The breakthrough album that brought Green Day mainstream success and revived punk rock in the 90s.
Artist page · 05/07/2026
Green Day
About
Green Day, Punk rock from Berkeley since 1989, defining the pop punk era.
Over 25 years of LPs spanning punk, alternative, and rock with key pressings like American Idiot and Dookie.
Originating in the vibrant punk scene of Berkeley, Green Day quickly rose from their early indie label days with Lookout! Records to spearhead major label success with Reprise Records. Their breakthrough album Dookie (1994) marked a commercial surge for punk, combining raw punk attitudes with a polished sound. Over their extensive career, they released influential albums like Insomniac, Nimrod, Warning, and the politically charged American Idiot. The band continues to evolve, releasing new albums like Father Of All... (2020) and Saviors (2024), maintaining relevance in rock and punk circles worldwide.
With a mix of studio LPs and live albums, Green Day's vinyl catalog captures their dynamic range from early punk to experimental rock and opera.
Discography
Green Day — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Reprise Records · 2024
Reprise Records · 2021
Reprise Records · 2020
Reprise Records · 2019
Reprise Records · 2016
Reprise Records · 2012
Reprise Records · 2012
Reprise Records · 2012
Reprise Records · 2011
Reprise Records · 2009
Reprise Records · 2005
Reprise Records · 2004
Reprise Records · 2001
Reprise Records · 2000
Reprise Records · 1997
Reprise Records · 1995
Reprise Records · 1994
Lookout! Records · 1991
Lookout! Records · 1990Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Green Day's career.







The essentials
The 3 Green Day albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Critically acclaimed punk opera capturing political themes with hit singles and vibrant storytelling.
A continuation of their rock opera style, exploring contemporary social issues with layered instrumentation.
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Artists who share part of Green Day's musical DNA.
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 Green Day
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
We couldn’t go back to the punk scene; we either became the biggest failure or the biggest success.— Billie Joe Armstrong
Dookie launches Green Day to international fame in 1994
Recorded in just three weeks, Dookie's rapid production preceded its breakout success, eventually topping charts and becoming one of the best-selling punk albums ever.
Green Day headline Lollapalooza and Woodstock 1994
Their intense 1994 tours, including Lollapalooza and a mud-soaked Woodstock performance, cemented the band's reputation as energetic live performers.
Recording of American Idiot in 2004 redefines Green Day's sound
American Idiot, an ambitious rock opera with politically charged narratives, marked a major stylistic shift and reunited the band with critical and commercial acclaim.
Saviors 2024 pressed in Australia and Europe with limited editions
The recent Saviors album features original and limited edition vinyl pressings available in Australia and Europe, showcasing varied formats including 12" albums and colored vinyl.
Records by Green Day
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CDs by Green Day
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Green Day merch
T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
FAQ: Green Day on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When was Green Day formed?
Green Day was formed in Berkeley, California, in 1989.
What genre of music does Green Day play?
The band is known for punk rock, pop punk, and alternative rock styles.
Which Green Day album is considered their breakthrough on vinyl?
Dookie, released in 1994, is the breakthrough album that brought the band mainstream attention and is widely collected on vinyl.
Are there special vinyl editions of Green Day albums?
Yes, several albums like American Idiot and 21st Century Breakdown have special pressings including colored vinyl and deluxe boxed sets.
What are some key vinyl pressings available for Green Day's 2024 album Saviors?
Saviors has original 12" vinyl albums released in Australia and limited edition LPs in Europe, with catalog numbers 093624870692 and 093624866091 respectively.
Where can I find original pressings of Dookie?
Original Dookie LPs were released by Reprise Records and continue to circulate among collectors worldwide.
What is special about Green Day's American Idiot album on vinyl?
American Idiot is a punk rock opera with multiple pressings, including deluxe editions that highlight its politically charged concept.
Did Green Day achieve commercial success in France?
Green Day has been popular across Europe, including France, with international tours and vinyl releases widely available in the French market.
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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.


