Artist page · 04/07/2026
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10 vinyl releases tracked, with original pressings from Nuclear Blast commanding prices up to €140.
Blind Guardian is a German metal band known for its power metal roots mixed with progressive and symphonic influences. Since their inception in the 1980s under the name Lucifer's Heritage, they have explored themes from epic literature, including Tolkien's Middle-earth saga. The band’s catalog includes 10 vinyl releases available on Vinyles.com, featuring studio albums, live recordings, and special editions primarily under the Nuclear Blast label.
Their sound is characterized by a blend of fast-paced metal riffs, melodic vocals, and orchestral arrangements. Notable releases include concept albums that integrate narrative storytelling with complex musicianship, appealing to vinyl collectors and metal enthusiasts worldwide.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Nuclear Blast Records · 2024
Nuclear Blast · 2022
Nuclear Blast · 2020
Nuclear Blast · 2017
Nuclear Blast · 2015
Nuclear Blast · 2010
Nuclear Blast · 2006
Virgin · 2003
Virgin · 2002
Virgin · 1998
Virgin · 1996
Virgin · 1995
Virgin · 1993
Virgin · 1992
No Remorse Records · 1990
No Remorse Records · 1989
No Remorse Records · 1988Playlist
The tracks that sum up Blind Guardian's career.
The essentials
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This release showcases Blind Guardian's blend of speed metal and symphonic elements through 10 tracks, including "Sacred Worlds" and "Wheel of Time."
A concept album featuring 16 tracks divided into six acts, demonstrating progressive power metal complexity with songs like "The Ninth Wave" and "Grand Parade."
Features a mix of power and heavy metal styles across 13 tracks including "This Will Never End" and "Lionheart," released both as original and multiple repressings.
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Artists who share part of Blind Guardian's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
The band draws inspiration from epic literature and heroic fantasy, enriching their metal with intricate storytelling.— Hansi Kürsch / Band Insight
The 2022 'The God Machine' album by Blind Guardian has multiple vinyl pressings, including a US original limited edition and European repressings, with catalog number 57551.
'Beyond The Red Mirror' from 2015 contains 16 tracks arranged in six thematic acts, featuring epic songs like "The Ninth Wave" (9:28) and "Grand Parade" (9:28), blending narrative and metal complexity.
Blind Guardian's 'Live' album remastered in 2012 is available as an 8-version picture disc set on vinyl, capturing live performances with 27 tracks across multiple LP sides.
Blind Guardian started in 1984 under the name Lucifer's Heritage in Krefeld, Germany, marking the beginning of a significant power metal legacy.
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T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Blind Guardian's vinyl records mainly feature power metal with elements of speed, symphonic, and progressive metal.
There are 10 vinyl releases by Blind Guardian currently tracked on Vinyles.com, including studio and live albums.
Key vinyl albums include 'At The Edge Of Time,' 'Beyond The Red Mirror,' and 'A Twist In The Myth,' notable for their thematic depth and vinyl editions.
Yes, albums like 'At The Edge Of Time' and 'Beyond The Red Mirror' have limited edition vinyl releases that are sought after by collectors.
Formed in Krefeld, Germany, Blind Guardian's music is deeply influenced by the German power metal scene originating in the 1980s.
Yes, multiple pressings including limited editions and numbered releases are widely available across Europe.
The band draws heavily from heroic fantasy and Tolkien's writings, crafting albums with narrative structures and epic storytelling.
Blind Guardian vinyl prices vary, with some limited editions reaching up to €140, reflecting collector demand and pressing rarity.
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