01Album Release
Era's debut album released in 1996
Era's first studio album launched in 1996 on Mercury label, blending Gregorian chant with electronic and ambient music tones that shaped the project’s aesthetic.
Artist profile · 06/07/2026
Era
Era is a French new age project started in 1996, merging Gregorian chants, ancient tones, and airy synthesizers creating a mystical ambiance.
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About
Era, French new age project blending Gregorian chants and modern sounds.
9 vinyl titles including original LPs and limited editions; prices range from €12.7 to €27.8.
Founded by French musician Éric Lévi, Era combines ambient, new age, and pop elements with themes inspired by spirituality and mysticism. The project’s music is often sung in Latin or an invented language resembling Latin, sometimes including English or Arabic. Era’s vinyl catalog offers studio albums, live recordings, and reissues, many released on labels like Decca and ELVD.
With multiple LP pressings and collector editions, vinyl enthusiasts encounter a rich auditory blend anchored in Gregorian chant motifs mixed with electronic instrumentation. Popular tracks include 'Ameno' and 'The Mass'. The catalog ranges from the debut 1996 Era album up to the 2026 release Era VIII.
Discography
Era discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Data provided by Discogs
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Signature songs
- 01
AmenoEra · 1996 - 02
Divano - 03
The MassThe Mass · 2003 - 04Misere Mani
- 05EraEra · 1996
- 06Hymne
- 07Enae Volare MezzoEra · 1996
- 08Enae VolareEra · 1996
Essentials
3 Era albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1996This debut album established Era’s hallmark blend of Gregorian chant, classical themes, and atmospheric synths, available widely on vinyl reissue.
12 tracksReissueReleased 1996Label: Decca
#2 · 2023A 2003 studio album issued on vinyl with new editions in 2023-2024, notable for combining new age with classical, downtempo, and synth pop elements.
10 tracksReissueStereoLabel: Decca
#3 · 2022A live album capturing Era’s concert recordings released on vinyl, reflecting the ambient and pop fusion performed live, pressed in France.
22 tracksLive recordingLabel: ELVD
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02Live Recording
The Live Experience LP pressed in 2022
The Live Experience vinyl captures Era’s 2022 concert performances, issued in France under the ELVD label, available as a 22-track LP showcasing live versions.
03Recent Studio Album
The Mass reissued on vinyl in 2023-2024
Originally released in 2003, The Mass was reissued as a stereo LP multiple times, including a 2023 edition on Decca with notable downtempo and modern classical styles.
Era combines Gregorian chants with synths in a mystical soundscape that crosses temporal and cultural boundaries.— Vinyles.com Editorial
05Upcoming Release
Era VIII announced for 2026
Era VIII, a studio LP scheduled for 2026, expands the project’s sound with 10 tracks including new compositions and remixes, listed at a median vinyl price of €22.76.
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who founded Era and when?
Era was founded in 1996 by French musician Éric Lévi, previously of the rock band Shakin' Street.
What musical styles does Era combine?
Era combines new age, ambient, Gregorian chants, and electronic music with pop and classical influences.
In what languages are Era's songs mostly sung?
Most songs are sung in Latin or an invented language with Latin-like sounds, occasionally including English or Arabic.
Which Era album has been reissued on vinyl recently?
The Mass, originally from 2003, has been reissued on vinyl multiple times since 2023, including special stereo editions.
What are the typical vinyl formats for Era releases?
Era vinyls are primarily issued as LP albums, with some live recordings and limited editions in stereo format.
Where was 'The Live Experience' live album pressed on vinyl?
'The Live Experience' vinyl was pressed in France in 2022 under the ELVD label.
How many vinyl releases of Era's debut album exist approximately?
There are multiple reissue vinyl pressings of the 1996 debut album, including limited editions released in France and Europe.
Where can I find Era vinyl records for sale in France?
Era vinyls, including recent reissues, are available in France through various distributors and collectible marketplaces.
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Sources & method
This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editors.
Last updated: 06/07/2026