Artist page · 04/07/2026
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13 vinyl releases in genres from thrash to black metal; key limited edition LPs from Nuclear Blast and Music On Vinyl.
Initially called Legacy, Testament changed its name before releasing its 1987 debut album The Legacy. The band features a dynamic lineup with longtime guitarist Eric Peterson and vocalist Chuck Billy appearing on every release. Their early thrash style evolved through the late 80s and 90s incorporating heavier and death metal elements, with albums like Practice What You Preach (1989) and The Gathering (1999).
Vinyl enthusiasts will find 13 Testament releases on the market, ranging from classic studio albums to live recordings like Live At Eindhoven '87 and special edition audiophile pressings on heavy 180g vinyl from labels such as Nuclear Blast, Music On Vinyl, and Dynamo Concerts.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Nuclear Blast Records · 2025
Nuclear Blast · 2020
DYNAMO CONCERTS · 2019
Nuclear Blast · 2016
Nuclear Blast · 2013
Nuclear Blast · 2012
Prosthetic Records · 2009
Nuclear Blast · 2008
Spitfire Records · 2005
Spitfire Records · 2001
Burnt Offerings · 1999
Music For Nations · 1997
Music For Nations · 1995
Atlantic · 1994
Atlantic · 1992
Megaforce Worldwide · 1990
Megaforce Worldwide · 1989
Megaforce Worldwide · 1988
Megaforce Worldwide · 1987Playlist
The tracks that sum up Testament's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This 2016 studio album is available in multiple vinyl versions including limited editions and misprints, showcasing the band's thrash metal consistency over decades.
A 2012 studio album with a strong thrash metal focus, released in multiple limited edition vinyl pressings, representing the band's modern era sound.
Released in 2020, this studio album offers 12 tracks with complex thrash compositions, found on limited edition vinyl from Nuclear Blast with several pressing variants.
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Artists who share part of Testament'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.
"Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson are the only members to appear on every Testament album."— Band History
The band began under the name Legacy with founding members Louie Clemente, Eric Peterson, and Derek Ramirez, joining soon after by Greg Christian and Steve Souza, before changing their name to Testament ahead of their debut album recording.
Before recording the first album, vocalist Steve Souza left and Chuck Billy took his place, contributing vocals to every Testament album from The Legacy onward.
Recorded in 1987 during their tour, this live album was released on vinyl and remains a sought-after recording featuring 10 tracks, including classic thrash anthems.
Some European copies of the 2016 Brotherhood Of The Snake LP have a misprint and are regarded as collector’s items, boosting their vinyl market value.
Official store
T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Testament was formed in 1983 in Berkeley, California.
Essential Testament vinyl albums include Brotherhood Of The Snake (2016), Dark Roots Of Earth (2012), and Titans Of Creation (2020), available in various limited edition vinyl pressings.
The 2016 Brotherhood Of The Snake LP has a misprint limited edition version that collectors seek.
Testament's style blends classic thrash metal with elements of death and black metal over their career, maintaining technical proficiency and intensity.
Yes, notable live vinyl releases include Live At Eindhoven '87 and Live At Dynamo Open Air 1997, both issued on audiophile 180g vinyl.
Nuclear Blast, Music On Vinyl, and Dynamo Concerts are key labels issuing Testament vinyl in Europe and the US.
Vinyl pressings for Titans Of Creation include limited editions from Germany and stereo versions from the USA & Europe, with different catalog numbers and designs.
Testament is well-known among French metal fans as part of the international thrash metal scene with frequent European tours over the years.
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