Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
18 vinyls including studio and live LPs; 'Argus' original pressings prized.
Wishbone Ash started in 1969 from the ashes of The Empty Vessels, with founding members including Martin Turner and Steve Upton. The band gained early attention for harmonizing twin lead guitars, a technique that shaped their sound and influenced later hard rock acts. Their debut album was released in 1970 after signing with MCA Records. Over the decades, Wishbone Ash produced a catalog spanning classic rock, prog rock, and metal genres, with live and studio albums pressed on vinyl, including recent releases from labels such as Golden Core and SPV.
The band has issued 18 vinyl records featured on Vinyles.com, ranging from the seminal 'Argus' (1972) to live recordings like '40th Anniversary Concert - Live in London' (2018).
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Golden Core · 2009
Talking Elephant Records · 2008
Talking Elephant · 2007
Pure Gold · 2007
Golden Core · 2007
Eagle Records · 2006
XM Satellite Radio · 2005
Classic Rock Legends · 2004
Classic Rock Legends · 2002
Bellaphon · 2002
Eagle Records · 2001
Transatlantic Records · 1999
Ration-L · 1999
Invisible Hands Music · 1998
HTD Records · 1996
Hengest Records · 1995
Band Of Joy · 1995
Virgin · 1992
Windsong International · 1991
I.R.S. Records · 1991
I.R.S. Records · 1989
I.R.S. Records · 1987
Neat Records · 1985
AVM Records · 1982
MCA Records · 1981
MCA Records · 1981
MCA Records · 1980
MCA Records · 1980
MCA Records · 1979
MCA Records · 1977
MCA Records · 1976
MCA Records · 1976
MCA Records · 1974
MCA Records · 1973
MCA Records · 1973
MCA Records · 1972
MCA Records · 1971
MCA Records · 1970
Talking Elephant Records · 
Wishbone Ash · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Wishbone Ash's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The band's landmark album featuring progressive and hard rock elements, with 7 tracks showcasing their signature twin-guitar harmonies.
Debut album establishing their hard rock and prog sound, with 6 tracks including 'Phoenix' and 'Blind Eye'.
Live album capturing their stage presence with 18 tracks, featuring classic hits from their repertoire on an original German pressing.
Go further
Artists who share part of Wishbone Ash'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.
Their twin guitar harmonies set a template for hard rock guitar interplay in the 70s.— Music enthusiasts
Wishbone Ash formed in 1969 in Torquay, emerging from the band The Empty Vessels. Early members Martin Turner and Steve Upton recruited two guitarists through an ad, resulting in the unique dual lead guitar setup.
After signing with MCA Records, Wishbone Ash recorded their self-titled debut album in late 1970, produced by Derek Lawrence, featuring the tracks 'Phoenix' and 'Blind Eye'.
The 'Live In Hamburg' album was released in 2007 on the Golden Core label in Germany as an original LP pressing with catalog number GCR 20012-1, featuring an 18-track concert setlist.
The 1982 French pressing of 'Twin Barrels Burning' on Carrere label, catalog 67.941, remains collectible and was released as an LP album stereo format.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Wishbone Ash formed in 1969 in Torquay, United Kingdom.
Wishbone Ash covers genres including hard rock, progressive rock, blues rock, and classic rock.
'Argus' from 1972 is a key album valued for its progressive rock style and twin guitar harmonies.
Original pressings, especially of albums like 'Argus' and 'Live In Hamburg', can command higher prices on the vinyl market.
French pressings such as 'Twin Barrels Burning' (1982) on Carrere label are available and traded among collectors.
Wishbone Ash has 18 vinyl albums listed on Vinyles.com, spanning studio and live recordings.
Their pioneering twin lead guitar harmonies distinguish their sound and influenced many hard rock bands.
Yes, in early years they played numerous clubs and colleges throughout the UK, including London.
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