Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 18 vinyl releases with rare 1970s originals and recent audiophile reissues.
Formed in 1966 by Robert Wyatt, Mike Ratledge, Daevid Allen, and Kevin Ayers, Soft Machine quickly became a key figure in progressive rock and the Canterbury scene. Initial recordings leaned towards psychedelia with early albums crafted in New York and later explorations expanded their sonic palette towards jazz-rock and fusion. Wind changes in personnel notably impacted their musical direction, including departures of founding members throughout the early 1970s. With a catalog spanning studio and live albums, the band has been associated with intricate compositions and improvisation, often merging elements of jazz, rock, and experimental music.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Dyad Records · 2026
Cuneiform Records · 2024
Dyad Records · 2023
Cuneiform Records · 2023
Tonefloat · 2020
Moonjune Records · 2018
Cuneiform Records · 2015
Cuneiform Records · 2010
Reel Recordings · 2009
Moonjune Records · 2009
MoonJune Records · 2006
Cuneiform Records · 2006
Major League Productions Ltd. · 2005
Voiceprint · 2004
Hux Records · 2003
Hux Records · 2003
Cuneiform Records · 2002
Voiceprint · 2002
Voiceprint · 2001
Voiceprint · 2001
Cuneiform Records · 2000
Blueprint · 1998
Cuneiform Records · 1998
Cuneiform Records · 1996
Voiceprint · 1995
One Way Records · 1995
Strange Fruit · 1990
Reckless Records · 1988
EMI · 1981
Harvest · 1978
Harvest · 1976
Harvest · 1975
CBS · 1973
CBS · 1973
CBS · 1972
CBS · 1971
CBS · 1970
Probe · 1969
Probe · 1968Playlist
The tracks that sum up Soft Machine's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A hallmark double album blending jazz-rock and psychedelic elements, featuring expansive compositions like 'Moon in June' and 'Out-Bloody-Rageous'.
Emphasizing jazz-rock fusion with tracks like 'The Tale Of Taliesin', this album presents complex arrangements reflecting a matured sound.
Contemporary live recording capturing the band's jazz-rock energy and improvisational prowess, limited edition with notable demand from collectors.
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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.
Robert Wyatt's departure in 1971 marked the end of the original psychedelic phase of Soft Machine.— Musical chronicles
Soft Machine's self-titled first album was recorded in April 1968 in New York, featuring the original lineup except Daevid Allen who left before its release.
Early in 1969, bassist Hugh Hopper joined the band replacing Kevin Ayers, marking a key change in the line-up during their formative years.
The double album 'Third' released in 1970 showcases the band's move towards jazz-rock and progressive rock with extended instrumental pieces, including 'Moon in June' by Robert Wyatt.
The 1976 UK Harvest label pressing of 'Softs' is prized for its rich jazz fusion sound and continues to attract vinyl collectors.
Soft Machine continues to release new material with the forthcoming 2026 studio album 'Thirteen,' blending jazz-rock and fusion styles, pressed on vinyl in the UK by Dyad Records.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Soft Machine was formed in 1966 in Canterbury, United Kingdom, marking the start of their influential journey in prog rock and jazz fusion.
'Third' (1970) is considered essential, featuring a double LP format with jazz-rock fusion and progressive compositions valuable for collectors.
Yes, some releases like 'Live At The Baked Potato' (2020) come as limited edition numbered vinyl, appealing to collectors and audiophiles.
Soft Machine primarily blends progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and jazz fusion, contributing notably to the Canterbury scene.
'Softs' (1976) and 'Bundles' (1975) were released on the Harvest label in the UK, both available on vinyl and influential in their jazz-rock style.
'Live At The Baked Potato' (2020) is a notable live album available on limited edition vinyl, capturing the band's live jazz-rock performance.
Soft Machine vinyl albums are available through specialized French distributors and shops that stock progressive rock and jazz fusion releases.
Essential tracks include 'Moon in June', 'Out-Bloody-Rageous', 'Priscilla', and 'Slightly All the Time' among others from their prog and jazz fusion catalog.
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