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12 vinyl releases including 180g audiophile LPs; original 1968 pressings of Sweetheart of the Rodeo notable in the market.
The Byrds, active from 1964 to 1973, are a Los Angeles-based American rock band influential in shaping folk rock, psychedelic rock, and country rock. The band prominently featured Roger McGuinn on 12-string guitar and vocals, with early lineups including Gene Clark, David Crosby, Chris Hillman, and Michael Clarke. Their reinterpretation of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" introduced electric folk to mainstream audiences, igniting a new genre. They further experimented with psychedelic sounds in albums like "Fifth Dimension" and later embraced country music, helping pioneer country rock with "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" in 1968.
Their discography available in vinyl format includes audiophile 180-gram pressings and color vinyl editions.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Sundazed Music · 2008
Columbia · 2000
Re-Flyte · 1987
Asylum Records · 1973
Columbia · 1971
Columbia · 1971
Columbia · 1970
Columbia · 1969
Columbia · 1969
Columbia · 1968
Columbia · 1968
Columbia · 1967
Columbia · 1966
Columbia · 1965
Columbia · 1965Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Byrds's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A pivotal country rock album, originally released in 1968 on the CBS label in Europe, featuring classic tracks that shaped the genre.
Released in 1967, this album blends folk rock and psychedelic rock, known for tracks like "So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star."
The 1966 album that explored psychedelic sounds and introduced experimental electronic effects alongside folk rock.
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Artists who share part of The Byrds'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.
A new genre was born when they electrified 'Mr. Tambourine Man.'— The Byrds' influence
In 1964, The Byrds took Bob Dylan's 'Mr. Tambourine Man' before its publication and added electric guitar, launching the folk rock genre.
Released in 1968, "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" is recognized as a pioneering album of country rock, issued originally on CBS in Europe (S 63353).
"Fifth Dimension" (1966) showcases The Byrds' shift into psychedelic rock, with innovative electronic sound effects and folk-rock fusion.
The Byrds' 2008 release captures their 1971 Royal Albert Hall performance with a 19-track set blending folk-rock and country influences.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The Byrds formed in Los Angeles in 1964 and disbanded in 1973, marking a decade of influence in rock history.
The Byrds pioneered folk rock, psychedelic rock, and country rock, influencing multiple music styles in the 1960s.
'Mr. Tambourine Man' appears on their 1965 debut album, which introduced electric folk to a wide audience.
Original 1968 CBS European pressings of 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' (cat.no S 63353) and 1967 CBS Brazil pressings of 'Younger Than Yesterday' are collectible.
'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' was first released in Europe on CBS in 1968, later gaining recognition as a country rock milestone.
'Fifth Dimension' embraces psychedelic and folk rock elements, featuring innovative electronic effects and rich vocal harmonies.
'Live at Royal Albert Hall 1971' captures a comprehensive 19-track performance, showcasing their evolving sound in folk and country rock.
Yes, several albums such as 'Fifth Dimension' and 'Mr. Tambourine Man' have 180g audiophile vinyl versions for enhanced sound quality.
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