The following is a discography of Thin Lizzy, an Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. Originally led by frontman, bass guitarist, songwriter and singer Phil Lynott, their most commercially successful songs are "The Boys Are Back in Town", "Whiskey in the Jar" and "Jailbreak", all major international hits still played regularly on hard rock and classic rock radio stations.
Lynott dissolved Thin Lizzy in 1983, and died in 1986. Several former members reactivated the band in 1994. The current line-up of Thin Lizzy restrict themselves to playing the band's classic material live, and use the name Black Star Riders for recording and performing new material. Thin Lizzy still perform on an occasional basis and the most recent line-up consisted of longtime guitarist Scott Gorham, keyboardist Darren Wharton, and four other members who were not present during the band's main recording career.
Albums
Studio albums TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsCertificationsAUSUKUSCANNZNORSWEThin Lizzy Released: 30 April 1971 Label: Decca — — — — — — —Shades of a Blue Orphanage Released: 10 March 1972 Label: Decca — — — — — — —Vagabonds of the Western World Released: 21 September 1973 Label: Decca — — — — — — —Nightlife Released: 8 November 1974 Label: Vertigo — — — — — — —Fighting Released: 12 September 1975 Label: Vertigo —60 — — — —49Jailbreak Released: 26 March 1976 Label: Vertigo5110185 — —21 CAN: Gold UK: Gold US: GoldJohnny the Fox Released: October 1976 Label: Vertigo93115252 — —17 UK: GoldBad Reputation Released: 2 September 1977 Label: Vertigo5843944 —139 UK: GoldBlack Rose: A Rock Legend Released: 13 April 1979 Label: Vertigo29281 —48158 UK: GoldChinatown Released: 10 October 1980 Label: Vertigo167120 —312013 UK: SilverRenegade Released: 20 November 1981 Label: Vertigo —3815735 — —24Thunder and Lightning Released: 4 March 1983 Label: Vertigo —415942 —1012 UK: Silver "—" denotes a release that did not chart.
Live albums TitleAlbum detailsChartMain Thin Lizzy Guide made by Peter NielsenCertificationsAUSUKIRESWEUSLive and Dangerous Released: 2 June 1978 Label: Vertigo 20 2 2 27 84 IRE: Gold UK: PlatinumLife Released: October 1983 Label: Vertigo — 29 29 29 185BBC Radio One Live in Concert Released: 12 October 1992 Label: Windsong International — — — — —Thin Lizzy Live at Sydney Harbour '78 Released: 16 September 1997 Label: Nippon Crown — — — — —One Night Only Released: 20 June 2000 Label: CMC International — — — — —UK Tour '75 Released: 8 September 2008 Label: MLP — — — — —Still Dangerous Released: 2 March 2009 Label: VH1 Classic Records — 98 — — 189Live in London 2011 – 22.01.2011 Released: 22 January 2011 Label: Concert Live — — — — —Live in London 2011 – 23.01.2011 Released: 23 January 2011 Label: Concert Live — — — — —High Voltage Festival Released: 23 July 2011 Label: Concert Live — — — — —Live 2012 – 29.11.2012 Released: 29 November 2012 Label: Concert Live — — — —Live 2012 – 17.12.2012 Released: 17 December 2012 Label: Concert Live — — — — — "—" denotes a release that did not chart.
Archive albums TitleAlbum detailsChart (UK)NotesThe Peel SessionsReleased: 31 October 1994 Label: Strange Fruit —All tracks later issued on the At The BBC box set.At The BBCReleased: 7 November 2011 Label: Universal — Eight-disc box set, also available as a two-disc best of.Rock LegendsReleased: 24 October 2020 Label: Universal 71 Six-disc box set with a DVD, all UK singles and various demos.1976Released: 27 September 2024 Label: Mercury — Six-disc box set featuring remixed versions of Jailbreak and Johnny the Fox, plus outtakes, radio sessions and a live show.Acoustic SessionsReleased: 24 January 2025 Label: Decca 90 Ten songs from 1971–1973 reworked with new acoustic guitar parts by Eric Bell, alongside the original vocals and drums.
Compilation albums TitleAlbum detailsChartCertificationsNotesUKThe Beginning, Vol 12Released: 1974 Label: Decca — —Released only in GermanyRemembering – Part 1Released: August 1976 Label: Decca — —Released simply as Remembering in Germany, where it was released as a 27-track double album.Rocker (1971–1974)Released: 1977 Label: London — —Re-released (2007) exclusively in Canada as Black Boys on the Corner (1970–1974) with several differences.Greatest HitsReleased: 1977 Label: Decca Nova — —Released only in GermanyMain Thin Lizzy Guide made by Peter NielsenThe Continuing Saga of the Ageing OrphansReleased: September 1979 Label: Decca — —Album contains remixed and altered versions of previously released songs.Profile Released: 1979 Label: Decca — — Released only in GermanyThe Japanese Compilation Album Released: 25 February 1980 Label: Vertigo — — Released only in JapanThe Adventures of Thin LizzyReleased: 27 March 1981 Label: Vertigo6 —Also known as The Hit Singles Collection. Lizzy KillersReleased: 1981 Label: Vertigo — UK: SilverReleased only in Europe and AustraliaV.I.P.Released: 1981 Label: Vertigo — — Released only in GermanyWhiskey in the JarReleased: 1981 Label: Decca — — Released only in Germany, entirely different from all other releases with the same titleRockersReleased: December 1981 Label: Decca — —Originally released only in UKThin Lizzy – Die Weisse SerieReleased: 1982 Label: Decca — — Released only in GermanyWhiskey in the JarReleased: 1983 Label: Karussell — — Released only in Germany, entirely different from all other releases with the same titleThe Boys Are Back in TownReleased: November 1983 Label: Pickwick — — Entirely different from all other releases with the same titleThe CollectionReleased: November 1985 Label: Castle — UK: SilverNot to be confused with other releases with a similar name.Whiskey in the JarReleased: April 1986 Label: Pickwick — — Entirely different from all other releases with the same titleRememberingReleased: 1986 Label: Decca — —Released only in Germany, credited as featuring Phil Lynott and Gary MooreThe Best of: Soldier of FortuneReleased: November 1987 Label: Telstar55 UK: GoldCredited as Phil Lynott and Thin LizzyLizzy LivesReleased: 1989 Label: Grand Slamm — — Released only in USDedication: The Very Best of Thin LizzyReleased: 4 February 1991 Label: Vertigo 8 —Also available as a VHS cassetteBest TracksReleased: 15 June 1991 Label: Vertigo — — 4CD set released only in JapanWild One: The Very Best of Thin LizzyReleased: 2 January 1996 Label: PolyGram 18 UK: GoldAlso available in Japan only as a 2CD setWhiskey in the JarReleased: 1996 Label: Spectrum — UK: Silver Entirely different from all earlier releases with the same titleMaster SeriesReleased: 1998 Label: Polygram — —Later repackaged as Classic Thin Lizzy, Die Grössten Hits, Millennium Edition, Classic Rock Masters, Colour Collection and Star ClubThe Boys Are Back in TownReleased: 6 December 2000 Label: Vertigo — — 2CD set released only in Sweden and Denmark (2010)Vagabonds Kings Warriors AngelsReleased: 7 December 2001 Label: Universal — — 4CD book / box setThe Hero and the Madman Released: 12 August 2002 Label: Spectrum — —Released only in EuropeGreatest HitsReleased: 7 June 2004 Label: Universal 3 IRE: 3× Platinum UK: PlatinumAlso available as a DVD.The Definitive CollectionReleased: 20 June 2006 Label: Universal — — Released only in USThe Silver CollectionReleased: 4 June 2007 Label: Universal — —Also released as The RockerWaiting for an AlibiReleased: 12 April 2011 Label: Spectrum — IRE: Platinum UK: GoldReleased only in UKIconReleased: 21 June 2011 Label: Mercury — — Released only in USCollectedReleased: 7 May 2012 Label: Universal — — 3CD collectionEssentialReleased: 12 June 2020 Label: Universal 16 — 3CD collection
Extended plays TitleEP detailsChartCertificationsNotesUKNew DayReleased: 20 August 1971 Label: Decca — —Four-track EPThings Ain't Working Out Down at the FarmReleased: August 1979 Label: Decca — —Three-track EPStar TraxReleased: 1979 Label: Vertigo — —Four-track EP released only in AustraliaLiveReleased: February 1981 Label: Vertigo — —Four-track 12-inch EPKillers LiveReleased: 16 April 1981 Label: Vertigo 19 —Three-track 7-inch EP and four-track 12-inch EPRhino Hi-Five: Thin LizzyReleased: 2006 Label: Rhino — —Collection of five previously released tracks, EP only available for download.Philip Lynott – The Lost RecordingsReleased: 10 August 2006 Label: Hot Press — —Collection of five previously unreleased tracks recorded by Thin Lizzy in 1970 at Trend Studios in Dublin. "—" denotes a release that did not chart.
Singles
Peak chart positions are shown for the following singles in the following territories. A shaded box indicates that this single was not released in the territory shown. Blank spaces indicate that there is no information available regarding its chart position. A dash indicates a non-charting release. Many of these singles were released in other countries, but chart information is not available.
YearSingleAUSUKUSIRLGERCANCertifications1970"The Farmer"–19721"Whiskey in the Jar"406–171973"Randolph's Tango"–––14"The Rocker"–––111974"Little Darling"–––"Philomena"––––––"Showdown"––1975"It's Only Money"––"Rosalie"––––––"Wild One"––––––1976"The Boys Are Back in Town"5681218"Jailbreak"8331"Cowboy Song"–77"Don't Believe a Word"–122"Rocky"–1977"Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed"–"Dancing in the Moonlight (It's Caught Me in Its Spotlight)"59144841978"Rosalie/Cowgirl's Song (Medley)"–20141979"Waiting for an Alibi"–96"Do Anything You Want To"–1425"Got to Give It Up"–"Sarah"–2426–"A Merry Jingle" 2–281980"Chinatown"742112"Killer on the Loose"–105"Hey You"–1981"We Will Be Strong"–"Trouble Boys"–53301982"Hollywood (Down on Your Luck)"–53–1983"Cold Sweat"–2723"Thunder and Lightning"–3922"The Sun Goes Down"–521991"Dedication"–352"The Boys Are Back in Town" (re-issue)–6316 BPI: Platinum
Notes 1 In some countries, "Whiskey in the Jar" was released in early 1973. 2 Credited to "The Greedies" - Lynott, Gorham, Downey, Steve Jones and Paul Cook. This line-up was frequently subtitled as "Thin Lizzy And The Sex Pistols"
Videography
Video albums TitleRelease detailsChartCertificationsNotesUKLive and DangerousReleased: 1981 Label: PolyGram — UK Gold Live at the Rainbow, 1978.Thin Lizzy Live at Sydney Harbour '78Released: 1988 Label: Warner Bros. — —Live in Sydney, 29 October 1978. Also released as The Boys Are Back in Town.DedicationReleased: 18 February 1991 Label: PolyGram — —Video companion to the 1991 album of the same name.Rock MastersReleased: 22 January 2003 Label: VAP — —Live in Hitchin, 1983. Released only in Japan.At RockpalastReleased: 23 March 2004 Label: WDR Fernsehen — —Live at Rockpalast, 29 August 1981.Greatest HitsReleased: 4 July 2005 Label: Mercury — UK Gold Video companion to the 2004 album of the same name.Thunder and Lightning TourReleased: 2005 Label: RTÉ — —Live in Dublin, 1983.Live at the National Stadium, DublinReleased: 12 March 2012 Label: RTÉ — —Live in Dublin, 1975.
Music videos YearTitleAlbum1975"Wild One"Fighting1976"The Boys Are Back in Town"Jailbreak"Don't Believe a Word"Johnny the Fox"Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed"1977"Bad Reputation"Bad Reputation"That Woman's Gonna Break Your Heart"1979"Waiting for an Alibi"Black Rose: A Rock Legend"With Love""Do Anything You Want To""Sarah"1980"Chinatown"Chinatown"Killer on the Loose"1991"Dedication"Dedication
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