Artist page · 27/06/2026
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Over a dozen vinyl albums with original 1970s pressings; key titles include The World Is A Ghetto and Why Can't We Be Friends?
War emerged from the late 1960s American music scene as a group that combined elements of rhythm and blues, funk, psychedelic rock, and world music styles. Their discography includes landmark albums like All Day Music (1971), Deliver The Word (1973), and The World Is A Ghetto (1972), the latter being one of the top-selling albums of 1973. The band’s sound stands out for its range of instruments including guitar, trumpet, harmonica, percussion, and vocals. Over time, the group underwent multiple line-up changes with Lonnie Jordan remaining the only original member in recent versions.
Their vinyl catalog is well-documented with many original pressings sought after by collectors.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Avenue Records · 1994
Coco Plum · 1985
RCA Victor · 1983
MCA Records · 1983
RCA · 1982
MCA Records · 1980
MCA Records · 1979
MCA Records · 1979
MCA Records · 1978
United Artists Records · 1978
MCA Records · 1977
Island Records · 1977
United Artists Records · 1975
Chess · 1975
United Artists Records · 1973
United Artists Records · 1973
United Artists Records · 1972
United Artists Records · 1971
United Artists Records · 1971Playlist
The tracks that sum up WaR's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This 1972 album blends funk, soul, and world music; one of War's best-known works, featuring tracks like "The Cisco Kid" and "City, Country, City."
Includes the hit title track; a quintessential funk and soul album known for tracks like "Low Rider" and "Don’t Let No One Get You Down."
Jazz-funk style album from 1973 including extended tracks like "Gypsy Man" and "Deliver The Word." Its original US pressings remain available on vinyl.
Go further
Artists who share part of WaR'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.
War distinguished themselves with a sound featuring harmonica, trumpet, guitar, bass, percussion, and vocals, making a recognizable fusion footprint.— Band overview
The 1975 original US pressing on United Artists Records carries catalog number UA-LA441-G. Prices on vinyl range from around €16.20 up to €39.60 depending on condition and rarity.
"The World Is A Ghetto" was one of the best-selling albums of 1973. It features a blend of funk and world fusion styles, recorded and released on United Artists Records in 1972.
Among many changes in personnel, Lonnie Jordan remains the only original founding member still active in current formations of War.
War's live album recorded in Japan in 1974 is issued as a double vinyl. This pressing captures the band’s performance during their peak era.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
War formed in 1969 in Long Beach, California, initially evolving from a group called NightShift.
War fuses funk, soul, jazz, Latin, reggae, rock, and rhythm and blues into their sound.
Key albums include The World Is A Ghetto (1972), Why Can’t We Be Friends? (1975), and Deliver The Word (1973).
Yes, original 1970s pressings such as the 1975 US release of Why Can't We Be Friends? and the 1972 The World Is A Ghetto are sought after.
The World Is A Ghetto is a standout funk and soul album representing their peak fusion sound.
War originated in Long Beach, California, United States.
Most releases are standard vinyl LPs in stereo format, often issued as single or double LPs depending on the album.
The band had many personnel changes; Lonnie Jordan remains the only original member active today.
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