Chris Isaak – Collection (1987-2016)

Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. Noted for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style and wide vocal range, he is popularly known for his breakthrough hit and signature song “Wicked Game”; as well as international hits such as “Blue Hotel”, “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing”, and “Somebody’s Crying”.

With a career spanning four decades, Isaak has released 13 studio albums, toured extensively with his band Silvertone, and received numerous award nominations. His sound and image are often compared to those of Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and Duane Eddy.

Isaak has associated with film director David Lynch, who has used his music in numerous films. As an actor, he played supporting roles and bit parts in films such as Married to the Mob, The Silence of the Lambs, Little Buddha, That Thing You Do! and Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, and starred in two television series: the sitcom The Chris Isaak Show and the talk show The Chris Isaak Hour.

Albums
1987 – Chris Isaak (Warner Bros. – 9 25536-2)
1991 (1985) – Silvertone (Warner Bros. – WPCP-4409)
1991 (1987) – Chris Isaak (Warner Bros. – WPCP-4410)
1991 (1989) – Heart Shaped World (Reprise / Warner Pioneer Corporation – WPCP-4198)
1993 – San Francisco Days (Reprise – WPCP-4990)
1996 – Forever Blue / Tour Pack (Reprise – 9362462052)
1996 – Baja Sessions (Reprise – WPCR-846)
1998 – Speak Of The Devil (Reprise – WPCR-1873)
1999 (1995) – Forever Blue (Reprise – WPCR-10489)
2002 – Always Got Tonight (Reprise – 9 48016-2 / WEA Japan – WPCR 11267)
2004 – Christmas (Wicked Game – 5046758502)
2011 – Beyond The Sun (Deluxe 2 CD Set)[Wicked Game / Vanguard – 78212-2]
2015 – First Comes The Night (Collector’s Edition)[Wicked Game – 47581846]
2016 – First Comes The Night (Collector’s Edition) 24 bit WEB Hi Res

Singles
1989 – Wicked Game (Warner Bros – 9362-40182-2)
1990 – Wicked Game (London – 8692292)
1991 – Blue Hotel (Reprise – W0005CD / 9362-40003-2)
1991 – Blue Spanish Sky (Reprise – W0062CD / 9362-40212-2)
1991 – Lie To Me (Reprise – 5439-19388-2)
1991 – Dancin’ (Reprise – W0021CD / 9362-40058-2)
1993 – Can’t Do A Thing (To Stop Me) (Reprise – W0161CD1 / 9362-40847-2)
1993 – Can’t Do A Thing (To Stop Me) (Reprise – W0161CD2 / 9362-40848-2)
1993 – Can’t Do A Thing (To Stop Me)[Reprise – 9 18604-2]
1993 – Dark Moon (Reprise – 5439-18263-2)
1993 – San Francisco Days (Reprise – W0182CD1 / 9362-40943-2)
1993 – San Francisco Days (Reprise – W0182CD2 / 9362-40944-2)
1993 – Solitary Man (Reprise – W0202CD / 9362-41085-2)
1993 – Two Hearts (Reprise – 936241314-2)
1995 – Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing (Reprise – 9362-43538-9 / WE C795)
1995 – Go Walking Down There (Reprise – 9362-43605-2 / WE 739)
1995 – Somebody’s Crying (Reprise – WO295CD / 9362-43529-2)
1996 – Think Of Tomorrow (Reprise – 9362437842)
1998 – Please (Reprise – 9362 44554-2)
1999 – Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing (Reprise – W503CD / 9362 44763 2)
1999 – Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing (Warner Sunset, Reprise – 9362447302)
2002 – Let Me Down Easy (Reprise – 9362424392)
2007 – Johnny Hallyday feat. Chris Isaak – Blueberry Hill (Warner Music France)

Promo Editions
1993 – San Francisco Days (Reprise – PRO 811)
1995 – Graduation Day (Reprise – PRCD33)
1998 – Please (Reprise – PRO-CD-9395)
2001 – Let Me Down Easy (Reprise – PRO3063)
2001 – Let Me Down Easy (Reprise – PRO-CD-100812)
2002 – Cool Love (Reprise – PR03153)
2002 – Always Got Tonight (Reprise – Pro-CD-100826)
2004 – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Wicked Game, Reprise – PRO-CD-101453)
2004 – Selections From Chris Isaak Christmas (Wicked Game, Reprise – PRO-CD-101451)
2009 – Mr. Lucky (Wicked Game / Reprise – 518008-2)
2011 – Live It Up (Vanguard – 78209-2)
2012 – Pretty Woman (WEA Music – none)

Live
2008 – Live In Australia (Universal Music Australia – 1789144)
2010 – Live At The Fillmore (Mailboat Records – MBD 2014)

Compilations
1991 – Wicked Game (Reprise/Warner-Pioneer Corporation – WPCP-4374)
2006 – Best Of Chris Isaak (Wicked Game/Reprise – WPCR-12334)