Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Eleven key vinyl titles spanning from innovative industrial to ambient techno — notable original pressings available.
Cabaret Voltaire emerged from Sheffield with a sound rooted in alternative and industrial music, incorporating elements of electro and classical experiments. Their extensive output spans decades, showcasing evolution from raw post-punk to refined ambient techno. The group’s work often reflects political and industrial themes linked to their city’s heritage. The Mute label has featured prominently in their discography, with numerous LP and limited edition releases that interest collectors seeking original pressings and contemporary vinyl editions.
With eleven significant vinyl albums actively tracked, their catalog includes studio albums such as "Micro-Phonies" (1984) and recent experimental works like "Dekadrone" (2021).
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
MemeTune · 2026
Mute · 2021
Mute · 2021
Mute · 2020
Mute · 2019
Intone · 2013
Shiva Records · 2010
Shiva Records · 2009
Cherry Red · 2002
Apollo · 1994
Plastex · 1993
Plastex · 1992
Virgin · 1992
Les Disques Du Crépuscule · 1991
Parlophone · 1987
Virgin · 1985
Virgin · 1984
Virgin · 1983
Doublevision · 1983
Rough Trade · 1982
Rough Trade · 1982
Rough Trade · 1981
Rough Trade · 1981
Rough Trade · 1980
Rough Trade · 1980
Rough Trade · 1979Playlist
The tracks that sum up Cabaret Voltaire's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A pivotal synth-pop and industrial album featuring nine tracks, including the standout "Sensoria". Multiple vinyl editions exist, commanding attention from collectors and audiophiles.
Known for its industrial and experimental electronic style, this 1985 album has 10 tracks and several notable vinyl pressings, including original UK and European editions.
An experimental drone album featuring a single 49:55-minute track, released by Mute in 2021. Original UK/Europe/US LP pressing commands interest among collectors.
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Artists who share part of Cabaret Voltaire'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.
Richard H. Kirk helped define the 'Sheffield sound,' an important figure in experimental electronic music.— Music scene observations
Recorded in 1983 and released on Virgin, 'The Crackdown' represents a partially mixed studio album showcasing abstract and industrial sounds in nine tracks.
The 1984 Virgin pressing of 'Micro-Phonies' on LP format is notable, with multiple versions including a New Zealand pressing priced up to 30 euros on the secondhand market.
'Live At The Y.M.C.A. 27.10.79' was released in 1980, capturing performances from late 1979 on vinyl LP, offering a snapshot of early live material.
Released by Mute in 2019, the limited edition LP 'Chance Versus Causality' features experimental electronic music with a single continuous track, attracting collectors.
Mute label issued a limited edition LP of 'Dekadrone' in 2021 with catalog number CABS31, available in UK, Europe and US markets, tracked with stable market prices.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The group is known for founders such as Richard H. Kirk from Sheffield, a key figure in the band’s direction.
Their music spans alternative, industrial, electro, ambient techno, and experimental electronic genres.
'Micro-Phonies' is a 1984 LP with synth-pop and industrial elements, a popular collector’s vinyl with several pressing variants.
Yes, original vinyl pressings from the 1980s and recent limited editions are available in markets including the UK, Europe, and the US.
Several 1985 vinyl LP pressings exist, notably from Virgin Records, in both UK and Europe, with multiple catalog numbers.
Sheffield’s industrial background shaped their themes and sound, reflecting post-war social and economic conditions in their music.
Cabaret Voltaire vinyls are available in French record stores and online collectors' markets, especially import editions from the UK and Europe.
Recent vinyl releases from Cabaret Voltaire include limited edition LPs, often single or multi-track albums with experimental sounds.
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