#1 · 2023
Anniversary 5-LP box set revisiting their breakthrough debut with remastered sound and collectible packaging.
GatefoldRemastered2023 release
Artist page · 06/07/2026
The Darkness
The Darkness is a British hard rock band from Lowestoft, formed in 2000. Known for blending glam rock, classic rock, and heavy metal influences, their energetic style features prominent guitar riffs and high-pitched vocals.
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509Discogs releases
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About
The Darkness, British hard rock and glam metal from Lowestoft since 2000.
Six vinyl releases tracked with original 2005 Atlantic LP 'One Way Ticket To Hell...And Back' among rarities.
The English band put glam and hard rock at the forefront, combining flamboyant stageshow with classic heavy metal roots. The lineup features Dan Hawkins on guitar, Justin Hawkins on vocals and guitar, Frankie Poullain on bass (later replaced by Richie Edwards), and currently Rufus Tiger Taylor on drums. Their debut album 'Permission to Land' released in 2003 established their sound with polished production and memorable hooks.
Subsequent albums such as 'One Way Ticket To Hell...And Back' (2005), 'Pinewood Smile' (2017), and recent releases in the early 2020s maintained their blend of glam rock and hard rock with updated production.
Discography
The Darkness — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Cooking Vinyl · 2025Dreams On Toast
Studio
Cooking Vinyl · 2021Motorheart
Studio
Live Here Now · 2021Streaming Of A White Christmas
Studio
Cooking Vinyl · 2019Easter Is Cancelled
Studio
Cooking Vinyl · 2018Live At Hammersmith
Live
Cooking Vinyl · 2017Pinewood Smile
Studio
Canary Dwarf Ltd. · 2015Last Of Our Kind
Studio
[PIAS] Recordings · 2012Hot Cakes
Studio
Atlantic · 2005One Way Ticket To Hell ...And Back
Studio
Atlantic · 2003Permission To Land
Studio
Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up The Darkness's career.
01
I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Streaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
02
Love Is Only a Feeling
Streaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
03
Growing on Me
Streaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
04
Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End)
Streaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
05
Get Your Hands Off My Woman
Streaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
06
Friday Night
Streaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
07
Black Shuck
Streaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
08
Givin' Up
Streaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
The essentials
The 3 The Darkness albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 2025
20th anniversary colored vinyl edition of the 2005 second album featuring glam and arena rock styles.
10 tracksColored vinylAnniversary edition
#3 · 2017
2017 album combining blues rock and hard rock elements, issued in original test pressing and limited editions.
10 tracksTest pressingCooking Vinyl label
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
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.
Pinewood Smile
Market position
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Min price 20 €Max price 300 €
Average price
39,00 €
Only 24 copies for sale on Discogs
58 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
One Way Ticket To Hell ...And Back
Market position
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Min price 20 €Max price 130 €
Average price
65,00 €
Only 80 copies for sale on Discogs
89 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Dreams On Toast
Market position
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Min price 41 €Max price 232 €
Average price
136,27 €
Only 4 copies for sale on Discogs
31 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Streaming Of A White Christmas
Market position
i
Min price 52 €Max price 52 €
Average price
52,20 €
Only 4 copies for sale on Discogs
76 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Motorheart
Market position
i
Min price 12 €Max price 174 €
Average price
27,45 €
Only 76 copies for sale on Discogs
63 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Easter Is Cancelled
Market position
i
Min price 52 €Max price 65 €
Average price
58,00 €
Only 16 copies for sale on Discogs
71 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of The Darkness
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Justin Hawkins claims his distinctive high-pitched voice comes from a piercing he got as a personal punishment.— Band anecdote
01Formation
Band formation moment in Lowestoft
The Darkness formed in 2000 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK, bringing together Dan Hawkins, Justin Hawkins, Frankie Poullain, and Ed Graham.
02Vinyl Pressing
2017 'Pinewood Smile' test pressing vinyl
The original 'Pinewood Smile' was released in 2017 on Cooking Vinyl as a test pressing LP with a high collectible value, sometimes reaching prices around 300€.
03Release
2005 'One Way Ticket To Hell...And Back' original US LP pressing
Atlantic label issued the 2005 album on vinyl in the US with catalog number R1-73347, an original pressing sought by collectors, priced up to 130€.
04Chart Success
'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' top track plays
This 2003 hit remains widely played, with over 6 million playcounts and nearly 1 million listeners, emblematic of the band's glam-infused hard rock style.
Dan Hawkins's Gibson Les Paul "Black Beauty" guitar was a gift from Jimmy Page.— Band trivia
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FAQ
FAQ: The Darkness on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What are the main music genres of The Darkness?
The Darkness primarily plays hard rock and glam rock, with influences from classic rock and heavy metal.
When and where was The Darkness formed?
The band was formed in 2000 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom.
Which The Darkness albums are available on vinyl in 2020s editions?
Recent vinyl editions include 'Motorheat' (2022), 'Dreams On Toast' (2025), and deluxe anniversary LPs of earlier releases.
What formats do The Darkness vinyl releases come in?
Releases appear as colored LPs, test pressings, limited editions, and multi-LP box sets on labels like Cooking Vinyl and Atlantic.
What is the most collectible vinyl pressing by The Darkness?
The 2017 test pressing of 'Pinewood Smile' commands some of the highest prices, sometimes near 300 euros.
Are The Darkness vinyl releases available in France?
Yes, several pressing and releases such as 'Motorheart' and 'Streaming Of A White Christmas' are available in the UK and Europe, including France.
What is a popular The Darkness track to listen to on vinyl?
'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' is a signature glam rock track often requested by vinyl collectors and fans.
Who replaced Frankie Poullain on bass after 2005?
Richie Edwards became the bassist after Frankie Poullain left the band in 2005.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 06/07/2026