Artist page · 06/07/2026

Robert Wyatt

BristolBorn in 1945Alternatif10 vinyl albums
Robert Wyatt, born in Bristol in 1945, is a British musician known for his contributions to progressive rock and the Canterbury scene since the 1960s.
10Albums on Vinyles.com
555Discogs releases
291kLast.fm listeners

About

Robert Wyatt, From Canterbury's jazz roots to art-rock innovation.

Over 10 vinyl releases spanning five decades, original pressings and recent reissues tracked in real time.

Robert Wyatt emerged from the Canterbury scene as a drummer and singer merging jazz, prog rock, and experimental sounds. Starting in the early 1960s, Wyatt played with Soft Machine before founding Matching Mole. His solo work includes acclaimed albums such as Rock Bottom (1974), noted for its sophisticated arrangements and collaborations with artists like Mike Oldfield and Hugh Hopper. Over the years, Wyatt evolved with politically charged lyrics and diverse styles, including art rock and fusion, reflected in releases like Old Rottenhat and Cuckooland.

Vinyl collectors will find various original and reissue pressings, from 1970s psychedelic LPs to 21st-century limited editions.

Discography

Robert Wyatt — Discography

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

KiTsuNe / Brian The Foxflau · 2019
2019
KiTsuNe / Brian The Fox
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Radio Experiment Rome, February 1981Rai Trade · 2009
2009
Radio Experiment Rome, February 1981
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
ComicoperaDomino · 2007
2007
Comicopera
CD, Album
Studio
Theatre Royal Drury Lane 8th September 1974Hannibal Records · 2005
2005
Theatre Royal Drury Lane 8th September 1974
CD, Album
Studio
MusiK / Re-Arranging The 20th CenturyTiptoe · 2004
2004
MusiK / Re-Arranging The 20th Century
CD, Album
Studio
CuckoolandHannibal Records · 2003
2003
Cuckooland
CD, Album
Studio
September SongLes Disques Du Soleil Et De L'Acier · 2000
2000
September Song
CD, Mini-Album, Stereo
Studio
ShleepHannibal Records · 1997
1997
Shleep
CD, Album
Studio
The Garden Of LoveVoiceprint · 1997
1997
The Garden Of Love
CD, Mini-Album
Studio
DondestanRough Trade · 1991
1991
Dondestan
CD, Album
Studio
Old RottenhatRough Trade · 1985
1985
Old Rottenhat
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Ruth Is Stranger Than RichardVirgin · 1975
1975
Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Rock BottomVirgin · 1974
1974
Rock Bottom
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The End Of An EarCBS · 1970
1970
The End Of An Ear
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Robert Wyatt's career.

01
Sea Song
Sea Song
Rock Bottom · 1974
02
Shipbuilding - Remastered in 1998
·
03
At Last I Am Free
·
04
Heaps of Sheeps
·
05
Alifib
Alifib
Rock Bottom · 1974
06
Little Red Riding Hood Hit the Road
Little Red Riding Hood Hit the Road
Rock Bottom · 1974
07
A Last Straw
A Last Straw
Rock Bottom · 1974
08
Little Red Robin Hood Hit the Road
Little Red Robin Hood Hit the Road
Rock Bottom · 1974

The essentials

The 3 Robert Wyatt albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1974
Vinyl, LP
Rock Bottom

A milestone album blending psychedelic rock and avant-garde prog, featuring intricate compositions and collaborators including Mike Oldfield.

6 tracksProduced by Nick MasonOriginal 1974 Virgin Records pressing
#2 · 1975
Vinyl, LP
Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard

Explores jazz-rock with African influences, expanding Wyatt's sound palette with ethereal and avant-garde elements.

11 tracks1975 Virgin Records pressingIncludes 'Soup Song' and 'Solar Flares'
#3 · 2003
Vinyl, LP
Cuckooland

A later work blending contemporary jazz fusion and art rock, showcasing Wyatt’s compositional evolution.

20 tracks2008 Domino LP reissueStereo sound

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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.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane 8th September 1974
Master release · LP · 2005
Market position i
21,31 €
Min price 19 €Max price 23 €
Average price 21,31 €
Only 32 copies for sale on Discogs
58 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Cuckooland
Master release · LP · 2003
Market position i
22,42 €
Min price 18 €Max price 23 €
Average price 22,42 €
Only 38 copies for sale on Discogs
105 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Old Rottenhat
Master release · LP · 1985
Market position i
16,22 €
Min price 15 €Max price 18 €
Average price 16,22 €
Only 68 copies for sale on Discogs
665 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard
Master release · LP · 1975
Market position i
23,75 €
Min price 10 €Max price 30 €
Average price 23,75 €
Only 54 copies for sale on Discogs
633 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Rock Bottom
Master release · LP · 1974
Market position i
42,29 €
Min price 35 €Max price 81 €
Average price 42,29 €
Only 51 copies for sale on Discogs
1 815 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
KiTsuNe / Brian The Fox
Master release · LP · 2019
Market position i
28,46 €
Min price 28 €Max price 28 €
Average price 28,46 €
Only 10 copies for sale on Discogs
84 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
CuckoolandLP
Domino US · 2008 DNO 208 🔥 Standard edition
105 want · 1 669 have · ratio 0,1
22,42 €
CuckoolandLP, Album, Stereo
Domino UK · 2008 REWIGLP47 Original pressing
105 want · 1 669 have · ratio 0,1
18,00 €
Theatre Royal Drury Lane 8th September 1974LP, Reissue
Domino UK · 2008 REWIGLP48 🔥 Standard edition
58 want · 593 have · ratio 0,1
23,48 €
Old RottenhatLP, Album
Rough Trade Canada · 1985 RT 69 🔥 Standard edition
665 want · 1 430 have · ratio 0,5
18,06 €
Old RottenhatLP, Album, Stereo
Rough Trade Greece · 1985 VG 50148, 062-VG 50148 Original pressing
665 want · 1 430 have · ratio 0,5
14,90 €
Theatre Royal Drury Lane 8th September 1974LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release
Penguin Records (9) UK · 1981 EGG FOUR Original pressing
58 want · 593 have · ratio 0,1
Ruth Is Stranger Than RichardLP, Album, Promo
Virgin UK · 1975 V-2034 🔥 Standard edition
633 want · 1 561 have · ratio 0,4
29,50 €
Ruth Is Stranger Than RichardLP, Album
Virgin UK · 1975 V 2034 Original pressing
633 want · 1 561 have · ratio 0,4
9,88 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Robert Wyatt

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

Robert Wyatt's voice carries a distinctive high-tenor quality shaped by his jazz roots and emotional delivery.
— Sound analyst
01Album

Rock Bottom produced by Nick Mason

Released in 1974, Rock Bottom was produced by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason and featured musicians such as Mike Oldfield and poet Ivor Cutler, blending prog rock with avant-garde styles.

1974UK
02Live

Theatre Royal Drury Lane 8th September 1974 recording

The live album Theatre Royal Drury Lane 8th September 1974 was officially released in 2005 though originally recorded in 1974, capturing a jazz-rock prog set with 16 tracks including a spoken introduction by John Peel.

1974UK
03Accident

Wyatt's 1973 accident changed his career

In 1973, Robert Wyatt fell from a fourth-floor window and was left paralyzed from the waist down, leading him to abandon drums and focus on vocals and composing his solo works.

1973UK
04Band

Matching Mole's 1972 debut

Wyatt founded Matching Mole in 1972, featuring Phil Miller (guitar), Dave McRae (piano, organ), Bill McCormick (bass), and David Sinclair (piano, organ), as a return to Canterbury-styled melodic rock.

1972UK

FAQ

FAQ: Robert Wyatt on physical formats

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

Who is Robert Wyatt and what genres does he work in?

Robert Wyatt is a British musician known for progressive rock, jazz rock, and experimental music, associated with the Canterbury scene.

What are the key albums by Robert Wyatt to have on vinyl?

Essential vinyl albums include Rock Bottom (1974), Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard (1975), and Cuckooland (2003), each representing distinct phases of his career.

Are there notable reissues of Robert Wyatt’s vinyl records?

Yes. Albums like Cuckooland and Rock Bottom have seen multiple reissues, including limited editions and remastered versions on vinyl.

What vinyl formats are common in Robert Wyatt's discography?

His releases are mostly found as vinyl LP albums, some with limited edition pressings and unofficial numbered releases.

What vinyl pressing of Rock Bottom is considered valuable?

The original 1974 Virgin Records pressing of Rock Bottom typically commands higher prices, often above €35 depending on condition.

Where did Robert Wyatt grow up?

Robert Wyatt was born in Bristol but grew up near Canterbury, England, a significant location for the Canterbury scene.

Are there Robert Wyatt vinyl pressings from France or notable French releases?

There are no specific French pressings listed, but his work is widely available through imports and European label reissues.

What is a good entry point album for new vinyl collectors of Robert Wyatt’s music?

Rock Bottom is a quintessential starting point, offering a concise set of complex compositions showcasing his style early in his solo career.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 06/07/2026