Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
15 albums spanning from raw punk to intricate noise—original LPs like 1988’s Aural Guerrilla remain sought-after.
The Ex emerged from Amsterdam’s punk scene in 1979 with a blend of anarcho-punk and experimental rock. Over their long career, they have continually evolved, incorporating influences from free improvisation and world music while maintaining sharp political engagement. The band frequently collaborates with diverse musicians and has an extensive catalog of 15 albums exploring punk, post-punk, and noise rock.
The band’s approach to production is independent, often self-releasing their recordings to offer affordable music and maintain control over their output. The Ex’s unique sound combines raw intensity with complex arrangements, reflected in vinyl pressings that range from early hardcore punk to more avant-garde explorations.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Ex Records · 2025
Ex Records · 2018
Ex Records · 2013
Terp Records · 2012
Ex Records · 2010
Terp Records · 2006
Ex Records · 2004
Ex Records · 2001
Ex Records · 1998
Ex Records · 1995
Ex Records · 1995
RecRec Music · 1993
Ex Records · 1991
Ex Records · 1989
Ex Records · 1988
Pockabilly Records · 1985
Pig Brother Productions · 1984
VGZ Records · 1983
F.A.I. Records · 1983
More D.P.M. - Dirt Per Minute · 1982Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Ex's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A crucial album blending punk energy with anarcho-punk ethos, released on Ex Records. Its vinyl pressings include multiple versions with notable value among collectors.
An ambitious double LP featuring 34 tracks combining punk and free improvisation influences; a standout example of the band's experimental edge.
Latest studio album exemplifying The Ex’s enduring creativity with 10 tracks of punk, noise rock, and experimental styles, released on Ex Records.
Go further
Artists who share part of The Ex'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.
The Ex is continuously evolving and open to new ideas and collaborations.— Band statement
The band's 1988 album 'Aural Guerrilla' was released through Ex Records with multiple pressings including a UK and European release, showcasing their anarcho-punk roots.
'Joggers & Smoggers' offers 34 tracks over a double vinyl format, merging punk and free improvisation, originally released on Ex Records in the Netherlands with valued original pressings.
The 2025 album 'If Your Mirror Breaks' presents a modern blend of punk, noise rock, and experimental music with 10 tracks, available in original European pressings on Ex Records.
The Ex collaborated with renowned musicians such as Tom Cora, strengthening their ties to post-punk and experimental scenes and expanding their sound palette.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The core members include Terrie Hessels, Andy Moor, Arnold de Boer, and Katherina Bornefeld, each contributing to the group's evolving sound.
The Ex spans punk, anarcho-punk, post-punk, noise rock, experimental rock, and incorporates free improvisation and world music elements.
The band formed in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 1979, emerging from the city's punk and anarcho-punk scenes.
The original 1989 double LP pressing on Ex Records from the Netherlands is considered valuable among collectors.
Yes, their records are accessible in France, including reissues and originals, often circulated through independent and specialized record stores.
The length varies widely; for example, 'Joggers & Smoggers' features 34 tracks, while other albums typically have 9 to 19 tracks.
Early works like 'Blueprints For A Blackout' and 'Pokkeherrie' strongly reflect their political engagement within punk.
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