Artist page · 05/07/2026
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11 albums blending hip hop, jazz, ambient, and experimental sounds; key vinyl pressings tracked live.
Steven Ellison adopted the moniker Flying Lotus to explore a broad spectrum of atmospheric and rhythmically intricate fusion styles. His discography encompasses eleven vinyl albums spanning genres from trip hop and ambient to techno and world fusion. Based originally in Los Angeles, his work evolved through Warp Records releases known for melding instrumental hip hop with experimental jazz elements. FlyLo's catalogs show consistent collaboration with avant-garde labels and feature a fusion of abstract, jazzy hip-hop beats and glitchy, downtempo textures.
Notable releases such as "Los Angeles" (2008), "Cosmogramma" (2010), and "You're Dead!" (2014) highlight his technical production and compositional layering.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up Flying Lotus's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Flying Lotus's early statement focused on instrumental hip hop and experimental jazz, blending downtempo grooves with ambient elements.
A complex blend of IDM, future jazz, and glitch, showcasing refined production and instrumental layering across 17 tracks.
Integrates jazz, drum n bass, and experimental styles with standout tracks like "Never Catch Me"; premium original pressings are collectible.
Go further
Artists who share part of Flying Lotus'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.
"Flying Lotus is not just another producer; his sound merges groove and electronic originality."— Critical perspective
Released in 2014 on Warp Records, this UK white label promo test pressing of "You're Dead!" is extremely rare and commands high resale prices, sometimes over 100€.
Warp Records has been Flying Lotus's primary label for official releases since his 2008 album "Los Angeles", fostering a unique blend of electronic hip hop and experimental jazz.
The 2019 "Flamagra" album received several vinyl pressings including limited and deluxe editions, notably released in the UK and US markets with catalogue numbers WARPLP291XC and WARPLP291X.
Albums like "Yasuke" (2021) feature over 25 short tracks blending abstract jazz and soundtrack influences into a cohesive LP format, a departure from typical album lengths.
Flying Lotus's production style combines IDM, glitch, and jazzy hip-hop beats, creating rich instrumental textures evident across records like "Cosmogramma" and "Until The Quiet Comes."
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Flying Lotus, also known as Steven Ellison, is an American electronic music producer born in 1983 in Los Angeles specializing in experimental hip hop and jazz-infused electronic music.
His music spans electronic, trip hop, ambient, techno, world fusion, and instrumental hip hop genres, reflecting complex sound layering and rhythmic diversity.
Essential Flying Lotus vinyl albums include "Los Angeles" (2008), "Cosmogramma" (2010), and "You're Dead!" (2014), all on Warp Records and widely sought after by collectors.
Look for original catalogue numbers, release years, country of pressing, and labels such as Warp Records; originals often have limited press counts and distinct packaging.
Tracks like "Never Catch Me," "Zodiac Shit," and "Do the Astral Plane" are widely recognized and often featured on popular vinyl album pressings.
Vinyl editions pressed in the UK and Europe, including albums like "Until The Quiet Comes," are often available in French record shops and online marketplaces.
Yes, notable limited and deluxe vinyl editions exist for albums like "Flamagra" with deluxe packaging and added content, typically released in UK and US markets.
His music has evolved from early instrumental hip hop to increasingly complex blends of jazz, electronic, and world fusion, with expansive tracklists and production sophistication.
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