Artist page · 06/07/2026
About
Six vinyl releases including 1984's 'Forever Young' and 2022's 'Eternally Yours'; original pressings show wide price ranges.
Founded by Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd, and Frank Mertens, Alphaville debuted with their 1984 album "Forever Young," which featured hit singles like "Big In Japan" and "Sounds Like a Melody." Their music blends electronic, synth-pop, and pop influences, marked by memorable melodies and atmospheric arrangements.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the band released a series of studio albums including "Afternoons In Utopia" (1986) and "Prostitute" (1994), exploring evolving sonic textures. Recent vinyl releases such as "Eternally Yours" (2022) and their 2024 live album "A Night At The Philharmonie Berlin" showcase the band's continued engagement with their synth pop roots.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
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WEA · 1984Playlist
The tracks that sum up Alphaville's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
"Forever Young" is Alphaville's debut album featuring key synth-pop tracks that defined the band's sound and brought international acclaim.
"Afternoons In Utopia" continued the synth-pop trend with intricate arrangements and successful singles like "Dance With Me."
Latest studio album "Eternally Yours" combines classic synth-pop elements with contemporary styles across 23 tracks.
Go further
Artists who share part of Alphaville's musical DNA.
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.
"Forever Young remains a defining synth-pop anthem, continuing to resonate with audiences worldwide."— Marian Gold
Released under Atlantic Records with catalog number 81667-1, the US 1986 vinyl pressing remains sought after, with prices starting around 6 euros.
The song reached #1 in Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden, top 5 in several other countries, and #66 in the US, marking Alphaville's global breakthrough.
The 1994 album marked a stylistic shift for Alphaville, releasing a double vinyl remaster in 2023 reflecting the band's exploration beyond synth-pop.
This live album captures Alphaville performing classic hits and new material in Berlin, pressed on LP with limited availability and stable pricing.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Alphaville was formed in 1983 in Münster, Germany.
Alphaville is mainly known for synth-pop and new wave music, with electronic and pop influences.
"Forever Young" (1984), "Afternoons In Utopia" (1986), and "Eternally Yours" (2022) are key albums on vinyl worth seeking.
US 1986 pressing of "Afternoons In Utopia" can be found starting around 6 euros, offering good value for collectors.
"Forever Young" has multiple vinyl editions, including an official 180g pressing with iconic synth-pop tracks.
Recent releases like "A Night At The Philharmonie Berlin" (2024) are available on vinyl and appreciated by collectors in France.
The band transitioned from 1980s synth-pop to exploring more eclectic electronic styles in the 1990s and beyond.
Alphaville vinyl records are available in many European outlets, with sellers frequently listing original and reissue pressings.
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