This album propelled Petty from clubs to national stages with rock staples showing his blend of heartland rock and rock international genres.
Artist page · 05/07/2026
Tom Petty
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Tom Petty, From Gainesville roots to rock legend, the voice of heartland rock.
Seven vinyl albums spanning roots rock and Americana; key pressings tracked real-time.
Tom Petty emerged from Gainesville and contributed significantly to 70s and 80s rock with a blend of Americana, country, and rock styles. His work with his backing band and as a solo artist produced vinyl records still sought after by collectors.
Key albums include 1979's Damn The Torpedoes and 1989's Full Moon Fever, featuring classics like "Free Fallin'" and "I Won't Back Down." Petty's albums range across labels like MCA Records and Warner Bros., with passionate followings for original and reissued vinyl pressings worldwide.
Discography
Tom Petty — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
American Recordings · 2006
Warner Bros. Records · 1994
MCA Records · 1989Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Tom Petty's career.








The essentials
The 3 Tom Petty albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Petty's 1989 solo album, known for enduring tracks like "Free Fallin'" and "I Won't Back Down." Multiple original and club edition pressings remain collectible.
A rich, folk rock and blues rock studio album, Wildflowers is valued in original European vinyl pressings with notable production quality.
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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.
Notable pressings & editions
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Tom Petty
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Free Fallin'" is one of the most played tracks with over 5.5 million listens.— Tom Petty's music stats
Full Moon Fever 1989 Club Edition pressing
The 1989 US LP Club Edition of Full Moon Fever released by MCA Records (cat.no MCA-6253) remains one of the key original pressings with over 19 copies currently listed for sale.
Original European pressing of Wildflowers
The 1994 Warner Bros. Records LP Wildflowers original pressing in Europe, catalog number 9362 45759-1, has a strong collector interest with a want/have ratio of 2.4 to 1 and only 15 copies for sale.
Highway Companion Test Pressing
The test pressing edition of Highway Companion issued in the US by American Recordings in 2006 (cat.no 44285-1) can reach high prices, with median offers around €248 and only 3 copies available online.
Tom Petty's blend of Americana, country, and rock defined his unique heartland style.— Artist profile
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FAQ
FAQ: Tom Petty on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who was Tom Petty and where was he born?
Tom Petty was a rock singer and guitarist born in Gainesville, Florida, in 1950.
What are Tom Petty's most famous vinyl albums?
Key vinyl albums include Damn The Torpedoes (1979), Full Moon Fever (1989), and Wildflowers (1994).
Which record labels released Tom Petty's vinyl records?
Labels include MCA Records, Warner Bros. Records, and Universal Music among others.
Are original pressings of Tom Petty's vinyl albums rare?
Some original pressings, such as Full Moon Fever US Club Edition and European Wildflowers, are rare and valued by collectors.
Where can I find Tom Petty vinyl pressings in France?
French collectors can find a selection of Tom Petty vinyl via online marketplaces and specialty record shops focusing on rock and Americana genres.
What vinyl formats did Tom Petty release?
Tom Petty released vinyl formats mostly as LP albums, including special editions and test pressings.
What makes Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever vinyl special?
Full Moon Fever’s 1989 Club Edition includes classic tracks and original label releases that collectors seek out for authenticity.
How popular is Tom Petty on streaming platforms?
Tom Petty has nearly 2 million monthly listeners with classic tracks like "Free Fallin'" reaching millions of plays.
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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.



