Artist page · 05/07/2026
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5 studio albums, including 1973 debut; original Mercury pressings reach €87 on vinyl.
The New York Dolls originated in New York and are widely acknowledged as foundational figures in both punk and glam rock genres. Their initial run spanned from 1971 until 1977, followed by a reunion period from 2004 to 2011. The band's look incorporated flamboyant makeup, wigs, and an androgynous style inspired by avant-garde New York art scenes.
They released a series of influential albums including their self-titled debut (1973) and 'In Too Much Too Soon' (1974) on Mercury Records. After lineup changes and limited commercial success, founding members Johnny Thunders and Jerry Nolan departed in 1975 to create The Heartbreakers. A resurgence in interest led to a reunion and new album in the 2000s.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Easy Action · 2015
429 Records · 2011
ATCO Records · 2009
Sony BMG Music Entertainment Custom Marketing Group · 2008
Roadrunner Records · 2006
Attack Records · 2004
Receiver Records Limited · 1998
Skydog · 1993
Skydog · 1993
Fan Club · 1984
ROIR · 1981
Mercury · 1974
Mercury · 1973Playlist
The tracks that sum up New York Dolls's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut album introducing their blend of glam rock and early punk, with tracks like 'Personality Crisis' and 'Trash'. Original Mercury LP pressings are highly sought after.
Second studio album featuring the definitive glam-infused rock style, showcasing guitarist Johnny Thunders' mastery and inclusions of memorable originals and covers.
Later studio album from the reunion era reflecting the band's glam rock heritage with new material. Available in several vinyl versions by ATCO Records.
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Artists who share part of New York Dolls's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Their attitude and look were as essential as their music in defining glam rock's edge."— Glam Scene Observations
The debut album was recorded for Mercury Records and presented their fusion of glam and proto-punk, featuring key tracks such as 'Personality Crisis' and 'Trash'.
Founding members Johnny Thunders and Jerry Nolan left the band to form The Heartbreakers, marking a pivotal change in the lineup and direction of the Dolls.
The band reunited in 2004, sparked by an invite from Morrissey to perform at the Meltdown Festival, resulting in renewed touring and future album releases.
Mercury label original pressings of the 1973 debut album sell between €21.75 and €87, with fewer copies available in good condition driving up value.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The New York Dolls formed in New York City in 1971, blending glam rock and proto-punk styles.
Key vinyl albums include 'New York Dolls' (1973), 'In Too Much Too Soon' (1974), and 'Cause I Sez So' (2009).
Their 1973 self-titled debut album on Mercury Records is highly sought after, with original pressings valued up to around €87.
Their music fuses glam rock, proto-punk, punk rock, and hard rock elements.
Original 1970s Mercury pressings are rarer and more expensive; later reissues and reunion-era albums are more widely available.
The band initially played at venues like the Endicott Hotel and Mercer Arts Center in New York City.
They helped pioneer the punk aesthetic and sound adopted by French punk bands in the late 1970s and beyond.
Johnny Thunders and Jerry Nolan left New York Dolls in 1975 to form The Heartbreakers.
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