Green Day Discography
   HOME

TheInfoList



OR:

The American rock band
Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a powe ...
has released 13 studio albums, four live albums, four
compilation album A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tr ...
s, one soundtrack album, four
video album A music video is a video of variable duration, that integrates a music song or a music album with imagery that is produced for promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device ...
s, 11
extended play An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.
s, four
box sets A box set or (its original name) boxed set is a set of items (for example, a compilation of books, musical recordings, films or television programs) traditionally packaged in a box and offered for sale as a single unit. Music Artists and bands ...
, 43 singles, 10
promotional single A promotional recording, or promo, or plug copy, is an audio or video recording distributed free, usually in order to promote a recording that is or soon will be commercially available. Promos are normally sent directly to broadcasters, such as ...
s and 47 music videos. The band has sold over 75 million records worldwide, including more than 24 million in certified album sales in the United States. Green Day released their first two studio albums, ''
1,039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours ''1,039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours'' is a compilation album comprising early recordings by American rock band Green Day, released October 1, 1991, on Lookout Records. Often erroneously referred to as the band's debut album, the compilation combines ...
'' (1991) (consisting of the original ''
39/Smooth ''39/Smooth'' is the debut studio album by American rock band Green Day, released on April 13, 1990, by Lookout Records. It was the band's only album to feature second drummer John Kiffmeyer. Jesse Michaels of Operation Ivy contributed the artwo ...
'' as well as their first two EPs ''
1,000 Hours ''1,000 Hours'' is the debut EP by American rock band Green Day. It was released on May 26, 1989, through Lookout Records with the catalog number LK 17. Album information “1,000 Hours” was written by Billie Joe about his best friend's sister ...
'' and ''
Slappy ''Slappy'' is the second EP by American rock band Green Day. It was released in 1990 through Lookout! Records. Upon its release, several different colors of vinyl were available in limited quantities. Billie Joe Armstrong cited the extended play ...
'') and '' Kerplunk'' (1991), through the independent label
Lookout! Records Lookout Records (stylized as Lookout! Records) was an independent record label, initially based in Laytonville, California and later in Berkeley, focusing on punk rock. Established in 1987, the label is best known for having released Operation ...
before signing to major label
Reprise Records Reprise Records is an American record label founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra. It is owned by Warner Music Group, and operates through Warner Records, one of its flagship labels. Artists currently signed to Reprise Records include Enya, Michael ...
. ''
Dookie ''Dookie'' is the third studio album and the major label debut by American rock band Green Day, released on February 1, 1994, by Reprise Records. The band's first collaboration with producer Rob Cavallo, it was recorded in late 1993 at Fantasy ...
'', the band's first album on the label and third studio album overall, was released in February 1994. It was a breakout success, selling over 10 million copies in the United States and 20 million copies worldwide. ''Dookie'' spawned five singles, including the international hits " Longview", " Basket Case" and "
When I Come Around "When I Come Around" is a song released by American rock band Green Day. It is the tenth track on their third studio album, ''Dookie'', and was released as the fourth single from that album in December 1994, being physically released on January 3 ...
". The album placed Green Day at the forefront of the 1990s punk rock revival. '' Insomniac'', the band's fourth studio album, was released in October 1995. While not as successful as ''Dookie'', the album managed to peak at number two on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and received a double platinum certification from the
Recording Industry Association of America The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/o ...
(RIAA). ''
Nimrod Nimrod (; ; arc, ܢܡܪܘܕ; ar, نُمْرُود, Numrūd) is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Books of Chronicles. The son of Cush and therefore a great-grandson of Noah, Nimrod was described as a king in the land of ...
'' followed in October 1997; it peaked at number ten on the ''Billboard'' 200. Four singles were released from ''Nimrod''; the most successful of these was "
Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" (or "Time of Your Life (Good Riddance)") is a song by American rock band Green Day, released in December 1997 as the second single from their fifth studio album, ''Nimrod'' (1997). Although different from the b ...
", which hit the top ten in countries such as Australia and Canada. The band's sixth studio album '' Warning'' was released in October 2000 to mild commercial success, peaking at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200 and only earning a gold certification from the RIAA. Their seventh studio album '' American Idiot'' reignited the band's popularity with a younger generation. Becoming the band's first album to top the ''Billboard'' 200, ''American Idiot'' sold over six million copies in the United States, and over 14 million copies worldwide. The album spawned five commercially successful singles: " American Idiot", "
Jesus of Suburbia "Jesus of Suburbia" is a song by American rock band Green Day. It was released as the fifth and final single from the group's seventh studio album, '' American Idiot'', and the second song on the album. With the song running for 9 minutes and 8 ...
", " Boulevard of Broken Dreams", "
Holiday A holiday is a day set aside by custom or by law on which normal activities, especially business or work including school, are suspended or reduced. Generally, holidays are intended to allow individuals to celebrate or commemorate an event or tra ...
", and "
Wake Me Up When September Ends "Wake Me Up When September Ends" is a song by American rock band Green Day, released on June 13, 2005, as the fourth single from the group's seventh studio album, '' American Idiot'' (2004). The acoustic ballad was written by frontman Billie Joe ...
". The band's eighth studio album ''
21st Century Breakdown ''21st Century Breakdown'' is the eighth studio album by American rock band Green Day, released on May 15, 2009, through Reprise Records. Green Day commenced work on the record in January 2006 and forty-five songs were written by vocalist/guita ...
'' followed in May 2009, topping the ''Billboard'' 200 and being certified platinum by the
RIAA The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/o ...
. Two singles from the album—" Know Your Enemy" and " 21 Guns"—became top 40 hits on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. A trilogy of studio albums—''
¡Uno! ''¡Uno!'' (stylized in all caps) is the ninth studio album by American rock band Green Day, released on September 21, 2012, by Reprise Records. It is the first of three albums in the ''¡Uno!'', ''¡Dos!'', ''¡Tré!'' trilogy, a series of stud ...
'', ''
¡Dos! ''¡Dos!'' (stylized in all caps) is the tenth studio album by American rock band Green Day. The album was released on November 9, 2012, in Australia, November 12 in the United Kingdom and on November 13 in the United States through Reprise Reco ...
'', and ''
¡Tré! ''¡Tré!'' (stylized in all caps) is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Green Day. It is the third and final installment in the ''¡Uno!'' ''¡Dos!'' ''¡Tré!'' trilogy, a series of studio albums that were released from September ...
''—were released toward the end of 2012. ''¡Uno!'', ''¡Dos!'' and ''¡Tré!'' peaked at numbers two, nine and thirteen respectively on the ''Billboard'' 200. In 2016, another studio album, ''
Revolution Radio ''Revolution Radio'' is the twelfth studio album by American rock band Green Day, released on October 7, 2016 through Reprise Records. A self-produced effort, it marked their first release since touring guitarist Jason White returned to his ori ...
'' was released and topped the ''Billboard'' 200. On February 7, 2020, their most recent album, ''
Father of All Motherfuckers ''Father of All Motherfuckers'' (also known by the censored title ''Father of All...'' or ''Father of All M***********s'', and frequently abbreviated as ''FOAMF'') is the thirteenth studio album by American rock band Green Day, released on Febru ...
'', was released and debuted in the top five of the ''Billboard'' 200 and topped the Australian, Canadian and UK charts in its first week.


Albums


Studio albums


Live albums


Compilation albums


Soundtrack albums


Demo albums


Video albums


Box sets


Extended plays


Singles


1990s


2000s


2010s and 2020s


Promotional singles


Other charted songs


Other appearances


Soundtracks

;Films ;Video games


Music videos


Notes


References


External links


Official website

Green Day
at
AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ...
* * {{Green Day
Discography Discography is the study and cataloging of published sound recordings, often by specified artists or within identified music genres. The exact information included varies depending on the type and scope of the discography, but a discography entry ...
Discographies of American artists Pop punk group discographies