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Max Richter

HamelinBorn in 1966Ambient8 vinyl albums
Max Richter, born in 1966 in Hamelin, Germany, is a composer and pianist known for contemporary classical and electronic music blending ambient, neoclassical, and baroque influences.
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About

Eight vinyl records from ambient to baroque, Decca and Deutsche Grammophon editions noted.

Max Richter studied composition and piano at the University of Edinburgh, the Royal Academy of Music, and with Luciano Berio in Florence. His work spans modern classical, post-minimalist, ambient, and film score genres. Since 2004, Richter has released albums on prominent labels like Decca and Deutsche Grammophon, including acclaimed soundtracks and concept albums blending classical tradition with electronic textures.

Richter’s vinyl catalog features 8 titles covering ambient, classical, bebop, jazz, and baroque styles. He co-founded the ensemble Piano Circus in 1989, releasing five albums with them. Solo releases such as "The Blue Notebooks" and "Voices" are staples in contemporary classical vinyl collections.

Discography

Max Richter — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Sleep CircleDeutsche Grammophon · 2025
2025
Sleep Circle
CD, Album
Studio
Hamnet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Decca · 2025
2025
Hamnet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
File, AIFF, Album
Studio
In A LandscapeDecca · 2024
2024
In A Landscape
Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Studio
Spaceman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Decca · 2024
2024
Spaceman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
File, AAC, Album
Studio
Invasion: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)Decca · 2022
2022
Invasion: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The New Four Seasons - Vivaldi RecomposedDeutsche Grammophon · 2022
2022
The New Four Seasons - Vivaldi Recomposed
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo
Studio
ExilesDeutsche Grammophon · 2021
2021
Exiles
Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo
Studio
VoicesDecca · 2020
2020
Voices
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Mary Queen Of ScotsDeutsche Grammophon · 2018
2018
Mary Queen Of Scots
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Hostiles (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Deutsche Grammophon · 2018
2018
Hostiles (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
CD, Album
Studio
My Brilliant FriendDeutsche Grammophon · 2018
2018
My Brilliant Friend
File, MP3, Album
Studio
Three Worlds: Music From Woolf WorksDeutsche Grammophon · 2017
2017
Three Worlds: Music From Woolf Works
CD, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
TabooDeutsche Grammophon · 2017
2017
Taboo
CD, Album
Studio
NosediveStudioRichter · 2017
2017
Nosedive
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Leftovers (Music From The HBO® Series - Season Two)WaterTower Music · 2016
2016
The Leftovers (Music From The HBO® Series - Season Two)
File, FLAC, Album
Studio
Miss Sloane (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)EuropaCorp · 2016
2016
Miss Sloane (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
File, MP3, Album
Studio
Sleep RemixesDeutsche Grammophon · 2016
2016
Sleep Remixes
File, MP3, Album
Studio
The Leftovers (Music From The HBO® Series - Season One)Silva Screen · 2015
2015
The Leftovers (Music From The HBO® Series - Season One)
CD, Album
Studio
From SleepDeutsche Grammophon · 2015
2015
From Sleep
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Testament Of Youth (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Milan · 2015
2015
Testament Of Youth (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
CD, Album
Studio
LoreJetty Distribution · 2015
2015
Lore
File, MP3, Album
Studio
Wadjda (Bande Originale Du Film)Milan · 2013
2013
Wadjda (Bande Originale Du Film)
CD, Album
Studio
Le Congrès (Bande Originale Du Film)Milan · 2013
2013
Le Congrès (Bande Originale Du Film)
CD, Album
Studio
Disconnect (Music From The Motion Picture)Milan · 2013
2013
Disconnect (Music From The Motion Picture)
CD, Album
Studio
The Last Days On Mars [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]Universal Music · 2013
2013
The Last Days On Mars [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
File, MP3, Album
Studio
Recomposed By Max Richter: Vivaldi - The Four SeasonsUniversal Music Classics & Jazz · 2012
2012
Recomposed By Max Richter: Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
CD, Album
Studio
Perfect Sense (Original Film Soundtrack)Fontana International · 2011
2011
Perfect Sense (Original Film Soundtrack)
File, MP3, Album
Studio
Elle S'Appelait Sarah (Bande Originale Composée Par Max Richter)JADE · 2010
2010
Elle S'Appelait Sarah (Bande Originale Composée Par Max Richter)
CD, Album
Studio
Infra130701 · 2010
2010
Infra
CD, Album
Studio
La Vie Sauvage Des Animaux DomestiquesJade · 2010
2010
La Vie Sauvage Des Animaux Domestiques
CD, Album
Studio
Die Fremde (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Colosseum Music · 2010
2010
Die Fremde (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
CD, Album
Studio
La Prima Linea (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)CAM · 2009
2009
La Prima Linea (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
CD, Album
Studio
24 Postcards In Full Colour130701 · 2008
2008
24 Postcards In Full Colour
CD, Album
Studio
Valse Avec Bachir (Musique Originale De)Delabel · 2008
2008
Valse Avec Bachir (Musique Originale De)
CD, Album
Studio
Songs From Before130701 · 2006
2006
Songs From Before
CD, Album
Studio
The Blue Notebooks130701 · 2004
2004
The Blue Notebooks
CD, Album
Studio
MemoryhouseLate Junction · 2002
2002
Memoryhouse
CD, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Max Richter's career.

01
On the Nature of Daylight
On the Nature of Daylight
Hamnet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 2025
02
Vladimir's Blues
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03
The Departure
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04
Written on the Sky
·
05
Horizon Variations
·
06
A Catalogue of Afternoons
·
07
Spring 1 - 2012
·
08
November
·

The essentials

The 3 Max Richter albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2026
LP, Album
Hamnet

Original motion picture soundtrack released on Decca with 18 tracks, melding cinematic composition with Richter's signature modern classical style.

18 tracksLabel: DeccaMultiple pressings: original & reissues2026 European releases
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#2 · 2025
LP, Album, Stereo
Sleep Circle

Neo-classical double album from Deutsche Grammophon featuring 24 movements emphasizing post-modern and romantic themes.

24 tracksLimited edition pressingsStereo sound2025 European release
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#3 · 2024
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
In A Landscape

Limited edition vinyl album on Decca blending electronic and classical genres with 19 tracks showcasing minimalist and neo-classical composition.

19 tracksLimited editionStereo sound2024 European releases
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Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Max Richter

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

My music strives to blend classical and electronic elements into a cohesive emotional experience.
— Max Richter
01Soundtrack

Hamnet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP releases

The 2026 Decca European vinyl editions of Hamnet include both original pressings and reissues, with catalog numbers 7892919 and strong availability, prices ranging from 29 to 53 euros.

2026Europe
02Label

Deutsche Grammophon’s Sleep Circle editions

Sleep Circle from 2025 is available in multiple vinyl editions including limited and special editions on Deutsche Grammophon in Europe and Germany, with prices reaching up to 99.99 euros for collectibles.

2025Europe, Germany
03Vinyl Pressing

In A Landscape vinyl variants

In A Landscape saw several pressings in 2024 under Decca, including a limited edition 12-inch LP playing at 33 ⅓ RPM with stereo sound, widely available across Europe with prices between 20 and 57.5 euros.

2024Europe
04Ensemble

Co-founded Piano Circus in 1989

Max Richter co-founded the contemporary ensemble Piano Circus in 1989 and contributed for ten years performing works by Arvo Pärt, Brian Eno, Philip Glass, Julia Wolfe, and Steve Reich, releasing five albums on Decca.

1989United Kingdom

Records by Max Richter

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While The Flood Rages

Max Richter
Bebop Jazz/Blues
Vinyl UNIVERSAL MUSIC 2026
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Hamnet - Front Cover Hamnet - Back Cover

Hamnet

Max Richter
Film Music Soundtracks (Films, series, games, etc.)
Vinyl DECCA 2026
From $40.93 View details
Sleep Circle - Front Cover

Sleep Circle

Max Richter
Opera / Operetta / Lyrical Singing Classical Music
Vinyl DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 2025
From $54.06 View details
In A Landscape - Front Cover

In A Landscape

Max Richter
Contemporary music Classical Music
Vinyl DECCA 2024
From $42.67 View details
SLEEP: Tranquility Base - Front Cover

SLEEP: Tranquility Base

Max Richter
Contemporary music Classical Music
Vinyl DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 2023
From $26.10 View details
The New Four Seasons - Vivaldi Recomposed - Front Cover

The New Four Seasons - Vivaldi Recomposed

Max Richter
Classical Symphony Classical Music
Vinyl DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 2022
From $37.99 View details
Invasion - Front Cover

Invasion

Max Richter
Film Music Soundtracks (Films, series, games, etc.)
Vinyl UCJ MUSIC 2022
From $23.09 View details
Voices - Front Cover

Voices

Max Richter
Experimental music Alternative
Vinyl DECCA 2020
From $29.99 View details

CDs by Max Richter

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MADDADDAM - Front Cover

MADDADDAM

Max Richter
Classical Symphony Classical Music
CD UNIVERSAL MUSIC 2026
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Hamnet - Front Cover Hamnet - Front Cover

Hamnet

Max Richter
Film Music Soundtracks (Films, series, games, etc.)
CD Decca 2026
From $20.13 View details
Three Worlds: Music From Woolf Works - Front Cover

Three Worlds: Music From Woolf Works

Max Richter
Contemporary music Classical Music
CD DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 2025
From $17.20 View details
Sleep Circle - Front Cover

Sleep Circle

Max Richter
Baroque music Classical Music
CD DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 2025
From $17.04 View details

FAQ

FAQ: Max Richter on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who is Max Richter and what genres does he work in?

Max Richter is a German-born British composer known for contemporary classical, ambient, electronic, post-minimalist, and film score music.

What are some essential vinyl albums by Max Richter?

Key vinyl albums include Hamnet (2026), Sleep Circle (2025), and In A Landscape (2024), showcasing his blend of classical and electronic music.

Where can I find original pressings of Max Richter’s albums in Europe?

Original pressings such as Hamnet 2026 and Sleep Circle 2025 are available across Europe, released mainly on Decca and Deutsche Grammophon labels.

What labels release Max Richter’s music on vinyl?

Decca and Deutsche Grammophon are the primary labels releasing Max Richter vinyl, with limited and numbered editions for certain albums.

How many tracks are typically on Max Richter’s vinyl albums?

His albums range from around 10 to 24 tracks, often organized into movements or parts, reflecting classical and ambient structures.

Are there any special edition Max Richter vinyl records?

Yes, albums like Sleep Circle and The New Four Seasons - Vivaldi Recomposed have limited edition and numbered vinyl pressings with special packaging.

Can I find Max Richter’s music on vinyl in France?

Vinyl albums of Max Richter are available through European distributors including French stores, primarily on labels like Decca and Deutsche Grammophon.

What should audiophiles know about Max Richter’s vinyl sound quality?

Pressings on Deutsche Grammophon and Decca are noted for high fidelity, with some albums released as heavyweight vinyl and numbered editions enhancing collector value.

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Last updated: 06/07/2026