Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Extensive vinyl catalog ranging from debut Apollo in 2023 to classic Time Machine reissues, priced €20-€50 with limited editions noted.
Alan Parsons, born December 20, 1948, in London, began his career as a sound engineer and producer before forming The Alan Parsons Project in 1975 with Eric Woolfson. The group specialized in progressive and symphonic rock, noted for meticulous studio production and conceptual albums inspired by literature and science fiction. Following the project's end in the late '80s, Parsons pursued solo albums continuing with rock and electronic music.
His vinyl releases include reissues, audiophile 180g pressings, and live albums recorded in Europe and Israel. His catalogue on vinyl includes the 2022 album From The New World on Frontiers Records, as well as The Time Machine reissued by Music On Vinyl, both prized among collectors for various pressings and limited editions.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Frontiers Music SRL · 2022
Frontiers Music SRL · 2022
Frontiers Music SRL · 2021
Frontiers Music SRL · 2019
MFP · 2013
Artemis Records · 2004
Point Music Distribution · 2004
CNR Music · 1999
CNR Music · 1996
Arcade · 1994
Arista · 1993Playlist
The tracks that sum up Alan Parsons's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A modern studio album blending symphonic rock and pop, with 11 tracks including "Fare Thee Well" and "Be My Baby." Highly sought after with multiple pressings and solid collector demand.
A 1999 studio album featuring 14 tracks mixing prog rock and synth-pop styles, with reissues on heavyweight vinyl showing continued interest among collectors.
Live album capturing Alan Parsons' performance in Tel Aviv, with a blend of rock and pop songs showcasing his stage presence. Available on standard and limited edition vinyl.
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Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Alan Parsons has evolved into one of the leading sound engineers, known for embracing advanced technology including 5.1 multitrack formats.— Industry commentary
Alan Parsons co-founded The Alan Parsons Project with Eric Woolfson in 1975, debuting with a concept album that fused literature and rock, marking a distinctive progressive sound.
The 2021 live album captures Alan Parsons performing classic and progressive rock tunes in the Netherlands, released on multiple limited edition LPs under Frontiers Music SRL.
Elevated collector interest arises from the 2022 European LP release of From The New World, with both original pressings and limited editions commanding prices from €24.6 to €38 and strong market availability.
Tony Hadley, vocalist of Spandau Ballet, contributed to the 1999 studio album The Time Machine, blending synth-pop and prog rock elements which have drawn renewed attention through vinyl reissues.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Alan Parsons is a British musician, sound engineer, and producer known for progressive rock, pop, and electronic styles, especially with The Alan Parsons Project.
Notable vinyl releases include "From The New World" (2022), "The Time Machine" (1999), and live albums such as "One Note Symphony: Live In Tel Aviv" (2022) with audiophile editions available.
From The New World features 11 tracks of symphonic rock and pop, released on multiple European vinyl pressings with prices typically between €25 and €38.
Yes, several albums like "From The New World" and "The Time Machine" have limited edition and numbered vinyl editions, often released in Europe on Music On Vinyl or Frontiers labels.
Alan Parsons was born in London in 1948, beginning his music career in the mid-1970s, notably forming The Alan Parsons Project in 1975.
Live albums include "One Note Symphony: Live In Tel Aviv" (2022) and "The NeverEnding Show: Live In The Netherlands" (2021), available on standard and limited edition LPs.
Original pressings often have unique catalogue numbers and are typically labeled as such; reissues may be limited editions or numbered releases, with different labels or countries of origin.
Alan Parsons collaborated with artist Tony Hadley and has connections to figures like Eric Woolfson, foundational to The Alan Parsons Project.
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