This is a near-complete list of recordings made by the South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
The group was offered a recording contract to Gallo Record Company, the largest record company in South Africa, in 1973. They accepted, and remain with the studio today. Ladysmith Black Mambazo's first release Amabutho (1973) sold over 25,000 copies and became the first release in South Africa by Black musicians to receive gold status.Erlmann, Veit: Nightsong: Performance, Practise and Power in South Africa, p. 93. 1996 Their early recordings – recorded for Gallo's 'black music' division Mavuthela Music Company – sold very well.
In 1975, Shabalala converted to Christianity and the group released their first religious album, Ukukhanya Kwelanga. It earned a double platinum disc award, and the group's repertoire came to be dominated by hymns, mostly Methodist. Their 1976 Ukusindiswa became one of their most popular religious albums. By 1981, the group was well known throughout South Africa, and was allowed to travel to Cologne, Germany.Nkosi, W: "Ezulwini Siyakhona", liner notes. Gallo Record Company, 1986 The group toured the country and appeared on television, and learned some of the German language; the 1981 album Phansi Emgodini included a German-language song, "Wir Grüssen Euch Alle". The following year, the group traveled back to Germany to appear on a televised quiz show, bringing about requests for live appearances.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo has since released over fifty studio recordings; many more assorted compilations, cassette tapes, videotapes, and DVDs have been released.
Discography Albums Title of release Record label and catalogue number Year UK chart position Amabutho Gallo (Motella BL 14) 1973 Imbongi Gallo (Motella BL 18) 1973 Ufakazi Yibheshu Gallo (Mavuthela BL 22) 1973 Umama Lo! Gallo (Mavuthela BL 23) 1974 Isitimela Gallo (Motella BL 27) 1974 Ukukhanya Kwelanga Gallo (Motella BL 35) 1975 Amaqhawe Gallo (Motella BL 81) 1976 Ukusindiswa Gallo (Motella BL 86) 1977 Shintsha Sithothobala Gallo (Motella BL 91) 1977 Phezulu Emafini Gallo (Motella BL 92) 1977 Ushaka Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 129) 1978 Indlela yaseZulwini Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 153) 1978 Ezinkulu Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 186) 1979 Intokozo Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 205) 1980 Nqonqotha Mfana Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 253) 1980 Ulwandle Oluncgwele Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 300) 1981 Cologne Zulu Festival Network (5????) 1981 Phansi Emgodini Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 321) 1981 Umthombo Wamanzi Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 353) 1982 Induku Zethu Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 393) 1983 Ibhayibheli Liyindlela Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 472) 1984 Inkazimulo Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 504) 1985 Inala Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 531) 1985 Ezulwini Siyakhona Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 548) 1986 Shaka Zulu Warner Bros (1-25582) 1987 34 Thandani Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 613) 1987 Inala (reissue) Shanachie (SH 43040) 1987 Induku Zethu (reissue) Shanachie (SH 43021) 1987 Ulwandle Olungcwele (reissue) Shanachie (SH 43030) 1987 Umthombo Wamanzi (reissue) Shanachie (SH 430??) 1987 Zibuyinhlazane Gallo (Ezomdabu HUL 40131) 1988 Journey of Dreams Warner Bros (1-25753) 1988 Isigqi Zendoda Gallo (HUL 40203/CDGMP 40203) 1990 Two Worlds One Heart Warner Bros (1-26125) 1990 Zulu Traditional JVC World Sounds (JVC VICG-5230) 1990 Favourites Gallo (HUL 40300/CDGMP 40300) 1992 Classic Tracks Shanachie (SH 43074) 1992 The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Vol 1 Shanachie (SH 43098) 1992 Liph' Iqiniso Gallo (CDGMP 40392) 1993 Gift of the Tortoise Gallo (CDGMP 40451) 1994 Zulu Hits Vol. 1 Gallo (CDGMP 40616) 1995 Gospel Hits Vol. 2 Gallo (CDGMP 40617) 1995 Shosholoza (with the Team Shosholoza) Gallo (CDSING 8 I) 1995 Thuthukani Ngoxolo Gallo (CDGMP 40641) 1996 Ukuzala-Ukuzelula (with the Mahubo Nesigekle Ladies Choir) Gallo (CDGMP 40691) 1995 Heavenly Gallo (CDGMP 40697) 1997 53 Heavenly UMTV (540 790 2) 1997 The Best of (VHS) Gallo (GMPV 11) 1997 Very Best of – Spirit of South Africa Nascente (NSCD 021) 1998 The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo – The Star and the Wiseman UMTV (568 988 2) 1998 2 The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo – The Star and the Wiseman Gallo (CDESP 020) 1998 Inala (reissue) Wrasse (WRASS 001) 1999 Thuthukani Ngoxolo (reissue) Wrasse (WRASS 002) 1999 Zibuyinhlazane (reissue) Wrasse (WRASS 003) 1999 Liph' Iqiniso (reissue) Wrasse (WRASS 004) 1999 Gospel Songs Wrasse (WRASS 005) 2000 In Harmony (Ladysmith Black Mambazo album) Wrasse/UMTV (153739-2) 1999 15 Live at the Royal Albert Hall (DVD/VHS) Shanachie (SH DV-108) 1999 Live at the Royal Albert Hall Shanachie (SH 66023) 1999 In Harmony - Live at the Royal Albert Hall Wrasse/UMTV (WRASV 001) 1999 Lihl' Ixhiba Likagogo Gallo (CDGMP 40830) 2000 Thandani/Umthombo Wamanzi Gallo From the Archives (CDGSP 3007) 2001 Favourites Wrasse (WRASS 017) 2001 The Ultimate Collection Wrasse/UMTV (556 682 2) 2001 37 Congratulations South Africa - The Ultimate Collection Wrasse/UMTV (WRASS 037) 2001 Friends in Concert (with Lucky Dube and Jabu Khanyile) Gallo (GWVCD 042) 2002 Ukusindiswa/Umthombo Wamanzi Gallo From the Archives (CDGSP 3012) 2002 Chillout Sessions Wrasse (WRASS 067) 2002 Wenyukela Gallo (CDGMP 40892) 2003 Raise Your Spirit Higher (Wenyukela) Wrasse (WRASS 100) 2003 Raise Your Spirit Higher [Wenyukela] Heads Up International/Gallo (HUCD 3082, HUSA 9082) 2004 The Very Best of - Rain, Rain Beautiful Rain Wrasse (WRASS 132) 2004 No Boundaries with the English Chamber Orchestra Heads Up International/Gallo (GWVCD 060) 2004 No Boundaries with the English Chamber Orchestra Heads Up International/Gallo (HUCD 3092, HUSA 9092) 2005 The Best of (reissue) Gallo (GMVDVD 025) 2005 Live at Montreux Eagle Records/Red (EE 39023 2) 2005 Live at Montreux (DVD) Eagle Records/Red (EREDV382) 2005 Long Walk to Freedom (international) Heads Up International/Gallo (HUCD 3109, HUSA 9109) 2006 Long Walk to Freedom (South African release) (South Africa only) Gallo (CDGMP 40952) 2006 The Best of - Essential Tribute Budget (ABLCD121) 2006 The Hits (CD/DVD set) Gallo (GMVCOM 1000) 2006 Phansi Emgodini (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1024) 2006 Ulwandle Olungcwele (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1023) 2006 Ezulwini Siyakhona (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1030) 2006 Thandani (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1031) 2006 Ukusindiswa (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1033) 2006 Ushaka (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1014) 2007 Amabutho (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1015) 2007 Indlela yaseZulwini (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1016) 2007 Imbongi (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1017) 2007 Ezinkulu (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1018) 2007 Intokozo (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1019) 2007 Umama Lo! (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1020) 2007 Isitimela (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1021) 2007 Nqonqotha Mfana (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1022) 2007 Umthombo Wamanzi (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1026) 2007 Ibhayibheli Liyindlela (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1028) 2007 Inkazimulo (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1029) 2007 Amaqhawe (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1032) 2007 Phezulu Emafini (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1034) 2007 Shintsha Sithothobala (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1035) 2007 Inala (reissue) Gallo Archives (CDBL 1036) 2007 Ilembe Gallo (CDGMP 40976) 2007 Ilembe - Our Tribute to King Shaka (international) Warner Jazz 2007 Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu Heads Up International/Gallo (HUCD 3133, HUSA 9133) 2008 My Dream - African Sounds - with the SABC Choir Gallo (CDGMP 41012) 2008 Kobuye Kulunge Gallo (CDGMP 41027) 2010 Songs from a Zulu Farm Listen 2 Entertainment 2011 Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Friends Listen 2 Entertainment 2012 Live: Singing for Peace Around The World Ladysmith Black Mambazo 2013 Always with Us Ladysmith Black Mambazo 2014 Music from Inala: Aa Zulu Ballet Ladysmith Black Mambazo 2014 Walking in the Footsteps of Our Fathers Ladysmith Black Mambazo 2016 Shaka Zulu Revisited Ladysmith Black Mambazo 2017 Songs of Peace and Love for Kids and Parents Around the World Ladysmith Black Mambazo 2017 Soothe my soul Ladysmith Black Mambazo 2023 Catalogue numbers in bold represent Hybrid SACD and/or enhanced versions
Singles
1986: "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" (Paul Simon feat. Ladysmith Black Mambazo) (from Paul Simon album Graceland) 1995: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" (China Black & Ladysmith Black Mambazo) 1999: "Ain't No Sunshine" (Ladysmith Black Mambazo feat. Des'ree) 1999: "I Shall Be There" (B*Witched feat. Ladysmith Black Mambazo) 2014: "Lift Me Up" (David Guetta feat. Nico & Vinz & Ladysmith Black Mambazo) (from David Guetta album Listen) 2019: "Thula Ungakhlai" (Rudimental feat. Ladysmith Black Mambazo) (from Rudimental album Toast to Our Differences)
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