Artist page · 06/07/2026

Love and Rockets

NorthamptonFormed in 1984Alternatif5 vinyl albums

Love and Rockets, formed in Northampton, UK, in 1984, blended alternative and psychedelic rock throughout the 80s and 90s, concluding their run in 1999. Their discography is known for eclectic sounds crossing post-punk, new wave, and goth rock boundaries.

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5Albums on Vinyles.com

511Discogs releases

351kLast.fm listeners

About

Five main LPs including classic 1987 Earth • Sun • Moon; original pressings reach up to €260+ in today’s market.

The band Love and Rockets emerged from the United Kingdom and cultivated a sound rooted in alternative and psychedelic rock genres. Their studio albums, mostly released on Beggars Banquet, show stylistic developments from new wave infused rock in the mid-1980s to more electronic and downtempo influences in the 1990s. Key LPs like Earth • Sun • Moon (1987) and Hot Trip To Heaven (1994) highlight their evolving approach. Collectors value original vinyl pressings from across their catalog, with reissues also accessible on vinyl. Their 1998 album Lift is noted for blending breakbeat and house styles.

Vinyl enthusiasts can find detailed pricing data and pressing variations for key releases, including the multiple vinyl versions of Love and Rockets’ self-titled 1989 album and the 2023…

Discography

Love and Rockets — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Psychobaby Records · 2003

2003

So aLive

CD, Album

Studio

Red Ant Entertainment · 1998

1998

Lift

CD, Album

Studio

Beggars Banquet · 1996

Beggars Banquet · 1994

Beggars Banquet · 1989

Beggars Banquet · 1987

Beggars Banquet · 1986

1986

Express

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Studio

Beggars Banquet · 1985

1985

Seventh Dream Of Teenage Heaven

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Studio

Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Love and Rockets's career.

01

So Alive

Love And Rockets · 1989

02

Holiday on the Moon

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03

No New Tale to Tell

Earth • Sun • Moon · 1987

04

Haunted When The Minutes Drag

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05

Kundalini Express

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06

Saudade

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07

Mirror People

Earth • Sun • Moon · 1987

08

All in My Mind

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The essentials

The 3 Love and Rockets albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1987

Vinyl, LP, Album

Earth, Sun, Moon

A hallmark album blending new wave and indie rock, featuring 12 tracks including 'Mirror People' and 'No New Tale To Tell'. Multiple vinyl pressings exist worldwide.

12 tracksBeggars Banquet labelOriginal pressing availableGreece & US editions

#2 · 1994

Vinyl, LP, Album, White Label

Hot Trip To Heaven

This 10-track LP explores electronic and indie rock fusion with extended tracks like 'Body And Soul' lasting over 14 minutes. Original UK white label vinyl pressings are collectible.

10 tracksBeggars Banquet labelWhite label vinyl1994 UK pressing

#3 · 1989

Vinyl, LP, Album

Love And Rockets

The self-titled 1989 album comprises 10 tracks ranging from 'No Big Deal' to 'So Alive', showcasing space rock and goth rock influences. Multiple vinyl versions appeared on Big Time and Beggars Banquet.

10 tracksBig Time labelMultiple vinyl pressingsRock and goth styles

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Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

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.

Sweet F.A.

Master release · LP · 1996

Market position i

9,27 €

Min price 9 €Max price 9 €

Average price 9,27 €

Only 49 copies for sale on Discogs

52 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

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Hot Trip To Heaven

Master release · LP · 1994

Market position i

49,90 €

Min price 15 €Max price 120 €

Average price 49,90 €

Only 75 copies for sale on Discogs

66 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

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Love And Rockets

Master release · LP · 1989

Market position i

13,46 €

Min price 11 €Max price 30 €

Average price 13,46 €

Only 41 copies for sale on Discogs

424 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

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Earth • Sun • Moon

Master release · LP · 1987

Market position i

10,00 €

Min price 8 €Max price 12 €

Average price 10,00 €

Only 48 copies for sale on Discogs

293 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

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Lift

Master release · LP · 1998

Market position i

260,99 €

Min price 261 €Max price 261 €

Average price 260,99 €

Only 1 copies for sale on Discogs

83 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

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Notable pressings & editions

Album	Edition	Country · Year	Matrix	Market tension	Value
Sweet F.A.LP, Album, Reissue	Beggars Arkive	US · 2023	BBQ 2259 LP	Original pressing 52 want · 164 have · ratio 0,3	9,27 €
LiftLP, Album	Red Ant Entertainment	US · 1998	63291-12314-1	Original pressing 83 want · 180 have · ratio 0,5	260,99 €
Hot Trip To HeavenLP, Album	Beggars Banquet	UK · 1994	BBQLP 145	🔥 Standard edition 66 want · 261 have · ratio 0,3	49,90 €
Hot Trip To HeavenLP, Album, White Label	Beggars Banquet	UK · 1994	BBQLP 145	Original pressing 66 want · 261 have · ratio 0,3	120,00 €
Love And RocketsLP, Album, Stereo	Big Time	US · 1989	9715-1-R	🔥 Standard edition 424 want · 667 have · ratio 0,6	13,00 €
Love And RocketsLP, Album	Big Time	US · 1989	9715-1-R, 9715-1-R-RE	Original pressing 424 want · 667 have · ratio 0,6	11,31 €
Earth • Sun • MoonLP, Album	Big Time	US · 1987	6058-1-B	🔥 Standard edition 293 want · 1 324 have · ratio 0,2	12,18 €
Earth • Sun • MoonLP, Album	Beggars Banquet	Greece · 1987	RCLP 70080	Original pressing 293 want · 1 324 have · ratio 0,2	8,00 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Love and Rockets

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"So Alive" remains one of the band's most streamed tracks with over 760,000 plays.

— Streaming Stats

01Pressing

Sweet F.A. 2023 US Reissue

The Sweet F.A. LP reissued in 2023 on the Beggars Arkive label in the US is a notable vinyl pressing with a catalog number BBQ 2259 LP and remains affordable with prices near €9.27.

2023US

02Vinyl Market

Hot Trip To Heaven UK White Label Pressings

Hot Trip To Heaven was originally released in 1994 with UK white label edition pressings under Beggars Banquet label, ranging in price on secondary markets from €15 to €120 depending on condition and rarity.

1994United Kingdom

03Catalog

Earth • Sun • Moon Worldwide Pressings

This 1987 LP has seen numerous vinyl pressings worldwide, including original editions from Greece and the US, with catalog numbers RCLP 70080 and 6058-1-B respectively, tracking prices from €8 to just above €12.

1987Greece / US

04Studio Album

SORTED! THE BEST OF

Love and Rockets

Indie Rock Alternative

Vinyl BEGGARS' BANQUET 2014

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FAQ

FAQ: Love and Rockets on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

What genre does Love and Rockets primarily belong to?

Love and Rockets are primarily known for alternative rock and psychedelic rock, with additional influences from post-punk and new wave.

Where was Love and Rockets formed?

The band originated in Northampton, United Kingdom, in 1984.

Which Love and Rockets albums have vinyl pressings available on Vinyles.com?

Vinyl pressings for Earth, Sun, Moon; Hot Trip To Heaven; Love And Rockets; Sweet F.A; and Sorted! The Best Of are listed on Vinyles.com.

What are notable vinyl pressing details for Love and Rockets' Earth, Sun, Moon?

Notable vinyl pressings include original editions from Greece (catno RCLP 70080) and the US (catno 6058-1-B) from 1987.

How many tracks are on the album Hot Trip To Heaven?

Hot Trip To Heaven includes 10 tracks, featuring the 14-minute track "Body And Soul".

Is there a notable US vinyl pressing of the 1998 album Lift?

Yes, the 1998 US vinyl pressing of Lift on Red Ant Entertainment is sought after and priced above €260 for original copies.

Are Love and Rockets albums available in remastered vinyl editions?

Some albums like Sweet F.A. have been reissued recently on vinyl, including US pressings on Beggars Arkive, indicated by catalog information on pressing data.

What is one of Love and Rockets' most popular songs on streaming platforms?

"So Alive" is their most streamed track, accumulating over 760,000 plays.

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Last updated: 06/07/2026

Love and Rockets

Love and Rockets, British alternative rock and psychedelic sounds from Northampton, 1984–1999.

Market values (source: Discogs)

Notable pressings & editions

Sweet F.A. 2023 US Reissue

Hot Trip To Heaven UK White Label Pressings

Earth • Sun • Moon Worldwide Pressings

Lift 1998 US Vinyl

Records by Love and Rockets

SWEET F.A

HOT TRIP TO HEAVEN

LOVE AND ROCKETS

EARTH, SUN, MOON

SORTED! THE BEST OF

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