Rock Albums Released in March
– without a documented release date
March is a month of transition and renewal and has historically been an important time for rock albums that reflect the evolving energy of the year. In the past some March releases lacked exact documentation of their debut dates. These albums often captured the adventurous spirit of spring, balancing the introspection of winter with an emerging sense of bold experimentation. March served as a creative springboard, allowing artists to unveil new directions and sounds that would influence the months to come.
These albums represent the best of rock’s legacy in March—bold debuts, genre-defining classics, and timeless explorations that continue to inspire. Each record is a testament to the transformative power of rock and roll, even when their exact release dates remain a mystery.
Year
Artist – Album
1996
Bruce Springsteen – Blood Brothers (EP)
Nickelback – Hesher (EP)
Cocteau Twins – Milk & Kisses
1995
No Doubt – The Beacon Street Collection
The Headstones – Teeth and Tissue
1992
Skinny Puppy – Last Rights
Hawkwind – The Friday Rock Show Sessions
1991
The Silencers – Dance to the Holy Man
Doubting Thomas – The Infidel
1990
Van Morrison – The Best of Van Morrison
The Who – Join Together
1989
Julian Lennon – Mr. Jordan
1988
Saxon – Destiny
Throwing Muses – House Tornado
Peter Murphy – Love Hysteria
1987
Screaming Trees – Even If and Especially When
Breakfast Club – Breakfast Club
Peter Wolf – Come as You Are
Butthole Surfers – Locust Abortion Technician
Overkill – Taking Over
1986
Raven – The Pack Is Back
Great White – Shot in the Dark
Joe Jackson – Big World
The Triffids – Born Sandy Devotional
Hüsker Dü – Candy Apple Grey
Sigue Sigue Sputnik – Flaunt It
The Go-Betweens – Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express
Ted Nugent – Little Miss Dangerous
David Thomas & The Wooden Birds – Monster Walks the Winter Lake
1985
Uriah Heep – Equator
Jason & the Scorchers – Lost & Found
Kenny Loggins – Vox Humana
1984
Trouble – Psalm 9
Black Flag – My War
Great White – Great White
Hanoi Rocks – All Those Wasted Years
Warlock – Burning the Witches
Kevin Ayers – Deià…Vu
Minor Threat – Minor Threat
1983
Saxon – Power & the Glory
Lou Reed – Legendary Hearts
Chicago – If You Leave Me Now
Mark Knopfler – Local Hero
Nick Lowe – The Abominable Showman
Toy Dolls – Dig That Groove Baby
Roxy Music – The High Road
Van Morrison – Inarticulate Speech of the Heart
Naked Eyes – Naked Eyes
Molly Hatchet – No Guts…No Glory
1982
Sonic Youth – Sonic Youth (Debut/EP)
The Boomtown Rats – V Deep
Tank – Filth Hounds of Hades (Debut)
Fun Boy Three – Fun Boy Three
Whitehouse – New Britain
The Residents – The Tunes of Two Cities
The Misfits – Walk Among Us
1981
The Rolling Stones – Sucking in the Seventies
Franke & The Knockouts – Franke & The Knockouts
Krokus – Hardware
John Cale – Honi Soit
The Vapors – Magnets
A II Z – No Fun After Midnight
Phoebe Snow – Rock Away
Matt Finish – Short Note
Gang of Four – Solid Gold
Split Enz – Waiata
Helix – White Lace & Black Leather
1980
Triumph – Progressions of Power
Tuxedomoon – Half-Mute
Harry Chapin – Sequel
The Radiators – Feel the Heat
Teenage Head – Frantic City
The Joe Perry Project – Let the Music Do the Talking
Daryl Hall – Sacred Songs
The Sports – Suddenly
1979
Motörhead – Overkill
Bad Company – Desolation Angels
Frank Zappa – Sheik Yerbouti
Badfinger – Airwaves
U.K. – Danger Money
The Tubes – Remote Control
Bachman–Turner Overdrive – Rock n’ Roll Nights
Graham Parker and The Rumour – Squeezing Out Sparks
1978
Japan – Adolescent Sex
Atlanta Rhythm Section – Champagne Jam
April Wine – First Glance
Various Artists – Hope & Anchor Front Row Festival (Live)
Nick Lowe – Jesus of Cool (Titled Pure Pop for Now People in the US)
The Rutles – The Rutles (Soundtrack)
England Dan & John Ford Coley – Some Things Don’t Come Easy
Squeeze – Squeeze
Dixie Dregs – What If
1977
REO Speedwagon – Live: You Get What You Play For
Jeff Beck and the Jan Hammer Group – Jeff Beck with the Jan Hammer Group Live
Can – Saw Delight
Procol Harum – Something Magic
America – Harbor
1976
Rush – 2112
Three Dog Night – American Pastime
Status Quo – Blue for You
Johnny Winter – Captured Live!
Nazareth – Close Enough for Rock ‘n’ Roll
Stephen Stills – Illegal Stills
Joe Walsh – You Can’t Argue with a Sick Mind
1975
Lou Reed – Lou Reed Live
Peter Frampton – Frampton
Soft Machine – Bundles
Golden Earring – Switch
Eric Clapton – There’s One in Every Crowd
The Dictators – Go Girl Crazy!
Hatfield and the North – The Rotters’ Club
1974
Peter Frampton – Somethin’s Happening
The Hollies – Hollies
Steeleye Span – Now We Are Six
Bob Seger – Seven
Boz Scaggs – Slow Dancer
1973
Fleetwood Mac – Penguin
Faces – Ooh La La
Foghat – Rock and Roll
Procol Harum – Grand Hotel
Johnny Winter – Still Alive and Well
1972
Frank Zappa and The Mothers – Just Another Band from L.A.
The Kinks – The Kink Kronikles (Compilation)
Humble Pie – Smokin’
Edgar Winter’s White Trash – Roadwork
1971
Flamin’ Groovies – Teenage Head
Humble Pie – Rock On
1970
Mountain – Climbing!
Sixto Rodriguez – Cold Fact
1969
The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground
Quicksilver Messenger Service – Happy Trails
1968
The Move – Move
Scott Walker – Scott 2
1967
Eric Burdon & The Animals – Eric Is Here
1966
The Mamas & the Papas – If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears
1965
The Rolling Stones – The Rolling Stones, Now!
1962
Ike & Tina Turner – Kings of Rhythm Dance
1961
Chuck Berry – New Juke Box Hits
1958
Chuck Berry – One Dozen Berrys
Among the many records released over the decades, some lack a precise release date, adding an air of mystery to their history. Here, we highlight some of the most impactful and enduring rock albums released in January that continue to resonate with fans and define the genre.