Kiss discography

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The American rock band [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] has released 20 studio albums (24 counting the unified 1978 solo albums), 13 live albums, 2 extended play and 67 singles. Formed in [[New York City]] in 1973, the group initially consisted of bassist [[Gene Simmons]], rhythm guitarist [[Paul Stanley]], lead guitarist [[Ace Frehley]], and drummer [[Peter Criss]]; this most recognizable and successful lineup lasted until Criss' departure in 1980. The band is known for its makeup and on-stage antics, which influenced many artists who later used similar effects in their concerts. Stanley and Simmons were the only members to feature on every studio and live album during their entire run.

The American rock band [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] has released 20 studio albums (24 counting the unified 1978 solo albums), 13 live albums, 2 extended plays and 67 singles. Formed in [[New York City]] in 1973, the group initially consisted of bassist [[Gene Simmons]], rhythm guitarist [[Paul Stanley]], lead guitarist [[Ace Frehley]], and drummer [[Peter Criss]]; this most recognizable and successful lineup lasted until Criss' departure in 1980. The band is known for its makeup and on-stage antics, which influenced many artists who later used similar effects in their concerts. Stanley and Simmons were the only members to feature on every studio and live album during their entire run.

The band's [[Kiss (Kiss album)|eponymous debut album]], released in 1974, did not have a hit single and rose only as high as 87 on ''[[Billboard charts|Billboard]]'', despite significant touring and promotion. The follow-up album, ''[[Hotter than Hell (album)|Hotter Than Hell]]'' (1974), was a bigger disappointment, peaking at 100 and quickly dropping off the charts. It rebounded in Canada peaking at number 29 in June 1976. ''[[Dressed to Kill (album)|Dressed to Kill]]'', released in 1975, was a much bigger success, breaking into the top 40, but the band's record label, [[Casablanca Records]], was close to bankruptcy and needed a commercial breakthrough. This would later be achieved with both Kiss' and Casablanca's first top-10 album, the double live album ''[[Alive! (Kiss album)|Alive!]]'', which featured the number 12 hit "[[Rock and Roll All Nite]]". The next three albums, ''[[Destroyer (Kiss album)|Destroyer]]'', ''[[Rock and Roll Over]]'', and ''[[Love Gun]]'' were successful, achieving Platinum status and spawning Top-20 singles (including the number 7 ballad "[[Beth (song)|Beth]]", the band's highest-charting single in the US).

The band's [[Kiss (Kiss album)|eponymous debut album]], released in 1974, did not have a hit single and rose only as high as 87 on ''[[Billboard charts|Billboard]]'', despite significant touring and promotion. The follow-up album, ''[[Hotter than Hell (album)|Hotter Than Hell]]'' (1974), was a bigger disappointment, peaking at 100 and quickly dropping off the charts. It rebounded in Canada peaking at number 29 in June 1976. ''[[Dressed to Kill (album)|Dressed to Kill]]'', released in 1975, was a much bigger success, breaking into the top 40, but the band's record label, [[Casablanca Records]], was close to bankruptcy and needed a commercial breakthrough. This would later be achieved with both Kiss' and Casablanca's first top-10 album, the double live album ''[[Alive! (Kiss album)|Alive!]]'', which featured the number 12 hit "[[Rock and Roll All Nite]]". The next three albums, ''[[Destroyer (Kiss album)|Destroyer]]'', ''[[Rock and Roll Over]]'', and ''[[Love Gun]]'' were successful, achieving Platinum status and spawning Top-20 singles (including the number 7 ballad "[[Beth (song)|Beth]]", the band's highest-charting single in the US).