Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
23 vinyl releases including LPs and maxi singles; originals like Ekphrön VINYL priced from €16 to €85.
Formed in Lyon in 1997, High Tone quickly established a presence on the independent Jarring Effects label. They are notable for their powerful dub sound enriched with samples and scratch by DJ Twelve, combining Jamaican dub of the 70s with hip-hop, jungle, drum’n’bass, techno, and oriental sounds. The band has a catalog spanning over 23 vinyl formats including LPs, maxi-singles, and 3-LP sets, with original pressings primarily from France.
Albums like 'Ekphrön' (2014) and 'Time Has Come' (2019) feature multi-track compositions with dub, electro, dubstep, and ragga hip-hop styles. Their releases continue to circulate on vinyl, with prices ranging from €16 to €85 depending on the pressing and availability.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Jarring Effects Label · 2022
Jarring Effects · 2021
Jarring Effects · 2019
Jarring Effects · 2014
Jarring Effects · 2012
Jarring Effects · 2010
Jarring Effects · 2007
Jarring Effects · 2006
Jarring Effects · 2005
Jarring Effects · 2005
Jarring Effects · 2004
Jarring Effects · 2003
Jarring Effects · 2002
Jarring Effects · 2002
Jarring Effects · 2000Playlist
The tracks that sum up High Tone's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Ekphrön offers a rich blend of dub, dubstep, and electro styles across 9 tracks, showcasing High Tone's experimental studio work on the Jarring Effects label.
Featuring 9 tracks with dub, electro, and ambient influences, 'Time Has Come' presents a later phase of High Tone's evolving dub sound on Jarring Effects Label.
A double album with 18 tracks split into 'Dub Axiom' and 'No Border', 'Out Back' captures the band's rich dub-electro fusion in an expansive 3-LP vinyl release.
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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.
DJ Twelve maneuvers samples and scratch on each track, adding small gems of vocal archives.— High Tone production notes
The group was founded in 1997 on the slopes of Croix-Rousse in Lyon, establishing their roots deeply in the French dub and electronic music scene.
High Tone has consistently released on the independent Jarring Effects label, benefitting from artistic freedom to blend electronic, dub, and hip-hop influences.
The band pioneered live-recorded dub versions around 2000, diverging from the typical remix approach, collaborating notably with Improvisators Dub and Zenzile.
The album 'Underground Wobble' (2007) includes both original and repress vinyl pressings with catalog number FX 066_2LP, issuing in France with a price range between €59 and €85.
In 2006, High Tone collaborated with Zenzile for the album 'Zentone', focusing on sharing titles and versions between the groups under the Jarring Effects label.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
High Tone is a French dub group formed in 1997 in Lyon, known for blending dub, electronic, and reggae influences.
Their music mixes dub with electronic, hip-hop, jungle, drum'n'bass, and oriental sounds.
Essential vinyls include Ekphrön (2014), Time Has Come (2019), and Out Back (2010), with original pressings mostly on Jarring Effects.
Most of their key albums are available as standard black vinyl; some may have special editions but primarily original French pressings dominate.
Original pressings of core albums like Ekphrön and Time Has Come were released in France via Jarring Effects and are tracked on vinyl price platforms.
The group’s releases typically come on quality LP formats, including some double LP sets, offering clear, dynamic dub sound suited for audiophile listening.
Lyon, particularly the Croix-Rousse district, is the birthplace of the group and a vital hub for their dub and electronic music development.
Yes, releases such as their 'Live' album capture their energetic stage presence, available in vinyl formats collected by enthusiasts.
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