The Beach Boys
"Their music pulses with buoyant harmonies and rich textures, masterfully weaving together rhythmic intricacies and dynamic shifts that create a vibrant tapestry of sound."
Quick Start
A good place to start with The Beach Boys is…
Pet Sounds
1966
Career Arc
The Beach Boys's discography from 1961 to 2022
Full discography
The Beach Boys's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Sail On Sailor – 1972
2022
Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surf's Up Sessions 1969–1971
2021
The Beach Boys with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
2018
Wake the World: The Friends Sessions
2018
I Can Hear Music: The 20/20 Sessions
2018
1967 – Live Sunshine
2017
1967 – Sunshine Tomorrow
2017
Live in Japan '66
2017
1967 – Sunshine Tomorrow 2: The Studio Sessions
2017
Becoming the Beach Boys: The Complete Hite & Dorinda Morgan Sessions
2016
Graduation Day 1966
2016
Live in Chicago 1965
2015
Beach Boys' Party! Uncovered and Unplugged
2015
That's Why God Made the Radio
2012
Fifty Big Ones: Greatest Hits
2012
Fifty Big Ones
2012
The Smile Sessions
2011
The Beach Boys: Christmas Harmonies
2009
The Original US Singles Collection The Capitol Years 1962–1965
2008
The Warmth of the Sun
2007
Songs from Here & Back
2006
Covered by The Beach Boys
2006
The Platinum Collection
2005
Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys
2003
Classics Selected by Brian Wilson
2002
The Very Best of The Beach Boys
2001
Greatest Hits Volume Three: Best of the Brother Years 1970–1986
2000
The Greatest Hits – Volume 2: 20 More Good Vibrations
1999
The Greatest Hits – Volume 1: 20 Good Vibrations
1999
The Capitol Years
1999
Endless Harmony – Soundtrack
1998
Ultimate Christmas
1998
The Pet Sounds Sessions
1997
Stars and Stripes Vol. 1
1996
Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of The Beach Boys
1993
Hawthorne, CA
1993
Summer in Paradise
1992
Lost & Found 1961–1962
1991
Summer Dreams: 28 Classic Tracks
1990
California Gold - The Very Best of The Beach Boys
1990
Still Cruisin'
1989
Made in U.S.A.
1986
The Beach Boys
1985
Rarities
1983
The Very Best of The Beach Boys
1983
Sunshine Dream
1982
Keepin' the Summer Alive
1980
L.A.
1979
M.I.U. Album
1978
Love You
1977
20 Golden Greats
1976
15 Big Ones
1976
Good Vibrations – Best of The Beach Boys
1975
Spirit of America
1975
Endless Summer
1974
Holland
1973
Carl and the Passions – "So Tough"
1972
Surf's Up
1971
Sunflower
1970
The Beach Boys On Tour: 1968
The Beach Boys bootleg recordings
Hits
Lei'd in Hawaii
Greatest Hits
1970
The Lost Concert
The Beach Boys – On Tour: 1968
20/20
1969
Stack-O-Tracks
1968
Best of The Beach Boys Vol. 3
1968
Friends
1968
Wild Honey
1967
Smiley Smile
1967
Best of The Beach Boys Vol. 2
1967
Best of The Beach Boys
1966
Pet Sounds
1966
Beach Boys' Party!
1965
Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!)
1965
The Beach Boys Today!
1965
The Beach Boys' Christmas Album
1964
Beach Boys Concert
1964
All Summer Long
1964
Shut Down Volume 2
1964
Little Deuce Coupe
1963
Surfer Girl
1963
Surfin' U.S.A.
1963
A Young Man Is Gone
1963
Surfin' Safari
1962
EPs ()
Singles ()
Isn't It Time
2012
Wonderful
2011
Cabin Essence
2011
Problem Child
1990
Kokomo / Tutti Frutti
1988
Rock 'n' Roll to the Rescue
1986
She Believes in Love Again
1985
Getcha Back
1985
The Beach Boys Medley
1981
Goin' On
1980
Lady Lynda
1979
Here Comes the Night
1979
Good Timin'
1979
Solar System
1977
Honkin' Down the Highway
1977
It's OK
1976
Child of Winter
1974
You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone / Cuddle Up
1972
Long Promised Road / 'Til I Die
1971
Long Promised Road / Deirdre
1971
Cool, Cool Water
1971
Cotton Fields
1970
Sail On, Sailor
Break Away
1969
I Can Hear Music / All I Want to Do
1969
Bluebirds over the Mountain
1968
Do It Again
1968
Little Bird
1968
Darlin'
1967
Wind Chimes
1967
Heroes and Villains
1967
Then I Kissed Her / Mountain of Love
1967
You're Welcome
1967
Here Today
1967
Good Vibrations
1966
Wouldn't It Be Nice / God Only Knows
1966
Sloop John B / You're So Good to Me
1966
Barbara Ann / Girl Don't Tell Me
1965
California Girls
1965
Help Me, Rhonda
1965
Kiss Me, Baby
1965
The Little Girl I Once Knew
1965
Dance, Dance, Dance
1964
When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)
1964
Don't Worry Baby / I Get Around
1964
Fun, Fun, Fun
1964
Little Saint Nick
1963
Be True to Your School / In My Room
1963
Surfin' U.S.A. / Shut Down
1963
409
1962
Surfin'
1961
Live Albums ()
Compilations ()
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Beach Boys sound like?
Their music pulses with buoyant harmonies and rich textures, masterfully weaving together rhythmic intricacies and dynamic shifts that create a vibrant tapestry of sound. Rooted in rock & roll and surf music. Start with Pet Sounds.
What is the best The Beach Boys album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Pet Sounds" (1966). It's the most representative of what makes The Beach Boys worth hearing.
Who is The Beach Boys for?
If you're into rock & roll and surf music, The Beach Boys is worth your time. Their music pulses with buoyant harmonies and rich textures, masterfully weaving together rhythmic intricacies and dynamic shifts that create a vibrant tapestry of sound.
How many albums does The Beach Boys have?
The Beach Boys has 150 releases in their discography, including 87 albums and 1 EP.
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