#1 · 1975
This album features a blend of modern classical and ambient styles, including the track So Long Ago, So Clear with Jon Anderson's vocals.
3 tracksRCA Victor labelMultiple vinyl versions
Artist page · 05/07/2026
Vangelis
Born in 1943 in Agría, Greece, Vangelis composed electronic, ambient, and film score music from the 1970s until 2022, blending classical and modern synth sounds.
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About
Vangelis, Greek pioneer of electronic and orchestral soundtracks since the 1970s.
Eight vinyl albums, including cult LPs like Heaven and Hell and Mythodea, with rare pressings from Europe and Brazil.
Vangelis, the stage name of Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, started as a self-taught keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist. He emerged in the 1960s with the progressive rock band Aphrodite's Child before launching a solo career centered on electronic and ambient styles. His discography includes influential soundtracks like Blade Runner (1982), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), and the Academy Award-winning Chariots of Fire (1981).
He built Nemo Studios in London where he produced seminal albums featuring Yamaha CS-80 synthesizers and Roland VP-330 vocoders. Vangelis's vinyl releases range from early works such as Heaven and Hell (1975) to recent explorations exemplified by Juno To Jupiter (2022) and Mythodea (reissued in 2018 and 2022).
Discography
Vangelis — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Decca · 2021Juno To Jupiter
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Decca · 2019Nocturne (The Piano Album)
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Decca · 2016Rosetta
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Decca · 2012Chariots Of Fire (The Play) (Music From The Stage Show)
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Polydor · 2007El Greco (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Sony Classical · 2004Alexander (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Sony Classical · 2001Mythodea (Music For The NASA Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey)
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Tuxedo Music · 1996A Separate Affair
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EastWest · 1996Oceanic
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EastWest · 1995Voices
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EastWest · 1994Blade Runner
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EastWest · 19921492 – Conquest Of Paradise (Music From The Original Soundtrack)
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EastWest · 1990The City
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Arista · 1988Direct
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Polydor · 1985Mask
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Deutsche Grammophon · 1985Invisible Connections
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Polydor · 1984Soil Festivities
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Polydor · 1983Antarctica (Music From Koreyoshi Kurahara's Film) = 南極物語
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Polydor · 1981Chariots Of Fire
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Polydor · 1980See You Later
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Polydor · 1979China = 中國
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Bellaphon · 1978Hypothesis
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Charly Records · 1978The Dragon
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RCA Victor · 1978Beaubourg
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RCA Victor · 1977Spiral
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CAM · 1977Ignacio
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RCA Victor · 1976Albedo 0.39
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RCA Victor · 1975Heaven And Hell
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Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Vangelis's career.
01
Conquest of Paradise
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02
Chariots of Fire
Nocturne (The Piano Album) · 2019
03
Rachel's Song
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04
Blade Runner Blues
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05
Memories of Green
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06
La petite fille de la mer - Remastered
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07
Tears in Rain
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08
Love Theme
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The essentials
The 3 Vangelis albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1988
A synth-pop ambient album with 12 tracks showcasing the use of electronic instrumentation and studio effects.
12 tracksArista labelOriginal pressings from Brazil and Venezuela
#3 · 2001
Orchestral choral composition commissioned by NASA, reissued with numbered limited editions on Music On Vinyl.
2 tracksMusic On Vinyl labelLimited reissues in 2018 and 2022
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
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.
Juno To Jupiter
Market position
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Min price 6 €Max price 6 €
Average price
5,80 €
Only 47 copies for sale on Discogs
54 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Mythodea (Music For The NASA Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey)
Market position
i
Min price 35 €Max price 70 €
Average price
36,99 €
Only 33 copies for sale on Discogs
53 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Direct
Market position
i
Min price 5 €Max price 38 €
Average price
9,77 €
Only 17 copies for sale on Discogs
66 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Heaven And Hell
Market position
i
Min price 2 €Max price 130 €
Average price
18,12 €
Only 105 copies for sale on Discogs
171 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Nocturne (The Piano Album)
Market position
i
Min price 23 €Max price 46 €
Average price
34,67 €
Only 8 copies for sale on Discogs
62 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Rosetta
Market position
i
Min price 16 €Max price 35 €
Average price
25,23 €
Only 20 copies for sale on Discogs
78 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Vangelis
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Music must be an art that touches the soul and opens new paths.— Vangelis
01Recording
Heaven and Hell's Jon Anderson collaboration
In 1975, Jon Anderson contributed vocals on So Long Ago, So Clear, a track from Heaven and Hell, adding a distinct element to Vangelis's ambient classical sound.
02Pressing
Original LP pressings of Mythodea
Mythodea saw a notable 2018 LP reissue on Music On Vinyl in Europe, with a further limited numbered edition released in 2022, supporting renewed collector interest.
03Instrument
Signature use of Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer
Between 1977 and 1986, Vangelis prominently used the Yamaha CS-80, a polyphonic analog synthesizer, contributing to the texture of his electronic compositions.
04Award
Oscar for Chariots of Fire soundtrack
In 1982, Vangelis won the Oscar for Best Original Score for Chariots of Fire, whose main theme topped charts in the US and Europe for a year.
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FAQ
FAQ: Vangelis on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What genres does Vangelis's vinyl catalog cover?
Vangelis's vinyl releases span electronic, ambient, classical, soundtrack, and modern classical music.
Which Vangelis vinyl is recommended for newcomers?
Heaven and Hell is a key album, balancing long-form ambient and synth compositions with progressive rock elements and featuring Jon Anderson.
Where were notable Vangelis vinyl pressings produced?
Key original vinyl pressings have been released in Europe, Brazil, Venezuela, the US, and the Philippines.
How rare are Vangelis's Mythodea LP pressings on vinyl?
Mythodea LP reissues from 2018 and 2022 on Music On Vinyl have limited pressings, with some numbered editions and prices reaching up to 70 euros.
What instruments are characteristic in Vangelis's sound?
His signature instruments include Yamaha CS-80 synthesizers, Roland VP-330 vocoder, Rhodes electric pianos, harps, and diverse orchestral percussion.
What is the significance of the album Direct on vinyl?
Direct showcases Vangelis's synth-pop and ambient blend, with several original vinyl pressings appearing in Brazil and Venezuela in 1988.
Which Vangelis albums have film score origins?
Blade Runner, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, and Chariots of Fire are among his best-known film scores released on vinyl.
Where can French collectors find Vangelis vinyl releases?
French collectors can find reissues and new pressings by labels like Music On Vinyl, especially for albums like Mythodea and Direct.
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Sources & method
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Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026