Artist page · 04/07/2026

Ten Years After

LondonFormed in 1967Métal9 vinyl albums
Ten Years After emerged in Nottingham, UK, in 1966 as a blues rock group. Rising to fame at Woodstock 1969 with guitarist Alvin Lee, they combined blues, psychedelic, and classic rock influences.
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1953Discogs releases
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About

Ten Years After, British blues rock from Nottingham, defining the late 60s surge.

Key albums on vinyl from original 1967 debut to 2019 limited editions — prices tracked and pressings detailed.

Formed in 1966, Ten Years After quickly became a prominent part of the British Blues Boom by the late 1960s. Their style blends blues rock, psychedelic rock, and hard rock, with Alvin Lee’s guitar work central to their sound. The band recorded major albums like their self-titled 1967 debut, 1969's Ssssh., and 1970's Cricklewood Green, releasing multiple original and reissue vinyl versions. Their Woodstock performance in 1969, featuring "I'm Going Home," was a defining moment, showcasing extended guitar solos and high-energy blues rock. They maintained a steady touring schedule through 1973, split in 1974, and reformed during the 1980s onward, with later albums continuing their legacy into the 21st century.

Vinyl collectors find original UK pressings and limited editions valuable,…

Discography

Ten Years After — Discography

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

Naturally LiveMusic On Vinyl · 2019
2019
Naturally Live
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered
Studio
The Cap Ferrat SessionsChrysalis · 2019
2019
The Cap Ferrat Sessions
Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition
Studio
A Sting In The TaleNot On Label (Ten Years After Self-released) · 2017
2017
A Sting In The Tale
CD, Album
Studio
EvolutionTen Years After · 2008
2008
Evolution
CD, Album
Studio
Roadworks (Live)Ten Years After · 2005
2005
Roadworks (Live)
CD, Album
Live
NowTen Years After · 2004
2004
Now
CD, Album
Studio
Live At The Fillmore East 1970Chrysalis · 2001
2001
Live At The Fillmore East 1970
CD, Album
Live
Live 1990Code 90 · 1993
1993
Live 1990
CD, Album
Studio
Live At Reading '83 (The Friday Rock Show Sessions)Raw Fruit Records · 1990
1990
Live At Reading '83 (The Friday Rock Show Sessions)
CD, Album
Live
About TimeChrysalis · 1989
1989
About Time
CD, Album
Studio
Positive VibrationsChrysalis · 1974
1974
Positive Vibrations
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Recorded LiveChrysalis · 1973
1973
Recorded Live
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Rock & Roll Music To The WorldChrysalis · 1972
1972
Rock & Roll Music To The World
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Alvin Lee & CompanyDeram · 1972
1972
Alvin Lee & Company
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
A Space In TimeChrysalis · 1971
1971
A Space In Time
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Cricklewood GreenDeram · 1970
1970
Cricklewood Green
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
WattDeram · 1970
1970
Watt
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
StonedhengeDeram · 1969
1969
Stonedhenge
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Ssssh.Deram · 1969
1969
Ssssh.
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Ten Years After UndeadDeram · 1968
1968
Ten Years After Undead
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Ten Years AfterDeram · 1967
1967
Ten Years After
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Ten Years After's career.

01
I'd Love to Change the World - 2004 Remaster
·
02
I'd Love to Change the World
I'd Love to Change the World
A Space In Time · 1971
03
Love Like A Man
Love Like A Man
Cricklewood Green · 1970
04
I'm going home
I'm going home
Naturally Live · 2019
05
I Woke Up This Morning
I Woke Up This Morning
Ssssh. · 1969
06
Let the Sky Fall - 2004 Remaster
·
07
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Ssssh. · 1969
08
Positive Vibrations - 2013 Remaster
·

The essentials

The 3 Ten Years After albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1971
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
A Space In Time

A pivotal 1971 album showing their fusion of blues rock and psychedelia, featuring the enduring "I'd Love to Change the World."

10 tracksStereo mixChrysalis labelSeveral original and reissue pressings
#2 · 1970
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Cricklewood Green

Released in 1970, this album highlights their blues rock roots with extended jams and strong production, available in various original and reissue versions.

8 tracksMono and stereo pressingsDeram and Chrysalis labels
#3 · 1969
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Ssssh.

Their 1969 album featuring raw blues rock anthems like “Bad Scene” and “I Woke Up This Morning,” recorded in stereo on the Deram label.

8 tracksStereo formatMultiple reissues

Go further

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Artists who share part of Ten Years After'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.

A Space In Time
Master release · LP · 1971
Market position i
22,55 €
Min price 10 €Max price 35 €
Average price 22,55 €
Only 11 copies for sale on Discogs
984 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Cricklewood Green
Master release · LP · 1970
Market position i
20,00 €
Min price 2 €Max price 30 €
Average price 20,00 €
Only 45 copies for sale on Discogs
327 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Ssssh.
Master release · LP · 1969
Market position i
3,06 €
Min price 3 €Max price 10 €
Average price 3,06 €
Only 43 copies for sale on Discogs
318 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Cap Ferrat Sessions
Master release · LP · 2019
Market position i
18,38 €
Min price 18 €Max price 18 €
Average price 18,38 €
Only 14 copies for sale on Discogs
132 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Naturally Live
Master release · LP · 2019
Market position i
30,00 €
Min price 30 €Max price 32 €
Average price 30,00 €
Only 22 copies for sale on Discogs
69 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
A Sting In The Tale
Master release · LP · 2017
Market position i
23,60 €
Min price 17 €Max price 27 €
Average price 23,60 €
Only 51 copies for sale on Discogs
23 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Naturally LiveLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered
Music On Vinyl Europe · 2019 MOVLP2523 Original pressing
69 want · 192 have · ratio 0,4
29,90 €
The Cap Ferrat SessionsLP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition
Chrysalis UK, Europe & US · 2019 CRV1152 Original pressing
132 want · 532 have · ratio 0,2
18,38 €
A Space In TimeLP, Album
Chrysalis Netherlands · 1971 5C 062-93056 🔥 Standard edition
984 want · 3 051 have · ratio 0,3
15,00 €
A Space In TimeLP, Album
Chrysalis UK · 1971 CHR 1001 Original pressing
984 want · 3 051 have · ratio 0,3
30,10 €
Cricklewood GreenLP, Album, Stereo
Deram Italy · 1970 SMLI 1065 🔥 Standard edition
327 want · 658 have · ratio 0,5
20,00 €
Cricklewood GreenLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo
Chrysalis Germany · 1970 6307 552 Original pressing
327 want · 658 have · ratio 0,5
Ssssh.LP, Album, Stereo
Deram US · 1969 DES 18029 🔥 Standard edition
318 want · 3 219 have · ratio 0,1
2,61 €
Ssssh.LP, Album, Stereo
Deram US · 1969 DES 18029 Original pressing
318 want · 3 219 have · ratio 0,1

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Ten Years After

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

Alvin Lee's guitar solos at Woodstock brought a new level of energy to blues rock live performances.
— Band Legacy
01Festival

Woodstock 1969 performance

Ten Years After’s 1969 Woodstock set included an extended rendition of "I'm Going Home," showcasing Alvin Lee’s virtuosic guitar work, a performance that contributed to their international fame.

1969Woodstock, NY
02Recording Studio

1971's A Space In Time sessions

The album 'A Space In Time' was recorded in 1971 with producer Chris Kimsey, blending blues rock with psychedelic elements reflected throughout its 10-track list.

1971UK
03Vinyl Collecting

Original UK Chrysalis pressing of 'A Space In Time'

The 1971 UK Chrysalis LP pressing (catalog CHR 1001) of 'A Space In Time' remains sought-after, with vinyl copies frequently tracked in the 30-35€ range, reflecting its collector value.

1971United Kingdom
04Live Release

2019's 'The Cap Ferrat Sessions'

'The Cap Ferrat Sessions' LP, released in 2019 as a limited edition for Record Store Day, showcases Ten Years After’s enduring blues rock style in a concise 5-track format.

2019UK, Europe & US

FAQ

FAQ: Ten Years After on physical formats

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

What years did Ten Years After originally operate?

The band formed in 1966 and were most active through 1973 before splitting in 1974. They reunited during the 1980s and continue in various forms.

Which Ten Years After albums are available on vinyl today?

Key vinyl releases include "A Space In Time" (1971), "Cricklewood Green" (1970), "Ssssh." (1969), plus recent limited edition live recordings like "The Cap Ferrat Sessions" (2019).

Where was Ten Years After formed?

Ten Years After was formed in Nottingham, United Kingdom, in 1966.

Are there original pressings of Ten Years After albums from the UK?

Yes, original UK pressings such as the 1971 Chrysalis release of "A Space In Time" (catno CHR 1001) are available and tracked on vinyl marketplaces.

How did Ten Years After influence British blues rock?

Their fusion of blues and psychedelic rock, led by Alvin Lee’s guitar playing, helped define the British Blues Boom’s sound in the late 1960s.

Are there any colored vinyl editions of their albums?

The album "Stonedhenge" is known to have a colored vinyl edition released in 2019 by Sundazed Music Inc.

What notable live recordings exist on vinyl for Ten Years After?

Live vinyl releases include "Naturally Live" (2019) with a crystal clear 180g audiophile pressing and archival releases like "Live At The BBC 1966-1968."

Is Ten Years After still active and producing music?

The band continues to tour with current members and releases limited edition vinyl, notably the 2019 "The Cap Ferrat Sessions." Alvin Lee is no longer with the group.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026