Artist page · 05/07/2026

Phil Collins

HounslowBorn in 1951Musique Classique11 vinyl albums
Phil Collins, British musician born in 1951 in Hounslow, UK, rose from Genesis drummer to solo pop and rock artist with notable 1980s success.
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14 vinyl releases tracked — iconic 1980s albums like Face Value and No Jacket Required shape his vinyl legacy.

Phil Collins began his musical career in 1971 as the drummer for Genesis, becoming lead vocalist in 1975 after Peter Gabriel's departure. His solo debut, Face Value (1981), reached number one in the UK charts and introduced his distinctive drum machine sound. Collins' catalog includes 14 vinyl records, spanning pop, rock, and classical influences, with multiple reissues and remasters on labels such as Virgin and Rhino.

Highlights include studio albums like No Jacket Required (1985) and...But Seriously (1989), as well as live albums and recent compilations. Tracklists commonly feature hits such as "In The Air Tonight," "Against All Odds," and "Another Day In Paradise." Collins also contributed to Disney soundtracks in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Discography

Phil Collins discography

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

Disneys Musical TarzanStage Entertainment · 2010
2010
Disneys Musical Tarzan
CD, Album
Studio
Going BackAtlantic · 2010
2010
Going Back
CD, Album
Studio
Tarzan - Het Nederlandse CastalbumWalt Disney Records · 2006
2006
Tarzan - Het Nederlandse Castalbum
CD, Album
Studio
Brother Bear - An Original Disney Records SoundtrackWalt Disney Records · 2003
2003
Brother Bear - An Original Disney Records Soundtrack
CD, Album
Studio
I Wish I KnewTCB Records · 2003
2003
I Wish I Knew
CD, Album
Studio
TestifyWarner Music International · 2002
2002
Testify
CD, Album, Copy Protected
Studio
Tarzan (An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack)Walt Disney Records · 1999
1999
Tarzan (An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack)
CD, HDCD, Album
Studio
Dance Into The LightFace Value Records · 1996
1996
Dance Into The Light
CD, Album
Studio
Both SidesVirgin · 1993
1993
Both Sides
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Serious Hits...Live!Virgin · 1990
1990
Serious Hits...Live!
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
...But SeriouslyVirgin · 1989
1989
...But Seriously
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
No Jacket RequiredVirgin · 1985
1985
No Jacket Required
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Hello, I Must Be Going!Virgin · 1982
1982
Hello, I Must Be Going!
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Face ValueVirgin · 1981
1981
Face Value
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Phil Collins's career.

01
In the Air Tonight
In the Air Tonight
Face Value · 1981
02
In The Air Tonight - 2015 Remastered
·
03
Another Day in Paradise - 2016 Remaster
·
04
Another Day in Paradise
Another Day in Paradise
...But Seriously · 1989
05
You'll Be In My Heart
·
06
You Can't Hurry Love - 2016 Remaster
·
07
You Can't Hurry Love
You Can't Hurry Love
Hello, I Must Be Going! · 1982
08
Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) - 2016 Remaster
·

The essentials

The 3 Phil Collins albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1981
Vinyl, LP, Album
Face Value

Debut solo album featuring "In The Air Tonight" with pioneering drum machine use, a staple in vinyl rock collections.

13 tracksOriginal 1981 releasePioneering drum machine sound
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#2 · 1985
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
No Jacket Required

Contains hits like "Sussudio" and "One More Night," a defining mid-80s pop rock album with various vinyl pressings worldwide.

10 tracksStereoMultiple country editions
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#3 · 1989
Vinyl, LP, Album
...But Seriously

Late 80s soft rock and ballad-heavy album featuring "Another Day In Paradise," present in numerous original and reissued vinyl versions.

10 tracksSoft Rock and BalladsMultiple label pressings
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Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Phil Collins

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

"Phil Collins combined traditional and electronic drum sounds to invent a rhythmic landscape copied worldwide."
— Music innovation
01Studio

Face Value's 1981 debut reshaped drum recordings

Face Value was released in 1981 with Collins innovating by blending traditional drumming with drum machine programming, notably on "In The Air Tonight," creating a new sound repeated by many.

1981UK
02Live Album

"Serious Hits...Live!" captures 1990 global performances

The 1990 album Serious Hits...Live! features 15 tracks from Collins' worldwide tours, including hits like "In The Air Tonight" and "You Can't Hurry Love," with multiple vinyl versions available.

1990Various
03Performance

1985 Live Aid concert transit on Concorde

Phil Collins famously flew the Atlantic in a Concorde to perform at both the UK and US Live Aid concerts in 1985, a notable moment blending music and rapid travel.

1985UK & US
04Soundtrack

Phil Collins' multi-language contribution to Tarzan soundtrack

In 1999, Collins co-created the Tarzan soundtrack, performing songs in five languages and winning an Oscar for "You'll Be In My Heart."

1999Disney

Records by Phil Collins

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THE SINGLES (EDITION LIMITEE) - Front Cover THE SINGLES (EDITION LIMITEE) - Back Cover

THE SINGLES (Limited Edition)

Phil Collins
Liturgy Classical Music
RHINO
From $37.99 1 offer
NO JACKET REQUIRED (FULLY TAILORED) - Front Cover NO JACKET REQUIRED (FULLY TAILORED) - Front Cover

NO JACKET REQUIRED (FULLY TAILORED)

Phil Collins
International Rock Rock
RHINO
From $90.00 1 offer
LIVE FROM THE BOARD... THE OFFICIAL BOOTLEG - Front Cover LIVE FROM THE BOARD... THE OFFICIAL BOOTLEG - Back Cover

LIVE FROM THE BOARD... THE OFFICIAL BOOTLEG

Phil Collins
Crooners Variety
RHINO
From $21.99 1 offer
BOTH SIDES (ALL THE SIDES) - Front Cover BOTH SIDES (ALL THE SIDES) - Back Cover

BOTH SIDES (ALL THE SIDES)

Phil Collins
Prog Rock Rock
RHINO
From $98.15 1 offer
NO JACKET REQUIRED (ATLANTIC 75) - Front Cover NO JACKET REQUIRED (ATLANTIC 75) - Front Cover

NO JACKET REQUIRED (ATLANTIC 75)

Phil Collins
International Retro Pop Pop
RHINO
From $26.99 2 offers
At The Tower - Front Cover

At The Tower

Phil Collins
International Retro Pop Pop
GIMME RECORDINGS
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SERIOUS HITS...LIVE! (2LP REMASTERED) - Front Cover

SERIOUS HITS...LIVE! (2LP REMASTERED)

Phil Collins
International Retro Pop Pop
RHINO
From $37.45 1 offer
A HOT NIGHT IN PARIS (2LP REMASTERED) - Front Cover

A HOT NIGHT IN PARIS (2LP REMASTERED)

Phil Collins
International Retro Pop Pop
RHINO
From $44.46 1 offer
THE SINGLES - Front Cover

THE SINGLES

Phil Collins
International Retro Pop Pop
RHINO
From $38.19 1 offer
BUT SERIOUSLY - Front Cover

BUT SERIOUSLY

Phil Collins
International Retro Pop Pop
RHINO
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ESSENTIAL GOING BACK (THE) - Front Cover

ESSENTIAL GOING BACK (THE)

Phil Collins
International Retro Pop Pop
RHINO
From $45.14 1 offer
NO JACKET REQUIRED - Front Cover

NO JACKET REQUIRED

Phil Collins
International Retro Pop Pop
RHINO
From $24.98 1 offer
HELLO, I MUST BE GOING - Front Cover

HELLO, I MUST BE GOING

Phil Collins
International Retro Pop Pop
RHINO
From $24.84 2 offers
FACE VALUE - Front Cover

FACE VALUE

Phil Collins
International Retro Pop Pop
RHINO
From $29.99 2 offers

CDs by Phil Collins

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The Singles - Front Cover

The Singles

Phil Collins
International Rock Rock
CD RHINO
From $21.08 2 offers
Hello, I Must Be Going - Front Cover

Hello, I Must Be Going

Phil Collins
International Rock Rock
CD RHINO
From $16.99 1 offer
No Jacket Required - Front Cover

No Jacket Required

Phil Collins
International Rock Rock
CD RHINO
From $14.50 1 offer
...But Seriously - Front Cover

...But Seriously

Phil Collins
International Rock Rock
CD RHINO
From $12.99 2 offers
Face Value - Front Cover

Face Value

Phil Collins
International Rock Rock
CD RHINO
From $11.99 1 offer
Both Sides - Front Cover

Both Sides

Phil Collins
International Rock Rock
CD RHINO
From $11.04 1 offer
Dance Into The Light - Front Cover

Dance Into The Light

Phil Collins
International Rock Rock
CD RHINO
From $12.99 2 offers
Testify - Front Cover

Testify

Phil Collins
International Rock Rock
CD RHINO
From $13.55 1 offer
Going Back - Front Cover

Going Back

Phil Collins
International Rock Rock
CD RHINO
From $15.67 1 offer

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FAQ

FAQ

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

When did Phil Collins start his solo career?

Phil Collins began his solo career in 1981 with the release of the album Face Value.

What are the most popular Phil Collins vinyl albums?

Popular vinyl albums include Face Value, No Jacket Required, and...But Seriously, all featuring key hits from the 1980s.

Which Phil Collins vinyl editions are rare or sought after?

Rare editions include test pressings such as the 1993 UK & Ireland white label of Both Sides and original country-specific pressings of No Jacket Required and...But Seriously.

Is the album Face Value available on vinyl?

Yes, Face Value is available on vinyl, including remastered versions with original 1981 track listings.

Where was Phil Collins born?

Phil Collins was born in Hounslow, United Kingdom, in 1951.

Are there exclusive Phil Collins vinyl pressings in France?

Currently, no specific exclusive French vinyl pressings are documented, but many European pressings exist.

What genres does Phil Collins' music cover?

His music spans pop, rock, soft rock, ballads, and even classical influences.

How has Phil Collins influenced drum techniques in vinyl recordings?

He innovated by combining drum machine programming with live drumming, especially evident on Face Value's tracks.

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Last updated: 05/07/2026