Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Bloc Party
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About
Bloc Party, British indie rock from Essex since 1999 with post-punk roots.
Bloc Party emerged from Reading, UK, in 1999, developing a sound rooted in post-punk and indie rock with electronic influences appearing by 2008. Their breakthrough began with rapid success of two EPs in 2004, leading to their debut album Silent Alarm in 2005, which established their place in the British indie scene. Over the years, their catalog expanded through studio albums like A Weekend In The City (2007), Intimacy (2008), and Four (2012), each showing evolution in style and production techniques. In 2022, they released Alpha Games, continuing their alternative rock trajectory. Vinyl collectors find a range of original and limited edition LPs with different pressings, picture discs, and special editions reflecting their vinyl legacy.
Bloc Party's vinyl presence is notable fo…
Discography
Bloc Party discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Live at Reading
Bloc Party
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Silent Alarm Remixed
Bloc Party
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
God Bless Bloc Party
Bloc Party
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
A Weekend in the City
Bloc Party
- Vinyl 4
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Live at the Paradiso
Bloc Party
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Intimacy: Live at Tempelhof
Bloc Party
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
iTunes Festival: London 2009
Bloc Party
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Silent Alarm Live
Bloc Party
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Live at SXSW
Bloc Party
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Live at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 2005
Bloc Party
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Listen
Signature songs
- 01
BanquetSilent Alarm · 2005 - 02HelicopterSilent Alarm · 2005
- 03This Modern LoveSilent Alarm · 2005
- 04Like Eating GlassSilent Alarm · 2005
- 05So Here We AreSilent Alarm · 2005
- 06Blue LightSilent Alarm · 2005
- 07Positive TensionSilent Alarm · 2005
- 08
Hunting for WitchesA Weekend In The City · 2007
Essentials
3 Bloc Party albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 2005Debut album that introduced their post-punk and indie rock fusion; most pressed with multiple vinyl editions and variants.
15 tracks8 vinyl versionsPost-punk styleWichita label
#2 · 2007Sophomore album featuring urban themes; available in picture disc format with several pressing variants.
11 tracks4 vinyl versionsUK & Ireland pressingWichita label
#3 · 2012Fourth studio album with alternative rock style; collector editions include picture discs and limited pressings.
15 tracks8 vinyl versionsFrenchkiss RecordsLimited Edition
B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Bloc Party
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
Silent Alarm recorded in 2004 and released 2005
Silent Alarm, the debut, was recorded in 2004 and released in 2005 on Wichita label, marking a breakthrough in indie and post-punk revival sound with 15 tracks.
A Weekend In The City LP variants in UK and US
A Weekend In The City was released in 2007 with multiple LP variants including a UK & Ireland picture disc pressing (WEBB120PD) and a US pressing under Vice Records (VICE 94598-1).
Intimacy's surprise digital release in 2008
Intimacy was released suddenly on August 21, 2008, with an electro-rock style including the single 'Mercury'. The CD followed in October 2008.
"The way Kele Okereke's singing evokes unique comparisons, some noting echoes of Robert Smith while others find no similarity at all."— Music commentary
Alpha Games European limited LP
Alpha Games (2022) has a limited edition LP pressing in Europe under Infectious Music (INFECT669SLP) noted for collector interest with 9 copies available at around €19.36.
"Bloc Party blends indie rock with post-punk revival, capturing a distinctive early 2000s British sound."— Critical observation
Bloc Party vinyl discography
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2024-07-05[PIAS] Recordings Catalogue
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When was Bloc Party formed and where?
Bloc Party formed in August 1999 in Reading, United Kingdom.
What genre is Bloc Party mainly associated with?
They are mainly associated with alternative rock, post-punk revival, and indie rock genres.
Which Bloc Party album features the single 'Banquet'?
The single 'Banquet' is featured on the 2005 album Silent Alarm.
Are there limited edition vinyl pressings by Bloc Party?
Yes, several albums like Four and Alpha Games have limited edition vinyl pressings and picture discs.
What is the typical track count on Bloc Party LPs?
Bloc Party LPs usually contain between 11 and 15 tracks, depending on the album.
In France, which Bloc Party album reached top 10 in charts?
A Weekend In The City peaked at number 10 in the French charts in 2007.
Where can I find original UK vinyl pressings of Bloc Party albums?
Original UK pressings are available for albums like A Weekend In The City (Wichita label), often in picture disc format.
How does Bloc Party's sound relate to British New Wave?
Their sound incorporates elements of the British New Wave of the 1980s, especially in their post-punk revival style.
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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.