#1 · 1984
Debut album reaching UK #1 with synth-pop classics. Tracks include "What Is Love?" and "New Song," defining early Jones sound.
10 tracksOriginal 1984 pressingStereo mixSynth-pop genre
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Howard Jones
Howard Jones, born in 1955 in Southampton, England, is an English singer-songwriter key to 1980s New Wave and synth-pop. Active since early 1980s, his blend of synth-driven pop landed several UK top-40 hits and sustained a multi-decade recording career.
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1309Discogs releases
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About
Howard Jones, British synth-pop voice bridging 80s New Wave and pop innovation.
13 vinyl releases including 1984’s chart-topping Human's Lib; key albums see steady collector interest across Europe and US pressings.
As a classically trained pianist, Jones turned to New Wave synth-pop in the early 1980s, gaining chart success with singles like "New Song" and "What Is Love?" His 1984 debut album, Human's Lib, reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. Album releases mainly span the 1980s and feature electronic production characteristic of the era, with labels such as WEA and Cherry Red later issuing both studio and live recordings. Jones continued recording into the 1990s and beyond, with rarer pressings and live performances highlighting his evolving style.
Vinyl collectors will find notable LP pressings of albums like Dream Into Action (1985), One To One (1986), and Cross That Line (1989), with European, UK, US, and Canadian releases including remastered and test pressings.
Discography
Howard Jones — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Cherry Red · 2026Live At The Marquee
Live
Cherry Red · 2025Piano Composed Spirio
Studio
Cherry Red · 2024Live At The O₂
Live
Dtox Records · 2022Dialogue
Studio
Dtox Records · 2022Live At Union Chapel
Live
Dtox Records · 2019Transform
Studio
Dtox Records · 2015Engage
Studio
Dtox Records · 2011Human's Lib & Dream Into Action Live At Indigo²
Live
Dtox Records · 2009Ordinary Heroes
Studio
Live Here Now · 2008The 25th Anniversary Concert Live At The indigO₂
Live
Koch Records · 2005Revolution Of The Heart
Studio
Dtox Records · 2002The Peaceful Tour Live
Studio
Dtox Records · 2000Perform.00
Studio
Dtox Records · 1998People
Studio
Canyon International · 1997Angels & Lovers
Studio
Dtox Records · 1993Working In The Backroom
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Elektra · 1992In The Running
Studio
WEA · 1989Cross That Line
Studio
WEA · 1986One To One
Studio
WEA · 1985Dream Into Action
Studio
WEA · 1984Human's Lib
Studio
WEA · 1984The 12" Album
Studio
Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Howard Jones's career.
01
Things Can Only Get Better
Dream Into Action · 1985
02
What Is Love?
Human's Lib · 1984
03
New Song
Human's Lib · 1984
04
No One Is to Blame
Dream Into Action · 1985
05
Like to Get to Know You Well
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06
Everlasting Love
Cross That Line · 1989
07
Things Can Only Get Better - 2018 Remaster
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08
Hide and Seek
Human's Lib · 1984
The essentials
The 3 Howard Jones albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1985
Breakthrough sophomore album with hit singles like "Things Can Only Get Better" and "No One Is To Blame," a staple of 80s synth-pop.
12 tracks1985 original pressingNew Wave styleSynth-pop
#3 · 1989
1989 album mixing pop rock and synth-pop, featuring "Everlasting Love" and title track; available with various UK, Europe and US pressings.
10 tracksOriginal UK & Europe stereo LPPop rock genreMultiple vinyl versions
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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.
In The Running
Market position
i
Min price 4 €Max price 22 €
Average price
13,02 €
Only 56 copies for sale on Discogs
15 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Cross That Line
Market position
i
Min price 2 €Max price 4 €
Average price
3,73 €
Only 160 copies for sale on Discogs
67 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
One To One
Market position
i
Min price 1 €Max price 21 €
Average price
1,86 €
Only 134 copies for sale on Discogs
46 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Dream Into Action
Market position
i
Min price 0 €Max price 21 €
Average price
4,25 €
Only 147 copies for sale on Discogs
136 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Human's Lib
Market position
i
Min price 1 €Max price 3 €
Average price
1,99 €
Only 615 copies for sale on Discogs
199 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Live At The Marquee
Market position
i
Min price 33 €Max price 33 €
Average price
32,64 €
Only 13 copies for sale on Discogs
11 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Howard Jones
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
His music combined piano training with the electronic sound of the 80s New Wave era.— Music history insight
01Release
Human's Lib topped UK Albums Chart in 1984
Howard Jones’s debut album, Human's Lib, was released in 1984 and reached number one in the UK Albums Chart, featuring key tracks like "What Is Love?" establishing his presence in the synth-pop scene.
02Pressing
Original Europe pressing of In The Running (1992)
The LP In The Running was issued in Europe in 1992 by EastWest Records on vinyl with catalog WX456, offering the album in a classic LP format sought by collectors.
03Live Album
Live recordings from early 80s New Wave tours
Vinyl live albums include performances from 1983, such as Live At The Marquee and Like To Get To Know You Well at High Wycombe Town Hall, released on vinyl in 2026, capturing the live energy of Howard Jones’s peak touring years.
04Remaster
Cherry Red remastered pressings
Cherry Red has issued several remastered studio albums on vinyl in recent years, including Dream Into Action and Human’s Lib, with limited edition colored vinyl and deluxe gatefold formats.
Jones's 1986 single No One Is to Blame reached #4 on US charts, a significant achievement for English synth-pop artists.— Chart records
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FAQ
FAQ: Howard Jones on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What are the most popular Howard Jones vinyl albums for collectors?
Human's Lib, Dream Into Action, and Cross That Line are sought after for their classic 1980s synth-pop sound and original or remastered vinyl pressings.
Which Howard Jones vinyl original pressings are rare to find?
European pressings of In The Running (1992) on EastWest and early 1980s UK stereo versions of Human's Lib are harder to locate in good condition.
What format are Howard Jones albums typically available on vinyl?
His albums mainly appear as 12-inch LPs, sometimes in gatefold sleeves or colored vinyl, especially in recent remastered editions.
What years cover the majority of Howard Jones's vinyl releases?
Most vinyl albums were originally released between 1983 and 1992, capturing his peak New Wave and synth-pop period.
Are there live Howard Jones vinyl records recorded in France?
No official vinyl live recordings have been released that were recorded in France to date.
Where can I find Howard Jones vinyl albums in the UK?
Original and remastered LPs from Cherry Red and WEA labels are widely available in the UK through record shops and collectors, with new editions released even in the 2020s.
How has Howard Jones influenced the synth-pop genre?
Howard Jones helped popularize synth-driven melodies combined with thoughtful lyrics, contributing to 1980s New Wave and synth-pop evolution.
What should I know about the sound quality of Howard Jones vinyl?
Vinyl editions vary from original 1980s pressings to remastered versions that often improve audio clarity and dynamic range for audiophiles.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026