Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Over 30 albums and EPs blending psychedelic rock and indie sounds—original UK LP pressings from 2012 command €25+.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre, founded by multi-instrumentalist Anton Newcombe, merges neo-psychedelia with experimental rock elements drawn from decades of influences including Indian instruments and shoegaze textures. With a revolving lineup centered around Newcombe, the band has released over 30 albums and EPs since 1990, maintaining a distinctly independent approach through their label A Records. Their music features a blend of fuzzed guitars and textured soundscapes, often including tambourine as a stage signature provided by longtime member Joel Gion. The band has a sustained following across Europe and the US, supported by a catalog of vinyl releases available in various editions including colored and heavyweight pressings.
Several vinyl editions of their key albums fetch s…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
A Records · 2023
A Records · 2022
A Records · 2019
A Records · 2018
A Records · 2017
A Records · 2016
A Records · 2015
A Records · 2015
A Records · 2014
A Records · 2012
A Records · 2010
A Records · 2008
Tee Pee Records · 2003
The Committee To Keep Music Evil · 2001
TVT Records · 1998
BOMP! · 1997
Tangible · 1996
BOMP! · 1996
BOMP! · 1995
BOMP! · Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Brian Jonestown Massacre's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Eleventh studio album featuring 11 tracks of psychedelic and folk-inspired rock, notable for its original UK & Europe pressing on A Records label.
Shoegaze and psychedelic rock album with 13 tracks, issued in various vinyl editions including a white label pressing in Europe.
One of the band’s well-produced albums mixing psychedelic and indie rock styles spread over 16 tracks, originally released through Tee Pee Records in the US.
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Artists who share part of The Brian Jonestown Massacre'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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"The factors kill the music, but I write the letters; without me, they are nothing."— Anton Newcombe
The 2012 original UK & Europe LP pressing of Aufheben on A Records (catno AUK023LP) is highly sought after by collectors, with prices generally above €25 and dozens of copies available for sale.
The 2008 European white label pressing of My Bloody Underground on A Records (AUK011LP) exists alongside standard pressings, offering a rare variant for vinyl collectors.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre performed extensively in France in 2006, including notable shows in Rouen (a 3-hour set), Toulouse, Bordeaux, Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand, Paris, and Tourcoing, gaining significant local audience engagement.
In 1996, the band released three albums: Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request, Take It From The Man!, and Thank God For Mental Illness, showing an intensive creative output in one year.
Joel Gion played tambourine for four years, providing a unique stage presence in their live shows.— Band history
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre formed in San Francisco, United States, in 1990, blending psychedelic rock with indie and shoegaze influences.
The band has over 30 releases on vinyl formats, including albums and EPs, with various pressings and special editions.
Their music mixes psychedelic rock with shoegaze, indie rock, and experimental influences, often enhanced with diverse instrumentation.
The 2012 original UK & Europe pressing of Aufheben on A Records is particularly valued among collectors.
Yes, several releases have been issued as limited colored vinyl, including 180g editions in yellow, pink, purple, and transparent red.
Yes, they toured France in 2006, playing venues in Rouen, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand, Paris, and Tourcoing.
Joel Gion is known for playing the tambourine for the band and contributing to their stage presence since the 1990s.
The band’s vinyl catalog is available for price comparison and browsing on Vinyles.com, including multiple pressings and editions.
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