"From the beginning, we considered ourselves and our music different and we hope we will always remain so. KANSAS is a band!”
Kansas, 1974
Singles: Can I Tell You
Status: Gold (9/12/1995)
Kansas is the self-titled debut album by Kansas. Some of these classically-inspired compositions remain favorites of the band's faithful (aka Wheatheads), especially Journey from Mariabronn, Belexes, and Apercu. The album cover is notable for it's use of a (cropped) painting by Kansas native John Steuart Curry depicting abolitionist John Brown, Tragic Prelude.
Singles: Can I Tell You
Status: Gold (9/12/1995)
Kansas is the self-titled debut album by Kansas. Some of these classically-inspired compositions remain favorites of the band's faithful (aka Wheatheads), especially Journey from Mariabronn, Belexes, and Apercu. The album cover is notable for it's use of a (cropped) painting by Kansas native John Steuart Curry depicting abolitionist John Brown, Tragic Prelude.
Song for America, 1974
Singles: Song for America
Status: Gold (6/20/1980)
Song for America is the second album by Kansas, released in 1974.
Singles: Song for America
Status: Gold (6/20/1980)
Song for America is the second album by Kansas, released in 1974.
Masque, 1975
Singles: It Takes a Woman's Love
Status: Gold (12/16/1977)
Masque is the third album by Kansas, released in 1975. Also a favorite of the fans, Icarus remains one of Kansas' most popular songs in concert.
Singles: It Takes a Woman's Love
Status: Gold (12/16/1977)
Masque is the third album by Kansas, released in 1975. Also a favorite of the fans, Icarus remains one of Kansas' most popular songs in concert.
Leftoverture, 1976
Singles: Carry On Wayward Son
Status: Gold (1/25/1977), Platinum (3/15/1977), 4x Platinum (5/24/1995)
Leftoverture begins with the hit single Carry On Wayward Son, a song which has become a classic rock staple.
Singles: Carry On Wayward Son
Status: Gold (1/25/1977), Platinum (3/15/1977), 4x Platinum (5/24/1995)
Leftoverture begins with the hit single Carry On Wayward Son, a song which has become a classic rock staple.
Point of Know Return, 1977
Singles: Point of Know Return, Dust in the Wind, Portrait
Status: Gold (10/11/1977), Platinum (11/29/1977), 4x Platinum (5/23/1995)
Singles: Point of Know Return, Dust in the Wind, Portrait
Status: Gold (10/11/1977), Platinum (11/29/1977), 4x Platinum (5/23/1995)
Two for the Show, 1978
Singles: Lonely Wind
Status: Gold (11/16/1978), Platinum (3/14/1979)
Two for the Show is a double-live album by Kansas, released in 1978.
Singles: Lonely Wind
Status: Gold (11/16/1978), Platinum (3/14/1979)
Two for the Show is a double-live album by Kansas, released in 1978.
Monolith, 1979
Singles: People of the South Wind, Reason to Be
Status: Gold (6/18/1979), Platinum (10/25/1990)
Monolith is the sixth studio album and seventh overalll by Kansas, released in 1979. The album went platinum and the platinum record was donated to the Kansas State Historical Society.
Singles: People of the South Wind, Reason to Be
Status: Gold (6/18/1979), Platinum (10/25/1990)
Monolith is the sixth studio album and seventh overalll by Kansas, released in 1979. The album went platinum and the platinum record was donated to the Kansas State Historical Society.
Audio-Visions, 1980
Singles: Hold On, Got to Rock On
Status: Gold (12/12/1980)
Audio-Visions is the seventh studio album, and eighth album overall by Kansas released in 1980
Singles: Hold On, Got to Rock On
Status: Gold (12/12/1980)
Audio-Visions is the seventh studio album, and eighth album overall by Kansas released in 1980
Vinyl Confession, 1982
Singles: Play the Game Tonight, Right Away
Vinyl Confessions is Kansas' ninth overall album. Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) Magazine chose Vinyl Confessions as the #1 CCM album of 1982.
Singles: Play the Game Tonight, Right Away
Vinyl Confessions is Kansas' ninth overall album. Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) Magazine chose Vinyl Confessions as the #1 CCM album of 1982.
Drastic Measures, 1983
Singles: Fight Fire with Fire, Everybody's My Friend
Drastic Measures is the ninth studio album, and tenth album overall released in 1983.
Singles: Fight Fire with Fire, Everybody's My Friend
Drastic Measures is the ninth studio album, and tenth album overall released in 1983.
The Best of Kansas, 1984
Status: Gold (12/12/1980), Platinum (10/25/1990), 2x Platinum (9/12/1995), 3x Platinum (1/29/1997), 4x Platinum (12,19, 2001)
The first compilation by Kansas, featured one new track Perfect Lover. The cover is noteworthy in that it contains elements of nearly all previous Kansas album covers.
Status: Gold (12/12/1980), Platinum (10/25/1990), 2x Platinum (9/12/1995), 3x Platinum (1/29/1997), 4x Platinum (12,19, 2001)
The first compilation by Kansas, featured one new track Perfect Lover. The cover is noteworthy in that it contains elements of nearly all previous Kansas album covers.
Power, 1986
Singles: All I Wanted, Can't Cry Anymore, Power
Power is the first album released after the return of Steve Walsh and the addition of Steve Morse.
Singles: All I Wanted, Can't Cry Anymore, Power
Power is the first album released after the return of Steve Walsh and the addition of Steve Morse.
In the Spirit of Things, 1988
Singles: Stand Beside Me
In the Spirit of Things tells the story of a flood hitting the real Kansas town of Neosho Falls in the early 1950's. Second album of Steve Morse.
Singles: Stand Beside Me
In the Spirit of Things tells the story of a flood hitting the real Kansas town of Neosho Falls in the early 1950's. Second album of Steve Morse.
Live at the Whiskey, 1988
Live at the Whiskey was recorded in one take at Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, California on April 5th, 1992.
Live at the Whiskey was recorded in one take at Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, California on April 5th, 1992.
The Kansas Box Set, 1994
Single: Wheels
The Kansas Box Set includes the new track Wheels.
Single: Wheels
The Kansas Box Set includes the new track Wheels.
Freaks of Nature, 1995
Singles: Desperate Times, Hope Once Again
Freaks of Nature is the first album with David Ragsdale.
Singles: Desperate Times, Hope Once Again
Freaks of Nature is the first album with David Ragsdale.
Always Never the Same, 1998
Singles: Dust in the Wind, Eleanor Rigby
Always Never the Same was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra. Includes new songs: In Your Eyes, The Sky is Falling and Need to Know.
Singles: Dust in the Wind, Eleanor Rigby
Always Never the Same was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra. Includes new songs: In Your Eyes, The Sky is Falling and Need to Know.
King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Kansas, 1998
King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Kansas was recorded at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 14th, 1989 during their In the Spirit of Things tour.
King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Kansas was recorded at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 14th, 1989 during their In the Spirit of Things tour.
Somewhere to Elsewhere, 2000
Somewhere to Elsewhere features the band's original 1970s lineup along with Billy Greer. Includes hidden track Geodesic Dome.
Somewhere to Elsewhere features the band's original 1970s lineup along with Billy Greer. Includes hidden track Geodesic Dome.
Device-Voice-Drum, 2002
Device-Voice-Drum is a Live Album, Double CD with a DVD release by the same name.
Device-Voice-Drum is a Live Album, Double CD with a DVD release by the same name.
Sail On, 2004
Sail On includes two CDs that include tracks from each of the band's studio albums, also includes a 16 track companion DVD which features numerous TV appearances, videos and live recordings.
Sail On includes two CDs that include tracks from each of the band's studio albums, also includes a 16 track companion DVD which features numerous TV appearances, videos and live recordings.
Works in Progress, 2006
Works in Progress is a combination CD/DVD release bringing together songs from the last 10 years (1991-2002). The DVD collects a number of live performances featured on Live at the Whisky and Device-Voice-Drum.
Works in Progress is a combination CD/DVD release bringing together songs from the last 10 years (1991-2002). The DVD collects a number of live performances featured on Live at the Whisky and Device-Voice-Drum.
There's Know Place Like Home, 2010
There's Know Place Like Home celebrates Kansas' 35th Anniversary in Topeka with a symphonic concert accompanied by the Washburn University Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Larry Baird and featuring special guests Kerry Livgren & Steve Morse, this unique concert performance captures their live performance with spectacular lighting and high resolution clarity.
There's Know Place Like Home celebrates Kansas' 35th Anniversary in Topeka with a symphonic concert accompanied by the Washburn University Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Larry Baird and featuring special guests Kerry Livgren & Steve Morse, this unique concert performance captures their live performance with spectacular lighting and high resolution clarity.