Artist page · 05/07/2026
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8 vinyl albums including iconic 1991 & 1993 LPs; fresh pressings from 2023 maintain collector interest.
Orbital's vinyl catalog features 8 key albums, blending ambient techno and electronic styles cultivated over three decades. Their 1991 self-titled debut and 1993 follow-up remain prized among collectors, while new releases like "Optical Delusion" (2023) and soundtracks keep their output current. Early releases were often on London Records and FFRR, with test pressings and limited editions sought after. Their synthesis of breakbeat, techno, and trance contributed to the 90s UK electronic scene. Vinyl pressings include limited editions, test pressings, and box sets with remixes and live staples revisited.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
London Records · 2023
Lakeshore Records · 2022
Orbital Recordings Ltd. · 2022
ACP Recordings · 2018
Live Here Now · 2017
Live Here Now · 2017
Silva Screen · 2012
ACP Recordings · 2012
ACP Recordings · 2007
Orbital Music · 2004
EMI · 2003
FFRR · 2001
FFRR · 1999
London Records · 1997
Internal · 1996
Internal · 1994
Internal · 1993FFRR · 1991Playlist
The tracks that sum up Orbital's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Their debut album defining their early ambient techno and acid house style, featuring tracks like 'The Moebius' and 'Belfast'. A staple on vinyl for collectors.
The follow-up often known as the Brown Album, showcasing their evolution toward breakbeat and trance, with iconic tracks like 'Lush' and 'Impact'.
A recent studio album that continues their ambient techno and electronic explorations, available as vinyl test pressings and limited editions in Europe.
Go further
Artists who share part of Orbital'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.
“Our name was inspired by the London Orbital Motorway where the rave scene blossomed.”— Paul Hartnoll
Brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll started Orbital in 1989, naming the project after the M25 Orbital motorway surrounding London where early rave parties took place.
Original 1991 pressings of their self-titled debut on London Records and FFRR remain sought after, with vinyl editions featuring tracks like 'The Moebius' and 'Belfast' and showing price ranges from about €56 to €90.
The 1993 follow-up album, also called the Brown Album, had limited edition and promotional vinyl pressings, including rare US versions on FFRR, with prices approaching €95 and high collector interest.
The album 'Optical Delusion' was released in 2023 with available limited edition LP vinyl across Europe and scarce test pressings, with resale prices ranging widely up to over €230 for rare variants.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Orbital formed in 1989 in Sevenoaks, Kent, England, by brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll.
Orbital's music spans ambient techno, breakbeat, IDM, electronic, and trance styles.
The 1991 debut 'Orbital,' the 1993 'Orbital 2' (Brown Album), and the 2023 album 'Optical Delusion' are key vinyl releases to explore.
Yes, several albums have limited edition, test pressings, and promotional vinyl versions valued by collectors.
Vinyl prices vary depending on pressing rarity and condition, with original 1990s albums ranging from €56 to nearly €100 and recent limited editions around €20 to €80.
Orbital vinyl records are available through specialized record shops and online vinyl marketplaces serving the French market.
'Thirty-Something' (2022) includes remixed versions and is available as a box set in vinyl format.
Yes, Orbital released soundtracks such as 'The Pentaverate,' reflecting their work beyond studio albums.
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