Artist page · 05/07/2026
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15 vinyl releases tracked, with key albums on Suicide Squeeze and rare numbered editions from Dangerbird Records.
Emerging from Seattle's rich indie music scene in the early 2000s, Minus the Bear crafted a distinct sound combining math rock complexity with accessible alternative melodies. The band released multiple vinyl editions under Suicide Squeeze Records and Dangerbird Records, emphasizing limited runs such as numbered LPs and colorful pressings. Their lineup featured dynamic guitar work, synth layers, and intricate rhythms, contributing to a niche but dedicated fanbase. They produced key albums like "Highly Refined Pirates" (2002), "Menos El Oso" (2005), and "Planet Of Ice" (2007), all available in various vinyl formats.
Vinyl enthusiasts will find a variety of pressing colors and editions, including transparent, splatter, and marbled discs, with prices ranging significantly depending…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Suicide Squeeze · 2017
Dangerbird Records · 2012
Dangerbird Records · 2010
Suicide Squeeze · 2007
Suicide Squeeze · 2005
Suicide Squeeze · 2002Playlist
The tracks that sum up Minus the Bear's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Their debut full-length album that established their math rock style, available as varied LP pressings noted for intricate guitar work and experimental indie soundscapes.
A landmark album blending prog rock with math and experimental rock elements; offered in a deluxe 20th anniversary edition on colored vinyls sought by collectors.
This album features complex compositions and innovative indie rock arrangements, pressed on limited edition vinyls including galaxy splatter and marble variants.
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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.
Their sound features ‘‘Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics with sophisticated time signature composition.’’— Description of their music style
In 2012, "Infinity Overhead" was released as a limited edition numbered LP by Dangerbird Records in the US, commanding premium prices above 70€ for original pressings.
Minus the Bear opened the Rock en Seine festival in Paris on August 27, 2010, marking a significant international exposure for the American indie rock group.
The band’s vinyl catalog includes diverse editions with unique colors such as galaxy splatter, magenta transparent, marble red & green, and opaque gray, enhancing their appeal to collectors.
Released in 2017 on Suicide Squeeze, "Voids" sees multiple vinyl versions across the US and Europe with limited and standard editions available, some priced under 5€.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Minus the Bear's vinyls are primarily released on Suicide Squeeze Records and Dangerbird Records, with some editions on Suburban Home Records.
Minus the Bear formed in 2001 and remained active until their disbandment in December 2018.
Key collectible albums include "Highly Refined Pirates," "Menos El Oso," and "Infinity Overhead," especially their limited colored and numbered vinyl editions.
Common formats are 12" LPs including limited editions, numbered pressings, and multi-color splatter vinyls, typically falling into indie and alternative rock genres.
Yes, several vinyl editions are distributed in France, especially through Suicide Squeeze releases and festival performances that boosted their European presence.
Prices range widely; limited edition pressings like the "Infinity Overhead" numbered LP can reach above 70€, while some standard editions are found below 20€.
Yes, many releases feature exclusive colored vinyls such as galaxy splatter, marbled, transparent, and mixed colors that appeal to collectors.
Minus the Bear originated in Seattle, Washington, known for its influential indie and alternative rock scene.
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