Artist page · 06/07/2026
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5 vinyl releases tracked, including 'Eyes Open' and 'The Forest Is The Path' with original pressings from 2006 to 2024.
Originally named Polarbears, Snow Patrol is a British alternative rock band with roots in Northern Ireland and Scotland. Founded by singer and guitarist Gary Lightbody and bassist Mark McClelland while studying at the University of Dundee, the band changed its name due to a name conflict with an American group. They initially released their debut EP "Starfighter Pilot," featuring percussion by Belle & Sebastian's drummer Richard Colburn. Jonny Quinn later joined on drums, and the band released early albums that gained regional attention.
Commercial breakthrough came with the 2003 album "Final Straw," which featured charting singles such as "Run," reaching UK Top 5 and earning airplay success in the US.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Polydor · 2024
Polydor · 2019
Polydor · 2018
Fiction Records · 2011
Fiction Records · 2008
Polydor · 2006
Black Lion Records · 2003
Jeepster Recordings · 2001
Jeepster Recordings · 1998Playlist
The tracks that sum up Snow Patrol's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Breakthrough album featuring "Chasing Cars," with 15 tracks including bonus material, notable for extensive vinyl editions in UK and Europe.
Key album marking Snow Patrol’s commercial rise, with 12 tracks including singles "Run" and "Chocolate"; available in various vinyl editions from 2003 onward.
Latest studio album with 12 tracks, available as limited edition vinyl in Germany and Ireland, showing continued activity in alternative rock.
Go further
Artists who share part of Snow Patrol'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.
Chasing Cars was popularized by its placement in TV series like Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill, boosting the band’s international profile.— Snow Patrol exposure notes
Snow Patrol was founded in 1994 at the University of Dundee by Gary Lightbody and Mark McClelland, initially under the name Polarbears before changing for legal reasons.
The album 'Final Straw' reached #3 on UK charts and sold over 250,000 copies in the US, with the single 'Run' becoming the 22nd most played UK song on US radio in 2004.
Mark McClelland left the band amid tensions, replaced by Paul Wilson on bass; Tom Simpson also joined officially on keyboards, contributing to the band's evolving sound.
This album has five known vinyl versions including limited editions from Germany and a deluxe edition from Ireland, with prices ranging from €15 to over €60 depending on condition and rarity.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Snow Patrol was formed in Dundee, Scotland in 1994 by members Gary Lightbody and Mark McClelland.
Snow Patrol is primarily associated with alternative rock, Brit Pop, and indie rock genres.
'Chasing Cars' appears on the 2006 album 'Eyes Open,' which is available in several vinyl formats.
Yes, albums like 'The Forest Is The Path' have limited edition and deluxe vinyl releases with varying rarities and price ranges.
Vinyl pressings of 'The Forest Is The Path' range from approximately €15 to over €60 depending on edition and availability.
Snow Patrol enjoys a following in France, supported by tours and widely available vinyl pressings in European markets.
'Chasing Cars' leads with over 23 million plays, followed by 'Run' and 'Open Your Eyes' among their most listened tracks.
Original UK vinyl pressings of 'Eyes Open' were released by Polydor in 2006 and remain available from various sellers in Europe.
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