Artist page · 05/07/2026
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18 vinyl releases including limited editions; notable original Japanese pressings command high interest and value.
Boris emerged in the Japanese experimental music scene in the early 1990s, pioneering a sound that merges stoner rock, psychedelic, sludge, drone, and doom metal influences. Their catalog blends heavy distortion with ambient and dissonant elements, creating a distinct sonic identity that has drawn collaborations with artists such as Merzbow and Sunn O))).
On vinyl, Boris offers a diverse palette of releases including studio albums, limited edition pressings, deluxe reissues, and picture discs. Key albums like "Akuma No Uta," "Pink," and "Noise" showcase the band's breadth and evolution, with some pressings highly sought after by collectors.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Taiga Records · 2014
Tearbridge Records · 2014
Fangs Anal Satan · 2013
Daymare Recordings · 2013
Invada · 2012
Tearbridge Records · 2011
Sargent House · 2011
Daymare Recordings · 2011
Sargent House · 2011
Daymare Recordings · 2008
Diwphalanx Records · 2008
Daymare Recordings · 2007
Diwphalanx Records · 2007
Conspiracy Records · 2006
Southern Lord · 2006
Conspiracy Records · 2006
Pedal Records · 2006
Catune · 2005
Misanthropic Agenda · 2005
Diwphalanx Records · 2005
Hydra Head Records · 2005
Diwphalanx Records · 2003
Diwphalanx Records · 2003
Inoxia Records · 2002Fangs Anal Satan · 2002
Midi Creative · 2000
Inoxia Records · 1999
Inoxia Records · 1998
Mangrove · 1998Playlist
The tracks that sum up Boris's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This album blends stoner and drone rock with experimental elements, featuring six tracks over roughly 40 minutes. Original Japanese pressings from Diwphalanx Records are prized by collectors.
A mix of stoner and hard rock stylings, "Pink" includes 11 tracks and multiple international vinyl editions, from Japan’s Diwphalanx Records to Southern Lord in the US.
The 2014 "Noise" album explores psychedelic and sludge metal themes across 14 tracks. Limited edition LPs on Sargent House are actively traded in the vinyl market.
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The name Boris comes from a heavy, distorted Melvins song, reflecting the band's sound.— Band background
The original Japanese pressing of "Akuma No Uta" on Diwphalanx Records has a want/have ratio of 4.6:1 with only 2 copies currently for sale, making it highly sought after.
Released in 2005 by Southern Lord, the limited edition picture disc of "Akuma No Uta" shows strong demand and collector interest with a want/have ratio of 4.6:1 and 3 copies for sale.
The 2014 Sargent House LP release of "Noise" is available in multiple versions including a limited edition, with prices ranging from approximately €23 to €78 depending on edition rarity.
Released in 2011, the "Heavy Rocks" LP by Boris on Sargent House features both standard and limited edition pressings, with listed vinyl prices from €23 to €85.
Boris' collaborations include Merzbow and Sunn O))), notable figures in noise and drone metal.— Collaboration note
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Boris spans multiple genres including stoner rock, drone doom, noise, sludge, psychedelic, and experimental rock.
The band formed in Tokyo, Japan in 1992 and remains active.
The Japanese original pressing of "Akuma No Uta" on Diwphalanx Records is highly sought after due to its rarity and demand.
Yes, several albums like "Pink" and "Akuma No Uta" have limited edition and picture disc vinyl versions prized by collectors.
Boris vinyl albums are sometimes available in independent music stores and record fairs in France; availability varies widely.
Prices range widely, typically higher for original Japanese pressings and limited editions, with some albums priced over €100.
Look for clear separation of heavy distortion and drone elements; pressing quality and mastering differ across editions.
Yes, deluxe reissues such as the "Dear (Deluxe reissue)" provide remastered sound and additional packaging details.
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