David Gates Discography Overview
David Gates is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and arranger best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the soft rock band Bread. His discography includes studio albums with Bread, solo albums, and collaborative projects. Major labels involved include Elektra Records and Columbia Records, with distribution through legacy catalogs now managed by Sony Music and Warner Music Group. For an official label and rights overview, refer to the discography section on the official Bread artist page Bread discography on AllMusic.
The core Bread studio albums released under Elektra and Columbia include Bread, On the Waters, Manna, Baby I'm-a Want You, Guitar Man, and Lost Without Your Love. These albums charted on the Billboard 200, with several reaching the top 10. Compilations such as The Best of Bread and Anthology of Bread have remained in print through reissue campaigns handled by Elektra and Rhino, a division of Warner Music Group.
Bread Albums and Solo Projects
Bread albums produced by David Gates and arranged by him feature a soft rock and pop style that charted on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts. The band's singles include "Make It with You," "Everything I Own," "Baby I'm-a Want You," and "Aubrey," many of which were written by Gates. Solo albums by Gates include First and Never Let Her Go, which continued the melodic pop and soft rock approach heard in Bread.
Bread Studio Albums and Compilations
Bread studio albums released between 1969 and 1977 were primarily issued on Elektra Records in the United States and on related international labels. Later compilations and remastered editions have been released under Warner Music and Rhino catalogs, with digital distribution handled by Sony Music and streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. For current rights and catalog information, see the official Elektra/Asylum and Rhino pages Rhino artist page for Bread.
Solo Releases and Collaborations
David Gates solo releases include studio albums and singles that appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts. He also wrote and produced material for other artists, contributing songs that charted on pop and easy listening formats. These projects were released through labels including Elektra, Columbia, and independent reissue labels, with current availability tracked by AllMusic and Discogs databases.
Chart Performance and Industry Data
Bread singles written or co-written by David Gates achieved multiple Billboard Hot 100 entries, with several reaching the top 10 and "Everything I Own" peaking at number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. Albums charted on the Billboard 200, and compilations have continued to appear on catalog and compilation charts over subsequent decades. For historical chart data, the Billboard chart archives provide searchable results Billboard chart archives.
David Gates discography data is reported by AllMusic, Discogs, and MusicBrainz, with sales and streaming figures aggregated by Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music) for Billboard chart calculations. Current availability is tracked across major digital services including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music, with metadata managed by Sony Music and Warner Music Group distribution networks.