Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Over 16 vinyl albums blending contemporary classical and film scores with multiple original and audiophile editions.
Philip Glass has developed a distinct style rooted in minimalist repetition and gradual processes, documented across a diverse catalog of vinyl releases including original soundtracks, operatic works, and solo piano pieces. Key collaborations with ensembles like the Kronos Quartet and influences from global traditions mark his evolving oeuvre. His albums such as "Glassworks" and "Einstein On The Beach" have been released in various audiophile and deluxe vinyl editions, preserving the nuances of his intricate compositions.
His discography features 16 vinyl records currently listed, spanning genres from contemporary classical to minimalist film scores.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Nonesuch · 1999
Nonesuch · 1999
Clarinet Classics · 1998
Nonesuch · 1998
Nonesuch · 1998
Point Music · 1997
Nonesuch · 1997
Nonesuch · 1996
Nonesuch · 1996
Nonesuch · 1995
Nonesuch · 1995
Sony Classical · 1993
Elektra Nonesuch · 1993
Catalyst · 1993
Deutsche Grammophon · 1993
Point Music · 1993
Elektra Nonesuch · 1993
TriStar Pictures · 1992
ECM Records · 1992
POINT Music · 1992
Private Music · 1990
CBS · 1989
Nonesuch · 1989
Venture · 1989
Elektra Nonesuch · 1988
CBS · 1987
FM · 1987
CBS · 1986
Nonesuch · 1985
CBS Masterworks · 1985
Antilles · 1983
CBS · 1983
CBS · 1982
Tomato · 1980Tomato · 1979
Virgin · 1977
Caroline Records · 1976
Shandar · 1975
Chatham Square Productions · 1973
Chatham Square Productions · 1971Playlist
The tracks that sum up Philip Glass's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A seminal minimalist album issued on CBS in 1982, available in original and multiple pressing editions, showcasing six meticulously crafted contemporary classical tracks.
Landmark opera blending minimalism and avant-garde, originally released in 1979 with several vinyl editions, including audiophile pressings and box sets.
A 1986 album featuring curated compositions by Glass, issued in a deluxe audiophile 180g black vinyl, reflecting his minimalist approach with vocal collaborations.
Go further
Artists who share part of Philip Glass'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.
"I have been deeply influenced by Indian music and the repetitive structures they inspired."— Philip Glass
In 1992, Philip Glass worked with the Kronos Quartet to create a new soundtrack for the film "Dracula", blending modern classical styles with cinematic atmosphere.
From 1963 to 1965, Glass studied with Nadia Boulanger at the American Conservatory in Fontainebleau, learning detailed analysis of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven compositions.
The groundbreaking opera "Einstein on the Beach" was first released in 1979 on vinyl under the Tomato label, presenting a minimalist opera in four acts.
The original 1982 CBS Masterworks LP pressing of "Glassworks" was released in Brazil under catalog number 160.372 and is sought after by collectors.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
His vinyl releases primarily feature contemporary classical, minimalist music, and film soundtracks.
"Einstein on the Beach" is the notable minimalist opera released as a vinyl box set starting in 1979.
Yes, many albums including "Glassworks" and "Songs From Liquid Days" have audiophile 180g vinyl editions with deluxe packaging.
Most vinyl records are pressed as LP albums, often on 180g audiophile-grade vinyl, some with deluxe PVC or gatefold sleeves.
French collectors can locate original and reissue vinyl from labels like Music On Vinyl and Disco Bertus, both active in France.
Philip Glass's vinyl catalog reflects his status as a pioneering minimalist composer with significant classical and contemporary influence.
Yes, modern reissues and audiophile editions are available for many titles, offering higher quality pressings and deluxe packaging.
Popular pieces include "Opening", "Koyaanisqatsi", "The Poet Acts", and "Mad Rush", which are celebrated compositions in his catalog.
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