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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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
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OBUS - Poderoso Como El Trueno

"Poderoso Como El Trueno," OBUS's 1984 release, stands as a defining chapter in Spanish heavy metal. Produced by Luis Soler and recorded at Escorpio Studios, the album's thunderous sound and socially charged lyrics solidified OBUS as heavy metal pioneers. With striking artwork by Vicente Sánchez, the LP remains a timeless classic, showcasing the band's evolution and leaving an indelible mark on Spain's metal landscape.

Poderoso Como El Trueno 12" Vinyl LP
OZZY OSBOURNE - Bark At The Moon album front cover
OZZY OSBOURNE - Bark At The Moon

Ozzy Osbourne's "Bark At The Moon" revolutionized metal in the 80s, notably integrating synthesizers. Released as a 12" Vinyl LP Album, it marked a shift in the genre's sonic landscape. Osbourne's iconic vocals, coupled with innovative synth use, defined a new era.  

Bark At The Moon 12" Vinyl LP
   RAVEN - All For One ( 1983, France ) 12" LP
RAVEN - All For One (French and Italian Releases)

Raven's "All For One," released on the French label Bernett Records in 1983, is a high-octane explosion of New Wave of British Heavy Metal. This album, the band's third, showcases their signature blend of speed, aggression, and melody

- All For One (Italian Release) - All For One (French Release)
SACRIFICE (CH) - On The Altar Of Rock  album front cover vinyl record
SACRIFICE (CH) - On The Altar Of Rock 

"On the Altar of Rock" is the band's debut album, released in 1984. The album was recorded at Spygel Tonstudio in Kirchheim, Germany, and it was produced by Sacrifice and Manfred Lohse. The album features a mix of heavy metal, speed metal, and power metal, and it is considered to be one of the most influential Swiss metal albums of all time.

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SAXON - The Eagle Has Landed (Canadian and French Releases)  album front cover vinyl record
SAXON - The Eagle Has Landed (Canadian and French Releases)

Released as a 12" vinyl LP album, this live recording transports listeners back to a time when heavy metal was forging its identity, a genre marked by unbridled passion, piercing guitar solos, and anthemic vocals. The early 1980s were a defining period for metal, witnessing the rise of iconic bands

- The Eagle has Landed Live (1982, Canada) - The Eagle Has Landed Live (1982, France)
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SCORPIONS - Still Loving You (Multiple Releases)

"Still Loving You" is the song of Scorpions from their 1984 album Love at First Sting. It was the second single of the album, reaching #64 on Billboard Hot 100. In France, the single sold 1.7 million copies.

Still Loving You 7" Single Still Loving You 12" Maxi-Single
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SCORPIONS - World Wide Live

"World Wide Live," the 1985 live album by Scorpions, encapsulates the band's electrifying stage presence during the "Love at First Sting" tour. Recorded for European distribution, this gatefold 2LP 12" vinyl immortalizes iconic hits like "Rock You Like a Hurricane."  

World Wide Live (Europe) 12" Vinyl LP World Wide Live (Germany) 12" Vinyl LP
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SEPULTURA - Arise

Arise is the fourth studio album by Brazilian thrash metal band Sepultura, released in 1991 through RoadRace Records. Upon its release, the album received top reviews from heavy metal magazines such as Rock Hard, Kerrang! and Metal Forces

Arise (1991 Netherlands) 12" Vinyl LP
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SGM - Aggression

The SGM is a crossover/thrash metal band from Seatle, WA , they have been active from 1986 until 1990 and have released one official album called "Aggression". This album SGM's "Aggression" has been produced by Jack Endino, whi worked on seminal albums from bands such as Mudhoney, Soundgarden, and Nirvana

SGM - Aggression (1989, UK)
SLAYER - Hell Awaits album front cover vinyl record
SLAYER - Hell Awaits

Released in 1985, "Hell Awaits" was the sophomore album from Slayer, following their debut opus, "Show No Mercy." It marked a significant evolution in their sound, as they delved deeper into the dark and macabre territories

Hell Awaits 12" Vinyl LP
STEELOVER - Glove Me  album front cover vinyl lp album https://vinyl-records.nl
STEELOVER - Glove Me

Steelover’s Glove Me (1984) screams 80s glam-metal glory, blending raw riffs and high-octane energy. Released by Belgium’s Mausoleum Records, it’s a swaggering cocktail of hard rock hooks and leather-clad attitude.  

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