Artist page · 05/07/2026
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5 vinyl albums spanning classic metal, with original pressings from 1983-2023 tracked live.
Alcatrazz is a US classic heavy metal band founded in 1983 by vocalist Graham Bonnet. It featured renowned guitarists such as Yngwie Malmsteen and later Steve Vai. Their style blends heavy metal and hard rock with complex musicianship.
The group released live and studio albums through the 1980s and revived activity with new releases spanning up to 2023. Their vinyl catalog includes live recordings from Japan and recent studio efforts on the Silver Lining label.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Silver Lining Music · 2023
Silver Lining Music · 2021
Silver Lining Music · 2020
Ear Music · 2018
Frontiers Records · 2018
Deadline Music · 2010
Capitol Records · 1986
Capitol Records · 1985
Rocshire Records · 1984
Rocshire Records · 1983Playlist
The tracks that sum up Alcatrazz's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A live album capturing Alcatrazz's 1983 performance featuring Yngwie Malmsteen’s guitar work, highlighting the band’s raw energy in a renowned setting.
The 2023 studio album showcasing Alcatrazz’s continued evolution, with 10 tracks blending heavy metal intensity and melodic precision on Silver Lining Music.
Includes 13 tracks of hard rock finesse representing the group’s recent creative output, available on a Record Store Day vinyl pressing worldwide.
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Artists who share part of Alcatrazz's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Graham Bonnet once described Alcatrazz's style as 'The thinking man's heavy metal.'— Graham Bonnet
The original Alcatrazz lineup started with Graham Bonnet on vocals, Yngwie J. Malmsteen on guitar, Gary Shea on bass, Jimmy Waldo on keyboards, and Jan Uvena on drums.
Yngwie Malmsteen was replaced by Steve Vai in 1985 for one album and tour, marking a key shift in Alcatrazz’s sound and lineup during their prime.
Live '83, originally recorded in 1983 and released on vinyl in 2010 by Deadline Music, shows some of the highest tracked prices reaching 173.98€ for the original US pressing.
The 2023 release 'Take No Prisoners' is available as an original LP and limited edition on vinyl from Silver Lining Music, with a steady market price around 20.88€.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Alcatrazz was formed in 1983 in Los Angeles, United States.
Yngwie Malmsteen was the original guitarist, replaced by Steve Vai in 1985.
The Live '83 vinyl original US pressing from 2010 reached prices up to 173.98€.
Alcatrazz’s music blends heavy metal, hard rock, and metal styles.
Five vinyl albums by Alcatrazz are currently tracked on Vinyles.com, including live and studio recordings.
Yes, 'Live In Japan 1984' and 'Live '83' capture performances in Japan and the US.
Original European pressings of 'Take No Prisoners' are priced around 20.88€ on average.
'Born Innocent' was released as a worldwide Record Store Day vinyl pressing.
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