Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
15 vinyl titles tracked including audiophile 180g pressings and limited editions.
Led by guitarist Jeff Waters, the band is a prominent name in Canadian thrash metal with 15 vinyl releases catalogued here. Their work spans from debut album Alice In Hell in 1989 to recent releases like Metal II (2022). Vinyl formats include standard LPs, limited editions, picture discs, and audiophile 180g pressings. Their discography blends thrash, speed, and heavy metal styles, with releases on labels such as Earache, Roadrunner Records, and Music On Vinyl.
Vinyl collectors can find a rich selection of pressings including colored, remastered, and gatefold versions. Price tracking shows variations from affordable reissues to higher-priced rare editions. The band’s catalog offers a deep dive into thrash metal evolution from the late 80s through to current years.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Ear Music · 2022
Silver Lining Music · 2020
Silver Lining Music · 2017
UDR · 2017
UDR · 2015
EMI · 2013
Earache · 2010
Steamhammer · 2009
Steamhammer · 2007
AFM Records · 2005
AFM Records · 2004
AFM Records · 2003
Steamhammer · 2002
Metal-is Records · 2000
Roadrunner Records · 1999
Music For Nations · 1997
Music For Nations · 1996
Roadrunner Records · 1996
Music For Nations · 1994
Roadrunner Records · 1993
Roadrunner Records · 1990
Roadrunner Records · 1989Playlist
The tracks that sum up Annihilator's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut album that established Annihilator's technical thrash metal sound, widely available in audiophile 180g vinyl pressings.
Latest studio album reflecting tight thrash metal with speed and heavy elements, produced under Silver Lining Music.
Recent tribute to classic metal riffs spanning 11 tracks, available in original and limited edition vinyl pressings.
Go further
Artists who share part of Annihilator'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.
Jeff Waters is the driving force behind Annihilator, shaping its signature sound since 1984.— Statement from band history
Annihilator formed in 1984 in Ottawa, Canada, with Jeff Waters as its founder and sole permanent member, leading the group's direction through various albums.
The band's debut album, Alice In Hell, was released in 1989 on Roadrunner Records, marking the start of their extensive discography in thrash, speed, and heavy metal styles.
Metal II was released in 2022 with various vinyl pressings in Germany, including a standard LP and a limited edition, catalog number 0217012EMU.
The 2000 album Carnival Diablos was issued multiple times on vinyl in the UK and Europe, including limited editions under Earache Records with variations in pricing.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Jeff Waters is the founder and only constant member, handling guitars, vocals, and bass.
Annihilator was formed in 1984 in Ottawa, Canada.
The band primarily plays thrash metal, speed metal, and heavy metal with technical influences.
Alice In Hell and Never Neverland have audiophile 180g vinyl editions among others.
Yes, several albums including Annihilator (2010) and Carnival Diablos (2000) have limited edition UK vinyl releases.
Yes, the band released Metal II in 2022 and continues to produce new material.
Labels include Earache, Roadrunner Records, and Ear Music across various European countries.
Remastered and reissued vinyl editions such as Remains from 1997 are available for collectors.
Transparency
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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