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Five key LPs tracked with original 1994 pressings of Dummy reaching up to €115, plus limited editions.
Portishead originated in the early 1990s Bristol scene, combining electronic beats, jazz instrumentation, and haunting female vocals by Beth Gibbons. The trio, including Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley, brought a cinematic depth to trip-hop, highlighted by collaboration with sound engineer Dave McDonald. Their debut album Dummy, released in 1994 on Go! Beat, quickly gained critical and commercial success, winning the 1995 Mercury Prize.
Subsequent releases include their self-titled 1997 album and the 2008 album Third, recorded after a decade-long hiatus. They also released Roseland NYC Live in 1998 capturing a performance with a 35-piece orchestra at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up Portishead's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The debut LP featuring seminal tracks like 'Glory Box' and 'Sour Times', the album shaped trip-hop with jazz and cinematic elements.
The band's sophomore album with 11 tracks including 'All Mine' and 'Cowboys', featuring darker and more experimental production.
Released after a 10-year hiatus, this album explores experimental and industrial sounds across 11 tracks.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Portishead's sound blends electronic beats with jazz and cinematic moods, creating a unique trip-hop atmosphere.— Music Enthusiast
In 1995, Portishead's debut album Dummy won the prestigious Mercury Prize, beating British giants Oasis, Blur, and PJ Harvey, marking a key moment for trip-hop.
Recorded in 1998 at New York City's Roseland Ballroom with a 35-piece orchestra, this album highlights Portishead's live orchestral dimension beyond studio work.
Portishead released Third in 2008, their first album in over 10 years after their 1997 self-titled record, marking a stylistic shift with industrial and experimental sounds.
The group formed in 1991 after Geoff Barrow, from Portishead in Somerset, met vocalist Beth Gibbons, bringing influences from Massive Attack and Tricky's Bristol scene.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Essential Portishead vinyl albums include Dummy (1994), Portishead (1997), and Third (2008), with several different pressings available.
Portishead formed in 1991 in Bristol, United Kingdom, a city known for its influential trip-hop scene.
Dummy's original 1994 LP pressing often includes a misprint and offers 10 tracks blending trip-hop, jazz, and cinematic sounds, valued among collectors.
Original UK and European pressings of Portishead albums, especially Dummy and Portishead, generally hold higher collector prices compared to some US releases.
Portishead albums are available mainly as 12" LPs, with some releases at 45 RPM and limited editions, including live and studio albums.
Roseland NYC Live features a live performance with a 35-piece orchestra in New York City, available on LP with various reissues and collector editions.
Third contains 11 tracks, exploring experimental and industrial electronic sounds, released on limited edition vinyl in 2008.
Pricing varies widely by pressing; various editions and rare misprints can command prices from under €10 to over €100, available through dedicated vinyl price tracking services.
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