic Digital Songs component chart.[41]
  15. "When Can I See You Again?" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[8]
  16. "Wolf Bite" did not enter the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, but did reach number 48 on the Dance/Electronic Digital Songs component chart.[41]
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