The ZZ Top discography comprises the official musical releases by the American rock band ZZ Top. Formed in Houston, Texas, in 1969, the band consists of Billy Gibbons (guitar, lead vocals), Dusty Hill (bass, vocals) until his death in 2021, and Frank Beard (drums). With their distinctive blues-rock sound, often incorporating elements of boogie, hard rock, and New Wave synthesisers in the 1980s, ZZ Top has released a significant body of work over five decades. Their discography includes fifteen studio albums, four live albums, numerous compilation albums, and dozens of singles.
Studio Albums
ZZ Top has released fifteen studio albums, starting with ZZ Top's First Album in 1971. Their most commercially successful album, Eliminator (1983), sold over 10 million copies in the US alone.- ''ZZ Top's First Album'' (1971)
- ''Rio Grande Mud'' (1972)
- ''Tres Hombres'' (1973)
- ''Fandango!'' (1975) – (Partially live, partially studio)
- ''Tejas'' (1976)
- ''Degüello'' (1979)
- ''El Loco'' (1981)
- ''Eliminator'' (1983)
- ''Afterburner'' (1985)
- ''Recycler'' (1990)
- ''Antenna'' (1994)
- ''Rhythmeen'' (1996)
- ''XXX'' (1999)
- ''Mescalero'' (2003)
- ''La Futura'' (2012)
Live Albums
The band has released several official live recordings throughout their career.- ''Fandango!'' (1975) – (Side A is live, Side B is studio)
- ''Live from Texas'' (2008)
- ''Double Down Live: 1980 & 2008'' (2009)
- ''Live at Montreux 2013'' (2014)
Compilation Albums
Numerous compilation albums have been released, showcasing the band's greatest hits and catalog.- ''The Best of ZZ Top'' (1977)
- ''Six Pack'' (1987) – (Re-released albums with altered drum sounds)
- ''Greatest Hits'' (1992)
- ''Chrome, Smoke & BBQ'' (2003) – (4-disc box set)
- ''Rancho Texicano: The Very Best of ZZ Top'' (2004)
- ''The Complete Studio Albums 1970–1990'' (2013) – (Box set)
- ''Goin' 50'' (2019)
Singles
ZZ Top has released numerous singles, many of which became rock radio staples and MTV hits, particularly in the 1980s.- "ZZ Top's Boogie" (1971)
- "Francine" (1972)
- "La Grange" (1973)
- "Tush" (1975)
- "It's Only Love" (1976)
- "I Thank You" (1979)
- "Cheap Sunglasses" (1980)
- "Gimme All Your Lovin'" (1983)
- "Sharp Dressed Man" (1983)
- "Legs" (1984)
- "Sleeping Bag" (1985)
- "Stages" (1985)
- "Rough Boy" (1986)
- "Velcro Fly" (1986)
- "My Head's in Mississippi" (1990)
- "Gimme All Your Lovin' (1992 remix)" (1992)
- "Pincushion" (1994)
- "Breakaway" (1994)
- "She's Just Killing Me" (1996)
- "I Gotsta Get Paid" (2012)
- "Chartreuse" (2012)
Music Videos
During the MTV era, ZZ Top became famous for their humorous and iconic music videos featuring hot rods, beautiful women, and the omnipresent "Eliminator" car.- "Gimme All Your Lovin'" (1983)
- "Sharp Dressed Man" (1983)
- "Legs" (1984)
- "Sleeping Bag" (1985)
- "Stages" (1985)
- "Rough Boy" (1986)
- "Velcro Fly" (1986)
- "My Head's in Mississippi" (1990)
- "Burger Man" (1991)
- "Pincushion" (1994)
- "She's Just Killing Me" (1996)