Albums, E.P.s and 45s

"Haunted Town" - (Five-track E.P.) Released on Autumn Records in 1981. Later re-released in 1984 under the Ruthless Records label, with "Security" as added track.

"Bodybag" / "Security" - (7" single) Released on Ruthless Records in 1982.

"We're Da Machine" - (Four-track E.P.) Released on Ruthless Records in 1983, and distributed by Enigma.

"For Ever Grounded" - (First L.P.) Released on Ruthless Records in 1984,and distributed by Enigma.

"Fly On A Wire" - (Second L.P.) Released on Fever Records in 1985, and distributed by Enigma.
The lyrics.

"Ink" - (Third L.P.) Released on Fever Records in 1986, and distributed by Enigma.

"Remains Nonviewable" - (Fourth L.P.) Collection of almost all early material up to, and including part of, "For Ever Grounded". A vinyl edition of this L.P. was pressed and distributed by the Roadkill label in 1989. It is thought that 2,000 copies were actually distributed. "Remains Nonviewable" was re-released on C.D. in late 1995 by Touch & Go Records. Liner notes. Some lyrics.

"V.M.L. Live Presents the Effigies 12/16/95" - (Five-track E.P.) Live tracks from the first reunion show of original members since 1992. Recorded live 12/16/1995, at the Lounge Ax, Chicago, Illinois. 1,000 pressed. Released by V.M.L. Records in 1996.

"Reside" - (Fifth L.P.) All new material released on Criminal IQ Records in 2007. Lyrics (?) - scan in?

Compilations

"Busted at Oz" - Two Effigies tracks are on this compilation of bands that played Oz, the first Chicago club that featured punk bands. Live versions of "Guns of Ballots" and "Quota". Released on Autumn Records in 1981.

"Middle of America Compilation" - A re-mixed version of "Security" inon this compilation of Midwest bands. This compilation was presented by WNUR (89.3 FM), Northwestern University's radio station. Released on the H.I.D. label in 1984.

"The Enigma Variations" - A compilation of bands affiliated with the Enigma label. "Blue Funk" is on this L.P., released by Enigma in 1985. Other than the "Remains Nonviewable" compilation, this cut is the Effigies' only release on C.D.