Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Eight key vinyls tracked live: original 1987 Kick and 1984 The Swing among top rarities.
Formed in Sydney in August 1977 under the name The Farriss Brothers, INXS quickly established a signature sound combining alternative rock, pop, and new wave. The core lineup included members Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss, Tim Farriss, Michael Hutchence, Kirk Pengilly, and Garry Gary Beers. The band developed nationally with early performances and lengthy touring, moving from Sydney to Perth in 1978 to write and perform extensively. Their debut album was released in 1980, followed by a steady output throughout the decade, reaching major commercial success internationally. Albums such as Kick (1987), The Swing (1984), and Listen Like Thieves (1985) exhibit their evolution towards polished pop rock with hits that became staples on rock and pop charts worldwide.
The group disbanded in…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
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The tracks that sum up INXS's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Kick is INXS’s breakthrough pop rock album with 12 tracks including 'Need You Tonight'. Original Australian WEA pressings remain prized among collectors.
The Swing delivered double platinum success in Australia with 10 tracks, including the #1 hit 'Original Sin'. Original WEA Australian pressings are a collector's highlight.
This album pushed INXS further with synth-pop and new wave influences, featuring 'What You Need'. Original Atlantic US pressings are notably collectible.
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Artists who share part of INXS'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.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
INXS has a defined style with an immediately recognizable sound unmatched by any Australian band.— Contemporary Australian critic
The recording sessions for Kick took place between Sydney and Paris early in 1987 before its October release, reflecting the band's extensive international production efforts.
In July 1991, INXS played before more than 72,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, England, a performance that was professionally filmed and later released as the Live Baby Live album and DVD.
Released in 1984, The Swing quickly topped Australian charts and earned double platinum certification, becoming one of the top five bestselling albums in Australian music history.
The original WEA Australian pressing of Kick (catalog number 255080-1) is among the top collectibles, with market prices reaching over 30€ for mint copies.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
INXS formed in August 1977 in Sydney, Australia, originally under the name The Farriss Brothers.
'Need You Tonight' is featured on the 1987 album Kick, a major commercial success for the band.
Original Australian pressings of Kick (1987) and The Swing (1984) are especially valued by collectors worldwide.
INXS's single 'Original Sin' reached #1 in France, highlighting their international appeal beyond Australia.
INXS blends alternative rock, pop, new wave, and post-punk styles across their discography.
Listen Like Thieves includes 11 tracks, mixing pop rock and synth-pop influences.
Collectors can find original and reissue editions of Kick, The Swing, and Listen Like Thieves, with current prices tracked in real time.
Key albums such as Kick were recorded in multiple locations including Sydney, Australia, and Paris, France.
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