Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
Over 25 years and 12 albums, with original vinyl pressings from 2002 to 2020 available.
Bright Eyes began in the mid-1990s as Conor Oberst's evolving project in Omaha, Nebraska. While Oberst remains the core songwriter and vocalist, the group features various collaborators and producers like Mike Mogis. Their music combines elements of alternative country, indie rock, and emotional lyricism. Themes often revolve around introspection, addiction, mental health, and personal narrative rather than direct autobiography.
Bright Eyes has released several vinyl albums including originals and companion editions on labels like Saddle Creek and Dead Oceans. The catalog spans from early lo-fi recordings to polished folk-rock and experimental synth-pop sounds, reflecting the group's stylistic expansions over time.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Dead Oceans · 2020
Saddle Creek · 2011
Saddle Creek · 2007
Saddle Creek · 2005
Saddle Creek · 2005
Team Love Records · 2005
Saddle Creek · 2002
Saddle Creek · 2002
Saddle Creek · 2000
Saddle Creek · 1998
Saddle Creek · 1998Playlist
The tracks that sum up Bright Eyes's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This album highlights Bright Eyes’ mix of indie rock and alternative country with 10 tracks including the widely popular 'First Day of My Life'. It is the best-selling vinyl in their discography with numerous original US pressings.
This album showcases an electronic influence merging synth-pop with Bright Eyes' indie rock style. It contains 12 tracks and multiple vinyl pressings including original US and European releases.
This album marks Bright Eyes’ rise in indie rock with 13 tracks rich in storytelling and emotional depth. Original US pressings include a rare test pressing format.
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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.
Conor Oberst's lyrics tell small stories rather than personal experiences.— Artist insight
Conor Oberst launched Bright Eyes as his primary musical outlet in 1995 in Omaha, marking the start of a 25-year career blending indie rock and folk.
Throughout Bright Eyes’ history, Mike Mogis has been a permanent contributor producing and performing alongside Oberst to shape the project’s sound.
This pressing features the catalog number LBJ-72 and has a median resale price around €18.38, with multiple copies available.
Conor Oberst and former bandmates started the Saddle Creek label, which released many of Bright Eyes’ early vinyl editions, establishing local indie music infrastructure.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Bright Eyes spans indie rock, alternative country, emo, and folk styles, reflecting diverse influences in their vinyl recordings.
Bright Eyes was formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 1995 by Conor Oberst.
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (2005) has many original US vinyl pressings available, reflecting strong collector interest.
Yes, companion vinyl editions exist for several albums, often in limited colored vinyl formats including gold and translucent pressings.
Bright Eyes vinyl is imported to France, with original and European editions available through select stores and online resellers.
Prices for Bright Eyes vinyl range from approximately €8.7 for some pressings up to around €35 for rarer editions.
Mike Mogis has been the main producer and collaborator on many Bright Eyes albums, contributing to their signature sound.
'First Day of My Life' is a track on the 2005 album I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning.
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