Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
A decade of folk albums released mainly on Drag City, with vinyl pressings tracked in real time and rare variants catalogued.
Rooted in Scottish folk traditions, Alasdair Roberts has built a distinctive solo career after earlier releases under Appendix Out. Spanning more than two decades, his albums exhibit deep affection for traditional ballads alongside contemporary songwriting. His vinyl catalog predominantly appears on Drag City, a label dedicated to folk and indie music. Collectors find a mix of original albums and reissues, including limited pressings across formats.
Roberts’ music maintains narrative richness and intimate acoustic arrangements, blending influences from traditional Scottish balladry and broader world folk customs. His releases on vinyl frequently feature carefully mastered sound quality and thoughtful packaging, attracting audiophiles and collectors alike.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Drag City · 2025
Drag City · 2023
Drag City · 2021
Drag City · 2019
Okraïna · 2018
Drag City · 2018
Drag City · 2017
Clay Pipe Music · 2016
Drag City · 2015
Stone Tape Recordings · 2013
Drag City · 2013
Drag City · 2012
Drag City · 2010
Drag City · 2009
Drag City · 2007
Drag City · 2005
Drag City · 2003
Secretly Canadian · 2001Playlist
The tracks that sum up Alasdair Roberts's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Latest studio album capturing contemporary folk narratives with 12 tracks that demonstrate Roberts' storytelling depth and musical craftsmanship.
2019 album blending traditional folk elements with personal reflections, consisting of 10 tracks notable for lyrical and acoustic precision.
2017 album featuring 10 songs with a mix of original compositions and folk reinterpretations, available in multiple vinyl pressings.
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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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"I see folk music as a living tradition to be engaged with deeply, not just preserved as a museum piece."— Alasdair Roberts
This album was released as an LP by Drag City in the US in 2023, catalog number DC862. It features 12 tracks and holds a steady market price around 12.17 euros with about 30 copies for sale.
The Fiery Margin was issued by Drag City as an LP album in the US with catalog number DC742. Collectors note its ten tracks and the steady availability on the vinyl market.
Two notable US vinyl pressings of Pangs were released in 2017 by Drag City with catalog number DC657. Prices range from about 11.31 to 31.42 euros for copies available on the second hand market.
The 2015 self-titled album was released as a vinyl LP in the US by Drag City under catalog number DC613. It includes 10 tracks and remains one of the most sought after records in his vinyl catalog.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Alasdair Roberts is a Scottish musician specializing in folk music with influences from international and indie rock genres.
Key albums include "Grief In The Kitchen And Mirth In The Hall" (2023), "The Fiery Margin" (2019), and "Pangs" (2017), widely available on vinyl.
Most of his vinyl releases come from the Drag City label, known for folk and indie catalogues.
Available pressings primarily come from the US, but his albums are accessible internationally through various distributors.
Look for original Drag City pressings on LP with well-preserved packaging to ensure sound quality and collector value.
He is a member of The Furrow Collective and has worked with various artists in the folk music scene.
Some albums, like "Pangs," have limited editions and numbered pressings, which are attractive to collectors.
French music stores specializing in folk and world music often stock his releases, and selected albums can be found online with shipping to France.
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