Ol' Dirty Bastard discography

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Below shows the discography for the American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member, Ol' Dirty Bastard.

Contents

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions Certifications
US
[1]
US
R&B
/HH

[2]
CAN
[3]
GER
[4]
NLD
[5]
Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version
  • Released: March 28, 1995
  • Label: Elektra
7248
Nigga Please
  • Released: September 14, 1999
  • Label: Elektra
102335964
A Son Unique

Live albums

TitleRelease date
Free to Be Dirty! Live August 30, 2005

Compilation albums

TitleDetailsChart positions [1] [2]
US US R&B CAN
The Dirty Story: The Best of Ol' Dirty Bastard
  • Released: September 18, 2001
  • Label: Elektra
The Trials and Tribulations of Russell Jones 33686
The Definitive Ol' Dirty Bastard Story
  • Released: June 21, 2005
  • Label: Elektra
In Memory Of... Vol. 3
  • Released: July 9, 2007
  • Label: 101 Distribution
The Last Tape (Greatest Hits)

Mixtapes

TitleMixtape detailsChart positions
US
[1]
US
R&B
/HH

[2]
FRA
[9]
SWI
[9]
Osirus
  • Released: January 4, 2005
  • Label: Sure Shot Recordings
1574718692

Extended plays

YearTitle
1996O.D.B.E.P.
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: Elektra

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[10]
US
R&B
/HH

[11]
US
Rap

[12]
FRA
[13]
NLD
[14]
SCO
[15]
UK
[16]
"Brooklyn Zoo"199554405Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version
"Shimmy Shimmy Ya"62479
  • BPI: Silver [7]
"Got Your Money"
(featuring Kelis)
19993319682961811Nigga Please

Other charted songs

List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
[10]
US
R&B/
HH

[11]
CAN
[17]
WW
[18]
"Forgiveless"
(SZA featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard)
2022763599164 SOS

Guest appearances

bold & underlined signifies a music video.

Music Videos

AlbumArtistYearSong
Return to the 36 ChambersO.D.B.1995Shimmy Shimmy Ya
Brooklyn Zu
Shimmy Shimmy Ya (Studio Ton Remix)
Bulworth O.S.T.Mya, Pras1998Ghetto Supastar
Nigga PleaseO.D.B., Kelis1999Got Your Money
No Said DateMasta Killa2004Old Man

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