Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
21 vinyl editions tracked, including 180g audiophile LPs and colored limited releases.
Founded in 1975 by producer and engineer Alan Parsons and songwriter Eric Woolfson, this collective is known for thematic albums with rotating vocalists and session musicians. Their sonic style mixes elements of progressive rock, pop, and electronic textures, with lush arrangements and concept-driven lyrics. Notable albums include their debut inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and subsequent releases that incorporate science fiction and gambling motifs.
Alan Parsons’ background in sound engineering, notably with the Beatles and Pink Floyd, shaped the band’s meticulous studio craftsmanship. The group issued a steady stream of albums throughout the 70s and 80s, culminating with 1987’s Gaudi.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Arista/Legacy · 2023
Arista · 1987
Arista · 1985
Arista · 1985
Arista · 1984
Arista · 1982
Arista · 1980
Arista · 1979
Arista · 1978
Arista · 1977
Charisma · 1976Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Alan Parsons Project's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This 1984 release blends pop rock and prog, featuring the hit 'Don't Answer Me' and showcasing the band’s polished studio production.
Their most commercially successful album, containing the title track which reached number 3 in the US, combining soft rock and classic rock elements.
The final album under the original band name, blending symphonic rock and synth-pop, available on several pressings including US and Japan.
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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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
I couldn't wait to find out the secrets behind the Sgt. Pepper album.— Alan Parsons on his Abbey Road beginnings
The 1980 album The Turn of a Friendly Card was recorded in Paris, reflecting the band’s European residential influence at the time and yielding two Top 20 hits.
Alan Parsons engineered Pink Floyd's 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon, a milestone that helped establish his reputation and influenced the sonic identity of his own project.
The 1976 debut album took its inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe's works, setting a literary and thematic tone for the band’s subsequent releases.
The original US LP pressing of Ammonia Avenue on Arista (cat. no. AL8 8204) is sought after, with numerous copies available across worldwide sellers.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The Alan Parsons Project was formed in 1975 in the United Kingdom by Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson.
Their music blends progressive rock, pop rock, soft rock, and elements of art rock and electronic music.
'Eye in the Sky' is the title track of their 1982 album, their most commercially successful release.
Yes, several albums like Ammonia Avenue, Eye in the Sky, and turn of a Friendly Card have 180g audiophile pressings.
Original US pressings of Ammonia Avenue are currently available between approximately €4.35 and €17.39 on vinyl marketplaces.
Their greatest commercial success occurred in continental Europe including France, more so than in the UK.
French collectors can find vinyl editions via dedicated online stores and marketplaces that track European releases and pressings.
Albums typically contain between 7 and 10 tracks, with runtimes averaging 35 to 45 minutes.
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