Zapp discography

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Zapp discography
Studio albums7
Singles22
Compilation albums2

The discography of Zapp , an American funk band, consists of seven studio albums, twenty-two singles, and two official compilation albums.

Contents

Albums

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
Zapp 191
Zapp II
  • Released: 1982 [4]
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Formats: LP, CD, cassette
252
Zapp III
  • Released: 1983 [5]
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Formats: LP, CD, cassette
399
The New Zapp IV U
  • Released: 1985 [6]
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Formats: LP, CD, cassette
1108
Zapp Vibe
  • Released: September 12, 1989 [7]
  • Label: Reprise
  • Formats: LP, CD, cassette
15434
Zapp VI: Back by Popular Demand
Zapp VII: Roger & Friends
  • Released: 2018
  • Label: Leopard Records
  • Formats: LP, CD
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Compilation albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
All the Greatest Hits
  • Released: October 26, 1993 [9]
  • Label: Reprise
  • Formats: LP, CD, cassette
399
The Compilation: Greatest Hits II and More
  • Released: November 19, 1996 [10]
  • Label: Reprise
  • Formats: CD
93
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles

YearSongPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
US Sales
[1]
US Dance
[1]
US Rhythmic
[1]
UK
[11]
1980"More Bounce to the Ounce"86 [12] 219Zapp
1981"Be Alright"26
1982"Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)"10Zapp II
"A Touch of Jazz (Playin' Kinda Ruff Part II)"
"Dance Floor"162
"Playin' Kinda Ruff"
"Do You Really Want an Answer?"
1983"Heartbreaker"15Zapp III
"I Can Make You Dance"4
1984"Spend My Whole Life"77
"Play Some Blues"
1985"Radio People"The New Zapp IV U
"It Doesn't Really Matter"4157
1986"Itchin' for Your Twitchin'"81
"Computer Love"81364
1989"Ooh Baby Baby"18Zapp Vibe
"Fire"
"Jake E Stanstill"
"I Play the Talk Box"
1993"Mega Medley"5430533All the Greatest Hits
"Slow and Easy"431815
1996"Living for the City"70The Compilation: Greatest Hits II and More
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

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