Artist page · 04/07/2026
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7 vinyls including original 1980 debut and recent audiophile pressings; key songs covered by Metallica.
Diamond Head is a British heavy metal band originating from Stourbridge, England, formed in 1976. They played a pivotal role in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), with influential early albums that have shaped the sound of heavy metal worldwide. Their debut, "Lightning to the Nations" (1980), features classic tracks such as "Am I Evil?", "Helpless", and "The Prince", which gained further fame through covers by Metallica.
Their discography includes 7 vinyl releases tracked on Vinyles.com, spanning studio albums and live recordings across decades, with notable reissues and audiophile 180g pressings.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Silver Lining Music · 2025
Silver Lining Music · 2020
Silver Lining Music · 2019
Dissonance Productions · 2016
Livewire · 2007
Secret Records Limited · 2006
Livewire · 2005
Castle Communications · 1994
Essential! Records · 1993
MCA Records · 1983
MCA Records · 1982
Not On Label (Diamond Head (2) Self-released) · 1980Playlist
The tracks that sum up Diamond Head's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 2020 remastered vinyl edition of Diamond Head’s foundational 1980 album, featuring 11 tracks including key Metallica covers like "Am I Evil?".
A 2019 studio album continuing Diamond Head’s hard rock and heavy metal tradition with 10 tracks released on Silver Lining Music.
A 2025 live album titled "Live And Electric (UK Tour 2022)", featuring a 12-song setlist that captures the band's energetic performances.
Go further
Artists who share part of Diamond Head'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.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Diamond Head helped shape the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with their early 1980s sound.— NWOBHM enthusiasts
Metallica popularized five Diamond Head songs including "Am I Evil?", "Helpless", "It's Electric", "The Prince", and "Sucking My Love" early in their career, boosting Diamond Head's recognition.
Released in 1980, "Lightning to the Nations" was a pioneering album in the NWOBHM, featuring key tracks that are still central in metal music.
The original European pressing of "The Coffin Train" (2019) on Silver Lining Music is scarce with no copies currently for sale and a want-to-have ratio of 3:1.
"Live And Electric (UK Tour 2022)", released in 2025 by Silver Lining Music, sees 91 copies owned and 23 for sale at prices starting at 17.03€ in Europe.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Diamond Head is a British heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Stourbridge, United Kingdom.
Released in 1980, it features classic tracks that shaped the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and influenced bands like Metallica.
Metallica covered "Am I Evil?", "Helpless", "It's Electric", "The Prince", and "Sucking My Love" from Diamond Head's early catalog.
Their releases include LP albums, audiophile 180g pressings, and live LP recordings, often in stereo and limited editions.
Yes, albums like "Lightning To The Nations 2020" and "The Coffin Train" were released on vinyl in 2019 and 2020 respectively.
French buyers often find European pressings of albums like "Lightning To The Nations 2020" and "The Coffin Train" available on the vinyl market.
Look for original pressings, audiophile editions with 180g black vinyl, and limited edition releases to ensure quality and rarity.
Higher quality pressings like audiophile 180g vinyl offer enhanced sound clarity, better dynamics, and durability for heavy metal recordings.
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