Olivia Newton-John: Artist Essentials

First released: 1981 (year verified)

The selected original studio single was released in 1981, the same supported year as its original album or soundtrack association. No album day is assigned to an earlier single, and a later annual appearance or expanded reissue does not redate it.

Recording: Original 1981 studio seven-inch single performance; not the long version or later remixes
Credit: Olivia Newton-John
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Physical

Physical - explicitly identified original seven-inch single
The licensed item explicitly identifies the original seven-inch single and its 1981 release, with the same original studio performance as the album. It is separate from the expanded long version, concert performance and recent remix releases; the 2021 remaster is not a new recording date. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Olivia Newton-John - physical original catalog
The official catalog identifies the original 1981 studio album, separate from its later expanded reissue. The original title single appeared in the same year and its independently documented single context takes precedence over the album day. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 1978 (year verified)

The original studio recording was released in 1978 and belongs to the original Grease program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.

Recording: Original 1978 studio recording
Credit: Olivia Newton-John
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Grease
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.

Grease - reviewed original licensed program
The licensed program identifies the original 1978 studio or soundtrack performances and their individual released credits. Only the reviewed original program is used; expanded bonuses, alternate mixes, later remakes and inherited parent dates are checked separately. Year precision does not assert an exact earliest album or single day. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 1974 (year verified)

The original studio recording was released in 1974 and belongs to the original If You Love Me, Let Me Know program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.

Recording: Original 1974 solo studio recording; not the 1998 remake featuring Babyface
Credit: Olivia Newton-John
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: If You Love Me, Let Me Know
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.

If You Love Me, Let Me Know - reviewed original licensed program
The licensed program identifies the original 1974 studio or soundtrack performances and their individual released credits. Only the reviewed original program is used; expanded bonuses, alternate mixes, later remakes and inherited parent dates are checked separately. Year precision does not assert an exact earliest album or single day. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 1978 (year verified)

The selected original studio single was released in 1978, the same supported year as its original album or soundtrack association. No album day is assigned to an earlier single, and a later annual appearance or expanded reissue does not redate it.

Recording: Original 1978 Grease studio soundtrack performance
Credit: John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
Role in this collection: Co-lead vocalist with John Travolta

Original single: You're the One That I Want

Grease - reviewed original licensed program
The licensed program identifies the original 1978 studio or soundtrack performances and their individual released credits. Only the reviewed original program is used; expanded bonuses, alternate mixes, later remakes and inherited parent dates are checked separately. Year precision does not assert an exact earliest album or single day. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Olivia Newton-John - grease with john travolta original catalog
The artist catalog identifies the original 1978 RSO/Polydor soundtrack and John Travolta collaboration. Only the original recording year is used; the title duet's single context and subsequent film exhibition are separate release events. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 1980 (year verified)

The selected original studio single was released in 1980, the same supported year as its original album or soundtrack association. No album day is assigned to an earlier single, and a later annual appearance or expanded reissue does not redate it.

Recording: Original 1980 studio recording
Credit: Olivia Newton-John
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Magic

Xanadu - reviewed original licensed program
The licensed program identifies the original 1980 studio or soundtrack performances and their individual released credits. Only the reviewed original program is used; expanded bonuses, alternate mixes, later remakes and inherited parent dates are checked separately. Year precision does not assert an exact earliest album or single day. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Olivia's Greatest Hits Vol. 2 - reviewed original licensed program
The licensed program identifies the original 1982 studio or soundtrack performances and their individual released credits. Only the reviewed original program is used; expanded bonuses, alternate mixes, later remakes and inherited parent dates are checked separately. Year precision does not assert an exact earliest album or single day. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 1975 (year verified)

The selected original studio single was released in 1975, the same supported year as its original album or soundtrack association. No album day is assigned to an earlier single, and a later annual appearance or expanded reissue does not redate it.

Recording: Original 1975 studio recording
Credit: Olivia Newton-John
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Have You Never Been Mellow

Have You Never Been Mellow - reviewed original licensed program
The licensed program identifies the original 1975 studio or soundtrack performances and their individual released credits. Only the reviewed original program is used; expanded bonuses, alternate mixes, later remakes and inherited parent dates are checked separately. Year precision does not assert an exact earliest album or single day. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 1973 (year verified)

The selected original studio single was released in 1973, the same supported year as its original album or soundtrack association. No album day is assigned to an earlier single, and a later annual appearance or expanded reissue does not redate it.

Recording: Original 1973 studio recording
Credit: Olivia Newton-John
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Let Me Be There

Let Me Be There - reviewed original licensed program
The licensed program identifies the original 1973 studio or soundtrack performances and their individual released credits. Only the reviewed original program is used; expanded bonuses, alternate mixes, later remakes and inherited parent dates are checked separately. Year precision does not assert an exact earliest album or single day. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 1978 (year verified)

The selected original studio single was released in 1978, the same supported year as its original album or soundtrack association. No album day is assigned to an earlier single, and a later annual appearance or expanded reissue does not redate it.

Recording: Original 1978 studio recording
Credit: Olivia Newton-John
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: A Little More Love

Totally Hot - reviewed original licensed program
The licensed program identifies the original 1978 studio or soundtrack performances and their individual released credits. Only the reviewed original program is used; expanded bonuses, alternate mixes, later remakes and inherited parent dates are checked separately. Year precision does not assert an exact earliest album or single day. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Olivia Newton-John - totally hot original catalog
The official catalog corroborates the 1978 original album year for A Little More Love and Deeper Than the Night, before their retained 1979 annual appearances. Its displayed album day is not assigned to the earlier single. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 1980 (year verified)

The original studio recording was released in 1980 and belongs to the original Xanadu program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.

Recording: Original 1980 studio recording
Credit: Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra
Role in this collection: Lead vocalist with the credited Electric Light Orchestra

Original album: Xanadu
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.

Xanadu - reviewed original licensed program
The licensed program identifies the original 1980 studio or soundtrack performances and their individual released credits. Only the reviewed original program is used; expanded bonuses, alternate mixes, later remakes and inherited parent dates are checked separately. Year precision does not assert an exact earliest album or single day. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 1971 (year verified)

The selected original studio single was released in 1971, the same supported year as its original album or soundtrack association. No album day is assigned to an earlier single, and a later annual appearance or expanded reissue does not redate it.

Recording: Original 1971 studio recording
Credit: Olivia Newton-John
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: If Not for You

If Not for You - reviewed original licensed program
The licensed program identifies the original 1971 studio or soundtrack performances and their individual released credits. Only the reviewed original program is used; expanded bonuses, alternate mixes, later remakes and inherited parent dates are checked separately. Year precision does not assert an exact earliest album or single day. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Olivia Newton-John - if not for you original catalog
The official catalog identifies the original 1971 album. The title single belongs to that same year and precedes the album association; its album day is not assigned to the single. Expanded Toomorrow and earlier solo bonuses are not dated from this album. | Reviewed 2026-10-18