Artist page · 06/07/2026
About
Seven vinyl albums including 1997's Urban Hymns; original UK pressings fetch high prices.
Emerging from the northern English town of Wigan, The Verve established a distinctive sound that evolved from dreamy psychedelic rock to expansive Britpop anthems. Their core lineup featured Richard Ashcroft (vocals), Nick McCabe (guitar), Simon Jones (bass), and Peter Salisbury (drums). Early albums like 'A Storm In Heaven' explored shoegaze and space rock, while their commercial breakthrough came with 1997's 'Urban Hymns,' which includes the widely recognized track "Bitter Sweet Symphony." Their career was marked by creative upheavals, legal battles over song rights, and changing band members, culminating in a brief reunion and 2008's 'Forth' album.
The Verve's vinyl legacy spans 7 main releases available on high-quality pressings, from limited edition LPs of 'A Northern Soul'…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Verve's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The Verve's breakthrough album featuring the iconic 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' with 15 tracks blending alternative rock and Britpop.
A compilation of intense alternative and psychedelic rock tracks showcasing The Verve's evolving sound before their commercial breakthrough.
The debut album blending space rock and shoegaze with ethereal guitar work and atmospheric soundscapes.
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Artists who share part of The Verve'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.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
We have our place in history. It may take three albums, but we'll get there.— Richard Ashcroft, 1993
The band's 1993 debut was produced by John Leckie, known for capturing their shoegaze and psychedelic sound in a landmark studio session.
'Bitter Sweet Symphony' used a sample from a Rolling Stones track, leading to an ownership dispute that ultimately gave full song rights to ABKCO Music.
After Richard Ashcroft briefly disbanded The Verve post-1995, McCabe was replaced but rejoined in 1997 for the recording of 'Urban Hymns,' the band's most celebrated release.
This 1997 Hut Recordings LP pressing remains highly sought after by collectors, with 20 copies currently for sale and prices around €75 to €120.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The Verve was formed in 1989 in Wigan, England.
The Verve's music spans Britpop, rock, psychedelia, and shoegaze.
'Urban Hymns' released in 1997, features the track 'Bitter Sweet Symphony.'
Original UK pressings of The Verve albums are collectible in France but availability varies; 'Urban Hymns' remains sought after.
The Verve's key releases often appear as limited edition LPs, including original UK and European vinyls.
Prices for The Verve vinyl in the UK range from about €20 for early pressings to over €120 for original 'A Northern Soul' and 'Urban Hymns' editions.
'Forth' marked The Verve's reunion and was released on vinyl in stereo format with 12 tracks.
Collectors often seek 'Urban Hymns,' 'A Northern Soul,' and 'A Storm In Heaven' for their original and limited edition vinyl pressings.
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