Artist page · 05/07/2026

Megadeth

Los AngelesFormed in 1983Black Metal19 vinyl albums
Megadeth formed in Los Angeles in 1983, specializing in thrash and heavy metal. They are among the leading bands in their genre with over 2 million listeners and 21 vinyl titles on the market.
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About

More than 20 vinyl releases including key albums with original and limited editions at evolving prices.

Megadeth started as a thrash metal band in Los Angeles in 1983, founded by guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine alongside bassist David Ellefson. The band has been a major player in the American metal scene ever since, exploring styles including thrash, heavy, speed, and black metal. Their vinyl catalog features studio albums, live recordings, and special editions with a strong collector interest.

With over 20 titles available on vinyl, including recent releases like the 2026 self-titled LP from BLKIIBLK Records, Megadeth's work spans from early seminal albums like "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" to the 2022 "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!". Their vinyl prices show a wide range reflecting edition types, pressed countries, and collector demand.

Discography

Megadeth discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

MegadethBLKIIBLK Records · 2026
2026
Megadeth
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!UMe · 2022
2022
The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!
Vinyl, LP, All Media, Album
Studio
DystopiaT-Boy Records · 2016
2016
Dystopia
CD, Album
Studio
Super ColliderTradecraft · 2013
2013
Super Collider
CD, Album
Studio
Countdown To Extinction LiveTradecraft · 2013
2013
Countdown To Extinction Live
CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition
Studio
Th1rt3enRoadrunner Records · 2011
2011
Th1rt3en
CD, Album
Studio
Rust In Peace LiveShout! Factory · 2010
2010
Rust In Peace Live
CD, Album
Studio
EndgameRoadrunner Records · 2009
2009
Endgame
CD, Album
Studio
United AbominationsRoadrunner Records · 2007
2007
United Abominations
CD, Album
Studio
That One Night: Live In Buenos AiresImage Entertainment · 2007
2007
That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires
CD, Album
Live
Unplugged In BostonNot On Label (Megadeth Self-released) · 2006
2006
Unplugged In Boston
CD, Album, Stereo
Live
The System Has FailedSanctuary · 2004
2004
The System Has Failed
CD, Album
Studio
Rude AwakeningSanctuary · 2002
2002
Rude Awakening
CD, Album
Studio
The World Needs A HeroSanctuary · 2001
2001
The World Needs A Hero
CD, Album
Studio
RiskCapitol Records · 1999
1999
Risk
CD, Enhanced, Album
Studio
Cryptic WritingsCapitol Records · 1997
1997
Cryptic Writings
CD, HDCD, Album
Studio
YouthanasiaCapitol Records · 1994
1994
Youthanasia
CD, Album
Studio
Countdown To ExtinctionCapitol Records · 1992
1992
Countdown To Extinction
CD, Album
Studio
Rust In PeaceCapitol Records · 1990
1990
Rust In Peace
CD, Album
Studio
So Far, So Good... So What!Capitol Records · 1988
1988
So Far, So Good... So What!
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?Capitol Records · 1986
1986
Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!Combat · 1985
1985
Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Megadeth's career.

01
Symphony of Destruction
·
02
Hangar 18
·
03
Tornado of Souls
·
04
Peace Sells
·
05
Angry Again
·
06
A Tout le Monde
·
07
Take No Prisoners
·
08
Holy Wars...The Punishment Due
·

The essentials

The 3 Megadeth albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2026
LP, Album
Megadeth

The latest self-titled release on BLKIIBLK Records with 11 tracks, including "Tipping Point" and "Ride The Lightning", available in original and limited picture disc editions.

11 tracksUSA & Europe pressingsCat no BB LP 1532Price range €26-58
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#2 · 2022
LP, Album, Limited Edition
The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!

A 12-track album with multiple vinyl versions including numbered limited editions, released on UMe, blending speed and thrash metal elements.

12 tracksLimited/numered editionsPressings US and EuropePrice range €17-35
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#3 · 2016
LP, Album, Misprint
Dystopia

An album heavily sought in its original LP and misprint picture disc editions, with notable tracks like "The Threat Is Real" and "Dystopia", blending heavy and thrash metal.

11 tracksMisprint and picture disc editionsLabel TradecraftPrice range €43-453
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Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Megadeth

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

After extensive rehabilitation, the band reformed in 2004 following Dave Mustaine's severe arm injury.
— Band history
01Studio

Formation in Los Angeles by Dave Mustaine in 1983

Megadeth was formed in June 1983 in Los Angeles by guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine shortly after his departure from Metallica, with bassist David Ellefson completing the founding lineup.

1983Los Angeles
02Discography

More than 3,100 official releases

Megadeth's discography on vinyl and CD counts over 3,100 releases worldwide, including studio albums, live recordings, and multiple vinyl pressings with considerable collector interest.

2024Global
03Vinyl Pressings

2026 USA & Europe pressing of the self-titled album

The 2026 'Megadeth' album was released in the USA and Europe on BLKIIBLK Records as LPs and limited picture disc editions with catalogue numbers BB LP 1532 and BB LP 1532ZOE.

2026USA & Europe
04Live Recordings

The 2000 'Holy Wars - Live' broadcast on vinyl

Holy Wars - Live 2000 was captured as a broadcast recording and issued on vinyl by Fallen Angel, an example of the band's live performance releases.

2000Unknown
05Label

Universal Music releases key albums

Universal Music has released several of Megadeth's albums on vinyl, including recent ones like "Countdown To Extinction" and "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!", ensuring wide availability.

2014-2022Various

Records by Megadeth

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Countdown To Extinction - Front Cover Countdown To Extinction - Back Cover

Countdown To Extinction

Megadeth
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $31.82 3 offers
Youthanasia - Front Cover Youthanasia - Back Cover

Youthanasia

Megadeth
International Rock Rock
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $34.98 2 offers
The Rock N' Roots Of - Front Cover

The Rock N' Roots Of

Megadeth
Metal / Fusion Metal
ROCKIN' BEAR RECORDS
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The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! - Front Cover

The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $27.50 2 offers
Megadeth - Front Cover

Megadeth

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
BLKIIBLK
From $54.99 1 offer
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? - Front Cover

Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $54.99 1 offer
The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! - Front Cover

The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!

Megadeth
Metal / Fusion Metal
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $40.50 3 offers
Dystopia - Front Cover

Dystopia

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $27.37 2 offers
Selling Peace (Broadcast Recording) - Front Cover

Selling Peace (Broadcast Recording)

Megadeth
Nu Metal Metal
FALLEN ANGEL
From $33.25 1 offer
Holy Wars - Live 2000 (Broadcast Recording) - Front Cover Holy Wars - Live 2000 (Broadcast Recording) - Front Cover

Holy Wars - Live 2000 (Broadcast Recording)

Megadeth
Metal / Fusion Metal
FALLEN ANGEL
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Th1rt3en - Front Cover

Th1rt3en

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
From $63.99 1 offer
Endgame - Front Cover

Endgame

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
From $31.82 3 offers
The System Has Failed - Front Cover

The System Has Failed

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
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United Abominations - Front Cover

United Abominations

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
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The World Needs a Hero - Front Cover

The World Needs a Hero

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
From $35.79 2 offers
Wake Up Dead In 2004 (Radio Broadcast Recording) - Front Cover

Wake Up Dead In 2004 (Radio Broadcast Recording)

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
LASER MEDIA
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Nuclear Fire (Radio Brodcast Recording) - Front Cover

Nuclear Fire (Radio Brodcast Recording)

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
LASER MEDIA
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Sao Paulo Do Brasil September 2Nd 1995 - Vinyle Blanc - Front Cover

Sao Paulo Do Brasil September 2Nd 1995 - White Vinyl

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
Pain
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Night Of The Living Megadeth - Live In New York City - Front Cover

Night Of The Living Megadeth - Live In New York City

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
RoxVox/Red River
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Rust In Peace - Front Cover

Rust In Peace

Megadeth
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $28.00 1 offer
Countdown To Extinction - Front Cover

Countdown To Extinction

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $25.18 2 offers

CDs by Megadeth

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Live In Fukuoka 2000 (Radio Broadcast Recording) - Front Cover

Live In Fukuoka 2000 (Radio Broadcast Recording)

Megadeth
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed Metal Metal
CD ROCKIN' BEAR RECORDS
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FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

When was Megadeth formed and where?

Megadeth was formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson after Mustaine left Metallica.

What are the main genres Megadeth is known for?

Megadeth is primarily known for thrash metal, heavy metal, speed metal, and has explored black metal influences.

How many vinyl albums does Megadeth have available on Vinyles.com?

There are 21 vinyl albums listed for Megadeth on Vinyles.com, covering studio, live, and special editions.

What are the price ranges for Megadeth vinyl albums?

Vinyl prices vary widely from approximately €17 to over €450, depending on edition rarity, pressing country, and format.

Which Megadeth vinyl album includes the track "Symphony of Destruction"?

"Symphony of Destruction" appears on the album "Countdown To Extinction" available on vinyl.

Are there any limited edition or picture disc Megadeth vinyls?

Yes, several albums including "Dystopia" and "Th1rt3en" have limited edition and picture disc vinyl pressings.

Where can Megadeth vinyl records be pressed for the European market?

European pressings of Megadeth vinyl albums are issued by labels like BLKIIBLK Records and Tradecraft for editions such as the 2026 "Megadeth" and 2016 "Dystopia".

Which label released the 2022 album "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" on vinyl?

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) released the 2022 album "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" on vinyl, including numbered limited editions.

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Last updated: 05/07/2026