Artist page · 06/07/2026
About
7 vinyl albums across soundtracks and contemporary classical; original 1990s pressings remain sought after.
Zbigniew Preisner developed his music career largely through film soundtracks, crafting emotive compositions with a romantic classical style inspired by figures like Jean Sibelius. His vinyl catalog includes soundtrack albums from the acclaimed Trois Couleurs trilogy, and recent releases continuing his exploration of classical and electro genres. Preisner's works are notable for their orchestral textures and use of choral elements. As a largely self-taught musician with academic backgrounds in history and philosophy in Kraków, his music merges narrative depth with sonic sophistication.
Vinyl editions from Preisner's prolific career are present from original 1990s pressings to recent pressings by Preisner Productions and Because Music labels, with prices reflecting both rarity and…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Preisner Productions · 2025
Preisner Productions · 2024
Caldera records · 2024
Preisner Productions · 2022
Universal Music Polska · 2019
Chester Music Ltd. · 2019
Universal Music Polska · 2017
Not On Label · 2015
Universal Music Polska · 2015
Preisner Productions · 2013
EMI Classics · 2007
EastWest · 2003
Silva Classics · 2001
Silva Classics · 2000
Erato · 1998
Icon Records · 1997
Virgin · 1995
Virgin · 1994
Columbia · 1994
Hollywood Records · 1994
Virgin Movie Music · 1994
Varèse Sarabande · 1993
Virgin · 1993
Varèse Sarabande · 1992
Amplitude · 1991
Sideral · 1991Playlist
The tracks that sum up Zbigniew Preisner's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Score album to the 1993 film, featuring 25 tracks including 'Song For The Unification Of Europe'. Highly collectible with original Greek Virgin LP pressings.
Contemporary classical album with 9 tracks, mixing piano and orchestral textures; original Polish Preisner Productions pressing from 2023.
Latest album blending choral and classical themes over 5 tracks; issued on Preisner Productions with European original LP pressing.
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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.
My style is mostly romantic, inspired notably by Jean Sibelius.— Zbigniew Preisner
Preisner was awarded the César for Best Film Music twice in the 1990s: in 1995 for 'Trois Couleurs: Rouge' and in 1996 for 'Élisa', reflective of his impact on French cinema.
The 'Trois Couleurs: Blanc' soundtrack was originally released on LP in 1994 by Virgin in Greece, with catalog number '07243 8 39472 1 8', collectible at higher market prices today.
The 2023 'It's Not Too Late' LP pressing, made in Poland and released by Preisner Productions (cat no PPLP004), features 9 tracks blending contemporary classical elements.
The piece 'Lacrimosa' appears on the album 'My Life - Preisner's Music' with a duration of 5:02 minutes, demonstrating Preisner's neo-romantic style.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Zbigniew Preisner is a Polish composer born in 1955, known for his film music blending romantic and classical styles, with over 7 vinyl releases.
Preisner composes primarily in film scores, classical, and electro, covering emotional soundtracks and atmospheric compositions.
Key vinyls include 'Trois Couleurs: Bleu' (1993), 'It's Not Too Late' (2023), and 'Melancholy' (2024).
Yes, original pressings from the 1990s and recent LPs from Preisner Productions circulate with variable market prices.
French market includes Because Music label pressings such as the 2015 'Trois Couleurs' reissues, available through specialty retailers and collectors.
Some albums like 'Trois Couleurs: Bleu' and 'Blanc' have multiple vinyl versions, including original and reissued editions with distinct catalog numbers.
Track counts vary; 'Trois Couleurs: Bleu' contains 25 tracks, while recent works like 'Melancholy' have 5 tracks.
He has over 390,000 monthly listeners and millions of plays, notable for soundtrack aficionados and classical music collectors.
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