Artist page · 03/07/2026
About
Nine vinyl albums including originals and test pressings; prices range €26-70 with rare pressings reaching higher values.
Underworld's core members are Karl Hyde (vocals and guitar) and Rick Smith (keyboards and effects), initially rooted in new wave and evolving into electronic pioneers. The band's breakthrough came in the 1990s with landmark albums combining urban trance elements and immersive soundscapes. Their dynamic work includes nine vinyl albums featured on Vinyles.com, showcasing styles from ambient techno to progressive house.
Among their notable releases are the 1993 album marking their shift to electronic music, steady output over the following decades, and recent projects continuing their sonic exploration. Distinctive vinyl pressings, including original UK and European editions, offer collectors prime access to these milestones with current prices reflecting both demand and rarity.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Smith Hyde Productions · 2024
Smith Hyde Productions · 2020
Caroline International · 2019
Caroline International · 2016
Underworldlive.com · 2011
Cooking Vinyl · 2010
Underworldlive.com · 2010
Fox Music · 2008
Underworldlive.com · 2008
Underworldlive.com · 2008
Underworldlive.com · 2007
V2 · 2006
Underworldlive.com · 2005
JBO · 2002
JBO · 2000
JBO · 1999
Junior Boy's Own · 1996
Junior Boy's Own · 1994
Sire · 1989
Sire · 1988Playlist
The tracks that sum up Underworld's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 10-track album showcasing a mature blend of progressive house, techno, and downtempo styles with precise production and rich atmospheres.
Seven-track LP featuring a return to house music roots with clear textures and a forward-looking electronic soundscape.
An 11-track album blending techno, tech house, and downtempo elements, noted for complex rhythms and layered sound design.
Go further
Artists who share part of Underworld'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.
Underworld's sound blends old and new elements creating immersive electronic experiences.— Karl Hyde
In 1993, Underworld released "Dubnobasswithmyheadman," their seminal album marking a shift from their earlier pop sound to urban trance and techno, featuring whispered vocals and blues guitar elements.
Their 1996 album "Second Toughest in the Infants" brought greater commercial success, driven by the single "Born Slippy" which featured prominently on the Trainspotting soundtrack.
The original vinyl LP of "A Hundred Days Off," released by JBO in 2002 (cat. JBO1020101), remains highly collectible with prices around €70, notable for its rich progressive house and ambient textures.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Underworld was formed in 1979 in Romford, United Kingdom, starting as a new wave band before evolving into electronic music pioneers.
Their vinyl albums span genres including ambient techno, progressive house, techno, tech house, and downtempo electronic music.
The influential track 'Born Slippy' appears on the 1996 album 'Second Toughest in the Infants,' available on vinyl in various editions.
Prices for Underworld vinyl albums range approximately between €26 for recent pressings up to €70 for sought-after originals.
Original pressings like 'A Hundred Days Off' from 2002 exist in the UK with catalog numbers such as JBO1020101 and are highly valued.
Their music features layered production and the careful crafting of sound design, blending guitars with electronic beats for a hypnotic listening experience.
Original pressings usually have full label details and catalog numbers while test pressings may list different labels or lack catalog numbers, often issued in small quantities.
French collectors and enthusiasts can find Underworld vinyl through specialized stores and online marketplaces that track and compare prices in real time.
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