Artist page · 04/07/2026
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19 vinyl releases from alternative, brit pop and electro — original pressings tracked with detailed pricing.
Saint Etienne is a British group formed in 1990, originating from Croydon. Their music spans alternative, brit pop, electronic, and indie styles, combining dance-pop, downtempo, and synth-pop elements. Over three decades, they built a catalog that includes 19 vinyl releases tracked by Vinyles.com, reflecting their evolving sound from their early 1990s electronic-pop fusion to contemporary indie pop. They have released albums under labels such as Heavenly Recordings and Foreign Office, maintaining a steady presence in the alternative and electronic scenes.
The group's lineup features vocalist Sarah Cracknell alongside founding members Bob Stanley and Peter Wiggs.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Heavenly · 2025
Heavenly · 2024
Foreign Office · 2022
Heavenly · 2021
Foreign Office · 2020
Heavenly · 2017
Heavenly Films · 2014
Heavenly · 2012
Heavenly · 2009
Foreign Office · 2006
Foreign Office · 2006
Sanctuary · 2005
Mantra Recordings · 2002
Mantra Recordings · 2002
Mantra Recordings · 2000
Mantra Recordings · 1999
L'Appareil-Photo Bis · 1999
Creation Records · 1998
L'appareil-Photo · 1997
Heavenly · 1995
Heavenly · 1994
Heavenly · 1993
Heavenly · 1991Playlist
The tracks that sum up Saint Etienne's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut album that established Saint Etienne’s blend of electronic and indie pop, featuring their breakthrough rendition of "Only Love Can Break Your Heart."
Third studio album showing a deeper mix of folk influences with electronic textures, recorded in the mid-90s.
Recent album marked by downtempo electronic sounds and reflective pop structures, available in multiple vinyl pressings.
Go further
Artists who share part of Saint Etienne'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.
"We’ve always aimed to combine electronic textures with pop melodies, creating something both danceable and introspective."— Saint Etienne
Peter Wiggs and Bob Stanley founded Saint Etienne in 1990 in Croydon, initiating a fusion between electronic music and indie pop that would define their sound.
Most of Saint Etienne's vinyl releases, including Foxbase Alpha and Tiger Bay, have been produced under Heavenly Recordings, facilitating a consistent platform for their evolving sound.
Foxbase Alpha, released in 1991, featured the single "Only Love Can Break Your Heart," which became one of their most recognized tracks, blending electronic beats with indie melodies.
Their 2025 release, International, has at least 5 vinyl pressings worldwide with price points ranging from €17.40 to €63.80, illustrating collector interest.
2024’s The Night offers 14 tracks with ambient and experimental electronic styles, pressed as limited edition LPs mainly in the UK market.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Saint Etienne was formed in Croydon, United Kingdom, in 1990 by Peter Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
The group blends alternative, brit pop, electronic, downtempo, and indie pop styles.
They have 19 vinyl releases listed on Vinyles.com, including studio albums and compilations.
Original pressings like the 1991 Foxbase Alpha and 2025 International can command higher prices, reflecting collector demand.
Yes, some albums have multiple pressings, including limited editions and test pressings in the UK and Europe, affecting availability and value.
Collectors in France may find a variety of Saint Etienne vinyl editions from labels such as Heavenly through specialty vinyl retailers and distributors.
That track is on their debut album Foxbase Alpha, released in 1991.
The majority of their vinyl records are LP format, often on 180g or standard weight, including double LP editions for early albums.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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