Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
Over a dozen LPs across genres from industrial to classical with rare original pressings.
Emerging in the early 1980s in Slovenia, Laibach is a collective rooted in experimental and industrial music, intersecting with martial and electronic dance elements. Their catalog spans alternative rock, film scores, classical, and metal, often integrating conceptual frameworks around ideology, history, and cultural critique. The group is part of Neue Slowenische Kunst and is known for elaborate, provocative releases.
Vinyl editions include limited original pressings from major albums such as "Opus Dei" and more recent releases like "Musick" and "Alamut." Their work often uses reinterpretations of popular music combined with industrial soundscapes, displayed in formats from LPs to box sets, reflecting dynamic production approaches and sustained cult interest.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Mute · 2026
Mute · 2025
Mute · 2024
Mute · 2023
God Records · 2023
Mute · 2022
God Records · 2021
MIG · 2020
Mute · 2020
Demiurg · 2018
Mute · 2018
Mute · 2017
Mute · 2015
Mute · 2014
Mute · 2012
Dallas Records · 2008
Mute · 2006
Mute · 2003
The Grey Area · 1997
Mute · 1996
The Grey Area · 1996
Mute · 1994
The Grey Area · 1993
Mute · 1992
Mute · 1990
Mute · 1988
Walter Ulbricht Schallfolien · 1987
ZKP RTVL · 1987
Side Effects · 1986
Cherry Red · 1986
ŠKUC · 1985
Walter Ulbricht Schallfolien · 1985
Not On Label (Laibach) · 1985Playlist
The tracks that sum up Laibach's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A pivotal album with reworked industrial and martial sounds, exploring ideological themes through layered instrumentation and philosophical lyricism.
Experimental reinterpretations of classic soundtracks blending electronic and rock elements, issued in limited vinyl editions.
Latest studio album featuring electro house and eurodance styles with ten tracks, emphasizing digital and analog sound synthesis.
Go further
Artists who share part of Laibach's musical DNA.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
We are as fascist as Hitler was a painter.— Laibach
The 1987 'Opus Dei' album was a major release under the Mute label, combining industrial rock with complex ideological themes, featuring the cover 'Life Is Life' which brought the band international exposure.
The 2017 European release of 'Also Sprach Zarathustra' includes a distinctive test pressing white label vinyl under the catno STUMM401, showcasing the group's exploration of modern classical and abstract sounds.
'NATO' released in 1994, was supported by an extensive European tour capturing the political tensions of the era with martial industrial music.
The 'Musick' album, scheduled for 2026 in Europe under Mute, features an electro house and eurodance style press, one of the rare recent vinyl releases commanding steady collector interest.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Laibach's vinyl catalog spans industrial, avant-garde, martial, electronic, rock, and even classical influences, reflecting a diverse, genre-blending sound.
Key albums like 'Opus Dei' (1987 remaster), 'The Sound Of Music' (2018), and 'Also Sprach Zarathustra' (2017) offer a comprehensive introduction to their evolving style.
Original pressings often come on labels such as Mute or NovaMute, with catalog numbers like STUMM430 or STUMM525, and sometimes feature limited edition tags or test pressing statuses.
Rare limited editions like 'The Sound Of Music' test pressing white label LPs sometimes appear on French vinyl markets and demand premium prices.
European pressings of Laibach albums commonly come from labels associated with Mute Records, with releases distributed across various countries including Germany and Slovenia.
Live albums such as 'The John Peel Sessions' exist on vinyl and showcase the band's live experimental and industrial sound, capturing key performances from their career.
The band often reworks popular anthems into martial industrial tracks, blending irony and critique, which is reflected on vinyl through layered, thematic production.
Many recent releases like 'Musick' include limited edition vinyl pressings aimed at audiophiles, featuring high-quality mastering and packaging.
Transparency
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
[title]
[message]Love it? Add to your wishlist
Your favorites, all in one place. Shop quickly and easily with the wishlist feature!
