Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
Five vinyl albums spanning ambient, folk, and alternative genres with multiple pressings and editions.
S. Carey is the stage name of Sean Carey, a musician from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, recognized for his work in ambient and folk music fused with indie and alternative rock influences. Beginning his solo career in 2010, Carey has released several albums on Jagjaguwar and other labels, characterized by delicate arrangements and introspective songwriting. His music crosses genres such as alternative country, Americana, and folk international, appealing to collectors seeking varied vinyl pressings.
His albums have been produced and issued in multiple editions, including limited editions, test pressings, and colored vinyl, with original pressings often commanding higher prices.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Libellule Editions · 2023
Jagjaguwar · 2022
Jagjaguwar · 2018
Jagjaguwar · 2014
Jagjaguwar · 2010Playlist
The tracks that sum up S. Carey's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut album with 9 tracks blending folk and indie rock, showcasing Carey's foundational sound and intimate songwriting.
Fourth studio album featuring 9 tracks, mixing alternative and folk rock influences with several vinyl editions including test pressings.
A 10-track album blending indie and folk rock, released in limited edition vinyl formats with a median price near €13.
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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.
"S. Carey's solo work blends folk's intimacy with expansive, ambient soundscapes."— Listener Perspective
The album 'Break Me Open' saw several pressings in 2022, including a stereo LP original from the US with catalog number JAG423, and a limited edition for US and Europe markets, highlighting vinyl variety.
'Hundred Acres' was released in 2018 with several vinyl editions, including original and limited editions on Jagjaguwar with catalog number JAG311, reflecting collector interest.
'Range Of Light' issued on vinyl in 2014 features a test pressing (JAG240) alongside standard LP editions, indicating early collector vinyl runs.
"Shadowlands" is a 2023 limited edition vinyl LP co-released with John Raymond on Libellule Editions, blending ambient styles with contemporary jazz and indie rock elements.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
S. Carey is the stage name of Sean Carey, an American musician from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, known for his folk and ambient influenced music.
His music spans alternative folk, ambient, indie rock, and alternative country, creating a textured and atmospheric sound.
Vinyl releases include 'All We Grow' (2010), 'Range Of Light' (2014), 'Hundred Acres' (2018), 'Break Me Open' (2022), and 'Shadowlands' (2023).
Yes, albums like 'Hundred Acres' and 'Break Me Open' have limited edition vinyl pressings that collectors seek.
Prices vary from about €4.83 for used versions of 'All We Grow' to up to €26 for original pressings, depending on edition and condition.
He is known for association with Bon Iver, contributing as a drummer and supporting musician in that band.
French record shops specializing in indie and folk vinyl often stock his albums; browsing online marketplaces also offers options.
Listening on high-quality turntables enhances the delicate textures and ambient nuance prominent in his recordings.
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