Debut album defining Bauhaus's gothic and post-punk style with tracks like "Double Dare" and "Stigmata Martyr."
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Bauhaus
About
Bauhaus, British pioneers of gothic rock, active from 1978 to 2008.
Nine albums with original 1980-83 LPs on 4AD/Beggars Banquet, classic pressings from UK, Canada, Germany.
Bauhaus emerged as a foundational group in gothic rock and post-punk from the UK. Their sound incorporated glam and theatrical influences alongside the gloom of new wave. Key releases span from their debut "In The Flat Field" (1980) to "Burning From The Inside" (1983). The band disbanded in 1983, reunited for tours and recordings between 1998 and 2008, releasing albums such as "Go Away White" (2008). Bauhaus commands attention on vinyl with several pressings, including original Canadian and German LPs and reissues on 4AD and Beggars Banquet labels.
Peter Murphy's distinctive vocals, combined with Daniel Ash's guitars and saxophone, created a soundscape influential to gothic and alternative rock.
Discography
Bauhaus — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Cooking Vinyl · 2008
Instant Live · 2005
Metropolis · 1999
NEMO Recordings · 1992
Beggars Banquet · 1983
Beggars Banquet · 1982
Beggars Banquet · 1982
Beggars Banquet · 1981
4AD · 1980Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Bauhaus's career.





The essentials
The 3 Bauhaus albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Expanded musical palette leaning into goth rock and pop with songs like "Passion Of Lovers" and "Kick In The Eye 2."
Final studio album before 1983 split, showcasing experimental goth rock with tracks like "She's In Parties."
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Artists who share part of Bauhaus's musical DNA.
Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
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.
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Bauhaus
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Peter Murphy’s voice and the band’s theatrical music bridged glam rock and gothic post-punk.— Editorial observation
Bauhaus formed in Northampton, 1978
The group was formed in Northampton, UK, in 1978 by four art students: Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash, David J, and Kevin Haskins, blending post-punk with gothic rock elements.
In The Flat Field released in 1980
"In The Flat Field" is Bauhaus's debut album released in 1980 on the 4AD label, featuring songs like "Double Dare" and "Stigmata Martyr" that helped shape gothic post-punk.
Original Canadian pressing of Burning From The Inside
The 1983 Canadian LP pressing of "Burning From The Inside" on Vertigo (catno VOG-1-3330) is an original pressing sought after by vinyl collectors.
1998 Resurrection Tour documented on Gotham
Bauhaus reunited in 1998 for the Resurrection Tour, performing sold-out shows in New York and Europe, which resulted in the live DVD "Gotham."
Records by Bauhaus
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FAQ
FAQ: Bauhaus on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When and where was Bauhaus formed?
Bauhaus was formed in 1978 in Northampton, United Kingdom by four art students.
What are the main genres of Bauhaus's music?
Bauhaus's music primarily blends gothic rock, post-punk, and elements of new wave and glam.
Which Bauhaus album was released first on vinyl?
The debut album "In The Flat Field" was released in 1980 on 4AD, available on vinyl LP.
Are original Bauhaus vinyl pressings valuable to collectors?
Yes, original pressings like the 1983 Canadian "Burning From The Inside" on Vertigo and 1981 German "Mask" on Beggars Banquet hold collector interest.
Has Bauhaus reunited after their initial breakup?
The band reunited in 1998 and 2005 for tours and recorded "Go Away White" in 2008 before disbanding again.
Is Bauhaus's vinyl widely available in France?
French availability includes reissues on 4AD and Beggars Banquet, with collectors seeking original UK and European pressings.
What notable live albums exist by Bauhaus?
"Press The Eject and Give Me The Tape" (1982) captures the raw energy of Bauhaus's live performances.
How has Bauhaus influenced the goth subculture?
Bauhaus is considered a pioneering force in gothic rock, influencing goth aesthetics and music across decades.
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Sources & method
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Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.


