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Brian Eno
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Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno (born 15 May 1948 and originally christened Brian Peter George Eno), professionally known as Brian Eno or simply Eno, is an English musician, composer, record producer, singer, and visual artist, known as one of the principal innovators of ambient music. After first coming to attention as the flamboyant synthesizer player of Roxy Music, he has become one of the most influential figures in contemporary music, both as a producer and with his own releases.
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Releases on file (95)
Chris O'Leary — Ashes to Ashes Chris O'Leary — Ashes to Ashes
(Repeater Books, 2019, TPB)
Brian Eno — The Ship Brian Eno — The Ship
(Warp Records WARPCD272X, 2016, CD)
Leo Abrahams — Daylight Leo Abrahams — Daylight
(Lo Records, 2015, CD)
Eno - Hyde — High Life Eno - Hyde — High Life
(Warp Records WARPCD255, 2014, CD)
Eno - Hyde — Someday World Eno - Hyde — Someday World
(Warp Records WARPCD249, 2014, CD)
Various Artists — And I'll Scratch Yours Various Artists — And I'll Scratch Yours
(RealWorld PGCD14, 2013, CD)
J. Peter Schwalm — Wagner Transformed J. Peter Schwalm — Wagner Transformed
(InterGroove IGC012-2, 2013, CD / DL)
Brian Eno — Lux Brian Eno — Lux
(Warp Records WARPCD231, 2012, CD)
Brian Eno and the Words of Rick Holland — Drums between the Bells Brian Eno and the Words of Rick Holland — Drums between the Bells
(Warp Records WARPCD214, 2011, CD)
Bryan Ferry — Olympia Bryan Ferry — Olympia
(Virgin CDV 3086, 2010, CD)
Brian Eno with Jon Hopkins & Leo Abrahams — Small Craft on a Milk Sea Brian Eno with Jon Hopkins & Leo Abrahams — Small Craft on a Milk Sea
(Warp Records WARPCD207, 2010, CD)
David Byrne & Brian Eno — Everything That Happens Will Happen Today David Byrne & Brian Eno — Everything That Happens Will Happen Today
(Todomundo TODO 002, 2008, CD)
Robert Wyatt — Comicopera Robert Wyatt — Comicopera
(Domino WIGCD202, 2007, CD)
Bryan Ferry — Dylanesque Bryan Ferry — Dylanesque
(Virgin CDV3026, 2007, CD)
Leo Abrahams — The Unrest Cure Leo Abrahams — The Unrest Cure
(Mercury 1737167, 2007, CD)
Fripp & Eno — Beyond Even (aka The Cotswold Gnomes) Fripp & Eno — Beyond Even (aka The Cotswold Gnomes)
(Discipline DGM0702, 2006/2007, 2CD)
J. Peter Schwalm — Musikain J. Peter Schwalm — Musikain
(Musikain MKR-001, 2006, CD)
Paul Simon — Surprise Paul Simon — Surprise
(Warner Bros 49982-2, 2006, CD)
Phil Manzanera — 50 Minutes Later Phil Manzanera — 50 Minutes Later
(Hannibal HNCD1503, 2005, CD)
Brian Eno — Another Day on Earth Brian Eno — Another Day on Earth
(Hannibal HNCD1475, 2005, CD)
Rebuilding the Rights of Statues — Cut Off! Rebuilding the Rights of Statues — Cut Off!
(Tag Team Records emtt-028-2, 2005/2007, CD)
Phil Manzanera — 6pm Phil Manzanera — 6pm
(Hannibal HNCD1471, 2004, CD)
Fripp & Eno — The Equatorial Stars Fripp & Eno — The Equatorial Stars
(Discipline DGM0402, 2004, CD)
Robert Wyatt — Cuckooland Robert Wyatt — Cuckooland
(Hannibal HNCD1468, 2003, CD)
Bryan Ferry — Frantic Bryan Ferry — Frantic
(Virgin CDV1R167, 2002, CD)
Brian Eno & Peter Schwalm — Drawn from Life Brian Eno & Peter Schwalm — Drawn from Life
(Astralwerks ASW10148-2, 2001, CD)
Robert Wyatt — EPs Robert Wyatt — EPs
(Hannibal HNCD 1440, 1999, 4CD)
Russell Mills / Undark — Pearl + Umbra Russell Mills / Undark — Pearl + Umbra
(Instinct INS-501-2, 1999, CD)
Robert Wyatt — Little Red Robin Hood - A Documentary Robert Wyatt — Little Red Robin Hood - A Documentary
(boid v-boid 1, 1998, VHS)
Bang on a Can — Music for Airports - Brian Eno Bang on a Can — Music for Airports - Brian Eno
(Point Music 314-536-847-2 ST01, 1998, CD)
Brian Eno — The Drop Brian Eno — The Drop
(Thirsty Ear thi 66032.2, 1997, CD)
Can — Sacrilege Can — Sacrilege
(Spoon SPOON CD 039/40, 1997, 2CD)
Robert Wyatt — Shleep Robert Wyatt — Shleep
(Thirsty Ear thi 57040.2, 1997, CD)
Various Artists — A Tribute to the Music and Works of Brian Eno Various Artists — A Tribute to the Music and Works of Brian Eno
(Cleopatra CLP 0016-2, 1997, CD)
Arto Lindsay — O Corpo Sutil - The Subtle Body Arto Lindsay — O Corpo Sutil - The Subtle Body
(Bar/None 078-2, 1996, CD)
Various Artists — Space Daze 2000 Various Artists — Space Daze 2000
(Cleopatra 1944, 1996, CD)
Russell Mills / Undark — Strange Familiar (AKA Undark One) Russell Mills / Undark — Strange Familiar (AKA Undark One)
(Instinct INS526-2, 1996/2000, CD)
Various Artists — Supernatural Fairy Tales Various Artists — Supernatural Fairy Tales
(Rhino Records R2 72451, 1996, 5CD)
David Bowie — 1. Outside (The Nathan Adler Diaries: A Hyper Cycle) David Bowie — 1. Outside (The Nathan Adler Diaries: A Hyper Cycle)
(Columbia CK 92100, 1995/2004, CD)
Eno / Wobble — Spinner Eno / Wobble — Spinner
(Hannibal HNCD1495, 1995/2006, CD)
Laurie Anderson — The Ugly One with the Jewels and Other Stories Laurie Anderson — The Ugly One with the Jewels and Other Stories
(Warner Bros 9 45847-2, 1995, CD)
Laurie Anderson — Bright Red Laurie Anderson — Bright Red
(Warner Bros 9 45534-2, 1994, CD)
Bryan Ferry — Mamouna Bryan Ferry — Mamouna
(Virgin CDV2751, 1994, CD)
Various Artists — Space Daze Various Artists — Space Daze
(Cleopatra CLEO 79162, 1994, CD)
Hans-Joachim Roedelius and Friends — Theaterworks Hans-Joachim Roedelius and Friends — Theaterworks
(Multimood MRC 016, 1994, CD)
Brian Eno — Neroli (Thinking Music Part IV) Brian Eno — Neroli (Thinking Music Part IV)
(Hannibal HNCD 1480, 1993/2005, CD)
Michael Brook — Cobalt Blue Michael Brook — Cobalt Blue
(4AD CAD 2007 CD, 1992, CD)
Brian Eno — Nerve Net Brian Eno — Nerve Net
(Opal 9 45033-2, 1992, CD)
Brian Eno — The Shutov Assembly Brian Eno — The Shutov Assembly
(Hannibal HNCD 1478, 1992/2004, CD)
Peter Gabriel — Us Peter Gabriel — Us
(RealWorld PGCD 7, 1992, CD)
Eno / Cale — Wrong Way Up Eno / Cale — Wrong Way Up
(Hannibal HNCD 1485, 1990/2005, CD)
Brian Eno — Textures Brian Eno — Textures
(Standard Music ESL 003 CD, 1989, CD)
John Cale — Words for the Dying John Cale — Words for the Dying
(All Saints ASCD09, 1989/2004, CD)
Various Artists — Music for Films III Various Artists — Music for Films III
(Hannibal HNCD 1488, 1988/2005, CD)
Phil Manzanera — Guitarissimo Phil Manzanera — Guitarissimo
(E.G. Records EGCD 69, 1986, CD)
Jon Hassell — Power Spot Jon Hassell — Power Spot
(ECM 1327, 1986/2008, CD)
Michael Brook — Hybrid Michael Brook — Hybrid
(E.G. Records EEGCD 41, 1985/1990, CD)
Brian Eno — Thursday Afternoon Brian Eno — Thursday Afternoon
(E.G. Records EGCD 64, 1985, CD)
Harold Budd / Brian Eno — The Pearl Harold Budd / Brian Eno — The Pearl
(Virgin ENOCDX 13, 1984/2009, CD)
Brian Eno — Apollo - Atmospheres & Soundtracks Brian Eno — Apollo - Atmospheres & Soundtracks
(Virgin ENOCD 10, 1983/2005, CD)
Brian Eno — Music for Films Volume 2 Brian Eno — Music for Films Volume 2
(E.G. Records EGBS 2, 1983, LP)
Brian Eno — Ambient 4 (On Land) Brian Eno — Ambient 4 (On Land)
(Virgin ENOCD 8, 1982/2007, CD)
Cluster — 1971 - 1981 Cluster — 1971 - 1981
(Bureau B BB222, 1981/2016, 9CD)
David Byrne — The Complete Score from the Broadway Production of David Byrne — The Complete Score from the Broadway Production of "The Catherine Wheel"
(Sire 3645-2, 1981/1990, CD)
Jon Hassell — Dream Theory in Malaya (Fourth World Volume Two) Jon Hassell — Dream Theory in Malaya (Fourth World Volume Two)
(E.G. Records EEGCD 13, 1981/1990, CD)
Cluster — Kollektion 6 - 1971-1981 Compiled by John McEntire Cluster — Kollektion 6 - 1971-1981 Compiled by John McEntire
(Bureau B BB242, 1981/2016, CD)
Brian Eno / David Byrne — My Life in the Bush of Ghosts Brian Eno / David Byrne — My Life in the Bush of Ghosts
(Nonesuch 79894-2, 1981/2006, CD)
Harold Budd / Brian Eno — Ambient 2 (The Plateaux of Mirror) Harold Budd / Brian Eno — Ambient 2 (The Plateaux of Mirror)
(Virgin ENOCDX 7, 1980/2009, CD)
Laraaji — Ambient 3 (Day of Radiance) Laraaji — Ambient 3 (Day of Radiance)
(E.G. Records EEGCD 19, 1980/1987, CD)
Jon Hassell / Brian Eno — Fourth World Vol. 1: Possible Musics Jon Hassell / Brian Eno — Fourth World Vol. 1: Possible Musics
(E.G. Records EEGCD 7, 1980/1987, CD)
Talking Heads — Remain in Light Talking Heads — Remain in Light
(Rhino Records R2 76452, 1980/2006, CD)
David Bowie — Lodger David Bowie — Lodger
(EMI TOCP-70152, 1979/2007, CD)
Eno Moebius Roedelius — After the Heat Eno Moebius Roedelius — After the Heat
(Bureau B BB030, 1978/2009, CD)
Brian Eno — Ambient 1 (Music for Airports) Brian Eno — Ambient 1 (Music for Airports)
(Virgin ENOCDX 6, 1978/2009, CD)
Brian Eno — Music for Films Brian Eno — Music for Films
(Virgin ENOCDX 9, 1978/2009, CD)
Brian Eno — Before and After Science Brian Eno — Before and After Science
(Virgin ENOCD 4, 1977/2004, CD)
Cluster & Eno — Cluster & Eno Cluster & Eno — Cluster & Eno
(Water 156, 1977/2005, CD)
David Bowie — David Bowie — "Heroes"
(EMI TOCP-70151, 1977/2007, CD)
Phil Manzanera / 801 — Listen Now Phil Manzanera / 801 — Listen Now
(Virgin EXPCD17, 1977/2000, CD)
David Bowie — Low David Bowie — Low
(EMI TOCP-70150, 1977/2007, CD)
801 — 801 Live 801 — 801 Live
(E.G. Records EGLP 26, 1976, LP)
Harmonia 76 — Tracks and Traces Harmonia 76 — Tracks and Traces
(Rykodisc RCD 10428, 1976/1997, CD)
Brian Eno — Another Green World Brian Eno — Another Green World
(Virgin ENOCD 3, 1975/2004, CD)
Phil Manzanera — Diamond Head Phil Manzanera — Diamond Head
(E.G. Records EGCD 19, 1975/1990, CD)
Brian Eno — Discreet Music Brian Eno — Discreet Music
(Virgin ENOCD5, 1975/2005, CD)
Fripp & Eno — Evening Star Fripp & Eno — Evening Star
(Discipline DGM0516, 1975/2008, CD)
Various Artists — Peter and the Wolf Various Artists — Peter and the Wolf
(Verdant 634479155833, 1975/2005, CD)
Kevin Ayers / John Cale / Eno / Nico — June 1, 1974 Kevin Ayers / John Cale / Eno / Nico — June 1, 1974
(Island Records ILPS 9291, 1974, LP)
Genesis — The Lamb Lies down on Broadway Genesis — The Lamb Lies down on Broadway
(Charisma CGS 101, 1974, 2LP)
Robert Wyatt — Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard Robert Wyatt — Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard
(Domino DNO 201, 1974/2008, CD)
Brian Eno — Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) Brian Eno — Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)
(Virgin ENOCDX 2, 1974/2009, CD)
Roxy Music — For Your Pleasure Roxy Music — For Your Pleasure
(Virgin ROXYCD2, 1973/1999, CD)
Brian Eno — Here Come the Warm Jets Brian Eno — Here Come the Warm Jets
(Virgin ENOCD1, 1973/2004, CD)
Fripp & Eno — No Pussyfooting Fripp & Eno — No Pussyfooting
(Discipline DGM5007, 1973/2008, 2CD)
Roxy Music — Roxy Music Roxy Music — Roxy Music
(Virgin ROXYCD1, 1972/1999, CD)

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