Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
13 vinyl albums spanning 1999 to 2024; 'United' LP has rare mispress editions.
Phoenix emerged in the late 1990s around Versailles, France, quickly becoming one of the internationally recognized French pop rock acts. Formed by a group of school friends, the band’s sound incorporates electronic music and indie rock elements, often sung in English. Their catalogs feature wide-ranging styles from Brit Pop to French international pop.
With 13 albums released on vinyl, including notable works such as 2000's "United" and 2023’s "Alpha Zulu," Phoenix's vinyl releases vary from original pressings to recent reissues and limited editions. Originals of "United" may command attention due to occasional mispressings. Over 3 million monthly listeners attest to their global reach.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Racing Junior · 2000
Source · 2000
Universal Records · 2000
FaceFront · 1999
Frontiers Records · 1999
Mercury · 1997
Genius CD · 1997
Scratchie Records · 1996
White Label · 1996
Koch International Classics · 1994
Rising Records · 1994
Rising Records · 1992
Eurostar · 1992
Virgin · 1991
Norwegian Composers · 1987
His Master's Voice · 1986
WERGO · 1982
A&M Records · 1982
Bacillus Records · 1981
Charisma · 1979
Barclay · 1979
CBS · 1976
Majestic · 1976
Warwick Records · 1976
Electrecord · 1975
Electrecord · 1974
Sonet · 1972
Electrecord · 1972
Destiny · 1971
Sonet · 1970
Mainstream Records · 1970
ABC Records · 1969
World Record Club · 1968
Parlophone · 1963
Warner Bros. Records · 1963
Warner Bros. Records · 1962
Top Sound · 
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Parlophone · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Phoenix's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut album featuring a mix of rock, soul, funk, and electronic sounds. Includes hit singles "Too Young" and "If I Ever Feel Better."
Second album marked by R&B influences and refined pop rock style, following their debut's eclectic approach.
Album that solidified Phoenix’s international stature, awarded Best Alternative Album at the Grammy Awards.
Go further
Artists who share part of Phoenix'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.
Their music is characterized by compressed rhythms and a sophisticated yet light style.— Band commentary
The 2000 LP release "United" on Source label includes rare mispress versions, some reaching prices around €34. Best known for the singles "Too Young" and "If I Ever Feel Better."
During a Scandinavian tour, Phoenix met Thomas Hedlund whose band "the Deportees" opened for Phoenix. Hedlund also plays percussion for Swedish post-hardcore band Cult of Luna.
The 2006 album "It's Never Been Like That" was produced and recorded by the band in Berlin, marking a return to their rock roots with increased success in France and abroad.
In January 2010, Phoenix’s fourth album "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix" received the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Album amid tough competition from Depeche Mode and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Phoenix consists of Thomas Mars (vocals), Laurent Brancowitz (guitar), Deck D'Arcy (bass), and Christian Mazzalai (guitar).
The band was formed in 1996 in Versailles, France, originating from school friends who started playing music from a young age.
Their music blends pop rock, indie, electronic, and Brit Pop influences, often with English lyrics despite being a French band.
Over 13 vinyl albums have been released, spanning from 1999 to recent years including reissues and limited editions.
"United" (2000) is essential, especially original and mispress LP editions that attract collectors.
Yes, the "United" LP has rare mispress editions, and the recent "The Driver Is Dead" album has limited edition and misprint pressings in Norway.
Top tracks include "1901," "Lisztomania," "If I Ever Feel Better," and "Too Young," frequently requested by vinyl enthusiasts.
Many Phoenix vinyl are available through French distributors under labels like Source and Parlophone, with online availability growing.
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