The discography of the English punk rock band Buzzcocks comprises a body of recorded work released between 1977 and the present, including studio albums, compilation albums, live recordings, extended plays (EPs), and singles. The band, formed in Manchester in 1976, is recognized as a seminal act within the first wave of British punk and has maintained a consistent output across several decades.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Label | UK Albums Chart* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Another Music in a Different Kitchen | United Artists | — |
| 1983 | Buzzcocks (US compilation of earlier singles, often listed as a studio release) | I.R.S. Records | — |
| 1985 | The World Won’t Listen | EMI | — |
| 1993 | Trade Test Transmissions | I.R.S. Records | — |
| 1996 | All Set | I.R.S. Records | — |
| 2003 | Buzzcocks (self‑titled) | Cooking Vinyl | — |
| 2014 | The Way | Cherry Red Records | — |
| 2022 | Sonics in the Soul | Cherry Red Records | — |
*The band’s studio albums have generally charted modestly; peak positions are not recorded for several releases.
Compilation albums
- Singles Going Steady (1979, United Artists) – a collection of the band’s early singles and B‑sides.
- Operator (1992, I.R.S. Records) – anthology spanning 1977–1990.
- Buzzcocks: The Complete BBC Sessions (2005, EMI) – compilation of radio session recordings.
Live albums
- Live in Manchester (2004, Cooking Vinyl) – recordings from a 2003 concert.
- The 100% Club: Live at the 100 Club (2006, I.R.S. Records) – live performance captured in 2005.
Extended plays (EPs)
- Spiral Scratch (1977, independent) – the band’s debut release, notable for being one of the first self‑released punk records.
- Love Bites (1978, United Artists) – EP containing “Love Bites” and three additional tracks.
Singles
Key singles that achieved chart recognition in the United Kingdom include:
- “Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve)” (1978) – peaked at No. 12 UK Singles Chart.
- “What Do I Get?” (1978) – peaked at No. 37 UK.
- “Orgasm Addict” (1977) – reached No. 66 UK.
The band has released numerous additional singles and promotional tracks throughout its career, many of which have become staples of punk rock radio and anthology collections.
Box sets and special releases
- Buzzcocks: The Complete Studio Recordings 1977–1992 (2009, Universal Music) – a box set compiling all studio material up to 1992.
- The Buzzcocks: The Essential Collection (2015, Cherry Red) – a curated selection of tracks spanning the group’s career.
Overall output
As of 2024, Buzzcocks’ recorded output comprises eight studio albums, several compilations and live recordings, two early EPs, and more than a dozen singles. The discography reflects the band’s evolution from its late‑1970s punk origins through later post‑punk and alternative rock phases, maintaining a consistent melodic sensibility that has influenced successive generations of musicians.