Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
Grouper’s work centers on sparse layers of voice and atmospheric soundscapes, merging ambient textures with elements of slowcore and psychedelic folk. Her albums often evoke a meditative mood, recorded and released mostly through independent labels including Kranky. Notable releases like "Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill" (2008) and the double album "AIA Dream Loss" and "AIA Alien Observer" (both 2025 editions) illustrate her evolving approach over two decades.
The vinyl editions of Grouper’s recordings vary from limited runs to special editions, with pressing origins primarily in the US and UK.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Kranky · 2021
Kranky · 2018
Kranky · 2014
Kranky · 2013
Yellow Electric · 2012
Yellow Electric · 2012
Yellow Electric · 2011
Yellow Electric · 2011
Type · 2008
Free Porcupine Society · 2006
Free Porcupine Society · 2005Playlist
The tracks that sum up Grouper's career.
The essentials
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This 2008 album blends folk rock, ambient, and shoegaze textures, featuring 12 tracks of ethereal soundscapes and emotional songwriting.
2018’s "Grid Of Points" offers 8 meticulously crafted tracks combining folk and ambient styles, pressed on 45 RPM vinyl for audiophile clarity.
The 2021 "Shade" LP features 9 ambient-folk compositions, with a range of pressings including a limited edition delivering diverse vinyl collector options.
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"Firgure désormais incontournable de la scène drone, Liz Harris se cache derrière le minimaliste Grouper."— French bio excerpt
Released in 2008 on the Type label, this album has 12 tracks exploring folk rock, drone, and ethereal sound, with multiple vinyl pressings in the UK and US including limited editions.
"Way Their Crept" was originally released in 2005 with limited edition vinyl pressings in the UK by Type label, exhibiting high collector demand with prices reaching over 500€ for some rare copies.
The 2018 album "Grid Of Points" has two main vinyl versions: a standard LP at 33 RPM and a special 45 RPM pressing, both released on Kranky, favored for its audiophile quality and clarity.
The 2021 album "Shade" is available in a standard edition from Kranky and a limited edition by Yellow Electric, with prices ranging from 12€ to more than 150€ depending on edition and rarity.
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FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Grouper is American musician Liz Harris, blending ambient, folk, drone, and indie rock elements in her music.
Key vinyl albums include "Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill" (2008), "Grid Of Points" (2018), and "Shade" (2021), each featuring ambient and folk styles.
Most Grouper albums come on LP format, some as limited or special editions, with certain albums pressed at 45 RPM for higher audio quality.
Yes, many albums have different pressings in the US and UK, including limited editions and represses that affect availability and pricing.
French vendors sometimes stock import editions from Kranky and Yellow Electric labels, but availability depends on release and edition rarity.
Grouper maintains a strong collector following, with albums like "Grid Of Points" and "Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill" frequently sought after in vinyl markets.
Pressings vary from standard vinyl to audiophile editions like the 45 RPM "Grid Of Points," known for its clear, atmospheric sound reproduction.
Grouper's albums are mostly released through independent labels such as Kranky and Yellow Electric, rather than major record companies.
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