#1 · 1987
Featuring staples "Luka" and "Tom's Diner," this 11-track album blends pop rock with folk influences and remains a collector’s highlight.
11 tracksA&M RecordsStereoMultiple pressings
Artist page · 06/07/2026
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega, born 1959 in Santa Monica and raised in New York, is an American singer-songwriter known for her contemporary folk and alternative music career beginning in the 1980s.
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About
Suzanne Vega, American folk and alternative sounds from the heart of New York.
9 vinyl releases tracked with origins in 1980s folk, peak prices for limited editions near €140.
Suzanne Vega emerged in the mid-1980s with introspective songwriting contrasting the era's popular loud styles. Her catalog blends folk, pop, and alternative rock, with key themes including urban life and personal narratives. She debuted with her self-titled album in 1985, followed by ‘Solitude Standing’ in 1987 featuring the well-known songs "Luka" and "Tom's Diner."
Her continued output spans studio albums and live recordings, including the 2020 release "An Evening Of New York Songs And Stories" reflecting on her New York roots. This record exists in various vinyl editions, including a limited test pressing. Her newest works feature limited edition LPs, maintaining a strong vinyl collector presence.
Discography
Suzanne Vega — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Cooking Vinyl · 2025Flying With Angels
Studio
Cooking Vinyl · 2020An Evening Of New York Songs And Stories
Studio
Cooking Vinyl · 2016Lover, Beloved: Songs From An Evening With Carson McCullers
Studio
Amanuensis Productions · 2014Tales From The Realm Of The Queen Of Pentacles
Studio
Cooking Vinyl · 2012Close-Up Vol 4, Songs Of Family
Studio
Cooking Vinyl · 2011Close-Up Vol 3, States Of Being
Studio
Cooking Vinyl · 2010Close-Up Vol 2, People & Places
Studio
Cooking Vinyl · 2010Close-Up Vol 1, Love Songs
Studio
Blue Note · 2007Beauty & Crime
Studio
Eagle Eye Media · 2006Live At Montreux 2004
Live
Duo Records · 2005Live At Duo Music Exchange
Live
A&M Records · 2001Songs In Red And Gray
Studio
A&M Records · 1997Sessions At West 54th
Studio
A&M Records · 1996Nine Objects Of Desire
Studio
A&M Records · 1993Making Noise - The 99.9F° World Tour
Studio
A&M Records · 199299.9 F°
Studio
A&M Records · 1990Days Of Open Hand
Studio
A&M Records · 1987Solitude Standing
Studio
A&M Records · 1986Live In London 1986
Live
A&M Records · 1985Suzanne Vega
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Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Suzanne Vega's career.
01
Tom's Diner
Solitude Standing · 1987
02
Luka
Solitude Standing · 1987
03
Caramel
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04
Marlene on the Wall
An Evening Of New York Songs And Stories · 2020
05
Gypsy
Solitude Standing · 1987
06
Blood Makes Noise
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07
Small Blue Thing
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08
In Liverpool
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The essentials
The 3 Suzanne Vega albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 2020
A 24-track live album revisiting Vega's iconic songs, issued in limited white label test pressings and other collectible editions.
24 tracksCooking VinylLimited EditionTest Pressing
#3 · 2025
Latest studio album capturing folk rock and pop over 10 tracks, issued with several vinyl versions including Japanese and Indian editions.
10 tracksCooking VinylMultiple pressingsLimited Edition
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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.
An Evening Of New York Songs And Stories
Market position
i
Min price 80 €Max price 139 €
Average price
109,61 €
Only 13 copies for sale on Discogs
37 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Solitude Standing
Market position
i
Min price 6 €Max price 20 €
Average price
6,04 €
Only 55 copies for sale on Discogs
620 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Flying With Angels
Market position
i
Min price 17 €Max price 25 €
Average price
18,92 €
Only 106 copies for sale on Discogs
19 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Lover, Beloved: Songs From An Evening With Carson McCullers
Market position
i
Min price 8 €Max price 14 €
Average price
12,11 €
Only 47 copies for sale on Discogs
32 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Tales From The Realm Of The Queen Of Pentacles
Market position
i
Min price 12 €Max price 23 €
Average price
17,54 €
Only 25 copies for sale on Discogs
60 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Close-Up Vol 4, Songs Of Family
Market position
i
Min price 20 €Max price 170 €
Average price
27,84 €
Only 42 copies for sale on Discogs
21 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Suzanne Vega
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Her song "Tom's Diner" served as an inspiration for the development of the MP3 format.— Technical history note
01Album
Solitude Standing album released in 1987
Solitude Standing was released on LP by A&M Records with multiple pressings worldwide including Israel and Portugal, catalog variants such as SP-5136 and 395 136-1, marking Vega's significant 1980s work.
02Vinyl Pressing
Limited Edition Test Pressing of 2020 live album
"An Evening Of New York Songs And Stories" was pressed in Europe in 2020 as a limited edition white label test pressing by Cooking Vinyl, a rare collector's item currently tracked with prices up to €139.20.
03Recent Release
"Flying With Angels" issued with international vinyl editions in 2025
Released in 2025, Flying With Angels sees multiple limited edition LP pressings worldwide, including catalog numbers COOKLP943JPC and COOKLP943IND with price ranges between €17.39 and €24.99.
04Label
"Lover, Beloved" LP released in 2016 across US and Europe
"Lover, Beloved: Songs From An Evening With Carson McCullers" appeared on LP in 2016 via Cooking Vinyl and Amanuensis Productions with catalog references COOKLP646 and 2601, showing geographic distribution balancing markets.
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FAQ
FAQ: Suzanne Vega on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What are the main genres of Suzanne Vega's music?
Suzanne Vega's music mainly spans alternative folk, contemporary folk, pop rock, and folk international styles.
Which Suzanne Vega vinyl album is best known for the song "Tom's Diner"?
"Tom's Diner" is featured on the 1987 album "Solitude Standing," available in multiple worldwide vinyl pressings.
Are there limited edition vinyl versions of Suzanne Vega's albums?
Yes. Recent releases like "An Evening Of New York Songs And Stories" (2020) and "Flying With Angels" (2025) have limited edition and test pressing vinyls.
Where was Suzanne Vega born and where did she grow up?
Born in Santa Monica, California, Suzanne Vega grew up in New York, which greatly influenced her songwriting themes.
Can Suzanne Vega's albums be found on vinyl in France?
Yes, her albums including recent reissues and limited editions are available in France through various distributors and record stores.
What is the price range for Suzanne Vega vinyl records on the secondary market?
Prices range widely; for example, "An Evening Of New York Songs And Stories" limited editions can reach up to €140, while classic albums like "Solitude Standing" often sell for under €20.
Does Suzanne Vega have any recent studio albums released on vinyl?
Her latest studio album "Flying With Angels" was released in 2025 with multiple limited edition vinyl versions.
What makes Suzanne Vega's music significant on vinyl for audiophiles?
Her meticulous arrangements and clear vocal style offer a clean and intimate listening experience favored in high-quality vinyl pressings.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 06/07/2026