Artist page · 05/07/2026
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9 vinyl releases in rock and metal; 2024 pressing of 'My Years With UFO' commands prices up to €40.
Michael Schenker emerged from Germany and London scenes in 1979, pioneering a guitar-driven sound central to hard rock and heavy metal genres. His technique, notably individualistic, was shaped by early career choices that avoided external musical influences. His discography includes studio albums, live recordings, and special editions, with a vinyl catalog of 9 known releases ranging from classic rock to instrumental virtuosity.
The 2024 limited edition LP "My Years With UFO (50th Anniversary Celebration 1972-1978)" represents a recent highlight for collectors, alongside notable releases like "Temple Of Rock" and the highly collectible picture disc "Doctor Doctor - The Kulick Sessions".
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Ear Music · 2024
Collectors Dream Records · 2014
in-akustik · 2011
Deadline Music · 2008
Schwarz Music · 2006
Goott Records · 2004
Shrapnel Records · 2002
Steamhammer · 2002
Steamhammer · 2001
Steamhammer · 2000
Michael Schenker Records · 2000
Michael Schenker Records · 1998
Positive Energy Records · 1993Playlist
The tracks that sum up Michael Schenker's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Celebrates Schenker's era with UFO, featuring 11 hard rock tracks. Recent 2024 limited pressings trade between €23 and €40, popular on vinyl markets.
Hard rock album with 14 tracks, including the extended 'How Long (3 Generations Guitar Battle Version)'. Pressings available from Germany at about €41.76.
A standout limited edition picture disc LP from 2007, including instrumental and vocal versions of 'Doctor Doctor' and 'War Pigs'. Prices range from €87 to €92.
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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.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
I stopped listening to other music early on to develop my own style and technique.— Michael Schenker
Released in Europe on Ear Music in 2024, this limited edition LP celebrates Michael Schenker’s years with UFO between 1972 and 1978. It holds 11 tracks and is available from about €23 up to €40 depending on the seller.
The 2011 LP 'Temple Of Rock' was issued in Germany on the in-akustik label. It features 14 hard rock tracks including 'How Long (3 Generations Guitar Battle Version)'. Pricing averages around €41.76.
This 2007 numbered, limited edition picture disc LP was released on Deadline Music. It includes instrumental versions of hits like 'Doctor Doctor' and 'War Pigs' and commands prices near €90.
The group called Michael Schenker Group officially began in 1979, based out of London and known for blending hard rock and heavy metal influences.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Michael Schenker is a German guitarist recognized for his contributions to hard rock and heavy metal since the late 1970s.
His music spans hard rock, heavy metal, and instrumental rock, with a distinctive guitar technique.
There are 9 vinyl releases by Michael Schenker listed, covering various rock and metal subgenres.
It is a limited edition LP celebrating Schenker's work with UFO from 1972 to 1978, notable for its collectible status and price range between €23 and €40.
Yes, the 2011 album 'Temple Of Rock' was pressed in Germany and remains sought after by collectors.
The Michael Schenker Group was formed in London in 1979.
'Guitar Master - The Kulick Sessions' was released as a limited, numbered picture disc LP in 2007.
Popular tracks include 'Armed And Ready', 'Into the Arena', and 'Doctor Doctor', showcasing Schenker's guitar work.
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