Artist page · 05/07/2026

Roger Waters

Great BookhamBorn in 1943Country15 vinyl albums
Roger Waters, born in Great Bookham, UK in 1943, was co-founder and bassist of Pink Floyd. He rose to lead as the band's primary lyricist and conceptual architect after 1968, shaping seminal albums like The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.
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About

Roger Waters, From Pink Floyd's architect to solo prog rock visionary.

17 vinyl records spanning prog rock, classic, and psychedelic styles; key pressings of 2017 and 2023 albums tracked live.

Roger Waters has built a solo catalog of 17 vinyl records exploring progressive rock, classic rock, psychedelic, and even metal and folk country styles. From his early post-Pink Floyd solo albums in the 1980s through recent live broadcasts and reinterpretations, his work reflects complex themes and layered compositions. Notable recent pressings include the 2023 limited edition US and European releases of The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux and diverse vinyl editions of Is This The Life We Really Want? (2017) and Us + Them (2020).

His solo albums feature lengthy tracklists with intricate songwriting and often high production values seen across multiple vinyl reissues and collector interest indexes.

Discography

Roger Waters — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

This Is Not A Drill (Live From Prague)Columbia · 2025
2025
This Is Not A Drill (Live From Prague)
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Dark Side Of The Moon ReduxCooking Vinyl · 2023
2023
The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Lockdown SessionsLegacy · 2022
2022
The Lockdown Sessions
File, FLAC, Album
Studio
Us + ThemColumbia · 2020
2020
Us + Them
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Igor Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s TaleSony Classical · 2018
2018
Igor Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale
CD, Album
Studio
Is This The Life We Really Want?Columbia · 2017
2017
Is This The Life We Really Want?
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
The WallColumbia · 2015
2015
The Wall
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Ça Ira = There Is HopeSony Classical · 2005
2005
Ça Ira = There Is Hope
SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, PAL
Studio
In The FleshColumbia · 2000
2000
In The Flesh
CD, Album
Studio
Amused To DeathColumbia · 1992
1992
Amused To Death
CD, Album
Studio
The Wall (Live In Berlin)Mercury · 1990
1990
The Wall (Live In Berlin)
CD, Album, Stereo
Live
Radio K.A.O.S.EMI · 1987
1987
Radio K.A.O.S.
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Pros And Cons Of Hitch HikingHarvest · 1984
1984
The Pros And Cons Of Hitch Hiking
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Music From The BodyHarvest · 1970
1970
Music From The Body
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Roger Waters's career.

01
The Bravery of Being Out of Range
The Bravery of Being Out of Range
The Lockdown Sessions · 2022
02
The Ballad of Bill Hubbard
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03
Amused to Death
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04
It's a Miracle
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05
Three Wishes
·
06
Watching TV
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07
Too Much Rope
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08
Déjà Vu
Déjà Vu
Is This The Life We Really Want? · 2017

The essentials

The 3 Roger Waters albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2017
LP, Album, Stereo
Is This The Life We Really Want?

A key solo album marking Waters' return to progressive rock with politically charged themes, available in multiple vinyl pressings with stereo sound.

12 tracksStereo mixReleased on ColumbiaMultiple pressings worldwide
#2 · 2023
LP, Album, Stereo
The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux

A modern reinterpretation of Pink Floyd's classic, offering fresh mixes and collectible limited editions, with a range of US and European vinyl pressings.

11 tracksLimited Edition in USStereo mixCooking Vinyl label
#3 · 2020
LP, Album
Us + Them

Live recordings featuring Waters' rendition of Pink Floyd material and solo tracks, in multiple vinyl editions noted for sound clarity and performance energy.

23 tracksColumbia labelAvailable in US and EuropeProg Rock style

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The absence of my father who died in the war deeply marked my musical themes.
— Roger Waters
01Pressing

2023 Limited Edition LP of The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux

The limited edition US LP pressing of The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux was released in 2023 by Cooking Vinyl with catalog number SGB50LP. This pressing is notable for its stereo sound and collector interest, reflected in its price range of €40.80 to €56.88.

2023US
02Pressing

European Vinyl Pressing of The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux 2023

Also released in 2023 in Europe, this version of The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux on Cooking Vinyl comes as a standard stereo LP with catalog number SGB50LP, notable for having a lower market entry price from about €15.32.

2023Europe
03Pressing

The Lockdown Sessions Vinyl Pressings 2023

In 2023, Legacy issued The Lockdown Sessions LP both in the US and Europe with catalog 19658788891. The vinyl editions have stereo sound, with prices ranging from €17.15 in the US to €18.42 in Europe, catering to collectors of modern Waters studio work.

2023US / Europe
04Concert

This Is Not A Drill - Live From Prague, setlist and vinyl release

Scheduled for 2025, This Is Not A Drill live album from Prague, available on vinyl in LP format, features 24 tracks capturing performances of Waters' solo and Pink Floyd classics, with thorough lineup including Comfortably Numb and Another Brick In The Wall parts.

2025Prague
05Milestone Album

Is This The Life We Really Want? (2017) return to concept albums

Released in 2017, this album marked Waters' re-entry into politically charged progressive rock, with 12 tracks blending personal and global themes, distributed widely on vinyl through Columbia.

2017Worldwide

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FAQ

FAQ: Roger Waters on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

What are Roger Waters' most famous solo albums on vinyl?

Key solo vinyl albums include Is This The Life We Really Want? (2017), The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux (2023), and Us + Them (2020), among others.

Which labels have released Roger Waters' vinyl records?

Columbia, Cooking Vinyl, Legacy, and other labels have released his albums on vinyl across various countries.

Are there special editions to collect for The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux?

Yes, a limited edition US pressing in 2023 by Cooking Vinyl offers stereo sound and collectible packaging, alongside European standard pressings.

How does Roger Waters' solo music relate to Pink Floyd vinyl releases?

His solo work revisits Pink Floyd themes and music but with his own conceptual and lyrical focus, often expanding on familiar material in live and studio formats.

Which Roger Waters vinyl releases are currently most available in Europe and the US?

Recent vinyl pressings like Is This The Life We Really Want? and The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux have multiple releases across Europe and the US, often found on columbia and Cooking Vinyl respectively.

Where can I find Roger Waters vinyl records in France?

French shops and international vinyl marketplaces stock pressings of Roger Waters albums, notably his recent 2017 and 2023 releases.

What styles does Roger Waters explore in his vinyl discography?

His records cover progressive rock, classic rock, psychedelic rock, metal, and even country/folk styles across solo and live albums.

Is Roger Waters active in live performance vinyl releases?

Yes, several live albums such as Us + Them (2020) and upcoming 2025 live recordings demonstrate his ongoing performance presence captured on vinyl.

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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
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Last updated: 05/07/2026