#1 · 2022
Latest studio album reflecting modern indie pop intricacies with 12 tracks, available with several UK pressings on Matador.
12 tracksReleased 2022Label: MatadorMultiple UK pressings
Artist page · 06/07/2026
Belle and Sebastian
Belle and Sebastian started in Glasgow, Scotland, in January 1996. Their sound blends alternative, Brit Pop, and indie pop across over two decades of steady releases.
12Albums on Vinyles.com
667Discogs releases
1.8MLast.fm listeners
About
Belle and Sebastian, Scottish indie pop crafted since 1996 from Glasgow's vibrant scene.
13 albums including 8 LPs on Matador and Rough Trade — vinyl pressings widely tracked and priced.
Belle and Sebastian grew from a collaboration initiated by Stuart Murdoch and Stuart David within Glasgow's independent music circles. Their debut album was recorded in studio sessions inspired by a local college music business course, establishing a foundation of melodic indie pop with baroque and chamber pop touches. The group has since released 13 vinyl albums, with labels like Matador and Rough Trade distributing their works.
The band's discography includes notable albums such as 'A Bit Of Previous' (2022), 'Days Of The Bagnold Summer' (2019), and 'Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance' (2015), showcasing their evolving yet consistently crafted sound.
Discography
Belle and Sebastian — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Matador · 2023Late Developers
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Matador · 2022A Bit Of Previous
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Matador · 2020What To Look For In Summer
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Matador · 2019Days Of The Bagnold Summer
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Matador · 2015Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance
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Rough Trade · 2010Write About Love
Studio
Jeepster Recordings · 2008The BBC Sessions
Studio
Rough Trade · 2006The Life Pursuit
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Electric Honey · 1996Tigermilk
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Jeepster Recordings · 1996If You're Feeling Sinister
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Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Belle and Sebastian's career.
01
Piazza, New York Catcher
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02
Get Me Away from Here, I'm Dying
Days Of The Bagnold Summer · 2019
03
The Boy With the Arab Strap
What To Look For In Summer · 2020
04
Expectations
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05
Like Dylan in the Movies
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06
Another Sunny Day
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07
Seeing Other People
What To Look For In Summer · 2020
08
Sleep the Clock Around
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The essentials
The 3 Belle and Sebastian albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 2019
Soundtrack album with 13 tracks, blending indie rock and score elements, released mainly on Matador with US and European editions.
13 tracksReleased 2019Label: MatadorUS and Europe editions
#3 · 2015
Shift toward synth-pop and disco influences with indie pop foundations; available in several editions and a rare US test pressing.
12 tracksReleased 2015Label: MatadorIncludes test pressing
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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.
Late Developers
Market position
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Min price 8 €Max price 21 €
Average price
15,33 €
Only 171 copies for sale on Discogs
100 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
A Bit Of Previous
Market position
i
Min price 8 €Max price 35 €
Average price
14,57 €
Only 158 copies for sale on Discogs
66 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
What To Look For In Summer
Market position
i
Min price 16 €Max price 16 €
Average price
15,66 €
Only 75 copies for sale on Discogs
182 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Days Of The Bagnold Summer
Market position
i
Min price 9 €Max price 10 €
Average price
9,56 €
Only 101 copies for sale on Discogs
190 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance
Market position
i
Min price 10 €Max price 16 €
Average price
12,25 €
Only 150 copies for sale on Discogs
285 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Write About Love
Market position
i
Min price 7 €Max price 19 €
Average price
11,19 €
Only 81 copies for sale on Discogs
105 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Belle and Sebastian
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Belle and Sebastian's natural onstage presence sets them apart in the indie rock scene.— Live at the Barbican, 2005
01Studio
Debut album recorded in three days at Stow College
Belle and Sebastian's first album was a product of a music business course project at Stow College, Glasgow, recorded in just three days during 1996. The involvement of college resources helped shape their early sound.
02Label
Early signing with Jeepster Records
After initial demos, the band signed with Jeepster Records in 1996, leading to the release of albums such as 'If You're Feeling Sinister' and multiple EPs in 1997 that helped build their UK audience.
03Tour
First European and American gigs in 1997
In 1997, Belle and Sebastian performed their initial concerts outside Scotland, including shows in London and later tours across Europe and the United States promoting their album 'If You're Feeling Sinister'.
04Award
Brit Awards Revelation in 1999
The band won the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act in 1999 after three years of releases, marking recognition of their rising profile in the UK music industry.
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FAQ
FAQ: Belle and Sebastian on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When and where was Belle and Sebastian formed?
Belle and Sebastian was formed in January 1996 in Glasgow, Scotland.
What genres define Belle and Sebastian's music?
Their music blends alternative rock, Brit Pop, indie pop, and baroque pop elements.
Which labels have released Belle and Sebastian's vinyl albums?
Major labels include Matador and Rough Trade, with some early albums on Jeepster and Electric Honey.
What are some key Belle and Sebastian albums on vinyl?
Notable vinyl LPs include 'A Bit Of Previous' (2022), 'Days Of The Bagnold Summer' (2019), and 'Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance' (2015).
How many albums by Belle and Sebastian are available on vinyl?
At least 13 albums are available, many with multiple pressings and editions.
What vinyl editions are available for Belle and Sebastian's 'A Bit Of Previous'?
Several UK pressings including limited edition LPs on Matador label exist, tracked by collectors.
Where can collectors find Belle and Sebastian vinyl in France?
French collectors can find vinyl through various European distributors and secondhand markets specializing in indie pop vinyl.
What should new listeners know about Belle and Sebastian's sound on vinyl?
Vinyl captures their layered melodies and subtle chamber pop influences, rewarding attentive listening with rich detail.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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: 06/07/2026