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The Kinks

THE KINKS

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Also known asAthe KinksKingKinksKlnksLes KinksLos KinksRay Davis Athe KinksSkinksThe KingsThe Kinks!キンクスザ・キンクスザ・キングスザ･キンクス

Members

Ray Davies Dave DaviesMike CottonJohn DaltonAlan Holmes (2)John BeechamBob HenritJim RodfordMick AvoryIan GibbonsJohn Gosling (2)

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The Who

The Who

Small Faces

Small Faces

The Zombies

The Zombies

The Byrds

The Byrds

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones

The Hollies

The Hollies

The Monkees

The Monkees

Ray Davies

The Yardbirds

The Yardbirds

Music videos by The Kinks

Music videos

The Kinks — The Kinks - Something Else by The Kinks (1967)

The Kinks - Something Else by The Kinks (1967)

The Kinks — Berkeley Mews (2020 - Remaster)

Berkeley Mews (2020 - Remaster)

Releases

Albums

Live In Boston

2024

Live In Virginia 1972

2023

Live At Beat Club 1972

2023

Federal Capital Paranoia Blues

2021

Live In San Francisco 1969

2020

Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire

Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire

25th October 2019

Pop Stars In Disguise

2019

Soap Opera Live

2019

Live On Air 1964 - 1965 Volume One

2016

The Ultimate Collection

The Ultimate Collection

2002

To The Bone

1994

Introspective

1991

Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Pt. 1 and Percy (Deluxe Edition)

Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Pt. 1 and Percy (Deluxe Edition)

27th November 1970

Face to Face

Face to Face

28th October 1966

Kinda Kinks (Deluxe Edition)

Kinda Kinks (Deluxe Edition)

5th March 1965

EPs

You Really Got Me

2015

The Days EP

1996

Summer - EP

Summer - EP

Party - EP

Party - EP

70s Classics - EP

70s Classics - EP

Ballads - EP

Ballads - EP

60s Classics - EP

60s Classics - EP

Rock & Roll - EP

Rock & Roll - EP

Timeless Classics - EP

Timeless Classics - EP

Rockin' - EP

Rockin' - EP

Kinks (Deluxe Edition)

Kinks (Deluxe Edition)

2nd October 1964

Singles

The Anthology 1964 - 1971

The Anthology 1964 - 1971

14th November 2014

The Anthology 1964 - 1971 (2014 Remastered Version)

The Anthology 1964 - 1971 (2014 Remastered Version)

Other

Picture Book (6CD Box Set)

Picture Book (6CD Box Set)

8th December 2008

Cameo Parkway 1957-1967

Cameo Parkway 1957-1967

Best Of Britain

Best Of Britain

One for the Road (Live)

One for the Road (Live)

Everybody’s in Show-Biz (Deluxe Version) [2022 Remaster]

Everybody’s in Show-Biz (Deluxe Version) [2022 Remaster]

Summer Party [NOR]

Summer Party [NOR]

Kwyet Kinks

Kwyet Kinks

Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

The Old Man & the Gun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The Old Man & the Gun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Face to Face (Bonus Track Edition)

Face to Face (Bonus Track Edition)

Live (EP)

Live (EP)

Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)

Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)

State of Confusion

State of Confusion

Muswell Hillbillies (Deluxe Version) [2022 Remaster]

Muswell Hillbillies (Deluxe Version) [2022 Remaster]

Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One (Deluxe)

Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One (Deluxe)

The Journey, Pt. 3

The Journey, Pt. 3

That ’70s Show Presents: That ’70s Album (Rockin’)

That ’70s Show Presents: That ’70s Album (Rockin’)

Sleepwalker

Sleepwalker

Preservation Act 2

Preservation Act 2

Misfits

Misfits

Tracks by The Kinks

50+ tracks in our catalogue

(A) Face in the CrowdSoap Opera

(A) Face In The CrowdSoap Opera Live

(Wish I Could Fly Like) SupermanSummer - EP

(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman

(Wish I Could Fly Like) SupermanThe Ultimate Collection

(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman (2025 Remaster)The Journey, Pt. 3

(A) Face in the CrowdSoap Opera
(Wish I Could Fly Like) SupermanSummer - EP
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(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
(Wish I Could Fly Like) SupermanThe Ultimate Collection
5:59
(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman (2025 Remaster)The Journey, Pt. 3
20th Century ManMuswell Hillbillies
20th Century ManRockin' - EP
5:59
20th Century Man (2022 Remaster)Muswell Hillbillies (Deluxe Version) [2022 Remaster]
20th Century Man (Ray Davies 2022 Remix)Muswell Hillbillies (Deluxe Version) [2022 Remaster]
A Gallon of GasLow Budget

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Lola

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Waterloo Sunset

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Sunny Afternoon

Lyrics

Strangers

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Andy Pyle

Pete Quaife

Gordon Edwards (2)

Laurie Brown

Nick Newall

Mark Haley (5)

20th Century ManMuswell Hillbillies

20th Century ManRockin' - EP

20th Century Man (2022 Remaster)Muswell Hillbillies (Deluxe Version) [2022 Remaster]

20th Century Man (Ray Davies 2022 Remix)Muswell Hillbillies (Deluxe Version) [2022 Remaster]

A Gallon of GasLow Budget

A Girl Like YouThe Kinks In Germany

A Little Bit of AbuseGive the People What They Want

A Little Bit of Sunlight (Demo)Kinda Kinks (Super Deluxe Edition)

A Little Bit of Sunlight (Kassner Publishing Demo)Kinda Kinks (Deluxe Edition)

A Little Bit of Sunlight (Kassner Publishing Demo)Kinda Kinks (Deluxe Edition)

A Long Way from HomeLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One

A Long Way from HomeLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One

A Long Way from HomeLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Pt. 1 and Percy (Deluxe Edition)

A Rock 'n' Roll FantasyTimeless Classics - EP

A Rock 'N' Roll FantasyMisfits

A Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy (2025 Remaster)The Journey, Pt. 3

A Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy (us Single Edit)Arista Years

A Well Respected ManKinda Kinks (Deluxe Edition)

A Well Respected ManThe Kinks In Germany

A Well Respected ManGreatest Hits

A Well Respected ManLive In Virginia 1972

A Well Respected ManThe Ultimate Collection

A Well Respected ManKinda Kinks (Deluxe Edition)

A Well Respected ManKinda Kinks (Deluxe Edition)

A Well Respected ManKwyet Kinks

A Well Respected ManKinda Kinks (Super Deluxe Edition)

A Well Respected ManKinks Kinkdom

A Well Respected ManKinda Kinks (Deluxe Edition)

A Well Respected Man (2014 Remaster)60s Classics - EP

A Well Respected Man (2023 Remaster)The Journey, Pt. 2

A Well Respected Man (Live at The Playhouse Theatre, 1965)The Kink Kontroversy (Deluxe Edition)

A Well Respected Man / Such a Shame

A Well Respected Man/Death Of A Clown/DandyLive In San Francisco 1969

Act Nice and GentleSomething Else by the Kinks (Bonus Track Edition)

Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia BluesLive In Virginia 1972

Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues70s Classics - EP

Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia BluesMuswell Hillbillies

Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia BluesFederal Capital Paranoia Blues

Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia BluesLive At Beat Club 1972

Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues (2022 Remaster)Muswell Hillbillies (Deluxe Version) [2022 Remaster]

Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues (Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, 3rd March 1972) [2022 Remaster]Everybody’s in Show-Biz (Deluxe Version) [2022 Remaster]

Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues (Ray Davies 2022 Remix)Muswell Hillbillies (Deluxe Version) [2022 Remaster]

Acute Schizophrenic Paranoia BluesLive In Boston

Add It UpGive the People What They Want

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Strangers

Lyrics

A Well Respected Man

A Well Respected Man

Lyrics

The Village Green Preservation Society

The Village Green Preservation Society

Lyrics

Victoria

Victoria

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Apeman

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All Day and All of the Night

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You Really Got Me

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Father Christmas

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Tired of Waiting for You

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