Artist page · 04/07/2026

The Black Keys

AkronFormed in 2001Alternatif11 vinyl albums
The Black Keys are a blues-rock duo from Akron, Ohio formed in 2001, known for blending traditional blues with alternative rock influences. They evolved from underground blues beginnings to worldwide recognition with a discography featuring 14 vinyl releases.
11Albums on Vinyles.com
641Discogs releases
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About

The Black Keys, From Akron blues roots to modern rock success since 2001.

14 LPs and 7" singles tracked with live vinyl price ranges, including rare editions and remastered sets.

The Black Keys consist of guitarist and singer Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney. Their music is a raw mix of blues rock and alternative rock, with heavy influence from traditional blues artists like Junior Kimbrough, whom they honored in their 2006 mini-album Chulahoma containing six cover tracks. Their debut LP The Big Come Up was released in 2002 on Alive Records, an independent label focusing on underground blues and rock. Over time, the band grew popular worldwide, leading to multiple vinyl editions including deluxe box sets and colored pressings. Their extensive catalog features albums such as Brothers (2010) and Dropout Boogie (2022), notable for a strong presence in vinyl collectors’ markets.

Vinyles.com tracks 14 official vinyl releases from The Black Keys spanning…

Discography

The Black Keys — Discography

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

Peaches!Easy Eye Sound · 2026
2026
Peaches!
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
No Rain, No FlowersWarner Records · 2025
2025
No Rain, No Flowers
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Studio
Ohio PlayersNonesuch · 2024
2024
Ohio Players
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Live At Beachland Tavern March 31, 2002Nonesuch · 2022
2022
Live At Beachland Tavern March 31, 2002
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Live
Dropout BoogieNonesuch · 2022
2022
Dropout Boogie
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Delta KreamEasy Eye Sound · 2021
2021
Delta Kream
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
'Let's Rock'Nonesuch · 2019
2019
'Let's Rock'
CD, Album
Studio
Turn BlueNonesuch · 2014
2014
Turn Blue
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
El CaminoNonesuch · 2011
2011
El Camino
CD, Album
Studio
BrothersNonesuch · 2010
2010
Brothers
CD, Album
Studio
Attack & ReleaseNonesuch · 2008
2008
Attack & Release
CD, Album
Studio
Magic PotionNonesuch · 2006
2006
Magic Potion
CD, Album
Studio
ChulahomaFat Possum Records · 2006
2006
Chulahoma
CD, Album
Studio
Rubber FactoryFat Possum Records · 2004
2004
Rubber Factory
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
ThickfreaknessFat Possum Records · 2003
2003
Thickfreakness
CD, Album
Studio
The Big Come UpAlive Records · 2002
2002
The Big Come Up
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up The Black Keys's career.

01
Lonely Boy
·
02
Tighten Up
Tighten Up
Brothers · 2010
03
Howlin' for You
Howlin' for You
Brothers · 2010
04
Gold on the Ceiling
·
05
Everlasting Light
Everlasting Light
Brothers · 2010
06
Next Girl
Next Girl
Brothers · 2010
07
Little Black Submarines
·
08
Fever
·

The essentials

The 3 The Black Keys albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2002
Vinyl, LP, Album
The Big Come Up

The band's raw debut album featuring blues-driven garage rock that defined their early sound, available in multiple pressing variants.

14 tracksAlive Records labelBlues Rock genreOriginal 2002 release
#2 · 2010
LP, Album, Stereo
Brothers

Breakthrough album blending blues rock with indie influences, released on Nonesuch with deluxe vinyl editions available.

15 tracksNonesuch labelMultiple vinyl versionsIncludes hits like 'Tighten Up'
#3 · 2022
Vinyl, LP, Album
Dropout Boogie

Recent release showcasing a matured blues-rock style, available worldwide with standard and limited edition vinyl pressings.

10 tracksNonesuch labelWorldwide releaseMultiple limited pressings

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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.

No Rain, No Flowers
Master release · LP · 2025
Market position i
21,12 €
Min price 17 €Max price 49 €
Average price 21,12 €
Only 78 copies for sale on Discogs
95 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Ohio Players
Master release · LP · 2024
Market position i
23,20 €
Min price 13 €Max price 27 €
Average price 23,20 €
Only 55 copies for sale on Discogs
237 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Dropout Boogie
Master release · LP · 2022
Market position i
13,92 €
Min price 13 €Max price 23 €
Average price 13,92 €
Only 291 copies for sale on Discogs
447 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Delta Kream
Master release · LP · 2021
Market position i
19,14 €
Min price 15 €Max price 21 €
Average price 19,14 €
Only 157 copies for sale on Discogs
617 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Brothers
Master release · LP · 2010
Market position i
26,10 €
Min price 22 €Max price 87 €
Average price 26,10 €
Only 74 copies for sale on Discogs
720 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Big Come Up
Master release · LP · 2002
Market position i
39,14 €
Min price 27 €Max price 58 €
Average price 39,14 €
Only 27 copies for sale on Discogs
1 329 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
No Rain, No FlowersLP, Album
Warner Records Worldwide · 2025 093624832904 🔥 Standard edition
95 want · 848 have · ratio 0,1
24,85 €
No Rain, No FlowersLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Warner Records USA & Canada · 2025 093624832904 Original pressing
95 want · 848 have · ratio 0,1
17,34 €
Ohio PlayersLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Stereo
Nonesuch Worldwide · 2024 075597900538 🔥 Standard edition
237 want · 2 552 have · ratio 0,1
23,20 €
Ohio PlayersLP, Album
Nonesuch US · 2024 075597906196, 075597900293 Original pressing
237 want · 2 552 have · ratio 0,1
13,32 €
Dropout BoogieLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Nonesuch USA & Europe · 2022 075597910056 🔥 Standard edition
447 want · 8 873 have · ratio 0,1
14,79 €
Dropout BoogieLP, Album
Nonesuch Worldwide · 2022 075597913576 Original pressing
447 want · 8 873 have · ratio 0,1
13,05 €
Delta KreamLP, Album, White Label, Stereo
Nonesuch US · 2021 075597916881 🔥 Standard edition
617 want · 3 245 have · ratio 0,2
Delta KreamLP, Album, Stereo
Easy Eye Sound US · 2021 075597916881 Original pressing
617 want · 3 245 have · ratio 0,2
20,87 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of The Black Keys

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

"We have always been deeply rooted in traditional blues, shaping our sound around its core principles."
— Dan Auerbach
01Album Release

The Big Come Up marks the starting point

The Black Keys released their debut album The Big Come Up in 2002 on the independent Alive Records label, which specialized in underground blues and rock.

2002Akron, Ohio
02Tribute

Chulahoma album honors Junior Kimbrough

In 2006, The Black Keys released Chulahoma, a mini album of six covers paying homage to blues guitarist Junior Kimbrough, a primary influence on their sound.

2006Akron, Ohio
03Vinyl Editions

Brothers sees deluxe remastered 9x7" vinyl box set

The 2010 album Brothers has deluxe vinyl editions including a 2021 limited edition box of nine remastered 7" singles on Nonesuch Records.

2010Worldwide
04Recent Releases

Dropout Boogie available worldwide with multiple vinyl pressings

Their 2022 album Dropout Boogie was released on Nonesuch with editions including standard, limited, and colored vinyl available worldwide.

2022Worldwide
05Upcoming Vinyls

Future releases No Rain, No Flowers and Ohio Players

Vinyl editions of No Rain, No Flowers (2025) and Ohio Players (2024) are tracked with live prices, reflecting ongoing collector interest.

2024-2025USA & Worldwide

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FAQ

FAQ: The Black Keys on physical formats

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

Who are the members of The Black Keys?

The Black Keys are a duo consisting of Dan Auerbach (guitar, vocals) and Patrick Carney (drums).

What genres does The Black Keys' music cover?

Their sound blends blues rock, alternative rock, garage rock, and indie influences.

When was The Black Keys' first album released?

Their debut album The Big Come Up was released in 2002 on Alive Records.

Are there special vinyl editions of The Black Keys' albums?

Yes, several albums such as Brothers and Dropout Boogie have limited edition, remastered, and deluxe vinyl pressings.

How can I distinguish original pressings from reissues?

Original pressings usually have specific catalog numbers, release years, and often mention 'original' in the pressing details; reissues vary by country and label.

What is the typical price range for The Black Keys vinyl?

Prices vary widely, from about 13 to 58 euros, depending on rarity, edition, and condition of the vinyl.

Are The Black Keys' albums available on vinyl in France?

Yes, many albums are distributed in Europe and can be found in France through various vinyl retailers and importers.

Which Black Keys album should I start collecting on vinyl?

Starting points include The Big Come Up for early raw blues rock and Brothers for a polished introduction to their mainstream sound.

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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