Throughout his career, Tatlıses has recorded roughly . Below are the key releases by decade: 1970s: The Rise 1970: Kara Kız / Beni Yakma Gel Güzelim 1974: Sevdim de Sevilmedim
– The title track became a massive party and tavern anthem.
Outside, izmir was sleeping. Somewhere a ferry horn moaned. And in a small apartment, a man and a full discography sat together in the dark, keeping each other company the way only old friends can: wordlessly, completely, and a little bit broken. Ibrahim Tatlises Full Discography
– One of the best-selling Turkish albums of all time. It spawned a blockbuster movie of the same name.
They call him İmparator (The Emperor). It is a title not given lightly in Turkish music, but earned through decades of chart-topping hits, a film career spanning 30+ movies, and a resilience that mirrors the dramatic, often sorrowful lyrics of his songs. Throughout his career, Tatlıses has recorded roughly
As Turkey entered the 90s, the gritty Arabesk sound softened into "Arabesk-Pop." Tatlises proved his chameleon-like ability to adapt. He worked with the industry's top producers and began incorporating more Western instruments while maintaining his Eastern vocal roots.
Mavi Mavi (1985) — Often cited as one of the best-selling records in Turkish history. Gülüm Benim / Gülümse Biraz (1986) Allah Allah / Hülya (1987) Fosforlu Cevriyem (1988) Somewhere a ferry horn moaned
– A multi-disc collection gathering his most emotional slow ballads.