Artist page · 04/07/2026

Alan Vega

BrooklynBorn in 1938Alternatif17 vinyl albums
Alan Vega, born in 1938 in Brooklyn, was a seminal figure in punk, post-punk, electronic, and experimental rock, known primarily as the vocalist of Suicide. His work spans from minimal synth sounds to industrial and new wave styles, influencing multiple genres over decades.
17Albums on Vinyles.com
232Discogs releases
92kLast.fm listeners

About

Alan Vega, Brooklyn-born pioneer of electronic and experimental rock.

Over 230 releases including solo and Suicide duo work — vinyls available with remasters and limited editions.

Alan Vega emerged from Brooklyn as a multidisciplinary artist and musician, blending rockabilly vocals with experimental electronic music. Alongside Martin Rev, he shaped the sound of the influential duo Suicide, merging repetitive keyboard patterns and intense vocal performances to pioneer the no wave and post-punk movements. Starting his solo career in 1980, Vega explored fractured rockabilly, avant-garde, and synth-driven music, releasing numerous LPs and CDs with labels like Elektra, Sacred Bones, and In The Red. His catalog of over 230 releases includes studio albums, live recordings, and remixes, with many vinyl editions offering limited runs, colored pressings, and remastered sound quality.

The vinyl market for Alan Vega remains active with strong collector interest in tit…

Discography

Alan Vega — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

InsurrectionIn The Red Recordings · 2024
2024
Insurrection
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Live at Rockpalast 1982Play Loud! Productions · 2023
2023
Live at Rockpalast 1982
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, DVD, DVD-Video
Live
MutatorSacred Bones Records · 2021
2021
Mutator
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
After DarkIn The Red Recordings · 2021
2021
After Dark
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Studio
ItFader Label · 2017
2017
It
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Chilton* - Vaughn* - Cubist Blues - Live In FranceLight In The Attic · 2015
2015
Chilton* - Vaughn* - Cubist Blues - Live In France
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue
Live
SniperLe Son Du Maquis · 2010
2010
Sniper
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered
Studio
StationBlast First · 2007
2007
Station
CD, Album
Studio
Re-UpLes Disques Du Soleil Et De L'Acier · 1999
1999
Re-Up
CD, Album
Studio
2007Double T Music · 1999
1999
2007
CD, Album
Studio
Cubist BluesLast Call Records · 1996
1996
Cubist Blues
CD, Album
Studio
Dujang PrangMusidisc · 1995
1995
Dujang Prang
CD, Album
Studio
New RaceionMusidisc · 1993
1993
New Raceion
CD, Album
Studio
Power On To Zero HourMusidisc · 1991
1991
Power On To Zero Hour
CD, Album
Studio
Deuce AvenueMusidisc · 1990
1990
Deuce Avenue
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Just A Million DreamsElektra · 1985
1985
Just A Million Dreams
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Saturn StripElektra · 1983
1983
Saturn Strip
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Collision DriveCelluloid · 1981
1981
Collision Drive
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Alan VegaPVC Records · 1980
1980
Alan Vega
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Alan Vega's career.

01
Jukebox Babe
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02
Juke Box Baby
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03
Fat City
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04
Wipeout Beat
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05
Lonely
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06
Speedway
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07
Saturn Drive
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08
Bye Bye Bayou
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The essentials

The 3 Alan Vega albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2024
LP, Album, Limited Edition
Insurrection

Latest studio album released on In The Red Recordings with 11 tracks of post-punk and experimental rock.

11 tracksLimited EditionUS pressingReleased 2024
#2 · 2021
LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
After Dark

Art Rock album featuring six tracks, released as a limited edition vinyl on In The Red Recordings.

6 tracksLimited EditionStereoUS pressing
#3 · 2021
LP, Album, Limited Edition
Mutator

Experimental and noise album with eight tracks, offered in various limited edition vinyl pressings.

8 tracksLimited EditionMultiple variantsUS pressing

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Artists who share part of Alan Vega's musical DNA.

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.

Insurrection
Master release · LP · 2024
Market position i
22,59 €
Min price 19 €Max price 26 €
Average price 22,59 €
Only 32 copies for sale on Discogs
66 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
After Dark
Master release · LP · 2021
Market position i
12,43 €
Min price 9 €Max price 16 €
Average price 12,43 €
Only 33 copies for sale on Discogs
83 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Mutator
Master release · LP · 2021
Market position i
20,88 €
Min price 8 €Max price 35 €
Average price 20,88 €
Only 86 copies for sale on Discogs
96 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Station
Master release · LP · 2007
Market position i
17,99 €
Min price 18 €Max price 18 €
Average price 17,99 €
Only 32 copies for sale on Discogs
73 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
2007
Master release · LP · 1999
Market position i
17,99 €
Min price 18 €Max price 18 €
Average price 17,99 €
Only 20 copies for sale on Discogs
68 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Dujang Prang
Master release · LP · 1995
Market position i
9,99 €
Min price 10 €Max price 10 €
Average price 9,99 €
Only 19 copies for sale on Discogs
65 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
InsurrectionLP, Album
In The Red Recordings US · 2024 ITR385 🔥 Standard edition
66 want · 70 have · ratio 0,9
19,10 €
InsurrectionLP, Album, Limited Edition
In The Red Recordings US · 2024 ITR385 Original pressing
66 want · 70 have · ratio 0,9
26,09 €
MutatorLP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered
Sacred Bones Records US · 2021 SBR271 🔥 Standard edition
96 want · 371 have · ratio 0,3
34,76 €
MutatorLP, Album, Limited Edition
Sacred Bones Records US · 2021 SBR271 Original pressing
96 want · 371 have · ratio 0,3
15,66 €
After DarkLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
In The Red Recordings US · 2021 ITR 356 🔥 Standard edition
83 want · 122 have · ratio 0,7
15,66 €
After DarkLP, Album
In The Red Recordings US · 2021 ITR 356 Original pressing
83 want · 122 have · ratio 0,7
9,19 €
2007LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue
Digging Diamonds France · 2018 DIGGING60-1 Original pressing
68 want · 100 have · ratio 0,7
17,99 €
StationLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue
Digging Diamonds France · 2018 3760271710547 Original pressing
73 want · 280 have · ratio 0,3
17,99 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Alan Vega

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"The vocal style blends rockabilly with intense experimental sounds, carving out a unique niche in post-punk music."
— Decades of reviews and analyses
01Studio

"Saturn Strip" produced by Ric Ocasek

"Saturn Strip," Alan Vega's 1983 LP, was produced by Ric Ocasek and marked his entry into Elektra Records, blending rockabilly with an edgier sound.

1983US
02Album

First solo album "Alan Vega" (1980)

Alan Vega released his self-titled debut solo album in 1980, continuing his exploration of fractured rockabilly following his work with Suicide.

1980US
03Label

Tense sessions during "Just a Million Dreams" (1985)

During the 1985 production of "Just a Million Dreams," relations with Elektra Records deteriorated severely, with the label even attempting to remove Alan Vega from his own recording sessions.

1985US
04Live

Live at Rockpalast 1982

A notable live album recorded in 1982 at Rockpalast captures Alan Vega's raw energy alongside experimental backing music.

1982Germany

Records by Alan Vega

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FAQ

FAQ: Alan Vega on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who was Alan Vega and what genres did he influence?

Alan Vega was a Brooklyn-born singer and electronic music pioneer, known for his work in punk, post-punk, industrial, and experimental rock.

What are some essential Alan Vega vinyl albums?

Essential vinyl albums include "Insurrection" (2024), "After Dark" (2021), and "Mutator" (2021), showcasing his post-punk and experimental styles.

Where was the album "Saturn Strip" recorded and who produced it?

"Saturn Strip" was recorded in the US and produced by Ric Ocasek, released in 1983 on Elektra Records.

What vinyl details are notable about Alan Vega reissues in France?

French reissues such as "Station" and "2007" are limited edition, numbered pressings on Digging Diamonds label, with prices around 18 €.

What formats are Alan Vega albums commonly released on vinyl?

His albums mostly appear as LP vinyl, often in limited editions, including colored variants and numbered pressings.

How can I identify original Alan Vega vinyl pressings?

Original pressings are typically from labels like In The Red and Sacred Bones with specific catalog numbers and limited edition status.

What influence did Alan Vega have on electronic and punk music?

He pioneered minimal synth and aggressive vocal styles that influenced both electronic music and punk's evolution.

Are there recent releases of Alan Vega records?

Yes, notable recent releases include "Insurrection" (2024) and "After Dark" (2021), available as limited edition vinyls with renewed interest.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026