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6 vinyl albums including classics and reissues; Odessey and Oracle original 1968 UK pressing listed at €100+
The Zombies, originating from St Albans, England, brought to life a distinctive sound that combined elements of beat music, British rhythm & blues, and psychedelic pop. The classic line-up featured Colin Blunstone on vocals, Rod Argent on keyboards, Chris White on bass, Paul Atkinson on guitar, and Hugh Grundy on drums. Their career took off after winning a 1963 local contest, securing a recording contract with Decca Records by 1964. Their initial works include the debut album Begin Here (1965), blending rock and R&B influences with notable singles like "She's Not There" which saw major success internationally, particularly in the US charts.
In 1968, their final album before the first split, Odessey and Oracle, self-produced on a tight budget and released by CBS, eventually climb…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Cooking Vinyl · 2023
Cherry Red · 2015
Salvo · 2012
Red House Records · 2011
Red House Records · 2009
Go! Entertainment · 2004
RCA · 1990
CBS · 1968
Parrot · 1965
Decca · 1965Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Zombies's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The 1968 self-produced album featuring "Time of the Season," a key track from their final classic release before initial breakup.
Debut album showcasing early Zombies' beat and R&B-infused rock, including the breakthrough hit "She's Not There."
Latest studio album reflecting the band's continued psychedelic and baroque pop influences with contemporary production.
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Artists who share part of The Zombies'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.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
The Zombies combined pop rock with baroque psychedelia to create a unique British Invasion sound.— Overview of The Zombies' style
The original UK 1968 CBS pressing of Odessey And Oracle has a want/have collector ratio of 4.3:1, with 16 copies currently available for sale, reflecting its status among collectors.
"She's Not There," written by Rod Argent, became a major international hit in 1964, reaching number 1 in the US charts and later covered by Santana on their Moonflower album.
The single "Time of the Season" from Odessey and Oracle initially flopped but reached the US Top 5 charts at the end of 1968 and early 1969, boosting the album's recognition.
The Zombies formed in 1961 in St Albans with members Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent, Chris White, Paul Atkinson, and Hugh Grundy establishing their classic lineup.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The Zombies formed in 1961 in St Albans, United Kingdom.
CBS released the original 1968 UK pressing of Odessey And Oracle.
Key tracks include "She's Not There," "Time of the Season," and "Care of Cell 44." These tracks appear on their classic album Odessey and Oracle.
Yes, a 2022 European test pressing exists for the album Different Game on Cooking Vinyl.
The original UK mono promo pressing of Begin Here from 1964 is relatively rare, with a want-to-have ratio of about 3:1 among collectors.
Original pressings of Odessey And Oracle can be found priced between €100 and €174 depending on condition and edition.
The Zombies' vinyl formats include LP albums in stereo and mono, test pressings, and limited editions.
The Zombies had major chart success in the United States, often exceeding their popularity in the United Kingdom.
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