A key album displaying the band's unique blend of alternative rock and funk metal, featuring singles like "Midlife Crisis" and "A Small Victory."
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Faith No More
About
Faith No More, San Francisco's funk metal pioneers reshaped alternative rock.
Seven key LPs spanning experimental metal, punk, and indie rock — original pressings command a strong following.
Faith No More carved a niche by fusing metal guitars with funk grooves and rap-style vocals, evolving through lineup changes and stylistic shifts. Founding members Billy Gould, Roddy Bottum, and Mike Bordin anchored the band's sound while vocalists varied, with Mike Patton's 1988 arrival marking their commercial breakthrough. Across their discography, they embraced experimental and alternative trends with albums released under labels like Slash and Ipecac Recordings.
Vinyl collectors can find seven notable Faith No More releases on the market, spanning seminal albums like "Angel Dust" (1992) and "Album Of The Year" (1997), alongside live recordings and later works such as "Sol Invictus" (2015).
Discography
Faith No More — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Reclamation! Recordings · 2015
Slash · 1997
Slash · 1995
Slash · 1992
Slash · 1991
Slash · 1989
Slash · 1987
Mordam Records · 1985Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Faith No More's career.






The essentials
The 3 Faith No More albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Reflects the band's mature alternative metal phase with tracks such as "Collision" and "Stripsearch," available in several collectible pressings.
Captures the band's punk and alternative rock influences with a diverse track listing and multiple vinyl editions.
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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.
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Faith No More
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Faith No More seamlessly blended hard rock and hip-hop sounds, pioneering the metal fusion movement.— Group history
Mike Patton's arrival marked a turning point
Mike Patton joined Faith No More in 1988, replacing Chuck Moseley, leading to their breakthrough with the hit single "Epic" from the 1989 album "The Real Thing."
1991 Live At The Brixton Academy captures peak energy
Faith No More's 1991 performance at London's Brixton Academy was recorded and released on vinyl, highlighting seminal tracks like "Falling to Pieces" and "Epic."
Original UK pressing of "Album Of The Year" commands high prices
The 1997 UK pressing of "Album Of The Year" on Slash Records is highly sought after, with vinyl copies listed up to €110 among collectors.
Seven key vinyl albums available including live and studio works
Among the seven main Faith No More vinyl releases are pivotal studio albums like "Angel Dust" and "King For A Day... Fool For A Lifetime," alongside live recordings from 1990 and 1991.
Records by Faith No More
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FAQ: Faith No More on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What genres define Faith No More's music?
Faith No More blends metal, punk, and alternative rock with funk and experimental elements, crossing genre boundaries throughout their career.
Which Faith No More albums are available on vinyl?
Seven vinyl albums are available, including "Angel Dust," "Album Of The Year," "King For A Day... Fool For A Lifetime," "Sol Invictus," and notable live recordings.
What years did Faith No More actively release music?
The band was active from 1983 until 2021, evolving their style and lineup over nearly four decades.
Are there special vinyl pressings of Faith No More albums in Europe?
Yes, Europe has numbered reissues such as the 2013 "Album Of The Year" release on Music On Vinyl, appealing to collectors.
What makes the "Angel Dust" album significant for collectors?
"Angel Dust" showcases the band's complex blend of alternative and funk metal, with multiple vinyl versions and some pressings commanding higher prices.
How popular is Faith No More on streaming platforms?
Faith No More has over 1.8 million monthly listeners, with stream counts surpassing 69 million on major platforms.
Where was Faith No More originally formed?
The band originated in San Francisco, California, in 1983, serving as a cornerstone of the alternative metal scene.
Which Faith No More vinyl pressing is the most expensive?
The original 1997 UK pressing of "Album Of The Year" is among the priciest, with prices reaching over €110.
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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.

