Barenaked Ladies discography


The discography of Canadian alternative rock band Barenaked Ladies consists of 14 primary studio albums, three themed studio albums, 41 singles, three live albums, two greatest hits compilations, and three video releases. This list does not include material recorded by band members individually or with other side projects.
Barenaked Ladies was formed in 1988 by Steven Page and Ed Robertson, both singer-songwriter guitarists. Andy and Jim Creeggan joined the group on percussion and bass respectively approximately a year later. In mid-1990, Tyler Stewart joined the band as drummer with Andy Creeggan shifting to keyboards after returning from an exchange trip. Andy Creeggan left the band before the mid-1995 sessions for its third album. He was replaced by Kevin Hearn later on in 1995. The band's lineup remained unchanged until Page left the band in early 2009. They have sold at least 15 million records including albums and singles.

Albums

Pre-label releases

The following albums were recorded and released prior to the band's first major record deal, consisting of demo/promo tapes. The Yellow Tape was commercially successful.
YearAlbumChart positionsCertifications
Notes
YearAlbumCANCertifications
Notes
1988Buck Naked—Demo tape — Several versions released. Steven Page and Ed Robertson only.
1990Barenaked Lunch—Demo tape — Limited distributed, band now quartet with addition of brothers Andy and Jim Creeggan.
1990Barenaked Recess—Demo tape — Unreleased.
1991Barenaked Ladies 9
Demo tape — Became commercial following demand; band now quintet with addition of drummer Tyler Stewart.
1991Variety Recordings—Recorded as a radio promo disc.
1992Barenaked Ladies—UK re-release of the Yellow Tape released in a CD and vinyl format.

Studio albums

The following are LP length studio albums which contain original material with no specified theme or topic:

Themed/topical studio albums

The following are studio albums whose content has a specified unifying topic or purpose. This includes a holiday album, a soundtrack to a Stratford Shakespeare production, and an album of songs geared towards children.

Compilation albums

Barenaked Ladies have released two greatest hits compilations, as well as an iTunes Music Store-exclusive iTunes Originals which compiles old tracks along with newly recorded live performances and interviews. A compilation of 12 unreleased demos, b-sides, remixes and live recordings from 1992 to 2003 was released May 8, 2012.

Live albums

Barenaked Ladies has three true commercial live album releases as released by the band's label at that time. The band has also recorded and released many of their regular concerts for their fans both digitally and in directly retailed physical media, though these are typically mixed live during the show and are released as-is. Some of these concert recordings have become available in through some commercial retailers in both digital and CD form, though these are not considered a part of the band's primary discography. Similarly, a compilation of these live tracks, released in 2006 as part of the Extended Versions album series, is not considered a part of the band's primary discography.

Collaboration albums

Barenaked Ladies collaborated with New York a cappella group The Persuasions in October 2016. During the 2 day session, they recorded 15 songs that would later become a collaboration album, titled Ladies and Gentlemen: Barenaked Ladies and The Persuasions. The album was released April 14, 2017.

Extended plays

Barenaked Ladies have released one extended play disc consisting of commercially unreleased tracks, which also included enhanced multimedia content. Other EP releases were download-only compilations of previously released tracks.
YearAlbumCertifications
1995Shoe Box E.P.
  • Released: February 6, 1996
  • Label: Reprise
  • Format: CD
2003Everything Acoustic E.P.
  • Released: September 30, 2003
  • Label: Reprise
  • Format: Digital download
    • 2005Barenaked for Hanukkah E.P.
  • Released: November 15, 2005
  • Label: Desperation Records
  • Format: Digital download
  • MC: Gold
    • 2014The Long Weekend E.P.
  • Released: July 1, 2014
  • Label: Raisin Records
  • Format: Digital download
    • 2019Fake Nudes: Naked
  • Released: May 30, 2019
  • Label: Raisin Records
  • Format: Digital download

    • Other songs

    Songs recorded for non-album use

    Theme songs