Artist page · 06/07/2026
About
Four studio LPs with multiple reissues; original pressings can reach €165.
Gym Class Heroes is a US-based rap rock band founded by Travie McCoy and Matt McGinley in 1997. The group expanded in 2001 with the addition of Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo and Eric Roberts, solidifying their lineup. Known for incorporating genuine musicianship into hip-hop, their sound fuses rap with rock, funk, and R&B elements. Their discography includes influential studio albums notably released on Fueled By Ramen and Decaydance labels.
Vinyl editions of their albums such as "As Cruel As School Children," "The Papercut Chronicles," and "The Quilt" are available, featuring various pressings from limited editions to reissues. Some original vinyl pressings have commands prices up to €165, reflecting collector interest in these rap rock hybrids.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Fueled By Ramen · 2011
Decaydance · 2008
Decaydance · 2006
Fueled By Ramen · 2004Playlist
The tracks that sum up Gym Class Heroes's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Key 2006 album blending pop rap and indie rock; includes standout tracks like "Cupid's Chokehold" and "Viva La White Girl."
Debut studio album capturing the band's fusion of hip hop and alternative rock with 18 tracks including "Papercuts."
2008 studio album featuring 14 tracks with alternative rock influences; original limited edition LPs can reach €40.
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"Our aim was to create hip-hop with real musicianship, blending rap and rock in fresh ways."— Travie McCoy
Gym Class Heroes formed in 1997 when friends Travie McCoy and Matt McGinley met during gym class, later joined by Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo and Eric Roberts in 2001.
The 2004 album "The Papercut Chronicles" features 18 tracks and has multiple vinyl versions released in 2023 by Fueled By Ramen, priced between €12 and €15.
"As Cruel As School Children" LP was released as a limited edition in 2009 on Decaydance. Original pressings can fetch prices as high as €165.
The album "The Quilt" has original 2008 limited edition LPs and a 2023 reissue, with prices ranging from about €12 up to nearly €40 depending on pressing and rarity.
Licensed t-shirts, hoodies and accessories, sold by EMP.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Gym Class Heroes formed in 1997 in Geneva, New York, USA.
The Papercut Chronicles has 18 tracks on its vinyl edition, the band's most extensive album.
The band mixes hip-hop, rap rock, funk, and alternative rock influences.
Yes, original limited editions like "As Cruel As School Children" can command prices over €150.
Fueled By Ramen and Decaydance are key labels releasing their vinyl albums.
Vinyl from Gym Class Heroes can be found through specialty record stores and online marketplaces in France.
Popular songs include "Stereo Hearts," "Cupid's Chokehold," and "Viva La White Girl."
Reissues provide more affordable access but original pressings often hold higher value.
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