Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
13 vinyl releases available, including original French pressings from Prohibited Records with prices from €5.62 to €14.99.
NLF3, originating from Paris in 2000, is an instrumental trio deeply rooted in post-rock and electronic experimentation. The band features the Laureau brothers and drummer Mitch Pires, exploring cyclical, textural rock intertwined with influences from psychedelic and film music. Their discography spans over a decade with releases primarily on their own label, Prohibited Records. Vinyl collectors can find a range of LPs that showcase their evolving style, from ambient soundscapes to math rock intricacy.
Their releases include standout albums like "Viva!" (2003), "Ride On A Brand New Time" (2008), and "Beautiful Is The Way To The World Beyond" (2010), all pressed in France and available in original editions.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Prohibited Records · 2024
Prohibited Records · 2020
Prohibited Records · 2017
Prohibited Records · 2014
Prohibited Records · 2010
Prohibited Records · 2008
Prohibited Records · 2003Playlist
The tracks that sum up NLF3's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Latest album featuring 8 tracks blending ambient textures and post-rock elements, released on the Prohibited Records label with an original French LP pressing.
Post-rock exploration with electronic influences, 9 tracks pressed on an original French LP by Prohibited Records, increasingly sought after by collectors.
A diverse 9-track album mixing math rock, post-rock, and indie rock styles, available as an original LP pressed in France.
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Artists who share part of NLF3'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.
"NLF3's music navigates a space between film soundtrack and psychedelic exploration."— Eva Revox
NLF3 began as a trio instrumental project led by Nicolas and Fabrice Laureau. The band crafted a sound blending post-rock textures with electronic and experimental elements from their Paris base.
NLF3 adheres to a DIY ethic, founding their own label, Prohibited Records, to release their work. This label has pressed all original French vinyl editions notable for their availability and collectability.
The "Viva!" album was released as an original LP vinyl pressing in France in 2003 under Prohibited Records. This pressing remains one of the earliest tangible vinyl releases for the band collectors seek.
"Echotropic" stands out as one of NLF3's most streamed tracks with over 2,300 plays. The song features on multiple album releases and exemplifies the band's blend of experimental and post-rock styles.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
NLF3 was formed in Paris in the year 2000 by brothers Nicolas and Fabrice Laureau.
Their music covers post-rock, ambient, avant-garde, experimental, and indie rock styles.
Several albums including "ABCDEFG HI!" (2020), "Pink Renaissance" (2014), and "Beautiful Is The Way To The World Beyond" (2010) are available as original French vinyl pressings.
Most of NLF3's vinyl records are released on their own label, Prohibited Records, based in France.
Yes, original vinyl pressings for albums such as "Viva!" (2003) and "Ride On A Brand New Time" (2008) were made in France on Prohibited Records.
Prices for NLF3 original vinyl pressings range approximately from €5.62 to €14.99, depending on the album and pressing.
"Echotropic" is one of the band's most streamed tracks, known for its experimental and ambient qualities.
NLF3 vinyl records can be found through specialized record shops, dedicated online vinyl marketplaces, and collectors' platforms in France.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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