Artist page · 04/07/2026
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24 vinyl records from punk-infused reggae pioneers — originals and colored editions tracked live.
Bad Brains arose in the late 1970s as a pioneering hardcore punk band blending rapid, aggressive music with reggae's deep groove. Founded by four Afro-American Rastafarians from Washington, D.C., their work crosses the punk, hardcore, alternative rock, and reggae genres. Their discography includes influential albums such as Bad Brains (1982), Rock For Light (1983), and I Against I (1986) with a catalog also featuring live recordings and reissues on various colored vinyl editions.
They stood out for technical precision and virtuosity uncommon in hardcore punk’s early days. Bad Brains' catalog includes official pressings from labels such as SST, Megaforce, PVC Records, and Caroline Records.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Time Traveler Recordings · 2025
Megaforce Records · 2012
Oscilloscope Laboratories · 2007
MVD Audio · 2006
Reggae Lounge · 2002
Caroline Records · 1996
Maverick · 1995
Epic · 1993
SST Records · 1991
Caroline Records · 1990
Caroline Records · 1989
SST Records · 1988
SST Records · 1986
PVC Records · 1983
ROIR · 1982Playlist
The tracks that sum up Bad Brains's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This album marks a blend of punk, hardcore, hard rock, and metal with 12 tracks showcasing band's technical skill and energy, key to their legacy.
Blending punk, hardcore, and roots reggae, this 13-track album reflects the band’s evolution with varied tempos and styles on Megaforce Records.
Their 1993 album combining hardcore punk and dub influences with 12 tracks, noted for expansive themes and production under Epic Records.
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They brought precision and virtuosity to hardcore punk at a time when raw aggression was often the norm.— Band analysis
This live LP, released in 1990 by Caroline Records, captures a 1987 performance with 17 tracks mixing rock, reggae, and hardcore elements, available on multiple vinyl editions including original US and European pressings.
Several notable colored vinyl pressings include clear red and green variants of albums like 'Omega Sessions' and 'Rock For Light' issued in 2025 by Org Music, appealing to collectors and vinyl enthusiasts.
The US LP pressing from 2012 by Megaforce Records remains sought-after, priced from approximately €24 to €43 depending on condition and availability, a key release showing the band's expanded sound.
From 1979 to 1990, the band featured H.R. on vocals, Dr. Know on guitar, Darryl Jenifer on bass, and Earl Hudson on drums, a lineup responsible for most seminal recordings including 'I Against I'.
Adam Yauch recognized Bad Brains as a major influence despite their underground status.— Music history note
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Bad Brains was formed in 1977 in Washington, D.C., United States, by four Afro-American Rastafarian musicians.
Their music combines hardcore punk, punk, alternative rock, and reggae influences.
Notable labels include SST Records, Megaforce Records, PVC Records, Caroline Records, and Epic Records.
Collectors value original pressings, colored vinyl editions, and special punk note editions for their rarity and unique presentation.
Yes, some limited edition colored vinyl from Bad Brains are available in France, including releases by Org Music.
The 1993 'Rise' album has an LP pressing released in France by Epic Records with catalog numbers EPC 474265 1 and 474265 1.
'Into The Future' on vinyl is an LP album with 13 tracks, released in 2012 on Megaforce Records.
'I Against I' is released as a vinyl LP album with 12 tracks, originally issued in 1986 on SST Records.
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