Artist page · 06/07/2026
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13 vinyl albums, key pressings on Warner Bros. and Universal; originals like 2011's Collapse Into Now attract collectors.
R.E.M. emerged from the Athens music scene at the University of Georgia in 1980, made up of Michael Stipe (vocals), Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass), and Bill Berry (drums). They built a reputation in the 1980s as one of the first alternative rock bands to gain widespread attention, combining jangly arpeggiated guitars and introspective songwriting. Throughout their three decades of activity, they released a steady catalog of vinyl albums on labels such as Warner Bros. and Universal Music, spanning genres from rock indie to pop.
Their discography includes pressings across the US and Europe with landmark records like 2011's Collapse Into Now on LP and notable reissues of key 80s and 90s albums. R.E.M.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Rhino Records · 2014
Rhino Records · 2014
Rhino Records · 2014
Warner Bros. Records · 2011
Warner Bros. Records · 2009
Warner Bros. Records · 2007
Warner Bros. Records · 2004
Warner Bros. Records · 2002
Warner Bros. Records · 2001
Warner Bros. Records · 1998
Warner Bros. Records · 1996
Warner Bros. Records · 1994
Warner Bros. Records · 1992
Warner Bros. Records · 1991
Warner Bros. Records · 1988
I.R.S. Records · 1987
I.R.S. Records · 1986
I.R.S. Records · 1985
I.R.S. Records · 1984
I.R.S. Records · 1983Playlist
The tracks that sum up R.E.M.'s career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Latest studio album capturing R.E.M.'s alternative rock sound with 12 tracks including 'Discoverer' and 'Überlin', pressed on Warner Bros in the US and Europe.
High-energy alternative rock with hits like 'What's The Frequency, Kenneth?' and 'Bang And Blame', 8 vinyl versions available, 12 tracks pressed by Warner Bros.
Return to a lush sound with 'Imitation Of Life' and 'I'll Take The Rain', issued in stereo on Warner Bros., multiple vinyl editions in US and Europe.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
We always wanted to create music that captured both emotion and complexity, something that resonated beyond the immediate.— Michael Stipe
R.E.M.'s 2011 album Collapse Into Now was recorded and released on Warner Bros. Records in the US and Europe, featuring tracks like 'Discoverer' and 'Überlin'. The US original LP pressing carries the catno 525611-1.
The 2004 Around The Sun album has a US test pressing on Warner Bros. Records, catalog number 78422. These test pressings are collectible with prices reaching over 80€ in the vinyl market.
Reveal was released on LP in stereo format with notable pressings in Europe and the US. The European original pressing (catno 9362-47946-1) commands prices up to 74€ with strong availability.
R.E.M.'s catalog on vinyl spans 13 albums including landmark records across genres from rock indie to pop, with worldwide pressings on labels like Warner Bros., Universal, and Fantasy Concord.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
R.E.M.'s vinyl records cover genres such as alternative rock, indie rock, pop, and rock indépendant, showcasing a blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics.
Albums like Reveal (2001) and Collapse Into Now (2011) have notable European vinyl pressings with different catalog numbers and stereo formats, valued by collectors.
Yes, original pressings such as Collapse Into Now's 2011 US LP pressing with catalog number 525611-1 are tracked and can be found in the vinyl market.
Prices vary by pressing and condition, with Monster LPs ranging roughly from 57€ to 86€, and New Adventures In Hi-Fi between 45€ and 128€ depending on the release version.
R.E.M. was formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980, starting their career blending college rock and alternative sounds that influenced the 80s and 90s music scenes.
Yes, after drummer Bill Berry's departure in 1997, R.E.M. continued as a trio, releasing albums such as Up (1998) and Reveal (2001) on vinyl.
Paris and Lyon have extensive record store scenes where R.E.M. vinyls including recent reissues and original pressings can often be found.
Tracks like 'Losing My Religion', 'Everybody Hurts', and 'Imitation of Life' are among the most-played favorites that feature on many vinyl collections.
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