Shawn Colvin Studio Albums and Release Details
Shawn Colvin has released multiple studio albums through major labels including Columbia Records and Nonesuch Records. Her debut album "Steady On" was released in 1989 and won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. The album features production by Steve Addabbo and contains the single "Diamond in the Rough." Grammy Award data confirms the category win. Her second album "Fat City" came out in 1992 and peaked at number 142 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The album "A Few Small Repairs" followed in 1996 and marked a shift toward more personal songwriting. It reached number 11 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. The single "Sunny Came Home" topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and won two Grammy Awards in 1998. Colvin's later releases include "Whole New You" in 2001 and "These Four Walls" in 2006, both issued through Columbia Records. Billboard chart archives document the peak positions and weekly performance of these releases.
Chart Performance, Sales, and Certifications
"Steady On" achieved gold certification in the United States, denoting sales of over 500,000 units according to the Recording Industry Association of America. The album also charted in Canada and the United Kingdom, reaching number 3 on the UK Independent Albums chart. "Fat City" did not receive a certification but remained on the Billboard 200 for multiple weeks.
"A Few Small Repairs" became Colvin's highest-charting album on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 111. The single "Sunny Came Home" reached number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number 10 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart. RIAA certification data confirms the gold status of the album. RIAA certification database provides the official sales thresholds. Colvin's catalog continues to be distributed digitally through platforms licensed by Sony Music Entertainment.
Track Listings, Songwriters, and Collaborators
The track listing of "Steady On" includes 10 songs, all written or co-written by Shawn Colvin. Collaborators include John Leventhal, who produced multiple tracks and played guitar. The album features the song "Shotgun Down the Avalanche," which later appeared on soundtracks. AllMusic discography page lists the full track credits and personnel.
"These Four Walls" contains 11 tracks and includes collaborations with Patty Griffin and Marc Cohn. The album was produced by John Leventhal and recorded at the Magic Shop studio in New York City. The song "American Wall" addresses themes of loss and resilience. Discogs release credits detail the full tracklist and label information for each studio album.