#1 · 2025
Latest studio album with a triple LP plus DVD live performance, showcasing recent post rock experimentation.
11 tracksIncludes bonus DVDLabel: Young God RecordsReleased: 2025
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Swans
Swans formed in New York in 1982, pioneering experimental, post-punk, and industrial rock genres under Michael Gira's leadership.
13Albums on Vinyles.com
1068Discogs releases
796kLast.fm listeners
About
Swans, From New York no wave to post-industrial soundscapes since 1982.
13 key LPs spanning experimental rock and noise, with originals and recent pressings tracked live.
Swans is a US experimental rock group emerging from New York, blending no wave, post-punk, noise rock, and industrial styles. Their evolving sound and thematic shifts reflect strong artistic experimentation, especially following the 1986 addition of keyboardist and vocalist Jarboe.
Vinyl collectors will find 13 catalog albums from early releases like "Filth" (1983) to the latest "Birthing" (2025). Pressings are available mostly via Mute and Young God labels, with European and North American variants. Their vinyl works span LP albums often featuring extended tracks and complex arrangements favored by fans of experimental and post-rock vinyl.
Discography
Swans — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Young God Records · 2025Birthing
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Young God Records · 2024Live Rope
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Young God Records · 2023The Beggar
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Young God Records · 2019Leaving Meaning.
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Young God Records · 2017Deliquescence
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Young God Records · 2016The Glowing Man
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Young God Records · 2014To Be Kind
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Young God Records · 2012We Rose From Your Bed With The Sun In Our Head
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Young God Records · 2012The Seer
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Young God Records · 2010My Father Will Guide Me Up A Rope To The Sky
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Young God Records · 1996Soundtracks For The Blind
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Disaster Records · 1995Kill The Child - 1985,1986,1987 Live
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Young God Records · 1995The Great Annihilator
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Young God Records · 1992Omniscience
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Young God Records · 1992Love Of Life
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Young God Records · 1991White Light From The Mouth Of Infinity
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UNI Records · 1989The Burning World
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Not On Label (Swans Self-released) · 1988Feel Good Now
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Caroline Records · 1987Children Of God
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K.422 · 1986Greed
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K.422 · 1986Holy Money
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Not On Label (Swans Self-released) · 1986Public Castration Is A Good Idea
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K.422 · 1984Cop
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Neutral Records · 1983Filth
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Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Swans's career.
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Screen Shot
To Be Kind · 2014
02
A Little God In My Hands
To Be Kind · 2014
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Helpless Child
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Blind
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Lunacy
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06
Red Velvet Corridor
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07
Just A Little Boy (for Chester Burnett)
To Be Kind · 2014
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Oxygen
To Be Kind · 2014
The essentials
The 3 Swans albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 2023
Intense 2023 album mixing alternative and industrial rock with long-form tracks and deep ambient textures.
11 tracksLabel: Young God RecordsMultiple vinyl pressingsReleased: 2023
#3 · 2019
Focused experimental rock album from 2019 available in several pressings, emphasizing ambient post rock styles.
12 tracksLabel: Mute/Young God RecordsEuropean and US versionsReleased: 2019
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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.
Birthing
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Min price 31 €Max price 38 €
Average price
34,66 €
Only 103 copies for sale on Discogs
339 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Beggar
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Min price 21 €Max price 24 €
Average price
22,44 €
Only 134 copies for sale on Discogs
172 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Leaving Meaning.
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Min price 9 €Max price 17 €
Average price
13,02 €
Only 128 copies for sale on Discogs
203 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Glowing Man
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i
Min price 31 €Max price 45 €
Average price
38,15 €
Only 49 copies for sale on Discogs
302 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
To Be Kind
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i
Min price 28 €Max price 35 €
Average price
30,45 €
Only 54 copies for sale on Discogs
666 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
My Father Will Guide Me Up A Rope To The Sky
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Min price 12 €Max price 16 €
Average price
13,79 €
Only 114 copies for sale on Discogs
910 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Swans
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Swans have never repeated themselves; each album challenges listeners anew.— Michael Gira
01Formation
Swans formed in New York in 1982
The band originated in New York City in 1982 under Michael Gira, setting the foundation for their experimental rock trajectory.
02Album Release
"Filth" debut album came out in 1983
Their first studio album "Filth" released in 1983, introduced their no wave and noise rock sound with raw, industrial textures.
03Lineup Change
Jarboe joined in 1986 shifting the sound
The 1986 addition of keyboardist and singer Jarboe moved the band toward a more melodic and layered style from its earlier harsher no wave approach.
04Reformation
Michael Gira reformed Swans in 2010
On January 10, 2010, Michael Gira announced Swans' reformation for new albums and tours, reviving the group's experimental rock presence.
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FAQ
FAQ: Swans on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What genres best describe Swans?
Swans' music spans experimental rock, post-punk, noise rock, no wave, and industrial rock genres.
When was Swans formed and where?
Swans was formed in 1982 in New York City, United States.
Which Swans album on vinyl features a bonus DVD?
The 2025 "Birthing" album includes a bonus DVD alongside the triple LP set.
Are there European and North American vinyl pressings available for Swans albums?
Yes, many of Swans' albums have pressings issued in both Europe and North America with variations in labels and catalog numbers.
What formats are common for Swans vinyl albums?
Most Swans vinyl albums come as LPs; some releases include test pressings, double LPs, or special editions with DVDs.
Which album marked a shift to a more melodic sound?
The arrival of Jarboe in 1986 marked a shift toward more melodic and layered arrangements in Swans' music.
Are Swans' more recent releases available on vinyl?
Yes, albums like "Leaving Meaning." (2019), "The Beggar" (2023), and "Birthing" (2025) are available on vinyl with multiple pressings.
Where can I find Swans vinyl albums in France?
Swans vinyl albums are available through distributors and shops offering European pressings, especially from labels like Mute Records and Young God Records.
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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.
Last updated: 04/07/2026