Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
Five studio albums and seminal LPs on Universal and Capitol; original pressings reach high collector prices.
Mazzy Star emerged from the ashes of the 1980s band Opal and solidified their identity around Hope Sandoval and David Roback's partnership. Their sound weaves together alternative rock, neo-psychedelia, and folk rock with a dreamlike, melancholic atmosphere. Over their career, they released five studio albums including 'She Hangs Brightly' (1990) and 'Among My Swan' (1996), issued on labels like Rough Trade and Capitol Records.
The band’s catalog spans multiple vinyl pressings, with European and US originals commanding notable demand on collector markets. Mazzy Star's vinyl reissues and test pressings feature in contemporary collections, reflecting enduring interest among audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts worldwide.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up Mazzy Star's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This album contains the signature track 'Fade Into You' and blends ethereal dream pop with shoegaze, marking Mazzy Star's breakthrough.
Featuring melancholic and folk-rock elements, this limited edition pressing is a collector's highlight with 12 tracks from 1996.
Their 2013 return album with 10 tracks capturing acoustic and psychedelic rock influences under Rhymes Of An Hour Records.
Go further
Artists who share part of Mazzy Star'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.
Hope Sandoval's voice lends a haunting, atmospheric quality to Mazzy Star's signature sound.— Mazzy Star Aficionado
After the departure of Opal's original singer Kendra Smith during the Happy Nightmare Tour, David Roback invited Hope Sandoval to finish the tour as lead vocalist, establishing Mazzy Star in 1989 in Santa Monica.
The 'Among My Swan' LP released by Capitol Records includes 12 tracks with styles ranging from psychedelic rock to shoegaze. The US limited edition pressing is sought after, with prices up to €260 in vinyl markets.
This album's UK LP original pressing issued by Capitol Records in 1993 remains a collector's key release lasting 10 tracks and selling for over €170 on secondary markets.
The 2013 European LP release by Rhymes Of An Hour Records consists of 10 tracks blending alternative, folk, and psychedelic rock styles, noted for limited availability and collector interest.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The core duo consists of singer Hope Sandoval and guitarist David Roback.
Mazzy Star was formed in 1989 in Santa Monica, California.
The band's music includes alternative rock, dream pop, shoegaze, neo-psychedelia, and folk rock.
'Fade Into You' appears on the 1993 album 'So Tonight That I Might See'.
Mazzy Star vinyl records are often found on LP format, including original pressings, limited editions, and reissues.
Yes, albums like 'Among My Swan' have limited edition LP pressings, highly regarded by collectors.
Original vinyl pressings may be sourced through specialty record stores and online marketplaces catering to collector audiences in France.
Mazzy Star’s atmospheric sound and scarce original pressings have made them a reference among indie and alternative vinyl collectors worldwide.
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