Artist page · 05/07/2026
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11 vinyl records including 'Songs From The Big Chair' with 8k+ copies and 1985 UK Mercury original pressing.
Tears for Fears is a British pop rock group established by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith in Bath in 1981. Known for early new wave and synth-pop soundscapes, their albums often explore psychological and social themes. They transitioned from synth-driven beginnings with "The Hurting" in 1983 to jazz and blues influences on "The Seeds Of Love" in 1989.
Despite internal tensions and a hiatus in the 1990s, Orzabal continued the band’s legacy with albums like "Elemental" (1993) and "Raoul And The Kings Of Spain" (1995). The duo reunited in 2001, releasing "Everybody Loves A Happy Ending" in 2004 and continuing to produce albums including "Songs For A Nervous Planet" (2024). Their catalog includes classic hits with significant vinyl editions tracked here.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Concord Records · 2024
Concord Records · 2022
UMC · 2021
XIII BIS Records · 2006
Arista · 2004
Epic · 1995
Mercury · 1993
Fontana · 1989
Mercury · 1985
Mercury · 1983Playlist
The tracks that sum up Tears for Fears's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Includes the band's biggest hits like "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" and "Shout." This 1985 Mercury release features new wave and synth-pop styles that broadened their reach internationally.
Debut album with synth-pop and new wave elements reflecting adolescent struggles. The Mercury original pressing is sought after by vinyl collectors.
Known for its expansive sound and complex arrangements, this Fontana release blends jazz, blues, and Beatles influences with pop rock.
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Artists who share part of Tears for Fears'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.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" remains one of the most streamed songs with millions of plays worldwide.— Music analytics
Tears for Fears' first album, "The Hurting," was released in 1983 on Mercury Records featuring a synth-pop sound focused on adolescent fears and struggles. It has 10 tracks including "Mad World" and "Pale Shelter."
Released in 1989, "The Seeds Of Love" departed from the new wave roots to a more layered pop rock style incorporating jazz, blues, and Beatles-inspired arrangements on its 8-track LP.
After splitting in the early 1990s, Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith reunited in 2001 to create "Everybody Loves A Happy Ending," released in 2004. This album marked a return to collaboration after a decade plus apart.
The live recording of their 1985 performance at Massey Hall, Toronto, released on vinyl for Record Store Day 2021, showcases the band’s synth-pop and new wave hits in a live setting including "Shout" and "Everybody Wants To Rule The World."
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Tears for Fears was formed in 1981 in Bath, England by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith.
The 1985 album 'Songs From The Big Chair' includes the track 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World.' It is one of their most famous songs.
The band spans genres such as new wave, pop, rock, synth-pop, and pop rock across their career.
Original pressings, especially of albums like 'Songs From The Big Chair' and 'The Hurting,' are sought by collectors and often command higher prices.
'Songs For A Nervous Planet,' released in 2024, is their latest album available on vinyl with various pressings in Europe and the US.
French collectors can find Tears for Fears vinyl via specialized record shops and online platforms that track available pressings and prices.
Yes, the live album 'Live At Massey Hall Toronto, Canada / 1985' was issued on vinyl in 2021 for Record Store Day.
Pressings from original UK or US labels often have different catalog numbers and can affect sound quality and collector value.
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