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Tbc

GermanyAlternatif3 vinyl albums
TBC is a sound artist from Germany known for experimental electronic music. Active since the early 2000s, his work spans ambient, noise, and dark ambient genres.
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About

Over 200 releases including rare vinyls and CDrs, spanning ambient, noise, and dark ambient styles.

TBC is the moniker of Thomas Beck, a German sound artist whose discography includes over 200 releases across various formats such as vinyl LPs, CDs, CDrs, and digital files. His music explores experimental, ambient, drone, and noise landscapes, often blending electronic and electroacoustic elements. Notable releases come from labels like Wachsender Prozess and self-released editions. The artist's work is characterized by lengthy compositions and a focus on sound art and minimalism.

While primarily releasing on CDr and digital formats in recent years, TBC's vinyl output includes the 2001 LP "House Unwillently" on Wachsender Prozess.

Discography

Tbc discography

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

VerweigerungGrubenwehr Freiburg · 2025
2025
Verweigerung
Cassette, Album, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered
Studio
GlashausNot On Label · 2023
2023
Glashaus
CDr, Album
Studio
PasshöheNot On Label · 2022
2022
Passhöhe
CDr, Album
Studio
TBC & SeemannWachsender Prozess · 2020
2020
TBC & Seemann
CDr, Album
Studio
Mechanische OrganisationWachsender Prozess · 2018
2018
Mechanische Organisation
File, WAV, Album
Studio
TBC_CzepoksWachsender Prozess · 2012
2012
TBC_Czepoks
CD, Album
Studio
House UnwillentlyWachsender Prozess · 2001
2001
House Unwillently
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Tbc's career.

01
Saxoo
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02
get him back!
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03
love is embarrassing
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04
the grudge
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05
pretty isn’t pretty
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06
My True Love has a GoldenBeard
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07
Alien Cia Agent
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08
gute luft
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The essentials

The 3 Tbc albums you absolutely need

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#1 · 2025
Cassette, Album, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered
Verweigerung

A 2025 numbered limited edition cassette box set from Grubenwehr Freiburg featuring six exploratory tracks in experimental and noise styles.

6 tracksLimited editionNumbered box setGerman release
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#2 · 2023
CDr, Album
Glashaus

A 32-minute ambient and dark ambient drone piece released in 2023 on CDr, representing Beck’s deep dive into musique concrète and non-music.

1 track (32:29)CDr formatGerman releaseExperimental ambient
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#3 · 2022
CDr, Album
Passhöhe

The 2022 Passhöhe album presents four lengthy ambient electroacoustic compositions focused on atmospheric textures and minimalist noise.

4 tracksCDr formatGerman releaseAmbient and experimental
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Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Tbc

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

TBC is the project name of sound artist Thomas Beck from Germany.
— Artist profile
01Release

House Unwillently limited edition vinyl LP

Released in 2001 by Wachsender Prozess, this limited edition vinyl album marked the beginning of TBC's recorded output, showcasing early experimental electronic work.

2001Germany
02Collaboration

"TBC & Seemann" album from 2020

The 2020 album "TBC & Seemann", issued on Wachsender Prozess, blends ambient, dark ambient, tribal, and drone elements across three extended compositions.

2020Germany
03Limited Edition

Verweigerung cassette box set

The 2025 cassette box set Verweigerung, released by Grubenwehr Freiburg, is a numbered limited edition featuring six tracks, blending experimental and noise styles.

2025Germany
04Track Detail

Glashaus 32-minute ambient piece

Glashaus features a single 32-minute track blending ambient, dark ambient, drone, and musique concrète released in 2023 on CDr.

2023Germany

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FAQ

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

Who is TBC?

TBC is the stage name of Thomas Beck, a German sound artist known for experimental electronic music.

What musical styles does TBC explore?

TBC's music spans ambient, dark ambient, drone, noise, electroacoustic, and experimental sound art genres.

Which formats are TBC's albums released on vinyl?

TBC's vinyl releases include limited edition LPs, cassettes, and CDrs, with some digital-only album formats as well.

Are TBC's vinyl releases limited editions?

Many of TBC's vinyls, including numbered box sets like Verweigerung, are limited editions aimed at collectors.

Where are TBC's vinyl records primarily pressed?

Most of TBC's vinyl pressings originate from Germany, often issued on independent labels such as Wachsender Prozess.

How can I find TBC vinyl prices and availability?

Vinyles.com tracks real-time prices and availability of TBC's vinyls, including rare limited editions and recent releases.

Does TBC have connections to the French music scene?

TBC is a German artist with no direct links to the French music scene or francophone genres.

What should I listen for in TBC's vinyl albums?

Listen for exploratory soundscapes blending minimal electronic rhythms, ambient drones, and industrial textures distinctive to experimental music.

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Last updated: 26/06/2026