Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Eight key LPs tracked with pressing data, price ranges from €18 to €180 and rare limited editions.
Sodom established itself as a prominent German thrash metal band from the early 1980s. The band integrates elements of punk and black metal, notably in their raw live performances. Their themes evolved from early satanic motifs to intense reflections on war, especially the Vietnam War, and dark societal subjects such as murder and infanticide.
The discography includes significant vinyl releases, with notable albums issued on Steamhammer and SPV labels. Collectors value limited pressings and numbered editions that often feature heavy vinyl formats. Current vinyl market prices span moderate to premium, reflecting interest from metal enthusiasts worldwide.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Steamhammer · 2025
Steamhammer · 2022
Steamhammer · 2020
Steamhammer · 2016
Steamhammer · 2013
Steamhammer · 2010
Steamhammer · 2007
Steamhammer · 2006
Steamhammer · 2003
Steamhammer · 2001
Drakkar Records · 1999
GUN · 1997
Steamhammer · 1995
Steamhammer · 1994
Steamhammer · 1994
Steamhammer · 1992
Steamhammer · 1990
Steamhammer · 1989
Steamhammer · 1988
Steamhammer · 1987
Steamhammer · 1986
Devil's Game · 1985Playlist
The tracks that sum up Sodom's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The album showcases Sodom's thrash style with war-themed lyrics inspired by Vietnam, featuring standout tracks like "Napalm In The Morning." The limited vinyl editions are collectible for their rarity and presentation.
A solid mid-career release from Sodom that deepens their exploration of social and violent themes in thrash metal, widely available on vinyl with multiple pressings.
Their latest release with 13 tracks, featuring extensive vinyl versions including limited editions from Germany and Europe. It commands premium vinyl market prices due to limited availability.
Go further
Artists who share part of Sodom'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.
"Tom and his band deliver a raw thrash sound with punk and black metal influences, especially intense live."3odom description
Released in 2025 on Steamhammer, 'The Arsonist' offers LP limited editions with catalog numbers SPV 257471 2LP and SPV 257475 in Germany, and a European version with different catno SPV 257478.
'M-16', released in 2001, presents a strong thematic focus on war, particularly the Vietnam conflict, with songs like "Napalm In The Morning." The album is issued in limited and numbered vinyl editions that are sought after.
Vinyl editions of Sodom’s albums show price ranges from €18.38 for 'Decision Day' to as high as €180 for some rare pressings of 'Get What You Deserve'. This reflects a collectible market with varying supply and demand.
'Genesis XIX', released in 2020, is available in several European pressing variants on Steamhammer and eOne Music labels, covering LP formats that total 12 tracks and showcase the band's thrash metal signature.
Official store
T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Sodom was formed in 1981 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Sodom's albums are commonly available as LPs. Many editions include limited and numbered pressings on 180g vinyl.
The band evolved from satanic themes to war and social issues, focusing notably on the Vietnam War and harsh human realities.
Important albums include 'M-16' (2001), 'Get What You Deserve' (1994), and the upcoming limited edition 'The Arsonist' (2025).
Prices vary widely, with common releases from around €18 and rare editions reaching over €180.
Yes, releases like 'The Arsonist' have original German pressings and separate European pressings with different catalog numbers and pricing.
Collector interest peaks for limited editions such as 'M-16' numbered vinyl and the newest 'The Arsonist' limited pressings.
Yes, though the core vinyl catalog mainly features studio albums; some live albums and compilations have been issued but less commonly.
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