Artist page · 04/07/2026

Gary Numan

HammersmithBorn in 1958Alternatif20 vinyl albums
Gary Numan, born in 1958 in Hammersmith, London, is a British singer, guitarist, and keyboardist known for his pioneering work in synth-pop and electronic music since the late 1970s.
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About

Gary Numan, British synth-pop pioneer since the late 1970s

Over 20 vinyl releases with key albums like The Pleasure Principle and Telekon; original pressings sought after by collectors.

Emerging with his band Tubeway Army in 1979, Gary Numan gained recognition for the album Replicas and the hit single Are 'Friends' Electric?. He continued to develop synth-pop through the 1980s with albums such as The Pleasure Principle and Telekon, featuring tracks like Cars and She’s Got Claws. His style evolved to incorporate darker, industrial elements by the late 1990s, working alongside musicians in that genre. Vinyl releases span studio albums, live recordings, and special editions, with various formats and limited pressings.

Collecting Gary Numan vinyl includes exploring his influential electronic and new wave sound with releases on labels like Beggars Banquet and BMG Rights Management, with prices and availability tracked in real-time for collectors and audiophiles world…

Discography

Gary Numan — Discography

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

The Pleasure Principle LiveMortal Records · 2010
2010
The Pleasure Principle Live
CD, Album
Studio
Replicas Live (Manchester 08-03-2008)Mortal Records · 2009
2009
Replicas Live (Manchester 08-03-2008)
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Telekon - LiveMortal Records · 2008
2008
Telekon - Live
CD, Album
Studio
Jagged LiveMortal Records · 2007
2007
Jagged Live
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
JaggedMortal Records · 2006
2006
Jagged
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Fragment 1/04Mortal Records · 2005
2005
Fragment 1/04
CD, Album
Studio
Fragment 2/04Mortal Records · 2005
2005
Fragment 2/04
CD, Album
Studio
Live At Shepherds Bush EmpireEagle Records · 2004
2004
Live At Shepherds Bush Empire
CD, Album
Live
Hope BleedsMortal Records · 2004
2004
Hope Bleeds
CD, Album
Studio
ScarredEagle Records · 2003
2003
Scarred
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
HybridJagged Halo · 2003
2003
Hybrid
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
PureEagle Records · 2000
2000
Pure
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
The MixCleopatra · 1998
1998
The Mix
CD, Album
Studio
Random (02) Mixes Of Gary NumanBeggars Banquet · 1998
1998
Random (02) Mixes Of Gary Numan
Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo
Studio
Living Ornaments '81Beggars Banquet · 1998
1998
Living Ornaments '81
CD, Album
Studio
ExileEagle Records · 1997
1997
Exile
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Techno ArmyWhen! Recordings · 1996
1996
Techno Army
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
HumanNuma · 1995
1995
Human
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Dark LightNuma · 1995
1995
Dark Light
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Dream CorrosionNuma · 1994
1994
Dream Corrosion
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
SacrificeNuma · 1994
1994
Sacrifice
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Machine + SoulNuma · 1992
1992
Machine + Soul
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
OutlandI.R.S. Records · 1991
1991
Outland
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
New AngerI.R.S. Records · 1989
1989
New Anger
CD, Album
Studio
The Skin Mechanic LiveI.R.S. Records · 1989
1989
The Skin Mechanic Live
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Metal RhythmIllegal Records · 1988
1988
Metal Rhythm
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
GhostNuma · 1988
1988
Ghost
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Radio HeartNBR · 1987
1987
Radio Heart
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Strange CharmNuma · 1986
1986
Strange Charm
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The FuryNuma · 1985
1985
The Fury
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
White NoiseNuma · 1985
1985
White Noise
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
BerserkerNuma · 1984
1984
Berserker
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
WarriorsBeggars Banquet · 1983
1983
Warriors
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
I, AssassinBeggars Banquet · 1982
1982
I, Assassin
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Living Ornaments '79Beggars Banquet · 1981
1981
Living Ornaments '79
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Living Ornaments '80Beggars Banquet · 1981
1981
Living Ornaments '80
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Living Ornaments '79 And '80Beggars Banquet · 1981
1981
Living Ornaments '79 And '80
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition
Studio
DanceBeggars Banquet · 1981
1981
Dance
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
TelekonBeggars Banquet · 1980
1980
Telekon
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Pleasure PrincipleBeggars Banquet · 1979
1979
The Pleasure Principle
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Gary Numan's career.

01
Cars
Cars
The Pleasure Principle · 1979
02
M.E.
M.E.
The Pleasure Principle · 1979
03
Metal
Metal
The Pleasure Principle · 1979
04
Are 'Friends' Electric?
·
05
Films
Films
The Pleasure Principle · 1979
06
Down in the Park
·
07
Complex
Complex
The Pleasure Principle · 1979
08
Trois Gymnopedies (first movement)
·

The essentials

The 3 Gary Numan albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1979
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
The Pleasure Principle

Foundational synth-pop album featuring the hit Cars and 10 tracks blending electronic and rock elements, significant in Gary Numan's discography.

10 tracksStereo soundBeggars Banquet labelMultiple reissues
#2 · 1980
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Telekon

Follow-up to The Pleasure Principle with 10 tracks including This Wreckage and I Dream Of Wires, representing Numan's continued synth-pop exploration.

10 tracksStereo soundBeggars Banquet labelMultiple pressings
#3 · 1981
Vinyl, LP, Album
Dance

1981 album blending synth-pop with funk and new wave influences, featuring 11 tracks and showcasing a stylistic shift in Numan's work.

11 tracksLP formatHispavox (original pressing Spain)Stereo versions available

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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.

Berserker
Master release · LP · 1984
Market position i
19,14 €
Min price 15 €Max price 28 €
Average price 19,14 €
Only 44 copies for sale on Discogs
392 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
I, Assassin
Master release · LP · 1982
Market position i
7,27 €
Min price 6 €Max price 32 €
Average price 7,27 €
Only 121 copies for sale on Discogs
312 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Dance
Master release · LP · 1981
Market position i
18,12 €
Min price 10 €Max price 57 €
Average price 18,12 €
Only 12 copies for sale on Discogs
365 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Telekon
Master release · LP · 1980
Market position i
10,00 €
Min price 3 €Max price 20 €
Average price 10,00 €
Only 71 copies for sale on Discogs
615 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Pleasure Principle
Master release · LP · 1979
Market position i
8,32 €
Min price 5 €Max price 14 €
Average price 8,32 €
Only 19 copies for sale on Discogs
2 489 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
ExileLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered
OTB Records UK · 2008 OTB LP2 🔥 Standard edition
67 want · 656 have · ratio 0,1
ExileLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered
OTB Records UK · 2008 OTB LP2 Original pressing
67 want · 656 have · ratio 0,1
BerserkerLP, Album
Polarvox Finland · 1984 NUMA 1001 🔥 Standard edition
392 want · 1 402 have · ratio 0,3
14,64 €
BerserkerLP, Album
Powderworks Australia · 1984 POW 6099 Original pressing
392 want · 1 402 have · ratio 0,3
28,00 €
I, AssassinLP, Album, Stereo
ATCO Records US · 1982 90014-1 🔥 Standard edition
312 want · 1 625 have · ratio 0,2
6,53 €
I, AssassinLP, Album, Stereo
Beggars Banquet UK · 1982 BEGA 40 Original pressing
312 want · 1 625 have · ratio 0,2
5,80 €
DanceLP, Album
Atlantic Mexico · 1981 LDWA 6105 🔥 Standard edition
365 want · 2 317 have · ratio 0,2
DanceLP, Album
Hispavox Spain · 1981 S 90.483 Original pressing
365 want · 2 317 have · ratio 0,2
18,12 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Gary Numan

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

His music transitioned from synth-pop to incorporating industrial rock elements in the late 1990s.
— Gary Numan's career evolution
01Studio

Recording of The Pleasure Principle in 1979

The Pleasure Principle was recorded and released in 1979 on the Beggars Banquet label, featuring the groundbreaking synth-pop hit Cars, with a notable electronic and rock fusion.

1979UK
02Studio

Telekon album from 1980

Telekon was released in 1980 with tracks such as This Wreckage and I Dream Of Wires, continuing Gary Numan’s exploration of synth-pop and new wave.

1980UK
03Live

Live album at Shepherds Bush Empire

Gary Numan’s live performances have been immortalized with releases such as At The Shepherds Bush Empire, issued on vinyl and capturing the energy of his stage presence.

2004London
04Pressing

Original Berserker pressing from Australia, 1984

One of the original vinyl pressings of Berserker was released in Australia in 1984 on Powderworks label, sought by collectors and available at varied price points.

1984Australia

Records by Gary Numan

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FAQ

FAQ: Gary Numan on physical formats

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

Who is Gary Numan and what music genres is he associated with?

Gary Numan is a British musician known for synth-pop, electronic, new wave, and later industrial rock styles.

What are some essential Gary Numan vinyl albums to collect?

Key vinyl albums include The Pleasure Principle (1979), Telekon (1980), and Dance (1981), each released in multiple formats and editions.

Are there notable live recordings of Gary Numan on vinyl?

Yes, live performances such as At The Shepherds Bush Empire and Scarred - Live Brixton Academy have been released on vinyl.

How has Gary Numan's musical style evolved over his career?

Beginning with synth-pop in the late 1970s, his style moved to darker, industrial textures by the late 1990s.

What is the price range for original Gary Numan vinyl pressings?

Original pressings like Berserker from 1984 vary in price, often ranging from about 15 to 28 euros depending on pressing and condition.

Can I find Gary Numan vinyl records in France?

Some releases like Dance have Spanish and Mexican pressings, and French collectors can find imports and reissues available in local shops and online.

Which labels have released Gary Numan vinyl albums?

His albums have been released on labels including Beggars Banquet, BMG Rights Management, and OTB Records among others.

What tracks are most popular on Gary Numan's vinyl releases?

Popular tracks include Cars, Are 'Friends' Electric?, M.E., and Films, frequently present on vinyl editions.

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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: 04/07/2026