Bonnie Tyler on the Official Scottish Albums Chart
Here’s the official list of all Bonnie Tyler’s Top 100 chart entries on the Scottish Albums Chart.
Early iterations of the Scottish charts began with various unofficial listings compiled by music magazines, which sampled data from local radio stations. Frustration grew in the 1980s, as it was felt that Scottish musical tastes were not being adequately reflected in the wider UK charts. This led to the movement for an official Scottish chart, which culminated in the creation of the first Scottish Gallup charts in 1991. Gallup, a global market research company, was tasked with compiling data from a representative sample of record retailers to create more accurate charts.
As such, the listings we’ll share here begin in 1994, with Bonnie’s first appearance on the Scottish Albums Chart. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to determine the full impact of her classic 80s albums on the chart, as official records from that period simply do not exist.
Love Songs
Released: 1993
Scottish Albums Chart peak: Number 84
Love Songs is a compact compilation album featuring just eight tracks from Bonnie’s early career. Originally released in the UK in 1991 by Castle Communications with different cover art, the album was reissued in late 1993 for a wider European market. This broader release likely benefited from a stronger promotional push, helping it secure a spot on the Scottish Albums Chart.
The Best Of
Released: 1994
Scottish Albums Chart peak: Number 98
This lesser-known collection was released in the UK by the small indie label Kaz Records. Subtitled “20 Classic Tracks,” the compilation highlights Bonnie’s RCA catalogue, offering a concise overview of all four albums. Notably, it includes two rare B-sides, “Baby I Remember You” and “Get Out of My Head,” making it a valuable find for collectors.
Heaven and Hell
Released: 1994
Scottish Albums Chart peak: Number 34
The classic Heaven and Hell collection, featuring Bonnie Tyler and Meat Loaf, has undergone numerous transformations since its debut. Originally released by Telstar in 1989, it received a significant promotional boost from Columbia in the early 1990s. The album first entered the Scottish charts in January 1995 and returned later that year, peaking at No. 34. Remarkably, it re-entered the charts in 1996, 1997, and even enjoyed a five-week run starting in August 2011.
Greatest Hits
Released: 2001
Scottish Albums Chart peak: Number 17
To mark her 50th birthday, Bonnie released a Greatest Hits collection showcasing tracks from across her career. One of the few compilations to feature songs spanning multiple decades, it includes highlights from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. The album debuted at No. 17 on the Scottish Albums Chart in its first week and went on to sell over 60,000 copies in the UK that year.
From the Heart: Greatest Hits
Released: 2007
Scottish Albums Chart peak: Number 30
Another compilation released with Bonnie’s support, this collection provided a snapshot of her career through the early 2000s. It paired classic hits with newer material, including “Louise” and her chart-topping bilingual re-recording of “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” which dominated the French charts in 2004.
Holding Out for a Hero: The Very Best Of
Released: 2011
Scottish Albums Chart peak: Number 87
Bonnie’s performance at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013 sparked renewed interest not only in her latest album, Rocks and Honey, but also in her back catalogue. Originally released in February 2011, Holding Out for a Hero: The Very Best Of saw a fresh wave of CDs hit the market in May 2013, capitalizing on Bonnie’s heightened TV exposure.
Rocks and Honey
Released: 2013
Scottish Albums Chart peak: Number 56
Rocks and Honey entered the Scottish Albums Chart in the same week as the previously mentioned Holding Out for a Hero compilation. It was a competitive week, with new releases from Alison Moyet, Hugh Laurie, and Lady A trailing behind Caro Emerald’s sophomore album, which claimed the top spot.
Between the Earth and the Stars
Released: 2019
Scottish Albums Chart peak: Number 12
Bonnie’s highest-charting album to date, Between the Earth and the Stars, spent five weeks on the Scottish Albums Chart following its release in March 2019. It was her highest-charting album in any country, except for Switzerland, where it peaked slightly higher at No. 11.
The Ultimate Collection
Released: 2020
Scottish Albums Chart peak: Number 31
This budget-friendly three-disc collection was released through BMG in October 2020. It spent a total of twelve weeks on the Scottish Albums Chart, buoyed by the press attention surrounding the release of Bonnie’s next studio album, The Best Is Yet to Come, in February 2021.
The Best Is Yet to Come
Released: 2021
Scottish Albums Chart peak: Number 28
Bonnie’s 2021 studio album was released in the midst of a sudden lockdown imposed by the British government in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases across the UK. While the album was projected to chart much higher, strict rules on nonessential shopping meant that physical copies could only be purchased online, limiting its retail exposure.