Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
Key vinyl LPs include original pressings of Mirrored and Gloss Drop with prices from €15 to €57.
Formed in New York in 2002, Battles is a US-based band recognized for its intricate fusion of math rock and experimental music. The group originally featured drummer John Stanier and guitarist/keyboardist Ian Williams, who together explore complex rhythms and evolving instrumental layers. Their discography includes several studio albums and EPs released mostly on Warp Records, spanning alternative, prog rock, and indie rock genres. Vinyl editions of Battles’ albums, like Mirrored (2007), Gloss Drop (2011), and La Di Da Di (2015), are notable for their audiophile appeal and include various original and reissue pressings found on the European and UK markets.
Collectors will find multiple vinyl pressings ranging from limited edition 45 RPM LPs to gatefold albums, with catalog number…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Warp Records · 2019
Warp Records · 2015
Warp Records · 2011
Warp Records · 2007Playlist
The tracks that sum up Battles's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The debut album introducing Battles' signature math and experimental rock style with 11 tracks including the popular 'Atlas'.
Second studio album featuring collaborations with artists such as Kazu Makino, blending progressive and experimental rock elements across 12 tracks.
This album continues the experimental fusion with 12 tracks, showing the trio’s evolving sound after the departure of original member Tyondai Braxton.
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Artists who share part of Battles'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.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Battles’ concerts combined math rock and electro into a liquid, ever-changing flow of ideas.— Band description
Battles was founded in 2002 with John Stanier on drums and Ian Williams on guitar and keyboards, creating a foundation for their experimental sound.
Mirrored was released in 2007 in the UK by Warp Records, catalog number WARP LP156, notable for its influential math rock style.
The 2011 album Gloss Drop features guest appearances by Kazu Makino from Blonde Redhead and Matias Aguayo, expanding the band's sound palette.
Juice B Crypts was released as a limited edition 45 RPM LP in Europe in 2019, catalog number WARPLP301X, with a vinyl version count of 3.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Battles plays experimental rock with influences from math rock, post-rock, electronic, and progressive rock genres.
Battles originated in New York, United States, in 2002.
Mirrored, released in 2007, is Battle’s debut studio album, introducing their distinctive math rock style.
Yes, many Battles vinyl records including La Di Da Di and Gloss Drop are available as European pressings on Warp Records.
Essential Battles vinyl albums are Mirrored (2007), Gloss Drop (2011), and La Di Da Di (2015), all available in various pressings.
Prices for Battles vinyl are tracked in real-time, reflecting demand and rarity, with examples ranging from €12 to over €50.
Yes, Juice B Crypts was released as a limited edition 45 RPM LP in Europe in 2019.
Battles vinyl records can be found in France through various vinyl retailers and online platforms offering European pressings and imports.
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