Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 25 vinyl releases tracked with original pressings like 1987's George Best trading near €35.
Formed in 1985 in Leeds, The Wedding Present carved a niche in the British indie rock landscape with a sharp post-punk influence. Their debut album, George Best (1987), remains a vinyl collector's staple, originally released on Reception label with several album versions available. The band has maintained a steady release schedule including live sessions, Peel Sessions compilations, and acoustic reinterpretations, evidencing their evolving sound while retaining core indie-rock sensibilities.
Vinyl collectors will find diverse pressings such as the 2022 Locked Down And Stripped Back Volume Two on Scopitones and Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records, alongside newer sessions volumes released by Clue Records.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Clue Records · 2025
Scopitones · 2022
Scopitones · 2021
Hatch Records · 2020
Hatch Records · 2019
Scopitones · 2019
Scopitones · 2017
Hatch Records · 2017
Hatch Records · 2016
Scopitones · 2016
Scopitones · 2013
Scopitones · 2012
Youth Inc. · 2011
Vibrant Records · 2008
Secret Records · 2007
Scopitones · 2005
Cooking Vinyl · 1998
Not On Label (The Wedding Present Self-released) · 1994
Not On Label (The Wedding Present Self-released) · 1994
Island Records · 1994
Not On Label (The Wedding Present Self-released) · 1991
Not On Label (The Wedding Present Self-released) · 1991
RCA · 1989
Reception · 1988
Reception · 1987Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Wedding Present's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The Wedding Present's debut full-length album showcased their jangly indie rock sound and gained immediate critical acclaim. Multiple UK pressings are notable among collectors.
A 2022 studio release blending indie rock and acoustic elements with multiple vinyl pressings across Europe and the US on Scopitones and Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records.
Upcoming or very recent album capturing live BBC radio sessions, released by Clue Records with original UK LP pressings available.
Go further
Artists who share part of The Wedding Present'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 band's guitarist and singer, David Gedge, remained the group's only constant member throughout changes.— Band history
David Gedge left his math studies to form The Wedding Present in Leeds. Their first independently pressed single was limited to 500 copies.
Their debut album George Best was released in 1987 on the Reception label, featuring 12 tracks, and has since remained a collectible LP with various original pressings.
The 1991 album Seamonsters was recorded with producer Steve Albini in Minnesota, showcasing a mix of austere and experimental rock sounds.
The Wedding Present signed with RCA in the late 1980s, releasing the 1989 Bizarro mini-album and the 1994 Watusi album produced by Steve Fisk, known for his work with Nirvana.
The band released a complete compilation of their Ukrainian John Peel Sessions, reflecting their ongoing relationship with BBC radio and live recordings.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
David Gedge is the lead singer and guitarist and the only constant member; the group has seen various lineups since its formation.
The group's style combines indie rock, post-punk, Brit pop, and alternative rock influences.
George Best, their first full-length album, was released in 1987, marking the start of their vinyl discography.
Yes, original UK pressings include catalog numbers LEEDS 1 and REC 005, sought after by collectors and priced between €30 and €40.
Both albums feature indie rock and acoustic tracks, but Volume Two includes 24 tracks and was released with limited editions in the US and Europe in 2022.
Seamonsters was recorded in Minnesota with producer Steve Albini, known for his work on raw, experimental rock recordings.
Yes, sessions including the Ukrainian John Peel Sessions have been compiled and released, capturing live BBC radio performances.
Several albums, including Locked Down And Stripped Back Volume Two, are available through European pressings accessible in France retailers and markets.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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