Artist page · 05/07/2026
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27 vinyls available including studio, live, and BBC sessions; detailed pressing info and price tracking.
The Kinks emerged from London’s mid-1960s rock scene, founded by brothers Ray and Dave Davies. Their music melded beat, garage, and British invasion rock while embracing and critiquing English working-class life. Early hits like “You Really Got Me” introduced distorted guitar sounds.
With a catalog of 27 vinyl records on Vinyles.com, their output spans mono and stereo LPs, live recordings, and radio session releases. Their evolution ranged from raw rock to concept albums that captured quintessential British themes through intricate songwriting led by Ray Davies.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Konk · 1994
Columbia · 1993
London Records · 1988
London Records · 1986
Arista · 1984
Arista · 1984
Arista · 1983
Arista · 1981
Arista · 1980
Arista · 1979
Arista · 1978
Arista · 1977
RCA · 1975
RCA Victor · 1975
RCA Victor · 1974
Reprise Records · 1973
RCA · 1973
RCA Victor · 1972
RCA Victor · 1971
Pye Records · 1971
Pye Records · 1970
Pye Records · 1969
Pye Records · 1968
Pye Records · 1967
Pye Records · 1967
Pye Records · 1966
Reprise Records · 1965
Disques Vogue · 1965
Pye Records · 1965
Reprise Records · 1965
Pye Records · 1965
Pye Records · 1965
Pye Records · 1964Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Kinks's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
An early 80s studio album blending pop rock and classic rock styles, featuring 11 tracks exploring social commentary with sharp edge.
A late 70s album showcasing their classic rock and pop rock fusion with notable tracks like “Attitude” and “Catch Me Now I'm Falling.”
This 1977 stereo LP blends classic rock with introspective songwriting, highlighting their stylistic transition during the late 70s.
Go further
Artists who share part of The Kinks'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.
‘You look like kinks?’ a sound engineer’s remark that named the legendary band.— Recording anecdote from early London studio
The album 'Give The People What They Want' was released in 1981 on Arista with multiple vinyl versions including a US club edition with catalog number AL 9567.
'Low Budget' saw various US vinyl pressings with cat no AB 4240, reflecting different price ranges and original versus reissue status among collectors.
The 'Sleepwalker' LP was released in 1977 with stereo sound, most notably in the UK with catalog SPARTY 1002, alongside international variants such as the Brazilian pressing ARL 33031.
Brothers Ray and Dave Davies formed The Kinks in London, introducing a distinctive British style with their mod and garage rock sound that influenced the 60s music scene.
Their 1964 hit 'You Really Got Me' introduced guitar distortion that shaped rock music.— Iconic guitar innovation
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The Kinks were founded by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in London in 1964.
Notable tracks include 'You Really Got Me', 'Lola', 'Sunny Afternoon', and 'Waterloo Sunset'.
Major labels include Pye Records, Arista, RCA Victor, and London Records.
Yes, vinyl listings include live albums like 'Live at Beat Club 1972' and radio session compilations like 'BBC Sessions 1964 - 1967'.
The Kinks originated in London, United Kingdom, with roots in the Muswell Hill district.
The Kinks' music encompasses Brit Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Mod, and Garage Rock styles.
Major urban centers like Paris and Lyon show active vinyl collector interest in The Kinks' catalog.
Vinyles.com offers real-time price tracking, pressing details, and comprehensive vinyl catalog listings for The Kinks.
Transparency
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