Artist page · 05/07/2026
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23 vinyl releases across post-punk and indie rock with originals and limited editions tracked in real time.
Pere Ubu emerged from the ashes of Rocket From The Tombs, quickly establishing a method of assembling unique musicians to create unconventional rock music. Their approach avoided auditions and focused on originality over technical skills. They sought to elevate rock into an expressive art form with intellectual depth.
The band navigated lineup changes and experimented with rare instruments like the EML synthesizer. Through the years, they released studio albums, live recordings, and notable vinyl editions on labels such as Fire Records and Cherry Red, spanning from their debut in 1978 to recent works in 2023. Their vinyl editions include limited and colored pressings that appeal to collectors and audiophiles alike.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Cherry Red · 2023
Cherry Red · 2020
Cherry Red · 2019
Cherry Red · 2017
Fire Records · 2014
Nero's Neptune · 2013
Fire Records · 2013
Cooking Vinyl · 2009
Hearpen Records · 2006
Glitterhouse Records · 2006
Glitterhouse Records · 2002
Hearthan · 2000
Thirsty Ear · 1999
Cooking Vinyl · 1998
Tim/Kerr Records · 1995
Fontana · 1993
Fontana · 1991
Rough Trade · 1989
Fontana · 1989
Fontana · 1988
Rough Trade · 1982
Rough Trade · 1980
Chrysalis · 1979
Chrysalis · 1978
Blank Records · 1978Playlist
The tracks that sum up Pere Ubu's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut album defining their post-punk sound with 10 tracks including "Non-alignment Pact" and "Life Stinks", available in multiple vinyl editions.
Known for its art rock and experimental style, this 14-track album has various pressings including an Australian Mercury release and a US promo version.
A limited edition LP featuring a blend of post-punk elements with 13 tracks, original pressings on Fire Records command notable attention.
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Artists who share part of Pere Ubu'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.
We were driven by the idea of revolutionizing music, aiming for rock to become a form of art.— David Thomas (1997 interview)
Pere Ubu formed in Cleveland in 1975, born from the remains of Rocket From The Tombs, with original members including David Thomas and Peter Laughner.
Their first single was released on their own label Hearthan Records in 1975, initially rejected for excessive background noise which was actually intentional.
After lineup changes, Dave Taylor joined replacing a member and brought the rare EML analog synthesizer, a discontinued machine initially designed for military satellites.
Notable vinyl pressings include limited editions such as Fire Records' 2014 limited edition of Carnival Of Souls and colored vinyl variants of The Tenement Year around 2020.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The founding members include David Thomas (vocals), Peter Laughner (guitar), Tim Wright (bass), Scott Krauss (drums), Allen Ravenstine (synthesizer), and Tom Herman (guitar).
Pere Ubu's music is primarily categorized as post-punk, alternative rock, and experimental rock with avant-garde and new wave influences.
Pere Ubu was formed in August 1975 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
Essential vinyl albums include The Modern Dance (1978), Cloudland (1989), and Carnival Of Souls (2014) — all offering various pressings and editions.
Yes, albums like Carnival Of Souls have limited edition vinyl releases, and The Tenement Year features limited colored vinyl pressings.
Original pressings of key albums such as The Modern Dance and Cloudland can occasionally be found through specialized French vinyl shops and online marketplaces.
The band avoided auditions, embraced unique musicianship regardless of conventional skills, and focused on originality and artistic expression over commercial success.
Recent pressings tracked include Carnival Of Souls (2014), Cloudland (1989), and various colored vinyl editions of The Tenement Year and The Modern Dance.
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