Artist page · 06/07/2026

Era

FranceFormed in 1996Ambiance7 vinyl albums
Era is a French new age project started in 1996, merging Gregorian chants, ancient tones, and airy synthesizers creating a mystical ambiance.
7Albums on Vinyles.com
1811Discogs releases
759kLast.fm listeners

About

Era, French new age project blending Gregorian chants and modern sounds.

9 vinyl titles including original LPs and limited editions; prices range from €12.7 to €27.8.

Founded by French musician Éric Lévi, Era combines ambient, new age, and pop elements with themes inspired by spirituality and mysticism. The project’s music is often sung in Latin or an invented language resembling Latin, sometimes including English or Arabic. Era’s vinyl catalog offers studio albums, live recordings, and reissues, many released on labels like Decca and ELVD.

With multiple LP pressings and collector editions, vinyl enthusiasts encounter a rich auditory blend anchored in Gregorian chant motifs mixed with electronic instrumentation. Popular tracks include 'Ameno' and 'The Mass'. The catalog ranges from the debut 1996 Era album up to the 2026 release Era VIII.

Discography

Era — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Era VIII#NP · 2026
2026
Era VIII
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Live Experience#NP · 2022
2022
The Live Experience
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
The 7th SwordDecca · 2017
2017
The 7th Sword
CD, Album
Studio
Arielle Dombasle By EraMercury · 2013
2013
Arielle Dombasle By Era
CD, Album
Studio
Classics IIMercury · 2010
2010
Classics II
CD, Album
Studio
ClassicsMercury · 2009
2009
Classics
CD, Album
Studio
RebornMercury · 2008
2008
Reborn
CD, Album
Studio
The MassMercury · 2003
2003
The Mass
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Era 2Mercury · 2000
2000
Era 2
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
EraMercury · 1996
1996
Era
CD, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Era's career.

01
Ameno
Ameno
Era · 1996
02
Divano
·
03
The Mass
The Mass
The Mass · 2003
04
Misere Mani
·
05
Era
Era
Era · 1996
06
Hymne
·
07
Enae Volare Mezzo
Enae Volare Mezzo
Era · 1996
08
Enae Volare
Enae Volare
Era · 1996

The essentials

The 3 Era albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1996
LP, Album, Reissue
Era

This debut album established Era’s hallmark blend of Gregorian chant, classical themes, and atmospheric synths, available widely on vinyl reissue.

12 tracksReissueReleased 1996Label: Decca
#2 · 2023
LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
The Mass

A 2003 studio album issued on vinyl with new editions in 2023-2024, notable for combining new age with classical, downtempo, and synth pop elements.

10 tracksReissueStereoLabel: Decca
#3 · 2022
LP
The Live Experience

A live album capturing Era’s concert recordings released on vinyl, reflecting the ambient and pop fusion performed live, pressed in France.

22 tracksLive recordingLabel: ELVD

Go further

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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.

Era VIII
Master release · LP · 2026
Market position i
22,76 €
Min price 23 €Max price 23 €
Average price 22,76 €
Only 4 copies for sale on Discogs
2 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Live Experience
Master release · LP · 2022
Market position i
27,78 €
Min price 28 €Max price 28 €
Average price 27,78 €
Only 14 copies for sale on Discogs
19 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Mass
Master release · LP · 2003
Market position i
24,00 €
Min price 24 €Max price 24 €
Average price 24,00 €
Only 27 copies for sale on Discogs
40 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Era
Master release · LP · 1996
Market position i
18,90 €
Min price 13 €Max price 24 €
Average price 18,90 €
Only 47 copies for sale on Discogs
43 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Era VIIILP, Album
#NP Europe · 2026 19958400281 🔥 Standard edition
2 want · 27 have · ratio 0,1
22,76 €
Era VIIILP, Album
#NP Europe · 2026 19958400281 Original pressing
2 want · 27 have · ratio 0,1
EraLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue
Decca Europe · 2024 6569031 🔥 Standard edition
43 want · 288 have · ratio 0,1
24,04 €
The MassLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo
Decca Europe · 2024 6569037 🔥 Standard edition
40 want · 307 have · ratio 0,1
23,50 €
The MassLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Decca Europe · 2023 063610-1 Original pressing
40 want · 307 have · ratio 0,1
24,50 €
The Live ExperienceLP
#NP France · 2022 19658711251 Original pressing
19 want · 86 have · ratio 0,2
27,78 €
EraLP, Album, Reissue
Decca France · 2019 538 691-1 Original pressing
43 want · 288 have · ratio 0,1
12,70 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Era

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

Era combines Gregorian chants with synths in a mystical soundscape that crosses temporal and cultural boundaries.
— Vinyles.com Editorial
01Album Release

Era's debut album released in 1996

Era's first studio album launched in 1996 on Mercury label, blending Gregorian chant with electronic and ambient music tones that shaped the project’s aesthetic.

1996France
02Live Recording

The Live Experience LP pressed in 2022

The Live Experience vinyl captures Era’s 2022 concert performances, issued in France under the ELVD label, available as a 22-track LP showcasing live versions.

2022France
03Recent Studio Album

The Mass reissued on vinyl in 2023-2024

Originally released in 2003, The Mass was reissued as a stereo LP multiple times, including a 2023 edition on Decca with notable downtempo and modern classical styles.

2023Europe
04Upcoming Release

Era VIII announced for 2026

Era VIII, a studio LP scheduled for 2026, expands the project’s sound with 10 tracks including new compositions and remixes, listed at a median vinyl price of €22.76.

2026Europe

Records by Era

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FAQ

FAQ: Era on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who founded Era and when?

Era was founded in 1996 by French musician Éric Lévi, previously of the rock band Shakin' Street.

What musical styles does Era combine?

Era combines new age, ambient, Gregorian chants, and electronic music with pop and classical influences.

In what languages are Era's songs mostly sung?

Most songs are sung in Latin or an invented language with Latin-like sounds, occasionally including English or Arabic.

Which Era album has been reissued on vinyl recently?

The Mass, originally from 2003, has been reissued on vinyl multiple times since 2023, including special stereo editions.

What are the typical vinyl formats for Era releases?

Era vinyls are primarily issued as LP albums, with some live recordings and limited editions in stereo format.

Where was 'The Live Experience' live album pressed on vinyl?

'The Live Experience' vinyl was pressed in France in 2022 under the ELVD label.

How many vinyl releases of Era's debut album exist approximately?

There are multiple reissue vinyl pressings of the 1996 debut album, including limited editions released in France and Europe.

Where can I find Era vinyl records for sale in France?

Era vinyls, including recent reissues, are available in France through various distributors and collectible marketplaces.

Transparency

Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 06/07/2026