A pivotal album with reworked industrial and martial sounds, exploring ideological themes through layered instrumentation and philosophical lyricism.
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Laibach
About
Laibach, Slovenian industrial pioneers blending martial and experimental sounds.
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
Laibach — 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
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Laibach's career.
The essentials
The 3 Laibach albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
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.
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Collectors
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.
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Laibach
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
We are as fascist as Hitler was a painter.— Laibach
Recording of the 'Opus Dei' album
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.
Limited White Label Pressing of 'Also Sprach Zarathustra'
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.
Laibach's 1994 NATO album and tour
'NATO' released in 1994, was supported by an extensive European tour capturing the political tensions of the era with martial industrial music.
"Musick" LP with Limited Edition in 2026
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.
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FAQ
FAQ: Laibach on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What genres define Laibach's music on vinyl?
Laibach's vinyl catalog spans industrial, avant-garde, martial, electronic, rock, and even classical influences, reflecting a diverse, genre-blending sound.
Which Laibach vinyl albums are best for newcomers?
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.
How can I identify original Laibach vinyl pressings?
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.
Are there rare Laibach LP pressings available in France?
Rare limited editions like 'The Sound Of Music' test pressing white label LPs sometimes appear on French vinyl markets and demand premium prices.
Where are Laibach vinyls typically pressed in Europe?
European pressings of Laibach albums commonly come from labels associated with Mute Records, with releases distributed across various countries including Germany and Slovenia.
What should I know about Laibach's live album vinyl editions?
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.
How does Laibach approach reinterpretations on vinyl?
The band often reworks popular anthems into martial industrial tracks, blending irony and critique, which is reflected on vinyl through layered, thematic production.
Are Laibach vinyl records available in high-quality audiophile editions?
Many recent releases like 'Musick' include limited edition vinyl pressings aimed at audiophiles, featuring high-quality mastering and packaging.
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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.

