DC Talk discography
The discography of DC Talk, a Christian music band formed in the late 1980s in Lynchburg, Virginia, consists of five studio albums, three extended plays, and twenty-three singles. The group consists of Toby McKeehan, Kevin Max, and Michael Tait. They began as a hip hop group, but in the mid-90s they reinvented themselves as a pop/rock group. In both instances, they found critical and commercial success in both the Christian music industry as well as the general market.
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications (sales thresholds) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 200 |
US Christ. | |||
| 1989 | DC Talk
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— | 10 | |
| 1990 | Nu Thang
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— | — | * US: Gold[1] |
| 1992 | Free at Last
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— | 1 | * US: Platinum[1] |
| 1995 | Jesus Freak
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16 | 1 | * US: 2× Platinum[1] |
| 1998 | Supernatural
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4 | 1 | * US: Platinum[1] |
Live albums
| Year | Title | Label(s) | Chart positions [3] | Certifications (sales thresholds) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 200 |
US Christ. | ||||
| 1997 | Welcome to the Freak Show | ForeFront Records | 109 | 3 | * US: Gold[1] |
Compilation albums
| Year | Title | Label(s) | Chart positions [3] | Certifications (sales thresholds) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 200 |
US Chrsit. | ||||
| 2000 | Intermission: the Greatest Hits | ForeFront Records | 81 | 3 | * US: Gold[1] |
| 2003 | 8 Great Hits | — | — | — | |
| 2006 | The Early Years | — | — | — | |
| 2006 | Top 5 Hits | — | — | — | |
| 2007 | Double Take (Jesus Freak/Supernatural) | — | — | — | |
| 2007 | Greatest Hits (2007) | — | — | — | |
| 2008 | Two For One: Free At Last / Supernatural | — | — | — | |
| 2008 | Greatest Hits (2008) | — | — | — | |
| 2009 | The Ultimate Collection | — | — | — | |
Extended Plays
| Year | Title | Label(s) | Chart positions [3] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 200 |
U.S. Christ. | |||
| 1994 | Free at Last: Extended Play Remixes | ForeFront Records | — | 35 |
| 1997 | Welcome to the Freak Show – Bonus Disc | — | — | |
| 2001 | Solo | 142 | 5 | |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. Top 40 | U.S. AC | U.S. Adult Top 40 | |||
| 1989 | "Heavenbound" | — | — | — | — | DC Talk |
| 1990 | "I Luv Rap Music" | — | — | — | — | Nu Thang |
| "Can I Get A Witness?" | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1992 | "Jesus Is Just Alright" | — | — | — | — | Free At Last |
| "Socially Acceptable" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Luv Is A Verb" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "The Hardway" | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1995 | "Jesus Freak" | — | — | — | — | Jesus Freak |
| 1996 | "Between You and Me" | 29 | 15 | 24 | 11 | |
| "What If I Stumble?" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Like It, Love It, Need It" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Colored People" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "In the Light" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Mind's Eye" | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1998 | "Into Jesus" | — | — | — | — | Supernatural |
| 1999 | "Consume Me" | — | — | — | — | |
| "My Friend (So Long)" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Dive" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "My Will" | — | — | — | — | Exodus | |
| "Godsend" | — | — | — | — | Supernatural | |
| "Wanna Be Loved" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Supernatural" | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2000 | "Say The Words (Now)" | — | — | — | — | Intermission: the Greatest Hits |
| 2002 | "Let's Roll" | — | — | — | — | Non-album single |
| "—" denotes singles that did not chart. | ||||||
Other releases
| Title | Year | Label(s) | Chart positions [3] | RIAA Certification |
CRIA Certification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Billboard 200 | Top Contemporary Christian | |||||
| Free At Last – The Music (10th Anniversary) | 2002 | ForeFront Records | — | — | — | — |
| Jesus Freak: 10th Anniversary Special Edition | 2006 | — | — | — | — | |
Original collaborations
Note: This list is for dc Talk songs not found on dc Talk albums. Compilation albums (such as the "Wow" series) should not be listed here. "My Will" and "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" appear here because they were on these albums BEFORE they were on later dc Talk releases.
| Year | Album | Song(s) / Notes | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Yo! Ho Ho |
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Benson Records |
| 1991 | Addicted to Jesus (by Carmen) |
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| 1992 | The Beginner’s Bible |
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Sparrow Records |
| 1992 | The Great Adventure by Steven Curtis Chapman |
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| 1994 | Joyful Christmas |
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Columbia/Sony |
| 1995 | One Way – The Songs of Larry Norman |
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ForeFront Records |
| 1998 | Exodus (compilation album) |
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Rocketown Records |
| 1998 | Prince of Egypt (Inspirational) soundtrack |
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Dreamworks Records |
| 2000 | Jesus: Music From & Inspired by the Epic Mini-Series |
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Capitol Records |
| 2002 | Let’s Roll: Together in Unity, Faith, & Hope |
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Curb Records |
| 2004 | Welcome to Diverse City (by tobymac) |
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ForeFront Records |
| 2007 | The Blood (by Kevin Max) |
|
Northern Records |
Vocal appearances
This is a list of songs that include all three members of dc Talk.
| Year | Album | Song(s)/Notes | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Change Your World by Michael W. Smith |
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Reunion |
| 1997 | Blue Obsession by Michael McDonald |
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Ramp |
| 1998 | Prince of Egypt - Soundtrack by Various Artists |
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Dreamworks |
| 2003 | Dove Hits 2002 by Various Artists |
|
Sparrow |
Remixed songs
This list is for dc Talk songs that were remixed without involvement from dc Talk, although they are still considered part of dc Talk's official discography.
| Year | Album | Song(s) / Notes | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Smash-Ups | Sparrow Records | |
| 1998 | Mixdown |
|
ForeFront Records |
Audio interviews
| Year | Album | Song(s) / Notes | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Rap - Straight From the Streets |
|
Benson Records |
Videography
| Year | Title | Formats | RIAA Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Rap, Rock, & Soul | VHS | - |
| 1994 | Narrow Is the Road | VHS | Gold(50,000+ sold) |
| 1996 | Jesus Freak 1996 Tour Promo Video | VHS | - |
| 1997, 2003 | Welcome to the Freak Show | VHS (1997), DVD (2003) | Gold(50,000+ sold) |
| 1998 | The dc Talk Video Collection
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VHS | Gold |
| 1999 | Sneak Peek at The Supernatural Experience | VHS | - |
| 1999, 2003 | The Supernatural Experience | VHS (1997), DVD (2003) | Platinum |
| 2002 | Free At Last - The Movie | DVD | - |
| 2007 | Greatest Hits - Special Edition | DVD | - |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Album | Award | Featured On* | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "Heavenbound" | DC Talk |
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Watch | |
| 1991 | "Nu Thang" | Nu Thang |
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Watch | |
| 1991 | "I Luv Rap Music" |
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Watch | ||
| 1992 | "Walls" |
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Watch | ||
| 1993 | "Jesus Is Still Alright" | Free At Last |
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Watch | |
| 1994 | "The Hardway" |
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Watch | ||
| 1994 | "Luv Is A Verb" |
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Watch | ||
| 1995 | "Jesus Freak" | Jesus Freak |
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Watch |
| 1996 | "Just Between You and Me" |
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Watch | |
| 1997 | "Colored People" |
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Watch | ||
| 1997 | "Day by Day" |
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Watch | ||
| 1998 | "My Friend (So Long)" | Supernatural |
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Watch | |
| 1999 | "Consume Me" |
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Watch |
- Only official dc Talk releases are listed. Video compilations (such as the "Wow" DVDs) should not be included in this section.
Video appearances
| Year | Title | with Artist | Original Album | Included On | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | "Addicted to Jesus" | Carman | Addicted to Jesus | Addicted to Jesus (VHS Long-Form Video) | Watch |
| 1994 | "AKA Public School" | Audio Adrenaline | Don't Censor Me | Big House (VHS Long-Form Video) | Watch |
Video contributions and interviews
Note: This list is for dc Talk songs that were remixed without involvement from dc Talk, although they are still considered part of dc Talk's official discography.
| Year | Video | Song(s) / Notes | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Works by The Billy Graham Crusade |
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n/a |
| 1998 | X - The Birthday Album |
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ForeFront Records |
| 2000 | Creation Festival: The Movie |
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n/a |
Tributes
- 2006: Freaked! A Gotee Tribute to dc Talk's Jesus Freak (Gotee Records)
References
- ^ a b c d e f "DC Talk Album Certifications". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 11-20-2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Searchable Database". Canadian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 11-20-2010.
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