Latest studio album with 10 tracks including 'City Of The Dead' and 'Endless Summer', available in original and reissue pressings.
Artist page · 05/07/2026
Superchunk
About
Superchunk, North Carolina indie rock pioneers since 1989.
16 vinyl releases spanning decades; key albums include 'Wild Loneliness' & 'What A Time To Be Alive'.
Superchunk combines driving guitars and heartfelt vocals within the rock independant and alternatif scenes, emerging from Chapel Hill since 1989. Key members include Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance, who also established the independent label Merge Records, releasing much of the band’s vinyl catalog. Their releases showcase a progression through dynamic rock texture and thoughtful songwriting over 30 years.
The band’s vinyl catalog spans 16 records, featuring studio albums such as ‘Majesty Shredding’ (2016), ‘I Hate Music’ (2013) and ‘Wild Loneliness’ (2022), each available in multiple pressings. These releases reflect the band’s enduring presence in the indie rock landscape and are tracked closely for price trends across various editions on Merge Records.
Discography
Superchunk — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Merge Records · 2022
Merge Records · 2019
Merge Records · 2018
Merge Records · 2013
Merge Records · 2010
Merge Records · 2001
Merge Records · 1999
Merge Records · 1997
Merge Records · 1995
Merge Records · 1994
Matador · 1993
Matador · 1991
Matador · 1990Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Superchunk's career.



The essentials
The 3 Superchunk albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Contains 11 tracks like the title song and 'Lost My Brain', with several pressing variants including a rare test pressing.
Studio album featuring 11 tracks including 'Overflows' and 'What Can We Do', pressed in original and reissue editions.
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Artists who share part of Superchunk's musical DNA.
Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
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.
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Superchunk
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Our goal was to maintain artistic control through our own label, Merge, from the start.— Mac McCaughan
Formation in Chapel Hill, 1989
Superchunk formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 1989, laying the groundwork for their influential career in indie rock.
Founding of Merge Records
Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance founded Merge Records to release Superchunk’s own music alongside other indie artists, establishing significant independence in distribution.
'Wild Loneliness' original pressing
Issued in 2022 on Merge Records as LP, album, limited edition stereo pressing, catalog number MRG780, with over 400 copies held by collectors.
'What A Time To Be Alive' test pressing rarity
A rare test pressing of 'What A Time To Be Alive' exists with catalog number MRG620, offering a unique collectible variant for vinyl enthusiasts.
Records by Superchunk
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FAQ
FAQ: Superchunk on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When and where was Superchunk formed?
Superchunk was formed in 1989 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States.
What genre of music does Superchunk play?
Superchunk plays indie rock and alternative rock, part of the indépendant and alternatif scenes.
How many vinyl albums are available by Superchunk on vinyles.com?
There are 16 vinyl releases listed for Superchunk on vinyles.com, including studio albums and special editions.
Which Superchunk vinyl album is the most recent?
'Wild Loneliness', released as a limited edition LP in 2022, is their most recent vinyl album available.
Which Superchunk vinyl album has multiple pressings?
'What A Time To Be Alive' has multiple pressing variants, including a rare test pressing and reissues, available on vinyl.
Are Superchunk vinyls available in France?
Superchunk vinyl records from Merge Records are available for purchase in France through various retailers and platforms.
How does the vinyl market price 'Wild Loneliness'?
The original pressing of 'Wild Loneliness' shows prices ranging from €6.09 to €11.31, with multiple copies available globally.
What are the typical formats for Superchunk vinyl releases?
Superchunk vinyls are typically issued as LP albums, including limited and special editions in stereo sound.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.



