His first solo album, recorded at home almost entirely alone, with Paul playing every instrument. Loose and homemade, it includes the ballad 'Maybe I'm Amazed'.
Credited to Paul and Linda McCartney, a bright, melodic record made in New York. It gave him the US number one 'Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey'.
The debut album by Wings, the band Paul formed with Linda. Recorded quickly and loosely, it is raw compared with his later work.
The second album with Wings, released as Paul McCartney and Wings. It gave him the US number one ballad 'My Love'.
The most acclaimed album with Wings, largely recorded in Lagos under difficult conditions. A commercial and critical triumph with the title track and 'Jet'.
A confident album with Wings following Band on the Run, opening with the hit 'Listen to What the Man Said'. Recorded partly in New Orleans.
An album with Wings that shared lead vocals across the band, released during their large US tour. It includes 'Silly Love Songs' and 'Let 'Em In'.
A softer, melodic album with Wings, partly recorded on a boat in the Caribbean. It brought the hit 'With a Little Luck'.
The final studio album with Wings, harder-edged and touched by the era's new wave. It was the band's last record before they split.
A second largely solo, home-made album, this time built on synthesizers and drum machines. The playful 'Coming Up' became a hit.
A polished album produced by George Martin, with 'Ebony and Ivory' alongside Stevie Wonder and a tribute to John Lennon. Widely seen as his strongest eighties work.
A companion to Tug of War, again with George Martin. It brought the duet with Michael Jackson 'Say Say Say'.
The soundtrack to McCartney's film, mixing new songs with re-recorded Beatles and Wings material. It includes the ballad 'No More Lonely Nights'.
A glossy, mid-eighties studio album made with producer Hugh Padgham. It leaned on contemporary production and drew mixed reviews.
An album of early rock and roll covers, first released only in the Soviet Union. Recorded quickly and live in the studio.
A well-received return to form, with several songs co-written with Elvis Costello. It anchored a major world tour.
An album recorded with his touring band, followed by a large world tour. Direct and guitar-driven.
A relaxed, melodic album made in the wake of the Beatles Anthology, with Jeff Lynne co-producing. Warmly received as a return to simplicity.
A set of rock and roll covers plus a few originals, recorded live with a small band. Made after the death of his wife Linda.
A loose, contemporary album recorded quickly with a young band in Los Angeles. It marked a new chapter in his life.
Produced by Nigel Godrich, who pushed McCartney to play most instruments himself. Intimate and finely crafted, it earned strong reviews.
A reflective album partly about memory and looking back, made with his touring band. It closes with a run of autobiographical songs.
A quiet album of pop standards and two originals, backed by Diana Krall's jazz group. It includes the song 'My Valentine'.
A bright, varied album made with several younger producers. Melodic and modern, it was widely praised.
A full studio album produced mainly by Greg Kurstin, his first US number one album in decades. It ranges from pop songs to longer, layered pieces.
A third home-made, one-man album, recorded alone during lockdown. It completes the trilogy begun in 1970.