Artist page · 04/07/2026
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21 vinyl records spanning styles from new wave to alternative country; key pressings from Yep Roc and original 1979 LPs sought after.
Nick Lowe began recording in 1966 with the group Kippington Lodge, which evolved into Brinsley Schwarz, mixing country and blues-rock. After leaving, he formed Rockpile and launched a solo career blending diverse styles including alternative country and Americana. He has produced influential albums for artists like Elvis Costello and The Damned. Known for his multi-instrumental talents, Lowe’s solo albums are notable for their consistent critical reception. His catalog includes 21 vinyl records, released mostly on Yep Roc, with genres ranging from rock 'n' roll and psychobilly to pop international and world music.
Collectors find interest in original and reissued pressings, with recent releases such as the 2024 limited edition LP Indoor Safari and remastered classics like Labour…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Yep Roc Records · 2025
Yep Roc Records · 2024
Yep Roc Records · 2020
Yep Roc Records · 2015
Yep Roc Records · 2013
Proper Records · 2011
Proper Records · 2007
Yep Roc Records · 2004
Proper Records · 2001
Upstart Records · 1998
Upstart Records · 1994
Reprise Records · 1990
Demon Records · 1988
F-Beat · 1983
F-Beat · 1982
Radar Records · 1979
Radar Records · 1978Playlist
The tracks that sum up Nick Lowe's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This 1979 album on Columbia Records features a fusion of new wave and power pop with tracks including the enduring 'Cruel To Be Kind'. A key early solo outing with numerous vinyl versions available.
A 2001 album reissued on vinyl by Yep Roc that blends country rock and pop rock. The release has multiple pressings and remains a standout in Lowe’s later discography.
The latest 2024 limited edition vinyl release featuring 12 tracks with rock & roll, pop rock and pub rock styles. Available worldwide on Yep Roc with original pressings commanding higher prices.
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Artists who share part of Nick Lowe'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.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding" became a million-selling hit covered in the Bodyguard soundtrack.— Nick Lowe Legacy
Nick Lowe produced seminal early albums for Elvis Costello, such as My Aim Is True and Armed Forces, shaping the new wave sound in the late 1970s.
Lowe started his career with the band Brinsley Schwarz, recording from 1966 and blending country and blues-rock, a foundation for his diverse later work.
The original pressing of Labour Of Lust was released in 1979 on Columbia, notable for its power pop and new wave fusion, and remains a sought-after vinyl for collectors.
Indoor Safari was issued as a limited edition stereo LP in 2024 on Yep Roc Records, with original copies priced up to 50 euros and high availability globally.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Nick Lowe is a British singer-songwriter and producer known for creating music in pub rock, power pop, new wave, and alternative country genres.
Key vinyl albums by Nick Lowe include Labour Of Lust (1979), The Convincer (2001), and the limited edition Indoor Safari (2024).
Original 1979 US Columbia pressing of Labour Of Lust and 2024 limited edition LP of Indoor Safari on Yep Roc are notable collector items.
He produced early albums for Elvis Costello and songs like "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding" were widely covered, impacting various genres.
Vinyl records of Nick Lowe are available on various distributor platforms in France including recent reissues and limited editions.
The 2024 release Indoor Safari is a limited edition vinyl with strong interest among collectors and audiophiles worldwide.
'Cruel To Be Kind' is featured on the 1979 album Labour Of Lust, a cornerstone of his early solo career.
Indoor Safari blends rock & roll, pub rock, and pop rock styles across 12 tracks in its 2024 vinyl release.
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