Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
15 vinyl releases, including colored editions and test pressings — prices range from €4.79 to €20+ for originals.
Matthew Stephen Ward, born on October 4, 1973, in Newbury Park, California, records under the name M. Ward. Known for his blend of alternative country, indie rock, and folk influences, he has released numerous vinyl titles, mostly through Merge Records and Anti-. From his early 2001 debut 'End Of Amnesia' to recent works, Ward balances a distinctive acoustic guitar style with a voice described as rough and intimate.
The artist’s catalog on vinyl encompasses 15 releases, including limited edition colored vinyl and test pressings. Vinyl collectors find varied editions like 'Duet For Guitars #2' on beige vinyl and 'Post-War' on brown vinyl. His albums are frequently reissued, with prices fluctuating from under €5 to over €20 for special pressings or popular titles.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Jealous Butcher Records · 2022
Anti- · 2020
Anti- · 2020
M. Ward Records · 2018
Merge Records · 2016
Merge Records · 2012
Merge Records · 2009
Merge Records · 2006
Merge Records · 2005
Matador · 2003
Future Farmer Recordings · 2001Playlist
The tracks that sum up M. Ward's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 2012 Merge Records release featuring alternative rock and folk rock styles with 12 tracks blending acoustic textures and rock elements.
2020 LP on Anti-, includes 11 tracks with folk and country influences, issued in limited editions including white and clear vinyl versions.
An album of 11 classic and contemporary covers, released in 2020, showcasing Ward’s take on timeless American standards on the Anti- label.
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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.
"Listening to M. Ward is like flipping through an old black-and-white photo album whose edges have softened over time."— Vinyl Collector
A test pressing of 'A Wasteland Companion' was released in 2012 in the US on Merge Records with catalog number MRG-433, a rare item for collectors.
'Duet For Guitars #2' was issued in 2024 as a beige vinyl edition on Merge Records, differentiating it from standard black vinyl pressings.
2020 saw multiple releases on Anti-, such as 'Migration Stories' and 'Think Of Spring', both pressed on vinyl in various editions including limited and standard pressings.
M. Ward's work crosses alternative country, americana, indie folk, and alternative rock, with releases on Merge Records and Anti- reflecting this range.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
M. Ward is an American singer-songwriter known for blending alternative country, Americana, indie rock, and folk music.
Key vinyl records include 'A Wasteland Companion' (2012), 'Migration Stories' (2020), and 'Think Of Spring' (2020), available in multiple editions.
Yes, several albums like 'Duet For Guitars #2' and 'Post-War' have special colored vinyl editions such as beige and brown variants.
M. Ward's records from labels like Merge and Anti- are distributed in Europe, including France, and can be found through vinyl price platforms and specialty shops.
Prices range from approximately €4.79 for standard editions to over €20 for test pressings and rare colored vinyl editions.
Albums generally contain between 11 and 14 tracks, featuring a mix of originals and covers with acoustic instrumentation.
M. Ward has collaborated with artists like Conor Oberst and is a member of the duo She & Him.
Merge Records is a key label for M. Ward, releasing many of his albums on vinyl, including 'A Wasteland Companion' and 'Hold Time'.
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