Vinyl Albums Gallery & Discography from 1970-1990

Alien Sex Fiend - Here Cum Germs  

Anagram / Plagiarism / Plague Records

Here Cum Germs isn’t just a record—it’s a diseased, twitching organism. Alien Sex Fiend vomit up electro-punk sludge with cartoonish horror and amphetamine wit. It’s goth with its circuits fried, a Halloween acid trip on wax. You don’t play this album, it crawls out of your speakers and gnaws on your ankles while cackling.

VOIVOD - Rrröööaaarrr

A Unique Sound and Style: RRRÖÖÖAAARRR's sonic landscape was a maelstrom of aggression and experimentation. Voivod seamlessly blended thrash's raw energy with progressive elements, odd time signatures, and dissonant harmonies. Guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour's unorthodox playing, influenced by jazz

TURBO - Last Warrior 12" Vinyl LP

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NOISE 0113-1

Turbo is a legendary Polish heavy metal band formed in 1980 in Poznań. Known for blending classic metal with thrash aggression, their 1988 album Last Warrior marked their first full-length release in English. Recorded in Poland and Berlin, it showcases intense riffs, myth-inspired lyrics, and a bold step into the global metal scene during the Cold War era.

SLAYER - Show No Mercy (Black & Coloured Vinyl Versions)

"Show No Mercy" Three different versions of coloured vinyl, originally released in December 1983. Brian Slagel signed the band to Metal Blade after watching the band perform the song "Phantom of the Opera" by Iron Maiden.

HALLOWS EVE - Death and Insanity 12" Vinyl LP

Released in 1986, "Death & Insanity" arrived at a pivotal time in metal history. Thrash was rapidly evolving, with bands pushing the boundaries of speed, technicality, and lyrical aggression. Hallows Eve, hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, found themselves in a scene dominated by West Coast thrash giants

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM - No Place for Disgrace

Metal Blade Records – 60777-1, Elektra – 60777-1 , 1988 , USA

Flotsam and Jetsam’s No Place for Disgrace (1988) is a thrash metal powerhouse, blending technical precision with raw aggression. Featuring blistering riffs, intricate songwriting, and the soaring vocals of Eric A.K., the album showcases the band's evolution after their debut. With intense tracks like No Place for Disgrace and a bold cover of Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, it's a defining thrash classic.

D.R.I. - Thrash Zone 12" Vinyl LP

Roadracer Records RO 9429 / Metal Blade Records , 1989 , Holland

"D.R.I.'s 1989 release, "Thrash Zone," embodies the essence of American Crossover Thrash Metal. As the acronym for Dirty Rotten Imbeciles suggests, the album is a sonic assault, defining the band's hardcore punk roots. A pinnacle of success, "Thrash Zone" solidifies D.R.I.'s impact, resonating with the intensity and energy that defines the crossover thrash genre."

FATES WARNING - No Exit 12" Vinyl LP

Fates Warning's 1988 album "No Exit" is a defining moment in progressive metal, marking the band's transition into complex compositions and thought-provoking themes. Featuring the epic "The Ivory Gate of Dreams" and dynamic tracks like "Silent Cries" and "Anarchy Divine," the album showcases intricate musicianship, soaring vocals, and a darker, more introspective sound.

BITCH - Be My Slave

Noise – N 001 , 1983 , Germany

"Be My Slave" by BITCH is a fierce 1983 heavy metal album that broke boundaries with its bold themes and theatrical flair. Led by Betsy Bitch’s commanding vocals, the album blends raw energy with provocative lyrics, delivering a rebellious, high-intensity sound. Released by NOISE Records, it remains a cult classic, defining the unapologetic spirit of female-fronted metal in the '80s underground scene.

OVERKILL - Taking Over (International Releases)

Released in 1987, "Taking Over" was Overkill's second studio album and their major label debut on Atlantic Records. The album arrived during the peak of thrash metal's popularity, with bands like Metallica and Slayer dominating the scene.

TESTAMENT - The Legacy (Canadian and German Releases) 12" Vinyl LP

In 1987, a storm erupted from the San Francisco Bay Area, changing the landscape of metal forever. Testament, a young and hungry thrash band, unleashed their debut album "The Legacy" upon the world, and it quickly became a revered classic

ANTHRAX - Spreading the Disease (Germany & Canada)

"Spreading the Disease" is a relentless assault of thrash metal brilliance. The album opens with the electrifying "A.I.R," a blistering ode to headbanging and mosh pits. Songs like "Madhouse," "Armed and Dangerous"

ARMORED SAINT - Symbol of Salvation 12" Vinyl LP

Metal Blade Records ZORRO 20 , 1991 , England

"Symbol of Salvation," etched onto a 1991 UK 12" Vinyl LP, stands as a poignant masterpiece from L.A.'s iconic metal collective, Armored Saint. This release bears the weight of tragedy, as Dave Pritchard's battle with leukemia cast a somber shadow over its creation. Despite adversity, the album's powerful sound and emotional depth endure, forever memorializing both the band's resilience and Pritchard's enduring spirit.

ANVIL - Strength Of Steel 12" Vinyl LP

The album's opening track, "Strength of Steel," sets the tone for the rest of the record with its hard-hitting riffs and driving rhythms. The song's chorus, "We are the strength of steel," serves as a rallying cry for Anvil's dedicated fanbase and showcases the band's commitment to delivering high-energy

COBRA - Warriors of the Dead 12" Vinyl LP

Criminal Response Records CDP 2 , 1985 , Made in Gt Britain

"Warriors of the Dead" is COBRA's iconic NWOBHM debut. Released in 1985 under Criminal Response Records, the album showcases raw energy and precision. With Paul Edmundson's potent vocals, searing guitar solos, and fantasy-themed lyrics, it resonates with power. The Terry Greer-designed cover art perfectly captures its mystical essence. An enduring classic, the LP's anthems continue to echo the golden era of British heavy metal.

SLAYER - Haunting the Chapel

Slayer's 1984 EP "Haunting the Chapel" showcased their evolving thrash metal sound. Despite sharing the same haunting cover as the US release, the Canadian Banzai 12" Vinyl LP edition holds collector's appeal

Nightwing - Something in the Air 12" Vinyl LP

"Something in the Air" ain't just another rock album—it’s a stormfront of British heavy metal fury rolling in with razor-sharp riffs and anthems built for fist-clenching glory. Nightwing doesn’t whisper; they roar, channeling the raw, sweat-soaked power of ‘70s hard rock and cranking it up to a fever pitch. This is melodic chaos, where soaring vocals and searing solos collide like a thunderclap.

Vow Wow - Shock Waves 12" Vinyl LP

"Shock Waves" by Vow Wow ain’t just another slab of ‘80s heavy metal—it’s a thunderclap from Tokyo, a molten mix of searing guitars, operatic howls, and synth-soaked drama that shatters expectations. Kyoji Yamamoto shreds like he’s channeling cosmic forces, while Genki Hitomi belts like a prophet on fire. This ain’t polite metal—it’s a neon-lit hurricane, howling through your speakers with pure, electrified fury.

WATAIN - Sworn To The Dark 12" Vinyl 2LP

"Sworn to the Dark" is the third full-length album by Swedish black metal band Watain, released in 2007. A defining moment in modern black metal, this album blends relentless aggression with haunting melodies and occult themes. Featuring iconic tracks like Legions of the Black Light and Stellarvore, it solidified Watain’s legacy in extreme metal.

THE EXPLOITED - Death Before Dishonour

The Exploited's "Death Before Dishonour": a sonic Molotov cocktail hurled into the heart of a complacent society. This ain't no polite punk rock protest, folks; it's a full-throated, boot-stomping declaration of war. Wattie Buchan's vocals are a guttural howl from the depths of working-class rage

EXCITER - Heavy Metal Maniac

"EXCITER - Heavy Metal Maniac" is the electrifying debut album by Canadian Thrash Metal pioneers, Exciter. Originally known as "Hell Razor", this 12" vinyl LP encapsulates the raw power and intensity of the band's early sound. Released with relentless speed and aggression, this iconic album showcases Exciter

Y&T - Open Fire Live 12" Vinyl LP Album  

“Open Fire,” Y&T’s electrifying 1985 live album, captures the band’s raw energy and high-voltage performances. A milestone in their discography, it delivers the intensity of their stage presence with powerful, unbridled rock. Produced by Chris Tsangarides, the album showcases Y&T’s signature sound, cementing their legacy in the hard rock and heavy metal scene.