Artist page · 07/07/2026
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8 vinyl releases including 'Survive' & 'Nemesis' — price range €11.90 to €31.52 with multiple limited editions.
Stratovarius emerged in 1984 as a Finnish power metal band, evolving from early influences such as classic heavy metal and integrating complex melodic structures. Their catalog spans multiple decades, highlighted by technically proficient musicianship and a blend of power metal with progressive rock elements. The band remains active with a solid global fan base, releasing vinyl editions that capture their dynamic sound and stage presence.
Vinyl enthusiasm for Stratovarius includes original pressings and special numbered editions from the 2000s and onward, tracked in real-time price ranges and availability. Collectors will find notable releases spanning from the late '80s through the 2020s, including live and studio albums pressed under labels like Ear Music and VERYCORDS.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Ear Music · 2022
Ear Music · 2015
Ear Music · 2014
Ear Music · 2013
Ear Music · 2012
Ear Music · 2011
Ear Music · 2009
Mayan Records · 2005
Nuclear Blast · 2003
Nuclear Blast · 2003
Nuclear Blast · 2000
Noise Records · 1998
Noise Records · 1998
T&T · 1997
T&T · 1996
T&T · 1995
T&T · 1994
Shark Records · 1992
Bluelight Records · 1992
CBS · 1989Playlist
The tracks that sum up Stratovarius's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Latest studio album featuring 12 tracks, including a nearly 11-minute epic 'Voice Of Thunder'. A current favorite in vinyl markets with several editions in Europe.
Heavy metal styled album with 15 tracks, including extensive compositions like 'Out Of The Fog' and 'Nemesis', popular in limited numbered pressings.
A power metal album with 10 tracks, notable for melodic progression and enduring fan appeal, frequently available in European vinyl editions.
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Artists who share part of Stratovarius'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.
The name Stratovarius is a contraction of Stratocaster and Stradivarius, blending guitar and classical violin inspirations.— Band history
The band was formed in 1984 in Helsinki by John Vihervä, Tuomo Lassila, and Staffan Stråhlman. Early inspirations included Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, pushing heavy metal roots.
Released in 1989, 'Fright Night' marked the band's first full-length, blending rock and metal and establishing their presence in early vinyl formats.
'Visions Of Europe (Live!)' is a remastered vinyl reissue released in 2018 by Ear Music, capturing the band's live power metal performance with a 16-track set.
In the mid-1990s, Timo Kotipelto took over vocal duties from Timo Tolkki, who continued on guitar and composition, a pivotal moment in the band's evolution.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Stratovarius was formed in 1984 in Helsinki, Finland.
Stratovarius is known primarily for Power Metal with elements of progressive rock.
The album 'Nemesis' from 2013 has a limited, numbered vinyl edition available.
Yes, 'Visions Of Europe (Live!)' was reissued on vinyl in Europe in 2018 as a remastered edition.
Prices for Stratovarius vinyl releases range roughly from €11.90 for 'Eternal' up to over €31 for limited editions like 'Nemesis'.
Specialist vinyl shops and online marketplaces in France frequently stock European pressings of their albums.
The track 'Voice Of Thunder' appears on the 2022 album 'Survive'.
Yes, there are several limited and numbered edition pressings, including the 2013 'Nemesis' and 2022 'Survive' releases.
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