Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Bauhaus
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About
Bauhaus, British pioneers of gothic rock, active from 1978 to 2008.
Bauhaus emerged as a foundational group in gothic rock and post-punk from the UK. Their sound incorporated glam and theatrical influences alongside the gloom of new wave. Key releases span from their debut "In The Flat Field" (1980) to "Burning From The Inside" (1983). The band disbanded in 1983, reunited for tours and recordings between 1998 and 2008, releasing albums such as "Go Away White" (2008). Bauhaus commands attention on vinyl with several pressings, including original Canadian and German LPs and reissues on 4AD and Beggars Banquet labels.
Peter Murphy's distinctive vocals, combined with Daniel Ash's guitars and saxophone, created a soundscape influential to gothic and alternative rock.
Discography
Bauhaus discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Swing the Heartache: The BBC Sessions
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- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Rest in Peace: The Final Concert
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- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Gotham
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- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
2005‐10‐29: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Bauhaus
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
Instant Live: The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA 10.31.05
Bauhaus
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
New York City, NY 11.11.05
Bauhaus
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
San Francisco, CA 10.26.05
Bauhaus
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
This Is for When…
Bauhaus
- Vinyl 1
- CD
- Cassette
Slice of Life
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- CD
- Cassette
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Signature songs
- 01
Dark Entries - 02
All We Ever Wanted Was EverythingThe Sky's Gone Out · 1982 - 03The Passion of Lovers
- 04
She's in PartiesBurning From The Inside · 1983 - 05Bela Lugosi's Dead (official version)
- 06
Ziggy StardustSan Francisco, CA 10.26.05 · 2005 - 07
Double DareIn The Flat Field · 1980 - 08In the Flat FieldIn The Flat Field · 1980
Essentials
3 Bauhaus albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1980Debut album defining Bauhaus's gothic and post-punk style with tracks like "Double Dare" and "Stigmata Martyr."
9 tracksReleased on 4ADIncludes "The Spy In The Cab"
#2 · 1981Expanded musical palette leaning into goth rock and pop with songs like "Passion Of Lovers" and "Kick In The Eye 2."
10 tracksReleased on Beggars BanquetFeatures "Hair Of The Dog"
#3 · 1983Final studio album before 1983 split, showcasing experimental goth rock with tracks like "She's In Parties."
10 tracksReleased on Beggars BanquetIncludes "Antonin Artaud"
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Bauhaus
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
Bauhaus formed in Northampton, 1978
The group was formed in Northampton, UK, in 1978 by four art students: Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash, David J, and Kevin Haskins, blending post-punk with gothic rock elements.
In The Flat Field released in 1980
"In The Flat Field" is Bauhaus's debut album released in 1980 on the 4AD label, featuring songs like "Double Dare" and "Stigmata Martyr" that helped shape gothic post-punk.
Original Canadian pressing of Burning From The Inside
The 1983 Canadian LP pressing of "Burning From The Inside" on Vertigo (catno VOG-1-3330) is an original pressing sought after by vinyl collectors.
1998 Resurrection Tour documented on Gotham
Bauhaus reunited in 1998 for the Resurrection Tour, performing sold-out shows in New York and Europe, which resulted in the live DVD "Gotham."
Peter Murphy’s voice and the band’s theatrical music bridged glam rock and gothic post-punk.— Editorial observation
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When and where was Bauhaus formed?
Bauhaus was formed in 1978 in Northampton, United Kingdom by four art students.
What are the main genres of Bauhaus's music?
Bauhaus's music primarily blends gothic rock, post-punk, and elements of new wave and glam.
Which Bauhaus album was released first on vinyl?
The debut album "In The Flat Field" was released in 1980 on 4AD, available on vinyl LP.
Are original Bauhaus vinyl pressings valuable to collectors?
Yes, original pressings like the 1983 Canadian "Burning From The Inside" on Vertigo and 1981 German "Mask" on Beggars Banquet hold collector interest.
Has Bauhaus reunited after their initial breakup?
The band reunited in 1998 and 2005 for tours and recorded "Go Away White" in 2008 before disbanding again.
Is Bauhaus's vinyl widely available in France?
French availability includes reissues on 4AD and Beggars Banquet, with collectors seeking original UK and European pressings.
What notable live albums exist by Bauhaus?
"Press The Eject and Give Me The Tape" (1982) captures the raw energy of Bauhaus's live performances.
How has Bauhaus influenced the goth subculture?
Bauhaus is considered a pioneering force in gothic rock, influencing goth aesthetics and music across decades.
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This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
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- 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.
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