{"title":"KURT VILE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKurt Vile Vinyl Records \u0026amp; Official Albums Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the definitive vinyl collection of Kurt Vile. Shop official Verve Records, Matador, and Universal Music releases, audiophile-grade 180g heavyweight LPs, and exclusive colored wax variants from one of modern indie rock's most celebrated and deeply authentic songwriters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a hazy, unhurried, and distinctively lo-fi approach to songwriting, Kurt Vile has spent the last two decades crafting some of the most intricate and deeply compelling guitar music of his generation. Fusing the acoustic fingerpicking of classic folk with sprawling, psychedelic rock jams and a deadpan, conversational vocal delivery, Vile’s music is the ultimate soundtrack for long road trips and lazy, introspective afternoons. Explore our curated selection of Kurt Vile records and experience his warm, guitar-driven catalog exactly as it was engineered to be heard—on rich, high-fidelity analog vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Evolution of Philly's Constant Hitmaker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurt Vile’s discography is a masterful, slow-burning journey through the absolute best of modern alternative folk and indie rock. From his early home recordings to his lush studio masterworks with his backing band, The Violators, his albums are incredibly consistent, yet constantly evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are completing your indie-rock library or securing the physical pressing of his latest era, our storefront features the essential milestones of his sprawling catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ae58eba5be8ec6ba-77\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-154\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-154\"\u003eSmoke Ring for My Halo (2011) \u0026amp; Wakin on a Pretty Daze (2013):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-154 citation-end-154\"\u003e The sprawling, critically acclaimed breakthroughs.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eSmoke Ring for My Halo\u003c\/i\u003e established him as a premier songwriter with its gorgeous, melancholic acoustic arrangements, while the expansive \u003ci\u003eWakin on a Pretty Daze\u003c\/i\u003e leaned into extended, sun-drenched psychedelic rock jams that completely envelop the listener. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ae58eba5be8ec6ba-78\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eB'lieve I'm Goin Down... (2015) \u0026amp; Bottle It In (2018):\u003c\/b\u003e His atmospheric, groove-heavy mid-career triumphs. \u003cspan class=\"citation-153\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-153\"\u003eB'lieve I'm Goin Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-153 citation-end-153\"\u003e delivered the massive, inescapable alternative anthem \"Pretty Pimpin,\" perfectly showcasing his ability to fuse tight, infectious hooks with his signature slacker-rock aesthetic.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ae58eba5be8ec6ba-79\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-152\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-152\"\u003eLotta Sea Lice (2017):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-152 citation-end-152\"\u003e The brilliant, conversational collaboration.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-151 citation-end-151\"\u003eTeaming up with fellow indie-rock visionary Courtney Barnett, this incredibly charming collaborative record feels like eavesdropping on a jam session between two master songwriters.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ae58eba5be8ec6ba-80\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-150 citation-end-150\"\u003ePhiladelphia's Been Good to Me (2026):\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e His triumphant, incredibly organic return. \u003cspan class=\"citation-149 citation-end-149\"\u003eReleased via Verve Records, this self-described love letter to his hometown features some of his best vocal and electric guitar work to date.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-148 citation-end-148\"\u003eBlending \"hillbilly techno\" with his classic lo-fi sensibilities, this highly celebrated record features brilliant new anthems like \"Chance to Bleed\" and \"99th song.\"\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collect Kurt Vile on Vinyl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_ae58eba5be8ec6ba-81\"\u003eKurt Vile’s music was fundamentally built for the turntable. \u003cspan class=\"citation-147 citation-end-147\"\u003eHis production aesthetic—often achieved by recording in basement studios surrounded by vintage tape consoles and analog organs—deliberately embraces the hiss, warmth, and raw grit of classic 1970s rock records.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital streaming compression often artificializes his organic sound, flattening the intricate layers of his acoustic fingerpicking and the swirling, hypnotic delay of his electric guitars. On vinyl, you are hearing Vile's music in its native language. The uncompressed format provides a vast, three-dimensional soundstage that allows the heavy, driving rhythms of The Violators to punch through while preserving the intimate, conversational nuance of Vile's vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur official Universal Music \/ Verve Records storefront offers meticulously pressed wax, including \u003cb\u003epremium 180g heavyweight vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e and highly sought-after \u003cb\u003eexclusive colored variants\u003c\/b\u003e—from opaque indies-only presses to limited-edition marbled wax. Packaged with restored original artwork and gorgeous gatefold jackets, these records are essential centerpieces for any serious alternative folk and indie rock collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShop the official collection today, kick back, and drop the needle on the hypnotic, hazy sound of Kurt Vile.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kurt-vile-back-to-moon-beach-2lp","title":"KURT VILE - BACK TO MOON BEACH (2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack to Moon Beach (Verve Records) is an EP by no one’s definition but Kurt Vile’s. Clocking in at just shy of an hour, this would be a long full-length record by most any other artist’s yardstick, but for Kurt, the collection is an expression of just how deep his well of non-album material runs. This limited edition deluxe LP includes a second 12\" including 4 bonus songs (10 songs total).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide A: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Another good year for the roses (5:34) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Touched somethin (caught a virus) (6:31) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Back to Moon Beach (8:15) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide B:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Like a wounded bird trying to fly (5:29) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Blues come for some (5:09) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Tom Petty’s gone (but tell him i asked for him) (8:15) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide C: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Must Be Santa (5:12) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Passenger side (3:10) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide D: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Cool Water (Single Mix) (4:29) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. 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