The Police were a paradox: a power trio that sounded like six people; a punk band that wrote sophisticated jazz-pop; three musicians who famously couldn't stand each other, yet played with a telepathic tightness few bands ever achieve.

For the dedicated fan, the singles and box sets are where the treasure lies. The phrase "Mega Best" perfectly encapsulates the band's most comprehensive collections.

: A transitional record that brought them US chart success with "Don't Stand So Close to Me" and "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" .

For the casual listener or the completist, these albums provide a curated experience of the band's best work.

Any complete discography of The Police must feature their five core studio releases, which trace their evolution from raw punk-reggae pioneers to sophisticated stadium pop icons. 1. Outlandos d'Amour (1978)

The Police's discography is proof that a band's impact isn't measured by the quantity of their output. In just five studio albums, they redefined the sound of rock music, selling over 75 million records worldwide and earning their place as one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Their music continues to be celebrated and discovered by new generations, with their legacy as new wave pioneers firmly secured.