Artist page · 06/07/2026
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
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Deutsche Grammophon · 2025
Decca · 2025
Decca · 2024
Decca · 2024
Decca · 2022
Deutsche Grammophon · 2022
Deutsche Grammophon · 2021
Decca · 2020
Deutsche Grammophon · 2018
Deutsche Grammophon · 2018
Deutsche Grammophon · 2018
Deutsche Grammophon · 2017
Deutsche Grammophon · 2017
StudioRichter · 2017
WaterTower Music · 2016
EuropaCorp · 2016
Deutsche Grammophon · 2016
Silva Screen · 2015
Deutsche Grammophon · 2015
Milan · 2015
Jetty Distribution · 2015
Milan · 2013
Milan · 2013
Milan · 2013![The Last Days On Mars [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]](https://i.discogs.com/C-x45_gUhjkOYG01wIFnrkyGt4FHX7uNsT3KXyadguA/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:150/w:150/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTYxOTg3/NDYtMTQxMzUyNDM2/NS0xNjU3LmpwZWc.jpeg)
Universal Music · 2013
Universal Music Classics & Jazz · 2012
Fontana International · 2011
JADE · 2010
130701 · 2010
Jade · 2010
Colosseum Music · 2010
CAM · 2009
130701 · 2008
Delabel · 2008
130701 · 2006
130701 · 2004
Late Junction · 2002Playlist
The tracks that sum up Max Richter's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Original motion picture soundtrack released on Decca with 18 tracks, melding cinematic composition with Richter's signature modern classical style.
Neo-classical double album from Deutsche Grammophon featuring 24 movements emphasizing post-modern and romantic themes.
Limited edition vinyl album on Decca blending electronic and classical genres with 19 tracks showcasing minimalist and neo-classical composition.
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Artists who share part of Max Richter's musical DNA.
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.
My music strives to blend classical and electronic elements into a cohesive emotional experience.— Max Richter
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.
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.
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.
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.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Max Richter is a German-born British composer known for contemporary classical, ambient, electronic, post-minimalist, and film score music.
Key vinyl albums include Hamnet (2026), Sleep Circle (2025), and In A Landscape (2024), showcasing his blend of classical and electronic music.
Original pressings such as Hamnet 2026 and Sleep Circle 2025 are available across Europe, released mainly on Decca and Deutsche Grammophon labels.
Decca and Deutsche Grammophon are the primary labels releasing Max Richter vinyl, with limited and numbered editions for certain albums.
His albums range from around 10 to 24 tracks, often organized into movements or parts, reflecting classical and ambient structures.
Yes, albums like Sleep Circle and The New Four Seasons - Vivaldi Recomposed have limited edition and numbered vinyl pressings with special packaging.
Vinyl albums of Max Richter are available through European distributors including French stores, primarily on labels like Decca and Deutsche Grammophon.
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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