Artist page · 06/07/2026
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Nine vinyl albums on Vinyles.com, including original 'The Road To Hell' LP from 1989 at varied prices and rare reissues.
Chris Rea launched his solo career in 1976 after early beginnings in the band Magdalene, signed to Magnet Records. Throughout the 1980s, he released a steady stream of albums firmly rooted in rock and blues with soft and pop elements, culminating in the major success of 1989's 'The Road To Hell'.
After overcoming serious health challenges in the early 2000s, Rea returned to his blues roots, producing albums such as 'Stony Road' and later founding his own label to pursue creative freedom. His vinyl offerings span various styles including ambiance, country, prog rock, and classical influences, with several reissues and special editions available on LP.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Magnet · 2019
BMG · 2017
Rhino Records · 2011
EarBooks · 2008
Polydor · 2006
EarBooks · 2005
Jazzee Blue · 2004
Jazzee Blue · 2003
Jazzee Blue · 2003
Edel Records · 2002
Jazzee Blue · 2002
EastWest · 2000
EastWest · 1999
EastWest · 1998
EastWest · 1996
EastWest · 1993
EastWest · 1992
EastWest · 1991
Magnet · 1989
Magnet · 1987
Magnet · 1986
Magnet · 1986
Magnet · 1985
Magnet · 1985
Magnet · 1984
Magnet · 1984
Magnet · 1983
Magnet · 1981
Magnet · 1980
Magnet · 1979
Magnet · 1978Playlist
The tracks that sum up Chris Rea's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Chris Rea's breakthrough album with 10 tracks blending blues rock and pop rock, featuring the title track split into two parts.
An album that helped cement Rea's European success with 10 tracks mixing rock and pop soft influences.
A later blues rock record, reissued on vinyl with 13 tracks, notable for its deep blues and country rock elements post health recovery.
Go further
Artists who share part of Chris Rea'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.
Chris Rea's career blends blues, soft rock, and pop with roots in Middlesbrough and a passion for creative control after 2003.— Artist overview
Released in 1989 in the US by Geffen Records, the LP catalog number GHS 24276 is sought after with a market price around €39 for original copies.
The album ’Stony Road’, released in 2002 and reissued in 2024 on a limited edition vinyl, features 13 tracks blending blues and country rock recorded after Rea's health recovery.
The 2026 German pressing of ’The Blue Jukebox’ by Edel Records on LP format is listed at €33.99 with 20 copies available, reflecting ongoing interest in Rea’s blues rock period.
The 1985 European vinyl LP with catalog number 206.984 is available with prices from €1.75 to €6 reflecting its popularity and collector interest.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Chris Rea is a British singer-songwriter known for blues rock, soft rock, and pop with a career starting in the mid-1970s and lasting until 2025.
Key vinyl albums include 'The Road To Hell' (1989 original LP), 'Shamrock Diaries' (1985 stereo LP), and the limited edition reissue of 'Stony Road' (2024).
The 1989 US pressing on Geffen Records with catalog number GHS 24276 is an original pressing sought after by collectors with prices reaching around €39.
Yes, for example, the ’Stony Road’ 2024 reissue is a limited edition 45 RPM LP often sought by blues and vinyl enthusiasts.
Yes, he continued releasing albums yearly after 1991, shifting back to blues roots with albums like ’Dancing Down The Stony Road’ and ’Blue Jukebox’.
French collectors will find several of Chris Rea's albums available on Vinyles.com with various reissues and editions available across Europe.
Notable tracks include 'Driving Home For Christmas', 'Josephine', 'On the Beach', and 'The Road To Hell'.
Original pressings like the US 'The Road To Hell' LP from 1989 and European vinyls from the 1980s are among the more collectible pieces.
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