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

List of studio albums, with selected details, chart positions and certifications
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
  • RIAA: Gold [3]
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
  • RIAA: Gold [3]
Zapp V
  • 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

List of compilation albums, with selected details and chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
All the Greatest Hits
  • Released: October 26, 1993 [9]
  • Label: Reprise
  • Formats: LP, CD, cassette
399 RIAA: Gold [10]
The Compilation: Greatest Hits II and More
  • Released: November 19, 1996 [11]
  • Label: Reprise
  • Formats: CD
93
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
US Sales
[1]
US Dance
[1]
US Rhythmic
[1]
UK
[12]
"More Bounce to the Ounce"198086 [13] 219Zapp
"Be Alright"198126
"Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)"198210Zapp II
"A Touch of Jazz (Playin' Kinda Ruff Part II)"
"Dance Floor"162
"Playin' Kinda Ruff"
"Do You Really Want an Answer?"
"Heartbreaker"198315Zapp III
"I Can Make You Dance"4
"Spend My Whole Life"198477
"Play Some Blues"
"Radio People"1985The New Zapp IV U
"It Doesn't Really Matter"4157
"Itchin' for Your Twitchin'"198681
"Computer Love"81364
"Ooh Baby Baby"198918Zapp Vibe
"Fire"
"Jake E Stanstill"
"I Play the Talk Box"
"Mega Medley"19935430533All the Greatest Hits
"Slow and Easy"431815
"Living for the City"199670The Compilation: Greatest Hits II and More
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

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