Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
Five studio albums from 1972 to 2025 showcase rare original pressings and steady vinyl demand.
Formed by eight musicians with Caribbean roots, Cymande crafted a unique sound mixing funk, calypso, rhythm & blues, soul, and reggae, deeply influenced by Rastafarian themes. Their debut album appeared in 1972, followed by three more studio albums by 1981. After decades apart, they released new material in the 2010s and 2020s, including 'A Simple Act Of Faith' (2016) and 'Renascence' (2025). The band's catalogue is sought after on vinyl with multiple pressings, from classic 70s originals to recent limited editions.
Their signature tracks such as "Bra" and "The Message" continue to resonate, featured in hip-hop samples and funk compilations. Cymande's fusion has attracted collectors worldwide, maintaining demand across decades.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up Cymande's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut album that introduces Cymande's blend of funk, soul and Afro-Caribbean rhythms with 9 tracks including signature "Bra" and "Dove."
Third studio album featuring 10 tracks like "Pon De Dungle" and the title track "Promised Heights," available on multiple pressings including rare originals.
Sophomore album offering a tight 10-track collection with hits such as "Anthracite" and "Fug," pressed across several editions including the sought-after 1973 US original.
Go further
Artists who share part of Cymande'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work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).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.
Our music draws on island rhythms and funk grooves to create a sound that speaks across cultures.— Band member
The debut album was recorded in London in 1972, showcasing the group’s fusion of funk, soul and Afrobeat within 9 tracks, including the extended groove "Dove." Original pressings remain highly collectible.
The 'Promised Heights' LP originally released in 1974 by Janus Records in the US, has strong demand with a want-to-have ratio of roughly 2:1 and original copies offered around €40 and upwards.
1973 US original pressings of 'Second Time Round' show an active resale market, with prices ranging from about €11 to €23 and around 10 copies available for sale recently.
Cymande's tracks like 'Bra' and 'The Message' have been widely sampled by numerous hip-hop artists during the 1990s, contributing to the band's musical legacy beyond their original releases.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Cymande blends funk, soul, afrobeat, reggae, jazz, and calypso, highlighting rhythm and groove with Caribbean and Rastafarian influences.
The band formed in London in 1971 and initially released music through the 1970s before returning decades later.
The debut 'Cymande' (1972), 'Second Time Round' (1973), and 'Promised Heights' (1974) are key vinyl albums to collect for fans.
Yes, original 1970s US pressings, particularly of 'Promised Heights' and 'Second Time Round,' are sought after by collectors at prices ranging widely.
Being a London-born group with Caribbean roots, they have a dedicated fan base and collectors in the UK who value original UK pressings and recent reissues.
Recent albums such as 'A Simple Act Of Faith' (2016) and 'Renascence' (2025) are available on vinyl, often in limited editions and test pressings.
Tracks like 'Bra', 'The Message', and 'Brothers On The Slide' remain popular on vinyl and streaming platforms alike.
Many of the classic albums were pressed originally in the US on labels such as Janus Records, with some UK pressings also available.
Transparency
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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