The Partridge Family singles


I Think I Love You/
Somebody Wants To Love You

Released: October 1970 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 910


Issued with a picture sleeve. Hit No. 1 on the US charts on October 31, 1970. The single, which stayed in the top spot for three weeks and was on the charts for a total of 16 weeks, went gold and sold more than five million copies worldwide. On the British charts, the single (Bell 1130, no picture sleeve) hit No. 18 on February 27, 1971. It stayed on the charts for 10 weeks.

  • German issue (Bell 910) has orange art sleeve with song title in big blue letters.
  • Japan sleeve (Bell 88037) has early color shot of group in front of bus. Has lyrics, liner notes. Record has blue Bell label, as opposed to the standard grey label used in America.
  • Portugal sleeve (Bell 006 92 006), group is pictured near bus with producer Wes Farrell. Very nice, very different.
  • Italy issue (Bell-International Sir-BI 20.143) has strange art sleeve with lips, hearts and peace signs. Record has black Bell label. 
Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted/
You Are Always On My Mind

Released: January 1971 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 963


Last US PF single to be issued with a picture sleeve. The single, which hit No. 6 in the US on February 20, 1971, and stayed on the charts for 11 weeks, went gold. This was not issued as a single in Britain. 

I'll Meet You Halfway/
Morning Rider On The Road

Released: May 1971 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 996

Highest US chart position was No. 9 on May 15, 1971. The single, which stayed on the charts for eight weeks, was the last US Partridge Family single to reach the top 10. This was not issued as a single in Britain.

  • German sleeve (Bell 996) has vertical B&W group shot; pink-purple background, white lettering.
  • Portugal sleeve (Stateside 006 92 522) has B&W picture of David Cassidy and Shirley Jones; red hands surround the Partridge Family name.
I Woke Up In Love This Morning/
Twenty-Four Hours A Day

Released: July 1971 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 45-150

The single - which hit No. 13 on August 21, 1971 - stayed on the charts for 10 weeks.

  • German promo sleeve (Bell 130) has white background, an orange lightning bolt, no photo and brief German liner notes. Sleeve format is same as German promo for Cherish.
It's One Of Those Nights (Yes Love)/
One Night Stand

Released: December 1971 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 45-150

The single hit No. 20 on January 1, 1972, and stayed on the US charts for a total of six weeks. In Britain, the single (Bell 1203, no picture sleeve) hit No. 11 on March 18, 1972, and stayed on the charts for 11 weeks.

  • Spain issue (Bell 2008 011) has green cover with early group shot. Blue lettering.
Am I Losing You
If You Ever Go

Released: March 1972 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 45-200
 

  • Japan issue (Bell BLPA 16) has gatefold sleeve, similar to Shopping Bag LP cover. Has lyrics, liner notes. Very nice.
  • Spain issue (Bell 2008 053) has off-white sleeve with group members' heads surrounding a drum.
  • Germany issue (Bell 2008 053) has blue and green cover with a green photo of David Cassidy and Shirley Jones. 
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do/
I'm Here You're Here

Released: July 1972 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 45-235

The single hit No. 28 on July 29, 1972, and stayed in the US charts for four weeks.

  • Italy issue (Bell 2008 079) has color group shot with clouds in background.
Looking Through The Eyes Of Love/
Storybook Love

Released: December 1972 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 45-301

This, the last Partridge Family single to make the US Top 40, hit No. 39 on January 27, 1973, and stayed on the charts for two weeks. In Britain, the single hit No. 9 on February 17, 1973, and stayed on the charts for nine weeks.

  • England issue (Bell 1278) has a sleeve similar to Notebook LP cover.
  • Belgium issue (Bell 2008 121) has pic from World LP cover; blue/white background.
Friend And A Lover
Something's Wrong

Released: April 1973 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 45-336

Looking For A Good Time/
Money Money

Released: November 1973 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 45-414

Last regular US Partridge Family single.

  • Japan issue (Bell BLPB-229) has a portrait of David Cassidy on sleeve.

ENGLAND

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do/
I Think I Love You/
I'll Meet You Halfway

Released: 1972 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell Mabel 1

Maxi-single with cardboard sleeve. Hit No. 3 on the British charts on July 15, 1972. Stayed on the charts for 13 weeks.
 

Walking In The Rain
Together We're Better

Released: 1973 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 1293

No picture sleeve, but none of these songs were released on a single in America. reached No. 10 on June 2, 1973, and stayed on the charts for 11 weeks.
 

White Christmas/
Brown Eyes/
Winter Wonderland

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell Mabel 6

None of these songs were released on 45 in America. Has picture sleeve.
 

GERMANY

Walking In The Rain
Together We're Better

Released: 1973 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 2008 151

Sleeve has orange background; early group shot. Says "Starring David Cassidy" instead of "Starring Shirley Jones and featuring David Cassidy." Very few countries made this change in billing.

I Think I Love You/
It's One Of Those Nights/
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do/
Cherish

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell 2607 702

Two singles in one green gatefold sleeve. Says Die Grossen Vier in upper left corner of sleeve. Inside is a big picture of David Cassidy.

AUSTRALIA

I Think I Love You/
Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted/
I'll Meet You Halfway/
I Woke Up In Love This Morning

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell 2213 001
 

JAPAN

Sound Magazine EP

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell 78015

EP includes I Would Have Love You Anyway (one of the few, if not only, time this appeared on 45), I Woke Up In Love This Morning, One Night Stand and Summer Days. Sleeve: cardboard; like Sound Magazine LP cover. Includes lyric insert.
 

Rockin' Around The christmas Tree/
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell BLPA 26

Nice sleeve. One of the only times Santa Claus appeared on 45.

Friend And A Lover/
Looking Through The Eyes Of Love


Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell BLPB 203

Fold-out insert sleeve with big color head shot of David Cassidy with shell necklace. Has lyrics and liner notes. Nice.

Sunshine
Come On Love


Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell BLPB 215

One of the only times either song appeared on 45. Colorful gatefold sleeve with lyrics and liner notes.
 

All About David Cassidy

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell-78008

Cardboard gatefold cover with photo of the Partridge Family in front of bus. Contains I Think I Love You, I Can Hear Your Heartbeat, I'm On The Road and Only A Moment Ago

The Partridge Family Greatest Hits

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell 78019

Cardboard cover with group shot of the whole Partridge Family. Contains I Think I Love You, Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted, I'll Meet You Halfway and I Woke Up In Love This Morning

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
How Can I Be Sure

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell BLPA-21

Picture of the Partrigde Family and Dave Madden. How Can I Be Sure was released on David Cassidy's solo album Rock Me Baby.

Gold Disc

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell BLPD-1

Golden cardboard gatefold sleeve that contains I Think I Love You, Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted, It's One Of Those Nights (Yes Love) and Breaking Up Is Hard To Do. Contains lyrics.

Gold Disc

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell BLPB-201

Golden sleeve with group shot of the Partridge Family. Contains I Think I Love You and It's One Of Those Nights (Yes Love).

Gold Disc

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell BLPB-209

Golden sleeve with group shot of the Partridge Family in front of the bus. Contains Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted and I Woke Up In Love This Morning.

PORTUGAL

E Os Seus Grandes Exitos

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell 2213 025

EP includes I Think I Love You, I Woke Up In Love This Morning, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do and Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted. Cardboard sleeve similar to At Home With Their Greatest Hits LP cover.

I Woke Up In Love This Morning/
24 Hours A Day/
Summer Days/
I Would Have Loved You Anyway

Released: ?
Catalog number: Stateside 8E 016-92-893

Sleeve has early shot of Partridge Family sticking their heads out of the bus windows.

White Christmas/
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree/
Jingle Bells/
Sleigh Ride

Released: ?
Catalog number: Stateside 016 93 053

Sleeve like Christmas Card cover, only with black background instead of green.

Boas Festas Da Familia Partridge

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell 2008 107

Includes White Christmas and Jingle Bells in mono. Sleeve has generic Xmas scene, with an angel and candles.
 

Walking In The Rain
Together We're Better

Released: 1973 (Bell Records)
Catalog number: Bell 2008 151

Cover same as German issue, but this sleeve is gatefold and opens up into a group poster.
 

BELGIUM

I Think I Love You/
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do/
I'm Here You're Here

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell 2008 079

EP comes with picture sleeve.
 

Walking In The rain
Together We're Better

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell 2008 151

Yellow/blue background with World LP pic. Has "Starring David Cassidy" on the sleeve.
 

Money Money
Looking For A Good Time

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell 2008 233

Red-strawberry background with Shopping Bag era group shot. As opposed to US, Money Money is the A-side.
 

MEXICO

I Think I Love You/
Friend And A Lover/
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do/
Money Money

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell 10782

Dark green sleeve. No pictures, only titles listed in Spanish.

I Think I Love You/
To Be Lovers/
Only A Moment Ago/
I Can Hear Your Heartbeat

Released: 1971
Catalog number: Capitol EPEM-10485

Sleeve same as the Partridge Family Album LP.

Es difícil decir adiós

Released: 1972
Catalog number: Bell 2213 019

Sleeve has purple background with a yellow group shot of the Partridge Family. Contains Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, I'm Here You're Here, Am I Losing You and It's One Of Those Nights.

Un Amor Y Un Amigo

Released: 1973
Catalog number: Bell 2213 026

Green sleeve, with a photo of the Partridge Family playing live. Contains Friend And A Lover, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, Looking Through The Eyes Of Love and Love Must Be The Answer.

THAILAND

I Think I Love You/
Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted/
I'll Meet You Halfway/
Singing My Song

Released: ?
Catalog number: Bell 636

Sleeve has color picture of David Cassidy from Up To Date bookcover. Light green label.
 

It's One Of Those Nights

Released: ?
Catalog number: TK-672 (Bell??)

This is strange enough to be a pirate issue. Has one Partridge family song, as well as the New Seeker's I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing, Three Dog Night's Never Been To Spain and Van Morrison's Tupelo Honey.
 

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