George Thorogood and the Destroyers discography: History and Key Facts

The discography of the American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers consists of 15 studio albums, 8 live albums, 11 compilation albums and 51 singles. George Thorogood has released 1 solo album.

The Destroyers have sold more than 15 million records worldwide, two of their albums have been certified platinum, and six more certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Several of their albums have reached the Billboard 200 chart, while only one single reached the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Several of their albums have also reached charts in other countries, such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and others. Despite releasing many singles, only one has charted on the Billboard Hot 100, a cover of Johnny Otis' "Willie and the Hand Jive".

The Destroyers released their first albums with Rounder Records, before signing with EMI America Records in 1982. In 1998 they signed with CMC International, and released 2 albums with them. In the early 2000's they signed with Eagle Records, before returning to EMI America in 2009 to release The Dirty Dozen, and their latest studio album, 2120 South Michigan Ave. in 2011.

In 2017, George Thorogood released his first proper solo album, Party of One, with Rounder Records.

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