The Black Seeds, a New Zealand eight-piece reggae band, has released seven studio albums, two remix albums, and a live album. Formed in 1997 in Wellington, New Zealand, the band released their debut studio album, Keep On Pushing L.P, in 2001. Even though this album was on a small budget, it still reached platinum status in New Zealand, as well as having success in Australia. A remix album was also released in 2002 called Pushed, which included songs from the first album remixed by local DJs.

Their second studio album, On the Sun, was released in 2004 and debuted at number 3 on the New Zealand music charts. It later went on to double-platinum status, as well as spawning three singles: "So True", "Turn It Around", and "Fire". "So True" reached number 32 on the New Zealand singles chart, as well as number 29 on the France Groove Chart, and number 100 on the French singles chart."About The Black Seeds" www.virb.com

Into the Dojo was the third studio album released by the Black Seeds, and was released in 2006. It spent five consecutive weeks at number 1 on the New Zealand albums chart and, like their previous album, also achieved double-platinum status. It stayed in the charts for 52 weeks. This album was the start of the band's popularity spreading around the world, with the German-based label Sonar Kollektiv signing them and releasing Into the Dojo into Europe in 2007, as well as two 12-inch vinyl EPs. Four singles were released from this album, including "Cool Me Down", which reached number 26 on the New Zealand single chart.

Solid Ground, the band's fourth studio album, was released in 2008. It reached platinum status in New Zealand as well as reaching number 2 on the music charts. It was also released in Australia and Europe. In July 2009, the Black Seeds signed with American label Easy Star Records, then toured around America supporting John Brown's Body, before John Brown's Body came to New Zealand to tour with The Black Seeds in their home country. During this tour, Solid Ground was released in America and reached number 15 on the US Billboard Reggae chart. During the New Zealand leg of this tour, Live Vol. 1, their first live album was released. It was only made available at their live shows, with tickets brought for these shows, or as a digital download."The Black Seeds Biography" www.muzic.net.nz

Albums Studio albums YearAlbum detailsChart peak positionsCertifications(sales thresholds)NZ"Discography The Black Seeds". Charts.org.nz Retrieved 25 November 2009.USReggae2001Keep On Pushing L.P Released:25—NZ: Platinum2004On the Sun Released: 29 January 2004 Label: EMI3—NZ: 3× Platinum2006Into the Dojo Released: 12 July 2006 Label: EMI1—NZ: 2× Platinum2008Solid Ground Released: 11 August 2008 Label: Rhythmethod215NZ: Platinum2012Dust and Dirt Released: 9 April 2012132017Fabric Released: 7 September 2017 Label: Rhythmethod42022Love & Fire Released: 17 June 2022 Label: Self-released16

Live albums YearAlbum details2007Live Vol. 1 Released: 28 October 2009

Remix albums YearAlbum details2002Pushed Released:2010Specials Remixes & Versions From Solid Ground Released:2024Dub & Fire: The Black Seeds Meets Scientist & Dr. Lee Released: 18 October 2024

Extended plays Year Extended play details2007Sometimes Enough Released: 20 August 2007

Singles Year Song Chart peak positions Certifications AlbumNZ2005"So True" 32 RMNZ: 5× PlatinumOn the Sun"Turn It Around" — RMNZ: Platinum"Fire" — RMNZ: Platinum2006"Sometimes Enough" —Into the Dojo"Cool Me Down" 26 RMNZ: 4× Platinum"The Answer" —"One by One" — RMNZ: Gold2008"Slingshot" —Solid Ground"Make a Move" —"Take Your Chances" —2012"Pippy Pip" —Dust and Dirt2023"Koia Ko Koe (So True)" — RMNZ: Gold2025"Compassion"5Non-album single2026"8 Bit"8Non-album single "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country.

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