Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Key LP 'Suicide' (1977) and 'A Way Of Life' (1988) vary from synthpunk to electro, original pressings trade around €60-185.
Suicide is a duo featuring vocalist Alan Vega and keyboardist Martin Rev, notable for their pioneering fusion of punk attitude with electronic instrumentation. Their self-titled 1977 debut album introduced a stark, synth-driven sound blending punk, no wave, and minimalism. Over a career spanning several decades, Suicide explored industrial and experimental music, impacting numerous artists across genres.
The band’s discography extends to key releases such as 1988's "A Way Of Life," encompassing electro and new wave styles. Their live performances were confrontational and raw, often involving provocative stage presence by Vega.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Sympathy For The Record Industry · 2004
Blast First · 2002
Brake Out Records · 1992
Chapter 22 · 1988
ROIR · 1986
ROIR · 1981
ZE Records · 1980
Red Star Records · 1977Playlist
The tracks that sum up Suicide's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The seminal self-titled debut album features 7 tracks mixing punk energy with minimalist synth and drum machine.
Evolving the band's sound with a sharper electro and new wave influence, this album has 8 tracks including 'Surrender' and 'Wild In Blue'.
An electro-oriented record reacting to cultural shifts post-9/11, featuring 11 tracks with EBM and darkwave shades.
Go further
Artists who share part of Suicide'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.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Suicide represents a truth - unique and experimental, yet accessible and in line with rock tradition."Roy Trakin
This 2004 live album captures Suicide's performance at the iconic Max's Kansas City in New York, offering 12 tracks of intense electronic noise and vocal delivery.
The US original promo test pressing of Suicide's debut LP (RS 1) is highly sought after, with a want/have ratio above 2 but no copies currently for sale.
The original German white label pressing on Chapter 22 (cat no. RTD 96) offers a distinctive edition of the 'A Way Of Life' album, priced around €60 with few for sale.
In 1998, Suicide played four sold-out nights at London's Garage club, marking their return after a long hiatus with strong audience and critical reception.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Suicide consists of Alan Vega on vocals and Martin Rev on keyboards and electronics.
The self-titled debut album 'Suicide' was released in 1977 on LP format.
Tracks like 'Ghost Rider', 'Cheree', 'Surrender', and 'Frankie Teardrop' are widely appreciated by collectors and audiophiles.
Key labels include Red Star Records, Chapter 22, Superior Viaduct, and BMG Rights Management among others.
Yes, the 'Ghost Riders' album has a notable French reissue on Danceteria label from 1990, available in LP format.
Suicide formed in New York City and performed early influential shows at venues like Max's Kansas City and CBGB's.
Their music blends punk, post-punk, no wave, industrial, synth-punk, and experimental electronic styles.
Prices range widely, with the 1977 debut LP original pressings ranging approximately €60 to €185, depending on rarity and condition.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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