Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
12 vinyl albums spanning prog rock to heavy metal—original pressings and recent releases tracked in real time.
Magnum emerged from the UK’s Birmingham scene in the early 1970s, combining melodic rock with hard rock and progressive influences. Their enduring career spans over five decades, with a catalog featuring studio and live albums released across various labels like Jet Records, Polydor, Steamhammer, and SPV. Known for intricate compositions and strong vocals, Magnum has maintained a consistent lineup anchored by Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin.
Vinyl collectors will find key releases such as the 1982 album "Chase The Dragon" on Jet Records, the 1985 "On A Storyteller's Night" LP, and recent efforts like "Lost On The Road To Eternity" (2018) and "The Monster Roars" (2022) on Steamhammer.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
SPV · 2024
Steamhammer · 2022
Steamhammer · 2019
Steamhammer · 2018
Steamhammer · 2016
Steamhammer · 2015
Steamhammer · 2014
The Vinyl Countdown · 2013
Steamhammer · 2012
Steamhammer · 2011
Steamhammer · 2009
Steamhammer · 2008
Steamhammer · 2007
River Records · 2005
Steamhammer · 2004
Steamhammer · 2002
Zoom Club Records · 2000
Receiver Records Limited · 1997
CBH Records · 1996
EMI Germany · 1994
Jet Records · 1993
Music For Nations · 1992
Polydor · 1991
Polydor · 1990
Receiver Records Limited · 1989
Polydor · 1988
Polydor · 1986
FM · 1985
Jet Records · 1983
Jet Records · 1982
Jet Records · 1980
Jet Records · 1979
Jet Records · 1978Playlist
The tracks that sum up Magnum's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A pivotal prog rock and hard rock album from 1982 showcasing Magnum’s signature melodic style. Features 8 tracks blending intricate musicianship and strong vocals.
This 1985 album remains a landmark with arena rock and progressive textures. Current reissues include 180g half-speed mastered editions on colored vinyl.
A 2018 release blending hard rock, AOR, and prog influences. The album offers 22 tracks across double LP or CD formats with rich arrangements.
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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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin have been the consistent creative core of Magnum since its beginning.— Band History
Produced and recorded in 1985, this album captures Magnum’s mix of prog and arena rock, featuring tracks like "How Far Jerusalem" and "The Last Dance" over 10 songs.
Issued originally on Jet Records, "Chase The Dragon" has at least 8 known vinyl pressings including stereo editions, sought after for its melodic hard rock content.
The latest album "Here Comes The Rain" was released on vinyl in 2024 in Europe by SPV with multiple pressings including a 2LP format, tracked with market prices from €33.99 to €129.99.
"The Monster Roars" was issued on LP in 2022 by Steamhammer with 12 tracks. It is available in several pressings with prices ranging from about €27 to €60 currently on the market.
"Lost On The Road To Eternity" and "Sacred Blood 'Divine' Lies" have multiple LP pressings with real-time prices from about €21 to €60, reflecting collector interest in recent and classic Magnum releases.
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FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Early albums like "Chase The Dragon" (1982) and "On A Storyteller's Night" (1985) are highly collectible on vinyl, especially in original or limited edition pressings.
"Here Comes The Rain" features 10 tracks, covering just over 45 minutes of melodic hard rock.
Albums like "Chase The Dragon" and "On A Storyteller's Night" have strong progressive rock influences along with hard rock and arena rock styles.
Yes, for example "On A Storyteller's Night" is available on 180g orange marble colored vinyl, half-speed mastered.
Prices vary widely from around €4 for older pressings up to €130 for collectible new releases like some "Here Comes The Rain" editions.
Yes, several live albums such as "Live At KK's Steel Mill" and "The Monster Roars" exist as vinyl LPs, some in limited editions.
Magnum was formed in Birmingham, United Kingdom, in 1972 and remained active until early 2024.
Yes, several albums including recent releases are distributed in Europe, including pressings available in France from labels like SPV and Music On Vinyl.
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