Artist page · 03/07/2026
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16 vinyl releases including limited editions; hallmark albums command eager collector interest.
Formed by Tuomas Holopainen and featuring a dynamic lineup with vocalists Tarja Turunen and later Anette Olzon, Nightwish evolved from acoustic beginnings to a richly orchestrated metal sound. They integrated classical instruments with metal guitars and keyboards, pioneering a style often dubbed 'film score metal'. Their discography spans 16 vinyl releases, including 'Angels Fall First' (1997) to 'Yesterwynde' (2024), showing growth from early power metal inspirations to layered compositions with orchestras and choirs.
The band sustained momentum with chart successes and gold certifications in Finland and abroad, using evolving vocal styles and arrangements—opulent orchestration, heavy riffs, and cinematic themes.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Nuclear Blast Records · 2024
Nuclear Blast · 2020
Nuclear Blast · 2019
Nuclear Blast · 2017
Oily Empire · 2015
Scene Nation Oy · 2013
Scene Nation Oy · 2012
Scene Nation Oy · 2011
Spinefarm Records · 2009
Spinefarm Records · 2007
Spinefarm Records · 2006
Spinefarm Records · 2004
Spinefarm Records · 2002
Spinefarm Records · 2001
Spinefarm Records · 2000
Spinefarm Records · 1998
Spinefarm Records · 1997Playlist
The tracks that sum up Nightwish's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut album marking Nightwish's shift from acoustic beginnings to a metal-infused symphonic style, pivotal in establishing their sound.
First album with vocalist Anette Olzon; features orchestras and a 170-piece choir, notable for symphonic metal's expanded scale.
Prolific album combining symphonic and folk metal elements, with intricate compositions and a 24-minute title track.
Go further
Artists who share part of Nightwish's musical DNA.
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.
"Nightwish's music is often described as 'film score metal' due to its orchestral and cinematic qualities."— Marco Hietala
Anette Olzon, formerly of Alyson Avenue, replaced original vocalist Tarja Turunen in May 2007, marking a new era capped by the release of 'Dark Passion Play' later that year.
The 2007 album 'Dark Passion Play' incorporated orchestral and choir arrangements with 170 musicians, a record scale for Nightwish, reflecting Tuomas Holopainen's cinematic influences.
Released in 2015 on Nuclear Blast US with a limited edition LP, this album features 24 tracks blending symphonic and folk metal, including a nearly 24-minute closing piece.
Tuomas Holopainen founded Nightwish in July 1996 in Kitee, Finland, initially focusing on acoustic music before evolving into symphonic metal.
Official store
T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Tuomas Holopainen founded Nightwish in July 1996 in Kitee, Finland, starting the band as an acoustic project before moving into symphonic metal.
Significant vinyl releases include 'Angels Fall First' (1997), 'Dark Passion Play' (limited edition LP, 2007), and 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful' (limited edition LP, 2015).
'Dark Passion Play' (2007) includes orchestral recordings with 170 musicians and a large choir, expanding symphonic metal's scope.
The limited edition vinyl includes 24 tracks combining symphonic and folk elements, featuring a nearly 24-minute title track.
The band was formed in Kitee, Finland, a small town in the North Karelia region, in 1996.
Originally fronted by Tarja Turunen until 2005, Nightwish's lead vocals were taken over by Anette Olzon in 2007, marking a change in vocal style.
Original pressings like the 2024 US limited edition LP of 'Yesterwynde' and Germany's 2007 limited edition 'Dark Passion Play' picture disc are notable collectible items.
Tracks such as 'Nemo', 'Wishmaster', 'Sleeping Sun', and 'The Phantom of the Opera' are among the band’s top tracks enjoyed on vinyl.
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