Artist page · 06/07/2026
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Over 10 vinyl releases spanning five decades, original pressings and recent reissues tracked in real time.
Robert Wyatt emerged from the Canterbury scene as a drummer and singer merging jazz, prog rock, and experimental sounds. Starting in the early 1960s, Wyatt played with Soft Machine before founding Matching Mole. His solo work includes acclaimed albums such as Rock Bottom (1974), noted for its sophisticated arrangements and collaborations with artists like Mike Oldfield and Hugh Hopper. Over the years, Wyatt evolved with politically charged lyrics and diverse styles, including art rock and fusion, reflected in releases like Old Rottenhat and Cuckooland.
Vinyl collectors will find various original and reissue pressings, from 1970s psychedelic LPs to 21st-century limited editions.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
flau · 2019
Rai Trade · 2009
Domino · 2007
Hannibal Records · 2005
Tiptoe · 2004
Hannibal Records · 2003
Les Disques Du Soleil Et De L'Acier · 2000
Hannibal Records · 1997
Voiceprint · 1997
Rough Trade · 1991
Rough Trade · 1985
Virgin · 1975
Virgin · 1974
CBS · 1970Playlist
The tracks that sum up Robert Wyatt's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A milestone album blending psychedelic rock and avant-garde prog, featuring intricate compositions and collaborators including Mike Oldfield.
Explores jazz-rock with African influences, expanding Wyatt's sound palette with ethereal and avant-garde elements.
A later work blending contemporary jazz fusion and art rock, showcasing Wyatt’s compositional evolution.
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Robert Wyatt's voice carries a distinctive high-tenor quality shaped by his jazz roots and emotional delivery.— Sound analyst
Released in 1974, Rock Bottom was produced by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason and featured musicians such as Mike Oldfield and poet Ivor Cutler, blending prog rock with avant-garde styles.
The live album Theatre Royal Drury Lane 8th September 1974 was officially released in 2005 though originally recorded in 1974, capturing a jazz-rock prog set with 16 tracks including a spoken introduction by John Peel.
In 1973, Robert Wyatt fell from a fourth-floor window and was left paralyzed from the waist down, leading him to abandon drums and focus on vocals and composing his solo works.
Wyatt founded Matching Mole in 1972, featuring Phil Miller (guitar), Dave McRae (piano, organ), Bill McCormick (bass), and David Sinclair (piano, organ), as a return to Canterbury-styled melodic rock.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Robert Wyatt is a British musician known for progressive rock, jazz rock, and experimental music, associated with the Canterbury scene.
Essential vinyl albums include Rock Bottom (1974), Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard (1975), and Cuckooland (2003), each representing distinct phases of his career.
Yes. Albums like Cuckooland and Rock Bottom have seen multiple reissues, including limited editions and remastered versions on vinyl.
His releases are mostly found as vinyl LP albums, some with limited edition pressings and unofficial numbered releases.
The original 1974 Virgin Records pressing of Rock Bottom typically commands higher prices, often above €35 depending on condition.
Robert Wyatt was born in Bristol but grew up near Canterbury, England, a significant location for the Canterbury scene.
There are no specific French pressings listed, but his work is widely available through imports and European label reissues.
Rock Bottom is a quintessential starting point, offering a concise set of complex compositions showcasing his style early in his solo career.
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