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.
“Back to Attack” is Gravestone’s boldest call from the German underground — a fistful of speed, melody, and rough charisma. It came out swinging in 1985 when every small town suddenly had its own guitar heroes. The vocals soar, the rhythm section never quits, and the whole record carries that reckless energy of a band determined to be remembered, even if the world wasn’t listening yet.
Manowar, an American heavy metal band, released their fourth studio album "Sign of the Hammer" in 1984. The album features eight tracks, including some of the band's most popular songs, such as "All Men Play on Ten" and "Thor (The Powerhead)."
AC/DC’s “Back in Black” (1980, Atlantic ATL 50735) roared out of tragedy into triumph, introducing Brian Johnson’s powerhouse vocals after Bon Scott’s passing. Produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange, this hard-rock landmark from Germany blends electrifying riffs, precision production, and iconic tracks like “Hells Bells” and “You Shook Me All Night Long.”
Budgie’s “Power Supply” is the comeback that shocked 1980 with pure, metallic clarity. No frills, no fuzz—just molten riffs, pounding rhythm, and Burke Shelley’s unmistakable howl cutting through like live current. This album plugged the band straight into the heavy metal revival, proving the old guard could still torch the newcomers. A lean, thunderous statement from a band reborn under bright voltage.
Released in 1985, “Strike” roars with youthful defiance and a touch of glam chaos. Attentat Rock fuse catchy hooks with pounding riffs, building an album that feels both streetwise and cinematic. The guitars duel like fireworks while Marc Quee commands the front lines with sharp precision. It’s raw, bold, and unashamedly European — a collector’s delight born from France’s loudest metal dream.
Emerging from Athens, Georgia, the B-52s crashed the 1979 music scene with their self-titled debut, a sonic whirlwind of surf rock, sci-fi whimsy, and dance floor abandon. Their infectious energy, Fred Schneider's spoken-word vocals, and Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson's harmonies ignited a new wave of party anthems
Before the corpse paint and the horror stories, there was raw fire. “20 Years Ago – A Night of Rehearsal” captures King Diamond at the edge of transformation — still underground, still reckless. Recorded in smoky Danish basements, this rehearsal session crackles with proto-metal attitude, rough charm, and the wild spark that would later ignite Mercyful Fate’s dark kingdom.
“State of Euphoria” (1988) captures Anthrax at their most unhinged — fast, funny, and ferociously self-aware. Bursting with East Coast attitude and satirical bite, it’s thrash metal with a grin. From the spiraling madness of its cover art to the anthemic roar of “Antisocial,” the album turns chaos into celebration — a glorious mess only Anthrax could make.
- State of Euphoria ( 1988, Germany ) - State of Euphoria ( 1988, USA )
Before she ruled MTV, Madonna spun the turntables of New York’s club scene into gold. The First Album (1983) captures her just as the fuse was lit — equal parts street girl and superstar in waiting. With her mix of glitter, grit, and that fearless voice, she turned the post-disco hangover into pure pop adrenaline that never quite cooled down.
Released in 1981, Moving Pictures is Rush’s eighth studio album and one of their most acclaimed works. Blending progressive rock with radio-friendly hooks, it features classics like Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, and YYZ. The album showcases the trio’s peak musicianship and became their best-selling release worldwide.
“Long Cold Winter” is where Cinderella shrugged off the glitter and started howling the blues. From the fiery swagger of “Gypsy Road” to the aching soul of “Don’t Know What You Got,” this 12-inch spins like a diary written in road dust. Every groove feels lived-in, honest, and a little dangerous — proof that 1988 still had room for sincerity amid the hairspray haze.
A genuine 1975 release, not the 50th anniversary reissue. “Dressed to Kill” finds KISS strutting through New York in borrowed suits and full makeup, dishing out tight, streetwise rock. Ace Frehley’s guitar tone slices through every riff like chrome on asphalt, while Paul Stanley leads the charge with unapologetic swagger. A mix of humor, hunger, and pure hard-rock stamina pressed into vinyl.
KISS - Dressed to Kill KISS - Dressed To Kill (Red Vinyl)
Sorti en 1976, "L’Homme à T te de Chou" est un album-concept majeur de Serge Gainsbourg. À travers une narration sombre et poétique, il explore la folie amoureuse d’un homme obsédé par Marilou. Entre rock, reggae et chanson française, l’album confirme le génie provocateur et visionnaire de Gainsbourg.
Dynasty is the seventh studio album by Kiss, released in 1979. The album features a departure from the band's traditional hard rock sound, with a more pop-oriented and disco-influenced sound
KISS - Dynasty Audiophile (1979 Germany) KISS - Dynasty (1979) KISS - Dynasty Red Vinyl
In 1975, Rainbow painted rock’s grey sky with electric color. This debut album turns virtuosity into theatre—blazing riffs, soaring vocals, and just enough mysticism to make you believe lightning can sing. It’s not a wall of sound; it’s a cathedral built from distortion and melody, where Blackmore’s guitar preaches and Dio’s voice answers in pure fire.
Released in 1984, the SCORPIONS' "Gold Ballads" 12" Mini-LP Vinyl showcases the band's mastery in ballads. This Spanish release features five of their finest ballads, encapsulating the essence of their emotional and melodic prowess. A testament to the band's contribution to the music scene during that era.
Gold Ballads (France) 12" Mini-LP Gold Ballads (Spain) 12" Mini-LP
Rastaman Vibration doesn’t just play—it exhales. Every groove breathes rhythm and resistance, from the hypnotic pulse of “Roots, Rock, Reggae” to the battle cry of “War.” The I-Threes lift Marley’s vocals like gospel sung in a storm. It’s an LP that still humbles digital ears; analog warmth, rebel poetry, and one timeless message: vibration is survival.
“Nothin’ but the Blues” drips with the kind of heat only found in the cigarette-smoke haze of The Schoolhouse studio. Released in 1977, Johnny Winter tears through these tracks with slide-guitar fire, whiskey breath, and juke-joint soul. It’s pure after-hours blues—raw, sweaty, and unfiltered. Winter doesn’t just play the blues here—he exhales it in smoke rings that still hang in the rafters.
“Thriller” turned the vinyl format into pure alchemy—pop precision meeting rock adrenaline. From the opening pulse of “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” to the icy drama of “Billie Jean,” the record felt engineered for immortality. Few albums ever sounded so human and so superhuman at once.
Released in 1987 at the peak of hard rock’s glossy, arena-filling era, Whitesnake’s *“Is This Love”* 12-inch Maxi-Single captured the band’s perfect balance of passion and power. David Coverdale’s velvet roar met polished production from Mike Stone and Keith Olsen, creating a timeless anthem that turned heartbreak into cinematic, radio-ready perfection.
W.A.S.P.'s "Live in the Raw" is a 1987 12" vinyl LP album capturing the energy and raw power of the American heavy metal band's live performances. Recorded during their tour, it showcases W.A.S.P.'s intense stage presence and hits
- Live in the Raw (1987, EEC Europe) - Live in the Raw (1987, France Blue Label) - Live in the Raw (1987, France Silver Label)
Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band's 1978 album "Stranger In Town" blends Detroit rock grit with Southern soul polish. Featuring both the Silver Bullet Band and the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section—later backing Bob Dylan and praised by The Eagles—the LP delivers enduring classics like "Old Time Rock and Roll", defining Seger’s timeless place in American rock history.
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"Best of Buffalo Springfield" is a captivating 12" vinyl LP album that encapsulates the essence of the influential rock band. This timeless compilation features their biggest hits, including the iconic "For What It's Worth" and the dreamy "Expecting to Fly". With a tracklisting that spans their career, from the energetic "Mr Soul" to the introspective "Broken Arrow"
“Hysteria” wasn’t made — it was engineered. The guitars shimmer like circuitry, the drums hit with mechanical precision, and the melodies crash in waves of pure adrenaline. It’s the sound of a band obsessed with detail yet bursting with emotion. Def Leppard captured lightning here — and managed to trap it in vinyl.
The Edgar Winter Album, released in 1979, is a highly regarded musical masterpiece by the talented American musician Edgar Winter. Produced by Edgar Winter himself and Tom Moulton, with guidance from Steve Paul , this album showcases Winter's exceptional skills as a vocalist, keyboardist, and saxophonist.
Envy's Ain't It A Sin is a hard rock album released in 1987. The album features the band's signature sound of heavy guitars, driving rhythms, and Ronnie Stile's powerful vocals. The album's title track, "Ain't It A Sin," is a classic hard rock anthem that has become a fan favorite. Other notable tracks on the album include "I Believe In You," "Heartache," and "Lie Here Waiting." Ain't It A Sin is a solid hard rock album that is sure to please fans of the genre.
Sunlight, sarcasm, and self-parody — “Crazy From The Heat” turned David Lee Roth from a screaming frontman into a grinning lounge act in mirrored shades. It’s part Beach Boys fantasy, part Vegas fever dream. Four tracks of neon nostalgia pressed in vinyl, just to prove he could still outshine his own legend.
"Works" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer is where rock’s excess meets classical ambition head-on. Each side lets a band member take the wheel—Emerson with his grand piano concerto, Lake with melodic reflections, Palmer with percussive fireworks—before reuniting for the glorious roar of “Fanfare for the Common Man.” A lavish experiment pressed in Swiss precision wax.