The data below is a complete discography of the American rock band Kiss , excluding bootlegs or unauthorized publications. The first line-up formed in 1973, the most successful and recognizable in its history, included bassist Gene Simmons , rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley , solo guitarist Ace Freilly and drummer Peter Criss . The group is known for stage makeup of its members, as well as concert shows, accompanied by various pyrotechnic effects.
| Kiss Discography | |
|---|---|
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| Studio albums | 20 |
| Concert albums | ten |
| Compilations | eleven |
| Singles | 57 |
| Video Albums | 14 |
| Video clips | 32 |
| Soundtracks | nineteen |
| Box sets | five |
Content
Discography
Studio Albums
| Year | Title | Chart Position (US) [1] | AASC Certificate Issue [2] | The members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Kiss | 87 | gold | Paul Stanley , Gene Simmons , Ace Freilly , Peter Criss |
| 1974 | Hotter than hell | 100 | gold | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Freilly, Peter Criss |
| 1975 | Dressed to kill | 32 | gold | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Freilly, Peter Criss |
| 1976 | Destroyer | eleven | platinum | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Freilly, Peter Criss |
| 1976 | Rock and roll over | eleven | platinum | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Freilly, Peter Criss |
| 1977 | Love gun | four | platinum | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Freilly, Peter Criss |
| 1979 | Dynasty | 9 | platinum | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Freilly, Peter Criss, Anthon Fig (Sessional Drummer) |
| 1980 | Unmasked | 35 | gold | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Freilly, Peter Criss, Anthon Fig (Sessional Drummer) |
| 1981 | Music from βThe Elderβ | 75 | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Freilly, Eric Carr | |
| 1982 | Creatures of the night | 45 | gold | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Freilly, Eric Carr, Vinnie Vincent (Session Guitarist) |
| 1983 | Lick it up | 24 | platinum | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Vinnie Vincent , Eric Carr |
| 1984 | Animalize | 20 | platinum | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Mark St. John , Eric Carr |
| 1985 | Asylum | 20 | gold | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Bruce Kulik , Eric Carr |
| 1987 | Crazy nights | 18 | platinum | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Bruce Kulik, Eric Carr |
| 1989 | Hot in the shade | 29 | platinum | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Bruce Kulik, Eric Carr |
| 1992 | Revenge | 6 | platinum | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Bruce Kulik, Eric Singer |
| 1997 | Carnival of souls: the final sessions | 27 | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Bruce Kulik, Eric Singer | |
| 1998 | Psycho circus | 3 | platinum | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Freilly, Peter Criss, Tommy Thayer (Sessional guitarist), Kevin Valentine (Sessional drummer) |
| 2009 | Sonic boom | 0 | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer , Eric Singer | |
| 2012 | Monster | 0 | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer |
Concert albums
| Year | Title | Chart Position (US) [1] | RIAA Certificate Issue [2] | The members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Alive! | 9 | gold | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Freilly, Peter Criss |
| 1977 | Alive ii | 7 | 2 Γ platinum | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Freilly, Peter Criss |
| 1993 | Alive iii | 9 | gold | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Bruce Kulik, Eric Singer |
| 1996 | Kiss Unplugged | 15 | gold | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Bruce Kulik, Eric Singer, Ace Freilly, Peter Criss |
| 2003 | Kiss Symphony: Alive IV | 18 | platinum | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, Peter Criss |
| 2008 | Kiss Alive 35 | Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer |
Collections
| Year | Title | Chart Position (US) [1] | RIAA Certificate Issue [2] | Recently Released Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | The originals | 36 | Not | |
| 1978 | Double platinum | 22 | platinum | Yes |
| 1982 | Killers | Yes | ||
| 1988 | Smashes, Thrashes & Hits | 21 | 2 Γ platinum | Yes |
| 1988 | Chikara | Yes | ||
| 1996 | You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best !! (live) | 17 | gold | Yes |
| 1997 | Greatest kiss | 77 | Not | |
| 2001 | The box set | 128 | gold | Yes |
| 2002 | The Very Best of Kiss | 52 | gold | Not |
| 2003 | The Best of Kiss: The Millennium Collection | gold | Not | |
| 2004 | The Best of Kiss, Volume 2: The Millennium Collection | Not | ||
| 2005 | Gold | Not | ||
| 2005 | Kiss Chronicles: 3 Classic Albums | Not | ||
| 2006 | The Best of Kiss, Volume 3: The Millennium Collection | Not | ||
| 2006 | Kiss Alive! 1975-2000 | Yes |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Position [3] | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 | US Mainstream Rock | |||
| March 28, 1974 | Nothin 'to Lose / Love Theme from Kiss | - | - | Kiss |
| May 10, 1974 | Kissin 'Time / Nothin' to Lose | # 83 | - | Kiss |
| August 10, 1974 | Strutter / 100,000 Years | - | - | Kiss |
| October 22, 1974 | β Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll β / βHotter than Hellβ | - | - | Hotter than hell |
| April 2, 1975 | Rock and Roll All Nite / Getaway | # 68 | - | Dressed to kill |
| July 10, 1975 | C'mon and Love Me / Getaway | - | - | Dressed to kill |
| October 14, 1975 | Rock and Roll All Nite (Live) / Rock and Roll All Nite | #12 | - | Alive! |
| March 1, 1976 | Shout It Out Loud / Sweet Pain | # 31 | - | Destroyer |
| April 30, 1976 | Flaming Youth / God Of Thunder | # 74 | - | Destroyer |
| July 28, 1976 | Detroit Rock City / Beth | # 7 | - | Destroyer |
| November 1, 1976 | Hard Luck Woman / Mr Speed | #15 | - | Rock and roll over |
| February 13, 1977 | " Calling Dr. Love β/β Take Me β | #sixteen | - | Rock and roll over |
| June 1, 1977 | Christine Sixteen / Shock Me | # 25 | - | Love gun |
| July 31, 1977 | Love Gun / Hooligan | # 61 | - | Love gun |
| October 14, 1977 | β Shout It Out Loud β (Live) / βNothin 'to Loseβ (Live) | # 54 | - | Alive ii |
| February 22, 1978 | Rocket Ride / Tomorrow and Tonight (Live) | # 39 | - | Alive ii |
| April 2, 1978 | Strutter '78 / Shock Me | - | - | Double platinum |
| May 20, 1979 | β I Was Made for Lovin 'You β / βHard Timesβ | #eleven | - | Dynasty |
| September 30, 1979 | Sure Know Something / Dirty Livin ' | # 47 | - | Dynasty |
| June 1, 1980 | Shandi / She's So European | # 47 | - | Unmasked |
| November 1, 1980 | Tomorrow / Naked City | - | - | Unmasked |
| November 22, 1981 | A World Without Heroes / Dark Light | - | - | Music From 'The Elder' |
| October 13, 1982 | I Love It Loud / Danger | - | - | Creatures of the night |
| September 18, 1983 | β Lick It Up β / βDance All over Your Faceβ | # 66 | #nineteen | Lick it up |
| February 6, 1984 | " All Hell's Breakin 'Loose " / "Young and Wasted" | - | - | Lick it up |
| September 19, 1984 | Heaven's on Fire / Lonely Is the Hunter | # 49 | #eleven | Animalize |
| January 13, 1985 | Thrills in the Night / Burn Bitch Burn | - | - | Animalize |
| September 16, 1985 | Tears Are Falling / Any Way You Slice It | # 51 | #20 | Asylum |
| January 3, 1986 | " Uh! All Night / Trial By Fire | - | - | Asylum |
| August 18, 1987 | Crazy Crazy Nights / No No No | # 65 | # 37 | Crazy nights |
| November 1, 1987 | Reason to Live / Thief in the Night | # 64 | # 34 | Crazy nights |
| February 27, 1988 | Turn On the Night / Hell or High Water | - | - | Crazy nights |
| October 11, 1988 | β Let's Put the X in Sex β / βCalling Dr Loveβ | # 97 | - | Smashes, Thrashes and Hits |
| March 3, 1989 | " (You Make Me) Rock Hard " / "Strutter" | - | - | Smashes, Thrashes & Hits |
| October 17, 1989 | " Hide Your Heart " | # 66 | # 22 | Hot in the shade |
| January 5, 1990 | Forever / The Street Giveth & The Street Taketh Away | #eight | # 17 | Hot in the shade |
| April 1, 1990 | Rise to It / Silver Spoon | # 81 | # 40 | Hot in the shade |
| 1992 | " God Gave Rock 'N' Roll to You II " | - | # 21 | Revenge |
| 1992 | Domino / Carr Jam 1981 | - | # 26 | Revenge |
| 1992 | " I Just Wanna " | - | # 34 | Revenge |
| 1992 | Everytime I Look at You / Spit | - | - | Revenge |
| 1993 | " I Love It Loud " | - | # 22 | Alive iii |
| 1996 | " Rock And Roll All Night " | - | #13 | Kiss Unplugged |
| 1997 | " Jungle " | - | #eight | Carnival of souls: the final sessions |
| 1998 | Psycho Circus | - | #one | Psycho circus |
| 1999 | "You Wanted the Best" | - | # 22 | Psycho circus |
| 2012 | Hell Or Hallelujah | - | - | Monster |
| 2015 | Yume no Ukiyo ni Saite Mi na (with Momoiro Clover Z ) (Japan only) | Hakkin no yoake | ||
Note: The singles Beth and I Was Made For Lovin 'You were recognized by the RIAA as gold. [four]
Movie Soundtracks
- β I Was Made for Lovin 'You β - Endless Love (1981)
- " God Gave Rock 'N' Roll to You II " - The New Adventures of Bill and Ted (1991)
- Rock and Roll All Nite - Stoned and Confused (1993)
- "Mr. Speed βββ- Speed (1994)
- β Beth β - Beautiful Girls (1996)
- " Detroit Rock City ", "Nothing Can Keep Me from You", " Shout It Out Loud " - Detroit - City of Rock (1999)
- Heaven's on Fire - Lucky Numbers (2000)
- β Lick it Up β - Rock Star (2001)
- God of Thunder - Halloween 2007 (2007)
- βBethβ - A Night With Beth Cooper (2009)
- Detroit Rock City - The Dilemma (2011)
- "Calling Dr. Love β- Super Mike (2014)
Video Clips
- 01. Rock and Roll All Nite (1975)
- 02. C'mon and Love Me (1975)
- 03. I Was Made For Lovin 'You (1979)
- 04. Sure Know Something (1979)
- 05. Shandi (1980)
- 06. A World Without Heroes (1981)
- 07. I (1981)
- 08. I Love It Loud (1982)
- 09. Lick It Up (1983)
- 10. All Hell's Breakin 'Loose (1983)
- 11. Heaven's on Fire (1984)
- 12. Thrills in the Night (1984)
- 13. Tears Are Falling (1985)
- 14. Who Wants to Be Lonely (1985)
- 15. Uh! All Night (1985)
- 16. Rock and Roll All Nite (Live) (1986)
- 17. Crazy Crazy Nights (1987)
- 18. Reason to Live (1987)
- 19. Turn On the Night (1988)
- 20. Let's Put the 'X' in Sex (1989)
- 21. (You Make Me) Rock Hard (1989)
- 22. Hide Your Heart (1989)
- 23. Rise to It (1989)
- 24. Forever (1989)
- 25. God Gave Rock 'N' Roll to You II (1991)
- 26. Unholy (1992)
- 27. I Just Wanna (1992)
- 28. Domino (1992)
- 29. Every Time I Look at You (1992)
- 30. I Love It Loud (Live) (1993)
- 31. Shout It Out Loud (Live) (1997)
- 32. Psycho Circus (1998)
- 33. Modern Day Delilah (2009)
- 34. Right here, right now! (2012)