Artist page · 04/07/2026
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23 vinyl releases spanning early death-doom to gothic metal; original pressings and recent limited editions tracked in real time.
Formed in 1988 in Halifax, UK, Paradise Lost began as a death-doom metal band and quickly became one of the foremost names in gothic metal. Over the years, their style evolved through atmospheric doom, gothic rock, and into experimental and electronic territories before returning to their metal origins in the 2010s. Their discography includes influential albums such as "Lost Paradise" (1990) and "Gothic" (1991), foundational works of the genre, as well as later releases like "Medusa" (2017) and the upcoming "Ascension" (2025). The band is noted for evolving musical approaches while maintaining core elements of doom and gothic metal.
With 23 vinyl releases available, including studio albums, EPs, live recordings, and early demos, collectors will find a range of original pressings…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Nuclear Blast Records · 2025
Graphite Records · 2023
Nuclear Blast · 2021
Not On Label (Paradise Lost Self-released) · 2021
Nuclear Blast · 2020
MIG · 2019
Nuclear Blast · 2017
Century Media · 2015
Century Media · 2015
Abbey Road Live Here Now · 2013
Century Media · 2012
Century Media · 2011
Century Media · 2009
Century Media · 2007
GUN · 2005
GUN · 2002
EMI · 2001
EMI · 1999
Music For Nations · 1997
Music For Nations · 1995
Music For Nations · 1993
Music For Nations · 1992
Peaceville · 1991
Peaceville · 1990Playlist
The tracks that sum up Paradise Lost's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Upcoming 2025 limited edition LP from Nuclear Blast Records continuing Paradise Lost's legacy in doom and gothic metal with 10 tracks.
A 2020 LP available in multiple pressings, blending death, doom, and gothic metal styles with a 9-track set from Nuclear Blast.
2017 limited edition LP from Nuclear Blast, featuring 10 tracks of doom and gothic metal sustained by the band’s signature sound.
Go further
Artists who share part of Paradise Lost'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.
We’ve never been afraid to change our sound and challenge ourselves musically.— Nick Holmes, vocal leader
The band was founded on March 26, 1988, in Halifax by Nick Holmes, Gregor Mackintosh, Aaron Aedy, Stephen Edmondson, and Matthew Archer, choosing their name inspired by the poem "Paradise Lost."
Paradise Lost's debut album in 1990 on Peaceville Records showcased primitive and massive doom death metal, establishing their initial fan base and touring to reinforce their position in the scene.
The 1991 release "Gothic" is considered by many as the band's masterpiece of the early period and a founding album in gothic metal, marking a transition to a more structured and atmospheric style.
"Draconian Times" became a pinnacle of Paradise Lost's career blending metal, rock, pop, and atmospheric passages, widely praised and admired by fans and critics.
With "One Second", the band adopted a style closer to Depeche Mode with heavy synth and electronica, which gained new fans despite losing some early followers.
Official store
T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Paradise Lost was formed in Halifax, United Kingdom, in 1988.
The band’s music spans doom metal, death-doom, gothic metal, gothic rock, and touches of experimental and electronic elements.
"Gothic," released in 1991, is widely considered a foundational album for the gothic metal genre.
Yes, several vinyl releases like "Ascension" (2025) and "Medusa" (2017) have limited edition pressings available.
Key labels include Peaceville Records, Music For Nations, Nuclear Blast, Century Media, and Dark Descent Records.
The band has live releases such as "Gothic Live At Roadburn 2016" and "Live At Rockpalast 1995" documented on vinyl and other formats.
Prices vary by pressing, with some limited edition LPs reaching around 50 to 100 euros, while others are available in the 20 to 30 euro range.
French record stores that specialize in metal and gothic genres typically stock Paradise Lost vinyl; online comparators also track French availability and pricing.
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