Artist page · 04/07/2026
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15 LP vinyls spanning psychedelic, space, and indie rock — key originals and limited editions tracked in real time.
Bardo Pond is a U.S.-based psychedelic rock group grounded in drone and space rock traditions, formed in Philadelphia. The lineup includes Michael and John Gibbons on guitars, Isobel Sollenberger, Clint Takeda on bass, and Jason Kourkounis on drums, following Ed Farnsworth's departure. Their sound utilizes dense distortions, feedback, reverbs, and white noise, often resulting in lengthy, immersive songs that challenge conventional rock formats.
On vinyl, Bardo Pond's catalog features distinctive limited edition releases and colored vinyl, with labels such as Fire Records, Matador, and Three Lobed Recordings. Albums range from expansive studio efforts to special anniversary editions, with vinyl prices and availability actively tracked through collector markets.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Fire Records · 2024
Fire Records · 2023
Fire Records · 2018
Fire Records · 2017
Fire Records · 2016
Three Lobed Recordings · 2015
Fire Records · 2014
Fire Records · 2013
Latitudes · 2012
Fire Records · 2010
Three Lobed Recordings · 2009
Three Lobed Recordings · 2008
ATP Recordings · 2006
aRCHIVE · 2006
Three Lobed Recordings · 2004
ATP Recordings · 2003
Matador · 2001
Matador · 1999
Matador · 1997
Drunken Fish Records · 1996
Drunken Fish Records · 1995Playlist
The tracks that sum up Bardo Pond's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 2016 psychedelic rock album combining space and acid rock elements across five extended tracks. Known for its rich textures and variety of drone sounds.
2017 album showcasing post-rock and indie influences in addition to psychedelic motifs. Features six tracks with diverse sonic layers.
Self-titled 2010 release blending psychedelic, indie, and post-rock styles over seven expansive tracks, including a 21-minute centerpiece.
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Artists who share part of Bardo Pond'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.
Their music mixes dense distortion, drones, and feedback to create immersive, long-form psychedelic experiences.— Description of band's sound
Volume 9 was released in 2024 on Fire Records in both the UK and US, available as a standard and test pressing LP. It has four tracks including 'Conjunctio' and 'War Is Over'.
The 2016 album Acid Guru Pond is available in limited edition, white label, and test pressing formats on Fire Records in the UK, highlighting its collectible status.
The current Bardo Pond lineup features Jason Kourkounis on drums, who replaced Ed Farnsworth. Core members include the Gibbons brothers, Isobel Sollenberger, and Clint Takeda.
Under The Pines was pressed on vinyl by Fire Records in 2017 in the UK. This standard LP pressing remains sought after by collectors and typically trades around €15.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Michael and John Gibbons on guitars, Isobel Sollenberger, Clint Takeda on bass, and Jason Kourkounis on drums form the current lineup.
Bardo Pond was formed in 1991 in Philadelphia, United States.
Their music covers psychedelic rock, space rock, drone, post-rock, and noise rock.
Yes, their discography includes LPs, limited editions, colored vinyl, and special anniversary editions.
'Acid Guru Pond' from 2016 offers a good starting point with its blend of psychedelic, space, and acid rock on limited edition vinyl.
Original pressings are mainly available through European labels like Fire Records, with distribution including France's collector markets.
Live shows are often louder and more dissonant, with extended jams, while studio albums tend to be more controlled and focused.
Tracks like 'Tommy Gun Angel', 'Tantric Porno', and 'Limerick' rank highly in listener counts and showcase their style well.
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