PJ Harvey

PJ Harvey Vinyl Records & Official Albums Collection

Discover the definitive vinyl collection of PJ Harvey. Shop official Island Records/Universal Music reissues, audiophile-grade 180g heavyweight LPs, and the highly sought-after companion demo albums from one of alternative rock’s most fearless and visionary artists.

Since bursting onto the British indie scene in the early 1990s, PJ Harvey (Polly Jean Harvey) has carved out a singular, uncompromising path in modern music. As the only artist in history to win the prestigious Mercury Prize twice, she is a true musical chameleon—seamlessly shifting from blistering, visceral punk-blues to theatrical gothic rock, polished alt-pop, and haunting war-time folk. Explore our curated selection of PJ Harvey records and experience her restless creative evolution, profound lyricism, and towering vocal performances on rich, high-fidelity analog vinyl.

The Evolution of an Alternative Icon

PJ Harvey’s discography is defined by constant reinvention. With her long-time collaborators John Parish and Flood, she has never made the same album twice, building a catalog that is as intellectually challenging as it is emotionally devastating.

Whether you are seeking the raw aggression of her early underground classics or the sweeping, poetic brilliance of her modern masterworks, our Universal Music storefront features the essential milestones of her legendary career:

  • Rid of Me (1993): The abrasive, Steve Albini-engineered masterpiece. This ferocious, unvarnished explosion of punk-blues pushed the boundaries of alternative rock, featuring the menacing brilliance of "50ft Queenie" and the iconic title track.

  • To Bring You My Love (1995): A massive stylistic pivot into dark, theatrical, and blues-drenched gothic rock. This critically acclaimed breakthrough delivered a heavier, cinematic soundscape anchored by the unforgettable single "Down by the Water."

  • Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea (2000): Her polished, melodic, and romantic love letter to New York City. This brilliant, Mercury Prize-winning rock record features soaring melodies and the iconic Thom Yorke duet "This Mess We're In."

  • Let England Shake (2011): Her unprecedented second Mercury Prize winner. A staggering, autoharp-driven folk-rock concept album that brutally dissects the history of English warfare and imperialism with haunting beauty.

  • I Inside the Old Year Dying (2023): Her latest atmospheric triumph. A deeply poetic, eerie, and immersive exploration of folklore and nature that proves her status as one of the most vital artists working today.

Why Collect PJ Harvey on Vinyl?

PJ Harvey’s music is intensely tactile. From the dry, physical punch of her early live-in-the-studio trio recordings to the dense, multi-instrumental layering of her 21st-century albums (which incorporate everything from saxophones and zithers to field recordings), her art demands an uncompressed, dynamic listening format.

On vinyl, the organic warmth of the analog medium captures the breathtaking range of her voice—from guttural whispers and bluesy wails to delicate, ethereal falsettos—while providing the wide soundstage necessary to hear every deliberate sonic detail.

The Island Records Reissue Campaign: Our official Universal Music store is proud to carry the definitive UMG/Island Records PJ Harvey reissue series. Meticulously cut to 180g audiophile heavyweight vinyl, this collection not only features her core studio albums with beautifully restored original artwork but also includes the highly sought-after companion "Demos" albums for each era. These standalone demo records offer a rare, stripped-back glimpse into her brilliant songwriting process.

Shop the official collection today and drop the needle on the uncompromising, visionary sound of PJ Harvey.