Artist page · 05/07/2026
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33 vinyl releases, including 3 major studio albums and coveted live recordings — varied pressings tracked in Canada, USA and Europe.
Loreena McKennitt emerged from the Canadian folk scene with a distinct blend of Celtic and global influences. Her music combines traditional melodies with contemporary arrangements featuring harp, accordion, and piano. She founded her own label, Quinlan Road, in 1985 to control her music's production and distribution. Her career includes studio albums, live recordings, and collaborations, with significant activity through the 1980s to the 2000s. Vinyl collectors appreciate the variety of editions, including numbered reissues and limited editions from regions such as Canada, USA, and worldwide.
Her catalog spans multiple genres including Celtic, world music, folk, and classical, with a particular emphasis on richly textured, ethereal soundscapes paired with narrative lyrics inspir…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Quinlan Road · 2024
Quinlan Road · 2022
Quinlan Road · 2019
Quinlan Road · 2018
Quinlan Road · 2012
Quinlan Road · 2010
Quinlan Road · 2009
Quinlan Road · 2008
Quinlan Road · 2007
Quinlan Road · 2006
Quinlan Road · 1999
Quinlan Road · 1997
Quinlan Road · 1995
WEA · 1994
Quinlan Road · 1991
Quinlan Road · 1989
Quinlan Road · 1987
Quinlan Road · 1985Playlist
The tracks that sum up Loreena McKennitt's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Significant studio album featuring 'The Mummers' Dance' and other narrative tracks blending Celtic folk and world music. Highly sought after on vinyl.
Recent studio album with 9 tracks merging folk traditions and new compositions. Available on multiple vinyl pressings across worldwide and Canada with wide price range.
Live recording from London’s Royal Albert Hall capturing a wide setlist of 20 tracks from her career, offering an immersive concert experience on vinyl.
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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.
A mix of Celtic folk and global soundscapes defines my music and storytelling approach.— Loreena McKennitt
In 1985, McKennitt released her first album Elemental on her label Quinlan Road, combining Celtic traditional melodies with harp and clear vocal textures, selling 100,000 copies.
In 2006, McKennitt entered Real World Studio in the UK to record An Ancient Muse, blending world instruments and expanding her musical palette during that period.
The 2019 live album was released on vinyl in 2022 by Quinlan Road, recorded during a live concert in London’s Royal Albert Hall with 20 tracks spanning McKennitt’s career.
McKennitt performed at major French Celtic festivals including Lorient Interceltic Festival, Festival de Cornouaille in Quimper, and Festival de Poupet in Saint-Malo-du-Bois during her European tours.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Her vinyl catalog covers Celtic, folk, world music, and ethereal styles blending traditional and contemporary elements.
'The Book Of Secrets' (1997) features 'The Mummers' Dance', a popular track often remixed for radio play.
Yes, key live albums include 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall' (2019) with vinyl pressings from 2022 capturing full concert sets.
Recorded in 2006 at Real World Studio (UK), 'An Ancient Muse' was later released on vinyl through her Quinlan Road label.
She has performed at French Celtic festivals, though no specific French live vinyl releases are noted in the catalog.
Canadian pressings are available for several key albums including 'Lost Souls' (2018) and 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall' (2022) on Quinlan Road.
Many pressings are limited editions, numbered, and include reissues with remastered audio, providing varied collector interest.
Celtic harp, accordion, piano, strings like violin and cello, along with traditional folk instruments, are prominently featured.
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