Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 20 vinyl releases with key albums like The Pleasure Principle and Telekon; original pressings sought after by collectors.
Emerging with his band Tubeway Army in 1979, Gary Numan gained recognition for the album Replicas and the hit single Are 'Friends' Electric?. He continued to develop synth-pop through the 1980s with albums such as The Pleasure Principle and Telekon, featuring tracks like Cars and She’s Got Claws. His style evolved to incorporate darker, industrial elements by the late 1990s, working alongside musicians in that genre. Vinyl releases span studio albums, live recordings, and special editions, with various formats and limited pressings.
Collecting Gary Numan vinyl includes exploring his influential electronic and new wave sound with releases on labels like Beggars Banquet and BMG Rights Management, with prices and availability tracked in real-time for collectors and audiophiles world…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Mortal Records · 2010
Mortal Records · 2009
Mortal Records · 2008
Mortal Records · 2007
Mortal Records · 2006
Mortal Records · 2005
Mortal Records · 2005
Eagle Records · 2004
Mortal Records · 2004
Eagle Records · 2003
Jagged Halo · 2003
Eagle Records · 2000
Cleopatra · 1998
Beggars Banquet · 1998
Beggars Banquet · 1998
Eagle Records · 1997
When! Recordings · 1996
Numa · 1995
Numa · 1995
Numa · 1994
Numa · 1994
Numa · 1992
I.R.S. Records · 1991
I.R.S. Records · 1989
I.R.S. Records · 1989
Illegal Records · 1988
Numa · 1988
NBR · 1987
Numa · 1986
Numa · 1985
Numa · 1985
Numa · 1984
Beggars Banquet · 1983
Beggars Banquet · 1982
Beggars Banquet · 1981
Beggars Banquet · 1981
Beggars Banquet · 1981
Beggars Banquet · 1981
Beggars Banquet · 1980
Beggars Banquet · 1979Playlist
The tracks that sum up Gary Numan's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Foundational synth-pop album featuring the hit Cars and 10 tracks blending electronic and rock elements, significant in Gary Numan's discography.
Follow-up to The Pleasure Principle with 10 tracks including This Wreckage and I Dream Of Wires, representing Numan's continued synth-pop exploration.
1981 album blending synth-pop with funk and new wave influences, featuring 11 tracks and showcasing a stylistic shift in Numan's work.
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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.
His music transitioned from synth-pop to incorporating industrial rock elements in the late 1990s.— Gary Numan's career evolution
The Pleasure Principle was recorded and released in 1979 on the Beggars Banquet label, featuring the groundbreaking synth-pop hit Cars, with a notable electronic and rock fusion.
Telekon was released in 1980 with tracks such as This Wreckage and I Dream Of Wires, continuing Gary Numan’s exploration of synth-pop and new wave.
Gary Numan’s live performances have been immortalized with releases such as At The Shepherds Bush Empire, issued on vinyl and capturing the energy of his stage presence.
One of the original vinyl pressings of Berserker was released in Australia in 1984 on Powderworks label, sought by collectors and available at varied price points.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Gary Numan is a British musician known for synth-pop, electronic, new wave, and later industrial rock styles.
Key vinyl albums include The Pleasure Principle (1979), Telekon (1980), and Dance (1981), each released in multiple formats and editions.
Yes, live performances such as At The Shepherds Bush Empire and Scarred - Live Brixton Academy have been released on vinyl.
Beginning with synth-pop in the late 1970s, his style moved to darker, industrial textures by the late 1990s.
Original pressings like Berserker from 1984 vary in price, often ranging from about 15 to 28 euros depending on pressing and condition.
Some releases like Dance have Spanish and Mexican pressings, and French collectors can find imports and reissues available in local shops and online.
His albums have been released on labels including Beggars Banquet, BMG Rights Management, and OTB Records among others.
Popular tracks include Cars, Are 'Friends' Electric?, M.E., and Films, frequently present on vinyl editions.
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