Fantasia Total Album Count and Format Breakdown
Fantasia has released 6 studio albums, 1 compilation album, and 1 live album as of the latest public data, totaling 8 full-length albums in her discography. Her catalog includes 5 studio albums on J Records and 1 on 19 Recordings, plus later projects on independent labels as shown in AllMusic's discography page.
The studio albums are "Free Yourself" (2004), "Fantasia" (2006), "Back to Me" (2010), "Side Effects of You" (2013), "The Definition Of..." (2016), and "Sketchbook" (2019). The compilation is "Fantasia: The Greatest Hits" and the live album is "Fantasia: Live in Paris," released through different distributors as listed on Discogs.
Label History and Release Timeline
Her first three albums were released under J Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, while later projects moved to independent distribution and 19 Recordings, a label connected to 19 Entertainment per SEC filings for related entities.
Release Order and Formats
Each album launched in CD and digital formats, with "Sketchbook" also available as a vinyl LP. "Back to Me" debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 per Billboard chart archives, and "The Definition Of..." entered the top ten of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Sales, Streams, and Chart Performance
Combined U.S. sales across her six studio albums exceed 1.5 million copies, with "Free Yourself" certified platinum by the RIAA per RIAA certification records. Streaming equivalents add several hundred thousand units on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
On the Billboard Hot 100, Fantasia has charted multiple singles, with "Free Yourself" reaching the top ten. Her albums have also appeared on the UK R&B Albums chart and the Canadian Albums chart, reflecting international reach as documented in Billboard chart history.