Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Over 10 vinyl editions spanning alt-country, psychedelic and indie rock; notable pressings command steady collector interest.
Giant Sand emerged from Tucson in 1985 driven by Howe Gelb, who remains the core singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. The band's lineup has evolved frequently over decades, featuring contributions from musicians who also formed Calexico. Their sound spans alternative country, psychedelic rock, and indie styles, mixing sparse electric guitar textures with jazz-inspired piano and occasional heavier passages within songs.
Across their catalog, Giant Sand has released 11 vinyl records available on Vinyles.com including classic LPs such as Blurry Blue Mountain and Tucson. Their releases on Fire Records exhibit a strong Americana influence, while some editions feature limited colored vinyl and gatefold packaging, drawing steady demand among collectors.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Fire Records · 2019
Fire Records · 2018
Fire Records · 2013
Fire Records · 2012
Fire Records · 2010
Yep Roc Records · 2008
Thrill Jockey · 2004
Thrill Jockey · 2002
Mucchio Extra · 2002
Official Bootleg Series · 2002
Loose · 2000
Restless Records · 1999
Brake Out Records · 1995
Koch Records · 1995
Imago · 1994
Brake Out Records · 1993
Restless Records · 1992
Homestead Records · 1989
Homestead Records · 1988
Zippo Records · 1986
Black Sand Records · 1985Playlist
The tracks that sum up Giant Sand's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A key Giant Sand record featuring 14 tracks blending alternative rock with country rock influences, available on multiple vinyl pressings since 2010, including limited editions.
Noted for its rich Americana and country rock textures, this 2012 LP captures the Desert Rock spirit with 19 tracks including 'Wind Blown Waltz' and 'Forever And A Day'.
A 2018 limited edition LP blending alternative rock with folk and Americana across 11 tracks, including 'Tumble And Tear' and 'Black Venetian Blind'.
Go further
Artists who share part of Giant Sand'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.
Our sound ranges from barely touched electric guitars to jazz-inspired piano with saccade phrasing.— Howe Gelb
The band was formed in Tucson in 1985, with Howe Gelb as the central figure. Tucson’s desert setting significantly shaped the band’s alt-country and desert rock sound.
Longtime rhythm section members John Convertino and Joey Burns contributed to Giant Sand before establishing the band Calexico, expanding the desert rock legacy.
The 2018 limited edition LP 'Returns To Valley Of Rain' was released by Fire Records in the UK with catalog number FIRELP534X, noted for collector interest.
Originally released in 2012 by Fire Records, 'Tucson' is available as a 180g double LP with UK pressing catalog numbers FV262 and FIRELP660, including later reissues.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Giant Sand was formed in Tucson, Arizona in 1985 and has remained active through multiple lineup changes.
The band blends alternative country, rock indépendant, psychedelic rock, and desert rock into their sound, with varying tones across albums.
Essential vinyl albums include 'Blurry Blue Mountain' (2010), 'Tucson' (2012), and 'Returns To Valley Of Rain' (2018 limited edition).
Giant Sand originated in Tucson, Arizona, but Los Angeles has also been an important home base.
'Tucson' has UK pressings released by Fire Records accessible in the French market, including limited edition reissues from 2012 and 2022.
Vinyl prices range depending on edition, with 'Tucson' fetching around 21 to 30 euros and 'Returns To Valley Of Rain' from 9 to 19 euros in recent sales.
Howe Gelb leads the band, with longtime collaborators John Convertino and Joey Burns, who later formed Calexico, contributing on drums and bass.
Yes, some records such as 'Blurry Blue Mountain' and 'Heartbreak Pass' are available as limited colored vinyl including white and pink variants.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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