Vinyl Albums Gallery & Discography from 1970-1990

Welcome to the Vinyl Records Gallery , a web-site dedicated to all Music Fans and especially to all music released during the 1960, 70 and 1980s on vinyl. Here you will find my perspnal collection of vinyl records, collected over decades. Each record is described in full details and where appropriate with detailed collector details as well with large high quality photos.

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E.F. BAND - One Night Stand album front cover vinyl lp album https://vinyl-records.nl
E.F. BAND - One Night Stand

E.F. Band’s One Night Stand 12” Vinyl LP, a 1985 gem of the NWOBHM, bridges Swedish and UK heavy metal brilliance. Featuring Andy LaRocque, later famed with King Diamond, the album radiates raw energy and skill. Its striking Skull cover art cements its place as a must-have for fans of the era’s power and virtuosity.

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 EARTHSHAKER - Midnight Flight  12" LP
EARTHSHAKER - Midnight Flight

Earthshaker's "Midnight Flight" (1984) fuses Japanese intensity with Western hard rock finesse. Recorded at The Automatt in San Francisco and produced by Masa Itoh, this third LP packs melodic power, anthemic hooks, and electrifying solos. A bold cross-cultural statement, it's a cornerstone of 1980s Japanese metal with global ambition.

Midnight Flight 12" Vinyl LP
 EARTHSHAKER - Blondie Girl   12" LP
EARTHSHAKER - Blondie Girl

This mini-album "Blondie Girl" by the Japanese Heavy Metal band: "Earthshaker" contains two studio tracks ("Blondie GIrl", "I Need The Woman" and two live tracks ("Earthshaker", "Marionette").The Live tracks have been recorded 17 August 1983 at Shibuya Koukaido.

Blondie Girl 12" Vinyl EP
ENTRAPMENT - Lamentations Of The Flesh album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl
ENTRAPMENT - Lamentations Of The Flesh

Lamentations Of The Flesh is the second full-length album by Dutch death metal act Entrapment, released in 2014 on Soulseller Records. Limited to 200 copies on black vinyl, it delivers a raw, mid-tempo blend of doom-laced death metal. With grim atmospheres, hypnotic riffs & cavernous vocals, this LP embodies the bleak essence of the underground Dutch scene.

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HAWAII - One Nation Underground Shrapnel 12" LP ALBUM VINYL

"One Nation Underground" is the 1983 debut album by Hawaiian speed metal band HAWAII, the first band to feature guitar virtuoso Marty Friedman. Released on Shrapnel Records, it blends raw energy, blazing solos, and rebellious lyrics. This rare LP marks the beginning of Friedman's recording career and the band's explosive entry into the U.S. metal underground.

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ACE FREHLEY - Frehley’s Comet album front cover vinyl lp album https://vinyl-records.nl
ACE FREHLEY - Frehley’s Comet  

‘Frehley’s Comet’ marks Ace Frehley’s triumphant return as a solo artist after leaving Kiss. Released as his second solo album, it showcases Ace’s signature style, blending hard rock with melodic hooks. This 12” vinyl LP features a custom inner sleeve with production details, full lyrics, and captivating artwork, making it a must-have for fans of Ace Frehley’s legendary guitar prowess.

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HELLOWEEN - Limited Edition Interview Picture Disc

This album "HELLOWEEN - Limited Edition Interview Picture Disc" is an unofficial recording of an interview with Helloween .

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BLACK ROSE - Walk It How You Talk It album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl
BLACK ROSE - Walk It How You Talk It

Walk It How You Talk It is the second full-length album by British NWOBHM band Black Rose, released in 1987 on NEAT Records. Bursting with fierce guitar riffs, gritty vocals, and rebellious spirit, it captures the raw energy of the UK metal underground. This cult classic is a must-have for vinyl collectors and fans of authentic '80s heavy metal.

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SONNE HAGAL - Tarja et Aud 7" Vinyl Picture Disc album front cover vinyl record
SONNE HAGAL - Tarja et Aud

Sonne Hagal - Tarja et Aud weaves a spellbinding neofolk journey on a stunning 7” picture disc. Dark, atmospheric, and richly textured, the release immerses listeners in haunting soundscapes while the visual artistry of the disc enhances its allure.  

SONNE HAGAL - Tarja et Aud 7" Vinyl Picture Disc
METALLICA - Load (European & USA Releases)  album front cover vinyl record
METALLICA - Load (European & USA Releases)

Metallica's "Load" is a sonic journey capturing the band's evolution. Released in 1996, the controversial album's vinyl edition enriches the listening experience, offering warmth and authenticity.

METALLICA - Load ( 2LP Blackened Records ) - Load (1996,E/M Ventures Elektra )
IRON MAIDEN - Piece of Mind Collection: Worldwide Vinyl Editions album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl
IRON MAIDEN - Piece of Mind Collection: Worldwide Vinyl Editions

Experience Iron Maiden’s 1983 classic Piece of Mind through its diverse vinyl releases from around the world. From the rare blue rim text edition to the striking French and UK gatefold versions

KICK AXE - Vices
KICK AXE - Vices

'Vices' is a sonic cocktail of hard rock, heavy metal, and blues, shaken not stirred. From the opening salvo of "The Devil You Know" to the closing howl of "Hellraiser," KICK AXE takes you on a journey through the seedy back alleys of the human soul.

Vices 12" Vinyl LP
KILLER - Thriller album front cover vinyl record
KILLER - Thriller

The early 1980s was a time of burgeoning heavy metal, with bands emerging from various corners of the world, each contributing their unique flavor to the genre. Killer, with their raw energy and undeniable talent, stood as a testament to Switzerland's contribution to the global heavy metal movement.

Thriller 12" Vinyl LP
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KING DIAMOND - Them Netherlands

This album "Them" is the third album recorded by the Danish Heavy Metal / Thrash Metal singer: "King Diamond". This release has been Manufactured in The Netherlands and Made in Holland

Them Netherlands Release 12" Vinyl LP
METALLICA - Hardwired to Self Destruct album front cover vinyl record
METALLICA - Hardwired to Self Destruct

"Hardwired to Self Destruct" is the 2016 double album released by the American Speed / Thrash Metal band "Metallica". It was released 8 years after their previous album "Death Magnetic"

Hardwired to Self Destruct 12" Vinyl LP
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KREATOR - Dying Alive

Kreator's "Dying Alive" 2LP Yellow Vinyl, released in 2013, epitomizes the band's live intensity. The limited edition, pressed on striking yellow vinyl, caters to the vinyl resurgence, offering collectors an exclusive piece. Meticulous production, including audio mastering and unique packaging

Dying Alive ( Ltd Ed, Yellow Vinyl )
METALLICA - Kill 'Em All (International Pressings)  album front cover vinyl record
METALLICA - Kill 'Em All (International Pressings)

Metallica’s Kill ’Em All is the explosive debut that defined thrash metal. Released in 1983, this 12” vinyl LP is raw, aggressive, and uncompromising, blending speed, power, and razor-sharp riffs.  

- Kill 'Em All ( Blackened Records ) - Kill 'em All 2LP (1983, England) - Kill 'Em All (1983, France) - Kill 'Em All (1983, Holland) - Kill 'Em All (1983, UK)
LIMELIGHT - Ashes to Ashes album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl
LIMELIGHT - Ashes to Ashes 12" Vinyl LP

Ashes to Ashes is the final full-length album by British NWOBHM band Limelight, released in 1984 on Mausoleum Records. Blending melodic power with progressive textures like Mellotron and Taurus pedals, the Scrimshaw brothers and drummer Pat Coleman crafted a unique sound that stood out in the crowded metal scene. A cult classic for collectors of obscure heavy metal.

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METALLICA - And Justice For All

  This release on "Blackened Records" label, is the 2018 audiophile re-issue of ""...And Justice for All" the first album released by Metallica after the death of Cliff Burton. It is also the first album with Jason Newsted on Bass guitar.

- ..And Justice For All (Blackened Records) - ..And Justice for All (1988, Netherlands)
LIZZY BORDEN - Love You To Pieces album front cover vinyl record
LIZZY BORDEN - Love You To Pieces

Produced by the enigmatic Lizzy Borden himself, the album showcased the band's evolution and solidified their presence in the glam metal scene. The contribution of "Love You To Pieces" within the context of its time lies in its ability to encapsulate the essence of the genre

Love You To Pieces 12" Vinyl LP