Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
10 vinyl releases blending alternative and experimental sounds — notable pressings on XL Recordings and Mute.
Arca, also known as Alejandra Ghersi, has established a diverse body of work involving experimental electronic and alternative music. Based primarily in Spain, their catalog includes 10 vinyl releases with distinctive soundscapes that integrate elements like glitch, ambient, and avant-garde influences. Releases on labels such as XL Recordings and Mute highlight Arca's evolving approach to production and composition, incorporating vocal and instrumental textures across a range of styles.
The vinyl collections capture a wide range from early works like "Xen" and "Mutant" to extensive multi-part projects like the "KICK" series, showcasing rhythmic innovation and melodic experimentation.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up Arca's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This 2017 self-titled album on XL Recordings solidifies Arca's unique blend of electronic, Latin, and pop influences with 13 tracks of abstract and glitch-infused soundscapes.
The 2020 album Kick I introduces rhythmic reggaeton elements and experimental bass music styles on XL Recordings, available in multiple limited edition vinyl pressings.
Xen is an early landmark release from 2015 showcasing Arca's initial experimental approach combining ambient, electronic, and alternative music motifs on Mute Records.
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Artists who share part of Arca'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.
"The music of Arca blends alternative reggaeton with ambient and avant-garde touches, crafting deeply emotional and abstract sound spaces."— Description summary
The original pressing of Kick IIIII was released worldwide in 2022 by XL Recordings as a standard LP under catno XL1224LP, still finding prices as low as €9.57 among 75 listings during its availability surge.
Kick III received a limited edition vinyl pressing in 2023 for the USA and Canadian markets, priced notably at up to €39.14, making it a sought-after release among collectors in North America and Europe.
Released in 2020, Kick I explores fusion genres including experimental, reggaeton, and bass music, presented on a limited edition vinyl with 12 tracks distinguished by rhythm and glitch influences on XL Recordings.
Alejandra Ghersi, born October 14, 1989 in Caracas, is the creative force behind Arca, merging experimental electronic and avant-pop music with Latin and ambient styles.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Arca is the artistic name of Alejandra Ghersi, a Venezuelan producer and composer born in 1989 in Caracas, known for experimental and alternative electronic music.
Arca's music spans alternative, experimental, electronic, ambient, glitch, and reggaeton, often blending avant-garde and Latin influences.
Key releases include 'Arca' (2017), 'Kick I' (2020), and 'Xen' (2015), all available on vinyl with various pressings on labels XL Recordings and Mute.
Yes, Arca's vinyl pressings have been released worldwide, including limited editions for the USA, Canada, and Europe markets.
Prices vary, with some albums like 'Kick IIIII' ranging from around €9.57 to €22.61 depending on the pressing and edition availability.
Arca vinyl albums are available through various international distributors servicing France, often via online stores and vinyl shops stocking experimental music.
Vinyl albums by Arca typically feature between 11 and 13 tracks, showcasing a variety of electronic and experimental compositions.
The KICK series blends electronic, Latin, pop, experimental, deconstructed club, and bass music elements across multiple LP vinyl releases.
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