Artist page · 07/07/2026
About
5 key albums tracked with detailed vinyl pressings and real-time price monitoring.
Inspiral Carpets emerged as a British alternative rock band rooted in the late 80s Madchester scene. Their sound combines indie rock with pop and neo-psychedelia elements, reflecting the Manchester music evolution of that era. The band recorded numerous albums, prominently issued on vinyl, with several original pressings and reissues available internationally.
Their vinyl catalog includes studio albums from 1989 through 2014, with notable releases such as 'Life' (1990), 'The Beast Inside' (1991), and 'Devil Hopping' (1994). These releases often feature multiple vinyl versions including promo and international editions, providing collectors with diverse pressings and price ranges.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Cherry Red · 2014
Mute · 1994
Mute · 1992
Mute · 1991
Mute · 1990
Cow · 1989Playlist
The tracks that sum up Inspiral Carpets's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The breakthrough 1990 album featuring 12 tracks blending indie rock and alternative sounds, iconic for the Madchester scene.
1991 studio album with 10 tracks including extended pieces, released in several vinyl editions including UK and Spanish pressings.
1994 album issued on vinyl with multiple UK pressings; includes 12 tracks with a strong indie rock focus.
Go further
Artists who share part of Inspiral Carpets'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.
"Our sound grew from the Manchester explosion and the Madchester movement's energy."— Inspirational band statement
The 1990 album 'Life' solidified Inspiral Carpets within the alternative rock and Madchester scenes, featured on Mute label in various vinyl formats, including key tracks recognized by audiences.
A 1991 Spanish promo LP pressing of 'The Beast Inside' shows the band's international reach, released on Mute with catalog DUNG 14, currently rare with no stock on resale markets.
The original 1994 Mute label LP pressing of 'Devil Hopping' from the UK appears with catalog numbers DUNG 25 and LDUNG 25, in circulation with prices around 12 to 15 euros.
Pressings of 'Life' from 1990 range widely in vinyl resale prices, with German editions available from about 7.99 euros, while Argentine originals can reach above 90 euros.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Inspiral Carpets formed in 1989 in Oldham, United Kingdom, becoming part of the Madchester alternative rock scene.
Several albums including 'Life' (1990), 'The Beast Inside' (1991), and 'Devil Hopping' (1994) are available in multiple vinyl pressings.
The band combines alternative rock, indie rock, pop, and neo-psychedelia with Madchester influences.
Yes, original promo vinyl pressings such as the Spanish 1991 release of 'The Beast Inside' are less common and sought after by collectors.
'This Is How It Feels' is featured on the 1990 album 'Life' widely released on vinyl.
Vinyl editions of 'Life' and 'Devil Hopping' circulate in European markets, often available in specialized record shops and online platforms serving France.
Prices vary from under 10 euros for common editions to over 90 euros for rare originals like the Argentine pressing of 'Life'.
'Devil Hopping' contains 12 tracks, including 'I Want You' and 'Uniform', available on LP vinyl.
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