Artist page · 05/07/2026
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14 vinyl releases blending soul, jazz, and pop — rare limited editions tracked in real time.
Simply Red emerged from Manchester in 1985, rooted in soulful pop with jazzy and funky influences. Spearheaded by the distinctive voice of Mick Hucknall, the band gained international prominence with the 1985 hit "Holding Back the Years." Over the years, they produced numerous albums that traverse soft rock, R&B, and soul genres, charting consistently throughout the '80s and beyond.
Their catalog includes studio albums like "Picture Book," "Stars," and "Life," each showcasing a blend of pop and blue-eyed soul stylings. Vinyl collectors will find a rich selection of pressings, including limited editions such as the 2025 "Recollections" LP from Music On Vinyl, and recent albums like 2023's "Time." The band's longevity and evolving sound mark a substantial footprint in British pop m…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Music On Vinyl · 2026
Music On Vinyl · 2025
simplyred.com · 2023
BMG · 2019
BMG · 2018
simplyred.com · 2015
Edsel Records · 2014
EMI · 2011
simplyred.com · 2007
The Mail On Sunday · 2006
The Mail On Sunday · 2006
simplyred.com · 2005
simplyred.com · 2003
EastWest · 1999
EastWest · 1998
EastWest · 1995
EastWest · 1991
Elektra · 1989
Elektra · 1987
Elektra · 1985Playlist
The tracks that sum up Simply Red's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This 1989 album contains key Simply Red tracks characterized by soul and pop fusion, available in multiple vinyl editions, notable for its influence and durability.
A modern exploration of soul and pop with 10 tracks, this album has limited edition pressings and maintains the band's soulful legacy in a contemporary context.
A 40-track compilation spanning the band's career, issued as an extensive limited edition LP with several pressings, highly sought after by collectors.
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Artists who share part of Simply Red'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.
"Simply Red delivers a unique blend of soul and sophisticated pop that has endured since the mid-'80s."— Music Expert
In 1985, Simply Red gained global recognition with the release of "Holding Back the Years," a track that propelled them into international charts.
The 1989 album "A New Flame" was issued on Elektra with 10 tracks blending soul and pop, and remains a staple in their vinyl discography.
"Recollections" was released in 2025 by Music On Vinyl with multiple European pressings, including a limited edition retailing up to €195 among 70 copies counted for sale.
The 2023 "Time" LP features 12 tracks and several limited edition pressings, with prices ranging from about €9.28 to €21.74 in UK and European markets.
"Mick Hucknall’s vocal tone is instantly recognizable and central to the band’s sound identity."— Audiophile Review
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Simply Red was formed in Manchester in 1985.
The band blends soul, pop, jazz, and funk, often described as blue-eyed soul and sophisti-pop.
Albums like "A New Flame," "Blue Eyed Soul," and "Recollections" are notable on vinyl, featuring limited editions and reissues.
Yes, several limited edition pressings exist, including the 2025 "Recollections" LP and colored editions of other releases.
Simply Red vinyl records, including reissues like "Simplified," are available in France and Benelux through distributors like Demon Records.
Prices vary from around €9 to €22 for recent albums like "Time," with original limited editions occasionally fetching higher prices.
Simply Red LPs typically range from 10 to 40 tracks, depending on whether it is a studio album or a compilation.
Pay attention to smooth vocal clarity and warm instrumentation characteristic of their soul and pop fusion.
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