Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
Twelve albums listed on Vinyles.com; original 2024 Poptical Illusion LP priced from €11.45.
John Cale developed his classical training at London and American conservatories before relocating to New York. As co-founder of The Velvet Underground in 1965, he helped forge experimental rock with innovative sounds and textures. Cale's solo career spans from 1970's Vintage Violence to 2024's Poptical Illusion, with twelve albums available on Vinyles.com reflecting his explorations across rock, experimental, and avant-garde styles.
Throughout his career, Cale has collaborated with figures like Terry Riley and Brian Eno and produced influential bands including The Stooges and Patti Smith, contributing to early punk and art rock.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Double Six · 2024
Double Six · 2023
Double Six · 2016
Double Six · 2012
EMI · 2007
EMI · 2005
EMI · 2003
Table Of The Elements · 2001
Table Of The Elements · 2000
Les Disques Du Crépuscule · 1999
Detour · 1998
Hannibal Records · 1997
Hannibal Records · 1996
Les Disques Du Crépuscule · 1995
Les Disques Du Crépuscule · 1995
MCA Records · 1994
Les Disques Du Crépuscule · 1993
Hannibal Records · 1992
Les Disques Du Crépuscule · 1991
Sire · 1990
Opal Records · 1989
Special Stock Records · 1988
Beggars Banquet · 1985
ZE Records · 1984
ZE Records · 1984
Island Records · 1982
A&M Records · 1981
Spy Records Ltd. · 1979
Island Records · 1975
Island Records · 1975
Island Records · 1974
Reprise Records · 1973
Reprise Records · 1972
Columbia · 1971
Columbia · 1970Playlist
The tracks that sum up John Cale's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Latest studio album with 12 tracks showcasing art rock and experimental elements; multiple pressings available worldwide.
Recent 12-track release blending experimental and art rock, with limited edition LP pressings from Europe and worldwide.
Live album capturing a 1992 performance, reissued in a remastered limited edition; includes 20 tracks blending rock and pop.
Go further
Artists who share part of John Cale'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.
His work often combines classical rigor with experimental rock textures.— Music analysis
In 1963, John Cale received a Leonard Bernstein scholarship enabling him to study modern composition at the Eastman Conservatory, Massachusetts, shaping his avant-garde approach.
Cale helped form The Velvet Underground in 1965, introducing classical avant-garde elements to rock, and collaborating with Lou Reed and Nico in New York.
The 1973 album Paris 1919 is a musically elaborate solo work with numerous literary and historical references, marking a key point in Cale's career.
On June 1, 1974, John Cale performed at London's Rainbow Theatre with Brian Eno, Kevin Ayers, and Nico, including a rendition of Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
John Cale was born on March 9, 1942 in Garnant, Wales.
His music spans avant-garde, experimental rock, art rock, and elements of classical and pop genres.
Twelve vinyl albums from John Cale are currently listed on Vinyles.com.
Prices for the 2024 "Poptical Illusion" LP start at €11.45 with variations up to about €80 depending on pressing.
Original pressings, particularly recent releases such as "Poptical Illusion" and acclaimed older albums, are tracked and vary in availability and price on the vinyl market.
The track "Paris 1919" appears on the 1973 solo album titled "Paris 1919".
Vinyls by John Cale, including some original and reissued pressings, are available on various French vinyl platforms and specialized boutique stores, with prices varying by edition.
Collectors often seek original pressings, limited editions, remastered reissues, and notable collaborations to capture the breadth of John Cale's evolving sound.
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