Artist page · 28/06/2026
About
Eight studio albums on vinyl, with original pressings often tracked around €15-60, including limited editions.
The War on Drugs has developed a distinctive sound that bridges traditional Americana songwriting with expansive, synth-laden landscapes. Fronted by Adam Granduciel, the band merges straightforward rock rhythms with experimental touches like vintage synthesizers and layered guitars. Their albums often feature long, immersive tracks, with compositions that balance melody and noise, reflecting influences from 80s indie to more classic American rock.
The group’s vinyl discography spans from their 2008 debut "Wagonwheel Blues" through to 2021's "I Don't Live Here Anymore," including live recordings such as "Live Drugs" with several pressings and limited editions spread across Europe, the US, and Japan.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Super High Quality Records · 2024
Atlantic · 2021
Super High Quality Records · 2020
Atlantic · 2017
Secretly Canadian · 2014
Secretly Canadian · 2011
Secretly Canadian · 2008Playlist
The tracks that sum up The War on Drugs's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Key 2014 album with 10 tracks showcasing their blend of indie rock and heartland rock, widely available in multiple vinyl editions.
2017's studio album featuring 10 tracks characterized by synth textures and melodic depth, available in repress and limited editions.
Latest studio album with 10 tracks, released as limited edition stereo vinyl across Europe and North America.
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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.
"The music provokes a collision between Dylan's formality and the no-wave of Suicide, between Springsteen’s grandeur and the noisy 80s of The Jesus & Mary Chain."— Critical analysis of The War on Drugs sound
Released in 2021 on Atlantic, the European LP pressing catalogued as 075678641299 features 10 tracks in stereo and is noted for its availability and collectible nature.
This 2020 pressing under catalog number SHQ1 includes 10 tracks with an extended running time, available as a limited edition vinyl in the United States.
The 2008 "Wagonwheel Blues" LP on Secretly Canadian marked the band's first full studio release, featuring 9 tracks blending psychedelic and indie rock.
The track "Thinking Of A Place" appears on multiple albums, noted for its over 10-minute length and layered, immersive production, exemplifying their expansive style.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Key vinyl albums include "Lost In The Dream" (2014), "A Deeper Understanding" (2017), and "I Don't Live Here Anymore" (2021), all available on various labels and formats.
The band’s vinyl albums have been released mainly on Secretly Canadian, Atlantic Records, and Super High Quality Records, with regional variations including Japan and Europe.
The War on Drugs formed in Philadelphia, USA in 2005, establishing themselves within indie and alternative rock scenes.
Their vinyl records cover alternative rock, indie rock, heartland rock, neo-psychedelia, and dream pop influences across their discography.
Yes, several albums including "I Don't Live Here Anymore" and "Live Drugs" have limited edition pressings often sought after by collectors.
Prices for original and limited edition vinyl typically range from around €10 to over €50 depending on rarity and condition.
Yes, original limited edition vinyls such as the 2021 European pressing of "I Don't Live Here Anymore" are available through distributors in Europe and France.
Most albums contain around 9 to 12 tracks, often with some songs extending beyond typical lengths for immersive listening experiences.
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