Artist page · 04/07/2026
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13 albums spanning ambient, electronic, pop and film scores with original vinyl pressings priced up to €406.
Brian Eno's career began in the early 1970s with roles as an engineer and synthesizer player for Roxy Music before launching solo albums that blended rock, electronic, and ambient music. His experimentation helped define genres and production techniques, influencing artists and sound design approaches. His discography includes seminal works like 'Here Come The Warm Jets' (1974) and 'Another Green World' (1975), alongside key ambient albums such as 'Discreet Music' (1975) and 'Ambient 1: Music for Airports' (1978). Eno's output also encompasses film soundtracks and collaborations with artists like David Byrne and David Bowie.
Vinyl collectors find a variety of releases, including original UK pressings of "Music For Films" from 1976 commanding prices up to €406.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Warp Records · 2016
Opal Records · 2015
Warp Records · 2012
Warp Records · 2011
Lumen London · 2010
Warp Records · 2010
Todomundo · 2008
Hannibal Records · 2006
Beat Records · 2006
Hannibal Records · 2005
VENTURE · 2001
Victor · 2000
Materiali Sonori · 2000
Fax +49-69/450464 · 1999
Point Music · 1998
Opal Records · 1997
Point Music · 1997
All Saints Records · 1997
BMG Music · 1994
All Saints Records · 1993
Opal Records · 1992
Opal Records · 1992
EG · 1985
Editions EG · 1985
Editions EG · 1984
Editions EG · 1983
EG · 1983
Editions EG · 1982
EG · 1981
Editions EG · 1980
Editions EG · 1980
Editions EG · 1980
Mensanjero Records · 1979
EG · 1979
Polydor · 1977
EG · 1976
Island Records · 1975
Obscure · 1975
Island Records · 1974
Island Records · 1974Playlist
The tracks that sum up Brian Eno's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A foundational ambient album, defining soundscape music with minimalistic and textured pieces. A key reference for ambient music collectors.
A blend of experimental rock and ambient textures, this LP features 14 tracks and remains a pivotal work from Eno's mid-70s peak.
An early ambient music landmark, this album contains two extended pieces and was released on the Obscure label in the UK and Antilles in the US.
Go further
Artists who share part of Brian Eno'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.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Eno described his work as focusing on theory over practice, serendipity over forethought, and texture over craft.— Brian Eno
The 1976 UK original pressing of 'Music For Films' on the EG label, catalog number EGM 1, shows a want/have ratio of roughly 3.5:1 with only 3 copies currently for sale, driving prices up to €406.
Eno teamed with David Byrne in 1980 on a concept album mixing pop and ethnic music with early sampling techniques, expanding the boundaries of pop music production.
During 1971 to 1973, Eno contributed as a synthesizer player and sound engineer to Roxy Music, using an EMS VCS3 synth to process and enhance the band's live sound before departing over creative differences.
Eno produced Bowie's albums 'Low', 'Heroes', and 'Lodger' between 1977 and 1979, exploring ambient and experimental sounds that shaped the Berlin trilogy, influential in both rock and electronic music.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Essential ambient albums include 'Ambient 1: Music For Airports' (1978), 'Discreet Music' (1975), and 'Music For Films' (1976), each representing key developments in ambient soundscapes.
Original UK pressings of 'Music For Films' from 1976 reach vinyl prices around €406 due to rarity and collector demand, alongside notable early ambient releases.
Eno was synthesizer player and sound engineer from 1971 to 1973, applying the EMS VCS3 synth to alter the band’s sound before he departed due to creative differences.
Eno produced Bowie's albums 'Low', 'Heroes', and 'Lodger' from 1977 to 1979, incorporating ambient and experimental sounds that defined this influential trilogy.
Yes, albums like 'Music For Films' (1976) showcase Eno's work scoring films; these vinyl editions include original UK pressings and various reissues.
French pressings include the 1974 'Here Come The Warm Jets' on Island Records (catno 6396 032), a stereo LP frequently sought by collectors.
Genres include ambient, alternative, electronic, experimental rock, art pop, and film music, reflecting Eno’s expansive creative range.
Track lengths vary widely, from short pieces like 'Another Green World' at 1:42 to extended compositions such as the 21-minute title track of 'The Ship' (2016).
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