Artist page · 04/07/2026
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11 vinyl releases spanning punk, rock, and blues; collectible original pressings in France and UK.
Johnny Thunders was a guitarist and singer originating from East Elmhurst, New York, known for his role in pioneering punk rock and rock & roll from the 1970s. He was the lead guitarist for The New York Dolls from 1972 to 1975 before founding The Heartbreakers. His solo works blend punk, rockabilly, and blues with a distinctive guitar sound influenced by Chuck Berry and Link Wray.
His catalog includes 11 vinyl records with genres crossing punk, alternative, and rock indie, released on labels such as New Rose Records and Cleopatra Records. Notable pressings include French releases of "In Cold Blood" and "So Alone," with prices ranging from €11 to €49 for original editions. Thunders' emotional vocal style and raw guitar work remain influential in punk and rock circles.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Remarquable Records · 2018
Cleopatra · 2012
Cleopatra · 2009
Captain Trip Records · 2001
Receiver Records Limited · 2000
Anagram Records · 1997
Anagram Records · 1993
Fan Club · 1992
Meldac · 1991
Meldac · 1991
Meldac · 1991
J.A.P. International · 1989
Jungle Records · 1988
ROIR · 1987
Jungle Records · 1985
New Rose Records · 1984New Rose Records · 1983
ROIR · 1983
New Rose Records · 1983
Real Records · 1978Playlist
The tracks that sum up Johnny Thunders's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Thunders' 1978 solo debut features ten tracks that blend raw punk energy with early rock and roll influences. The album has multiple original and reissue pressings, commanding collector interest.
This EP mixes studio and live recordings showcasing Thunders’ garage rock and punk styles. French original pressings from 1983 are sought after by collectors.
A posthumous limited edition LP compiling studio and live tracks from New York City sessions and peaks into Thunders' later work.
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Johnny Thunders’ guitar technique drew from rock pioneers Chuck Berry and Link Wray, forming a distinct punk sound.— Johnny Thunders profile
This 2021 vinyl release documents a live performance from 1985 in Zurich, Switzerland, preserving the raw intensity of Johnny Thunders’ stage presence during his punk phase.
French vinyl for "In Cold Blood" was released by New Rose Records in 1983 and 1984, with original copies priced between €11.30 and €30, making them key items for collectors of French punk vinyl.
This 2012 picture disc LP captures a 1970s New York City live show, highlighting Thunders’ blending of rock & roll and punk styles in a historic venue.
The 1978 LP "So Alone" has French original pressings on Real Records that are collectible, with current prices approaching €49 due to limited stocks.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Johnny Thunders was an American punk guitarist and singer, known as lead guitarist of The New York Dolls and founder of The Heartbreakers, active mainly in the 1970s and 1980s.
He played punk rock, rock & roll, rock indie, alternative, and blues-influenced styles, combining raw guitar with emotional vocals.
Essential vinyl albums include "So Alone" (1978), "In Cold Blood" (1983), and "Sticks & Stones: The Lost Album" (2009).
Yes, French original pressings of "In Cold Blood" and "So Alone" from the early 1980s and late 1970s are rare and sought after.
He was born in East Elmhurst, New York, United States, in 1952.
Yes, vinyl releases include live recordings from Zurich (1985), Los Angeles (1987), Osaka (1991), and Detroit (1980).
"In Cold Blood" was released on New Rose Records, with multiple editions and pressings on vinyl.
Johnny Thunders has over 11 vinyl releases with tracked prices and multiple collectible pressings, reflecting ongoing interest from punk and rock collectors.
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