Artist page · 06/07/2026
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18 vinyl products tracked, classic glam hits and metal fusion phases, including rare live LPs from the 1970s.
Sweet's sound combines bubblegum pop roots with hard rock elements highlighted by saturated guitars and heavy bass. The band collaborated with songwriters Nikki Chinn and Mike Chapman during their early glam success, producing hits such as "Blockbuster" and "Teenage Rampage". Their image was defined by androgynous, theatrical glam style, contributing to their UK chart-topping appeal in the mid-1970s.
Key albums include 1974's "Sweet Fanny Adams" and "Desolation Boulevard", showcasing their transition to self-written rock anthems. The band's longevity included live recordings and metal-influenced releases into the 21st century, with 18 vinyl products currently noted by Vinyles.com, featuring editions from labels like Metalville and RCA.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Delicious Records · 2002
RCA · 1999
Not On Label (Sweet Self-Released) · 1998
Receiver Records Limited · 1997
CNR Music · 1996
Bam Records · 1995
K Point Gold · 1994
Receiver Records Limited · 1993
Pseudonym · 1993
SPV Records · 1989
Polydor · 1982
Polydor · 1980
Polydor · 1979
Polydor · 1978
RCA Victor · 1977
RCA Victor · 1976
RCA · 1976
RCA · 1974
RCA · 1974
RCA Victor · 1971Playlist
The tracks that sum up Sweet's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 2002 album blending rock and AOR with 11 tracks including the title song and "Do It All Over Again", available in multiple vinyl editions including a test pressing.
Compilation gathering the band's peak hits between 1969 and 1978, spanning glam rock and hard rock classics on vinyl.
Revisited edition of the 1974 "Sweet Fanny Adams" album, marking a pivotal moment in the band's hard rock evolution.
Go further
Artists who share part of Sweet'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.
Their theatrical glam style combined with heavy guitars created a unique sound that brought them UK chart-topping success.— Retrospective observation
"Ballroom Blitz" reached number one in UK charts in 1973 following Sweet's shift to glam rock fame under songwriters Nikki Chinn and Mike Chapman.
Released in 1974, "Sweet Fanny Adams" was the band's first album with no singles and marked a tougher hard rock direction beyond bubblegum pop.
The live album "Live At The Rainbow 1973 (The Complete Concert)" captures a 1973 performance in the UK, arranged in mono and remastered for vinyl.
US vinyl pressing of the live album "Live In Denmark 1976" released in 2009 by Cleopatra label, available for reasonable prices with 4 units for sale.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Sweet was a British glam rock band formed in 1968, known for their fusion of glam and hard rock styles, active mainly through the 1970s.
Popular vinyl tracks include "Ballroom Blitz", "Fox on the Run", "Blockbuster", and "Teenage Rampage", widely recognized in the glam rock scene.
Vinyl releases have appeared on labels such as Metalville, RCA, Polydor, and Cleopatra, covering studio albums, compilations, and live recordings.
Yes, vinyl editions of live albums like "Live At The Rainbow 1973" and "Live In Denmark 1976" offer authentic concert experiences from the 1970s.
Many Sweet vinyl records are distributed through European labels such as RCA and Metalville, with availability through French stores and collectors.
Listen for their layered vocal harmonies, saturated guitars, and heavy bass lines, which are well captured on quality vinyl pressings.
Yes, original vinyl pressings and remastered editions of their 1970s albums are sought after by collectors worldwide for their sound and historic value.
Some releases like the 2002 "Sweetlife" include limited edition and test pressing vinyl formats, prized by collectors for rarity and audio fidelity.
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