#1 · 1980
Debut studio album with influential punk anthems showing their early hardcore punk style on Cherry Red label.
Vinyl LP10 tracksCherry Red (UK)Original pressings sought by collectors
Artist page · 05/07/2026
Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys formed in San Francisco in 1978, emerging as a foundational hardcore punk band known for combining British punk experimentation with American punk rawness and surf guitar influences.
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1093Discogs releases
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About
Dead Kennedys, San Francisco's provocative hardcore punk pioneers since 1978.
Classic punk LPs like Fresh Fruit and Frankenchrist feature on numerous pressings; DK 40 box sets show rising collector interest.
Dead Kennedys contributed significantly to the 1980s punk hardcore scene from their base in San Francisco. Their discography of mostly studio albums, EPs, and live recordings are released on various indie labels, notably Alternative Tentacles and Manifesto, featuring politically charged lyrics and intense energy.
Among their vinyl catalog are seminal records like 1980's "Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables", the 1982 "Plastic Surgery Disasters", and 1985's "Frankenchrist". Collector editions and box sets such as "DK 40" highlight the band's ongoing influence in punk circles.
Discography
Dead Kennedys — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Manifesto · 2019DK 40
Studio
Manifesto · 2018Iguana Studios Rehearsal Tape - San Francisco 1978
Studio
Manifesto · 2004Live At The Deaf Club
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Manifesto · 2001Mutiny On The Bay [Live From The San Francisco Bay Area]
Studio
Alternative Tentacles · 1986Bedtime For Democracy
Studio
Alternative Tentacles · 1985Frankenchrist
Studio
Alternative Tentacles · 1982Plastic Surgery Disasters
Studio
Cherry Red · 1980Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables
Studio
Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Dead Kennedys's career.
01
Holiday in Cambodia
Iguana Studios Rehearsal Tape - San Francisco 1978 · 2018
02
Police Truck
DK 40 · 2019
03
Too Drunk to Fuck
DK 40 · 2019
04
California Uber Alles
Iguana Studios Rehearsal Tape - San Francisco 1978 · 2018
05
Kill the Poor
Iguana Studios Rehearsal Tape - San Francisco 1978 · 2018
06
Nazi Punks Fuck Off
DK 40 · 2019
07
Let's Lynch the Landlord
DK 40 · 2019
08
Viva Las Vegas
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The essentials
The 3 Dead Kennedys albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1982
Second studio album notable for its hardcore punk intensity and politically charged songs, widely released on Alternative Tentacles.
Vinyl LP, Special Cut13 tracksAlternative TentaclesMultiple pressings available
#3 · 1985
Third studio album that triggered controversy over its artwork, representing their peak creative and confrontational punk phase.
Vinyl LP10 tracksAlternative TentaclesExtensively reissued
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
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.
DK 40
Market position
i
Min price 87 €Max price 87 €
Average price
87,00 €
Only 1 copies for sale on Discogs
449 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Iguana Studios Rehearsal Tape - San Francisco 1978
Market position
i
Min price 13 €Max price 13 €
Average price
13,04 €
Only 20 copies for sale on Discogs
411 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Live At The Deaf Club
Market position
i
Min price 15 €Max price 22 €
Average price
19,71 €
Only 60 copies for sale on Discogs
121 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Bedtime For Democracy
Market position
i
Min price 14 €Max price 42 €
Average price
18,56 €
Only 55 copies for sale on Discogs
1 391 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Frankenchrist
Market position
i
Min price 25 €Max price 39 €
Average price
32,08 €
Only 49 copies for sale on Discogs
2 128 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Plastic Surgery Disasters
Market position
i
Min price 17 €Max price 35 €
Average price
23,70 €
Only 76 copies for sale on Discogs
2 160 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Dead Kennedys
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Their debut LP blends raw punk energy with surf rock influences to define American hardcore punk's beginning.— Dead Kennedys musical style overview
01Political activism
Jello Biafra's 1979 San Francisco mayoral run
In 1979, the band's lead vocalist Jello Biafra announced his candidacy for San Francisco mayor, finishing fourth among ten candidates as a political statement.
02Record label
Formation of Alternative Tentacles in 1979
Dead Kennedys founded their own label Alternative Tentacles in 1979, releasing most of their records and supporting other punk acts like Bad Brains.
03Controversy
Frankenchrist's 1985 obscenity trial
"Frankenchrist" (1985) included a controversial poster reproduction of HR Giger's "Landscape XX" that led to a police raid and an obscenity trial in San Francisco; the case ended in a no-contest outcome.
04Live recording
Live at The Deaf Club 2013 reissue
The 'Live At The Deaf Club' album, originally recorded in San Francisco, saw a popular limited edition UK vinyl reissue by Let Them Eat Vinyl in 2013.
05Collector's item
DK 40 box set original US pressing
The 2019 US Manifesto pressing of the DK 40 box set, catalog MFO 42930, remains a prized collector's item with limited availability and prices around €87.
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FAQ
FAQ: Dead Kennedys on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When was Dead Kennedys formed and where?
Dead Kennedys formed in June 1978 in San Francisco, California, USA.
What genre best describes Dead Kennedys' music?
The band is best known as a hardcore punk band mixing punk rock, punk hardcore, and political lyrics.
Which Dead Kennedys album contains the song 'Holiday in Cambodia'?
'Holiday in Cambodia' appears on the 1980 album 'Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables'.
What are notable vinyl pressings of Dead Kennedys albums?
Notable pressings include the 1980 UK Cherry Red 'Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables', 1982 Alternative Tentacles 'Plastic Surgery Disasters', and the 2019 US Manifesto 'DK 40' box set.
Where can I find live Dead Kennedys vinyl recordings?
Live recordings like 'Live At The Deaf Club' were recorded in San Francisco and have been reissued on vinyl by UK label Let Them Eat Vinyl.
Are Dead Kennedys vinyl records available in France?
Yes, several pressings, including recent reissues, can be found in France via specialist retailers and online platforms.
What is the price range for original Dead Kennedys vinyl pressings?
Prices vary widely, from around €13 for limited edition rehearsal tapes to over €80 for rare box sets like 'DK 40'.
Did Dead Kennedys release any vinyl EPs or singles?
Yes, they released various singles and EPs such as 'Nazi Punks Fuck Off' which remain collector's items.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026