| Shonen Knife discography | |
|---|---|
 The original lineup of Shonen Knife performing in Vancouver, Canada in the 1980s. | |
| Studio albums | 22 |
| Live albums | 6 |
| Compilation albums | 7 |
| EPs | 8 |
| Singles | 17 |
This is the comprehensive listing of releases by Japanese pop-punk band Shonen Knife.
| Year | Album details |
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| 1982 | Minna Tanoshiku
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| 1983 | Burning Farm
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| 1984 | Yama-no Attchan
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| 1986 | Pretty Little Baka Guy
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| 1991 | 712
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| 1992 | Let's Knife
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| 1993 | Rock Animals
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| 1996 | Brand New Knife
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| 1998 | Happy Hour
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| 2000 | Strawberry Sound |
| 2002 | Heavy Songs
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| 2003 | Candy Rock
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| 2005 | Genki Shock!
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| 2007 | Fun! Fun! Fun!
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| 2007 | Super Group
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| 2010 | Free Time
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| 2011 | Osaka Ramones
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| 2012 | Pop Tune
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| 2014 | Overdrive
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| 2016 | Adventure
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| 2019 | Sweet Candy Power
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| 2023 | Our Best Place
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| Year | EP details |
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| 1992 | Riding on the Rocket
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| 1992 | 712 (EP)
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| 1992 | Do the Knife
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| 1994 | Favorites
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Knife Collectors
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| 1997 | It's a New Find
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Explosion!
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| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | "Neon Zebra" | 712 |
| "Space Christmas" | Do the Knife | |
| "A Shonen Knife Christmas Record for You" | non-album single | |
| 1992 | "Riding on the Rocket" | Let's Knife |
| 1993 | "Get the Wow" | |
| "Concrete Animals" | Rock Animals | |
| "Brown Mushrooms" | ||
| 1994 | "Tomato Head" | |
| 1996 | "Wonder Wine" | Brand New Knife |
| "E.S.P." | ||
| 1998 | "Banana Chips" | Happy Hour |
| 1999 | "All I Want for Christmas" | non-album single |
| 2001 | "Orange Sun" | non-album single |
| 2011 | "Sweet Christmas" – b/w "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" | non-album single |
| 2012 | "Pop Tune" | Pop Tune |
| 2016 | "Jump Into The New World" | Adventure |
| 2019 | "Sweet Candy Power" | Sweet Candy Power |
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