Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Bonobo
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About
Bonobo, British electronic music producer blending downtempo and trip hop since 1999.
Bonobo is the stage name of British musician Simon Green, born in 1976 and originating from Brighton, UK. He began his career with the 1999 single "Terrapin" and released his debut album Animal Magic in 2000 on the Tru Thoughts label, pioneering a downtempo style built on layered samples and instrumental textures. Later signing with Ninja Tune in 2001, he expanded his sound to include jazz, electro, and world music influences.
His discography features twelve vinyl releases, including studio albums like Dial 'M' for Monkey (2003), Days to Come (2006), and the 2010 breakthrough work Black Sands.
Discography
Bonobo discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Bonobo Live at Koko
Bonobo
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Black Sands Remixed
Bonobo
- Vinyl 5
- CD 1
- Cassette
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Listen
Signature songs
- 01
KongBlack Sands · 2010 - 02KiaraBlack Sands · 2010
- 03
CirrusThe North Borders · 2013 - 04
Terrapin - 05
RecurringDays To Come · 2006 - 06IntroDays To Come · 2006
- 07Noctuary
- 08Black SandsBlack Sands · 2010
Essentials
3 Bonobo albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 2001Debut album released on Tru Thoughts, showcasing Bonobo’s early downtempo and trip hop sound through layered samples and instrumental production.
InstrumentalTrip hop / DowntempoTru Thoughts label
#2 · 2010A Ninja Tune release marking a turn toward more varied tempos, electro influences, and incorporation of vocal elements.
Electronic / DowntempoNinja Tune label12 tracks
#3 · 2017Deeply layered electronic and downtempo album with future jazz elements, available in deluxe edition vinyl.
12 tracksDeluxe EditionNinja Tune label
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Bonobo
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
Animal Magic’s 2000 debut via Tru Thoughts
Animal Magic was released in 2000 on Tru Thoughts label, featuring Bonobo’s use of vintage samplers MPC and SP-1200 to create layered instrumental downtempo music.
Joining Ninja Tune label in 2001
After his debut, Bonobo signed with Ninja Tune in 2001, expanding his style from purely instrumental downtempo to include jazz and electro influences in subsequent albums.
Forming a live band from 2003 onwards
Bonobo assembled a live group including singer Kathrin Deboer and drummer Jack Baker, performing across Europe and the U.S. from 2003, integrating live vocals and instruments.
His music layers samples, often including vinyl crackle to add a spiritual dimension.— Insight on Bonobo's production style
Multiple vinyl editions tracked
Key albums such as Fragments (2022) and Lazarus soundtrack (2025) have limited and original pressings with prices ranging from around 17€ to 44€ depending on edition and region.
Bonobo vinyl discography
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Bonobo
Trip Hop / Drum `n BassÉlectro
2026-09-11New Lazarus (Adult Swim Original Series Soundtrack)
Bonobo
Musique de Séries TV / FeuilletonsBandes originales (Films, séries, jeux…)
2025-11-14MilanFrom$27.98
2 offersDial ‘M’ for Monkey
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Electro francophone / French TouchÉlectro
2023-08-18Ninja TuneFrom$68.90
1 offerLate Night Tales: Bonobo
Bonobo
Compilations ÉlectroCompilations
2019-03-01Night Time StoriesFrom$36.90
2 offers
Bonobo CDs
See allNew New One Offs Remixes And B Side
Bonobo
Trip Hop / Drum `n BassÉlectro
2018-01-01Tru ThoughtsFrom$17.12
1 offerThe North borders tour - live
Bonobo
Trip Hop / Drum `n BassÉlectro
2014-10-06Ninja TuneFrom$16.99
1 offer
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who is Bonobo and what genre does his music belong to?
Bonobo is Simon Green, a British electronic music producer known for downtempo, trip hop, and electro styles since 1999.
How many vinyl albums does Bonobo have available?
Bonobo’s vinyl catalog includes 12 albums featuring a mix of studio albums, compilations, and soundtracks.
Which Bonobo album was his debut on vinyl?
Animal Magic released in 2001 on Tru Thoughts was Bonobo’s first album available on vinyl.
What record label has released most of Bonobo’s vinyl albums?
Most of Bonobo’s vinyl albums have been issued on the Ninja Tune label since 2001.
What are some key albums to look for in Bonobo’s vinyl collection?
Essential albums include Animal Magic, Black Sands, and Migration, showcasing his evolving electronic and downtempo styles.
Are there limited or special editions of Bonobo’s vinyl releases?
Yes, several albums like Fragments and Migration have limited edition or deluxe vinyl pressings with collectible value.
Where can collectors find the best prices for Bonobo vinyl in France?
French collectors can track pressings mainly from Ninja Tune and find various European editions with price ranges from 14€ to 44€ on comparator sites.
Does Bonobo incorporate live instruments in his music?
From 2003, Bonobo formed a live band including singers and musicians, blending live instrumentation with electronic production.
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Sources & method
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Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
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