Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
10 vinyl releases across ambient and electro genres—original LPs from One Little Indian and Tru Thoughts labels active since 2015.
Manu Delago is a multi-genre musician focusing on ambiance, ambient, electro, new age, and world fusion styles. Active mainly since the mid-2000s, he combines handmade percussion techniques with piano and electronic elements. His catalog includes 10 vinyl releases, many issued by One Little Independent and Tru Thoughts labels, demonstrating his evolving sound. Recorded across Europe and the UK, his albums offer a range of LP formats from standard editions to limited pressings, some featuring colorful vinyl variants.
With an estimated fanbase of over 56,000 listeners and multiple top tracks like "Freeze" and "A Step," Delago's music appeals to vinyl collectors and audiophiles interested in experimental and instrumental soundscapes.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Session Work Records · 2026
One Little Independent Records · 2024
Leiter · 2022
One Little Independent Records · 2021
One Little Independent Records · 2020
One Little Indian · 2019
One Little Indian · 2018
Tru Thoughts · 2017
Tru Thoughts · 2015
Sessionwork Records · 2013
Sessionwork Records · 2010
Sessionwork Records · 2007
Not On Label (Manu Delago Self-released) · 2006Playlist
The tracks that sum up Manu Delago's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A pivotal 2019 album blending electronic, jazz, and folk influences spanning 8 tracks including the 21-minute live piece "Delta Sleep".
Features 8 instrumental tracks fiiting jazz and world fusion styles, released on One Little Indian with a limited edition pressing.
Downtempo blend with jazz and folk elements, 8 tracks produced by Tru Thoughts, available in original and standard pressings.
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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.
Instruments like the hang drum and handmade percussion define the delicate textures in my compositions.— Manu Delago
Released in 2019 on One Little Indian, this LP features 8 tracks and includes an extended live performance titled "Delta Sleep (Live At 4:33AM)" lasting over 21 minutes. The pressing remains in demand with over 130 collectors owning it and 21 offered for sale around €11.
"Parasol Peak", released in 2018 under One Little Indian, came as a limited edition LP with 8 tracks, blending jazz and folk influences. Its European pressing carries the cat number TPLP1450LTD and is regularly found in the vinyl market for just under €10.
The 2017 album "Metromonk" was issued in both limited edition and standard LP formats by Tru Thoughts across the UK and Europe, covering downtempo, electronic, and jazz styles. Prices range from €9.27 to €19.13 depending on pressing version and availability.
Scheduled for 2024, "Snow From Yesterday" is a 10-track LP on One Little Independent with editions on transparent colored vinyl. The record encompasses pop and folk elements, showing the artist's genre versatility.
Exploring the intersection between acoustic and electronic sounds remains central to my creative work.— Manu Delago
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Manu Delago is an Austrian musician born in 1984, known for blending ambient, electro, and world fusion music using handmade percussion and piano.
Key vinyl albums include "Circadian" (2019), "Parasol Peak" (2018 limited edition), and "Metromonk" (2017), all featuring ambient and jazz influences.
He was born in Innsbruck, Austria, and is currently active mainly in the United Kingdom.
Yes, "Parasol Peak" was issued as a limited edition LP in Europe in 2018, with distinctive packaging and limited copies.
His vinyl releases come primarily from One Little Indian (also called One Little Independent) and Tru Thoughts labels.
Prices vary, with original UK pressings like "Circadian" around €11 and limited editions such as "Parasol Peak" near €9.85 retail on vinyl marketplaces.
Yes, he prominently features the hang drum alongside piano and electronic instrumentation for a unique sound texture.
Popular tracks include "Freeze," "A Step," and "The Silent Flight Of The Owl," reflecting his ambient and experimental style.
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