The band's 1990 breakthrough album featuring the hit title track, a staple of late 80s hard rock and glam metal.
Artist page · 05/07/2026
Warrant
About
Warrant, Los Angeles hair metal pioneers of the late 80s.
Classic albums like Cherry Pie and Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich on vinyl, with tracked prices and rare editions.
Warrant emerged from Hollywood's bustling metal scene in the mid-80s. Founders Erik Turner (guitar) and Jerry Dixon (bass) initially built the band's sound alongside early members before completing the classic lineup with Jani Lane on vocals, Steven Sweet on drums, and Joey Allen on guitar by 1987. Their debut album "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich" released in 1989 gained double platinum status, followed with equal success by 1990's "Cherry Pie". The band toured extensively with contemporaries like Poison, Cinderella, and Mötley Crüe, solidifying their place in hair metal history.
Vinyl collectors can find multiple pressings of their seminal albums, including original Columbia and CBS releases and modern 180g audiophile editions.
Discography
Warrant — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Frontiers Music SRL · 2017
Frontiers Records · 2011
Deadline Music · 2006
Down Boys Records · 2001
Deadline Music · 1999
CMC International Records · 1996
CMC International Records · 1995
Columbia · 1992
Columbia · 1990
Columbia · 1989Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Warrant's career.








The essentials
The 3 Warrant albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Warrant's platinum-selling debut that launched their career with hits like "Heaven" and "Down Boys".
Recent album showing the band's continued presence and evolution in hard rock with limited and standard German pressings available.
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
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Warrant
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Sometimes she cries and Heaven remain fan favorites that define the power ballad style of late 80s hair metal."— Warrant's classic era observations
Warrant forms in Hollywood
The band was formed in July 1984 by guitarist Erik Turner and bassist Jerry Dixon in Hollywood, California. The classic lineup was completed by 1987 with vocalist Jani Lane and others, setting the stage for their breakthrough.
Debut album recorded under Columbia Records
After signing with Columbia Records in January 1988, Warrant recorded 'Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich,' which released in 1989 and achieved double platinum certification in the US.
Touring with major glam metal bands
Following the release of their early albums, Warrant toured with Cinderella, Poison, Paul Stanley, and Mötley Crüe, appearing alongside Kingdom Come members who later joined Warrant.
Original 1990 Colombia CBS pressing for Cherry Pie
The 'Cherry Pie' album was pressed in Colombia in 1990 by CBS with catalog number 14467190; this original pressing is tracked with a current lowest price near €43.49 on vinyl marketplaces.
Records by Warrant
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FAQ
FAQ: Warrant on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When was Warrant formed and where?
Warrant was formed in July 1984 in Hollywood, California.
What genre of music does Warrant play?
Warrant is primarily a hard rock and glam metal band, often associated with the 1980s hair metal movement.
Which Warrant albums are available on vinyl?
Several albums including Cherry Pie, Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich, and Louder ◊ Harder ◊ Faster are available on vinyl with various pressings and editions.
Are original pressings of Cherry Pie valuable?
Original Cherry Pie pressings from 1990, including Colombia CBS and US Columbia versions, are sought after with prices around €43 and can vary by condition and edition.
Where can I find Warrant vinyl records in France?
Vinyl enthusiasts can find Warrant records through French retailers and online marketplaces that ship to France, with some albums pressed by labels such as MUSIC ON VINYL.
Are there special audiophile editions of Warrant albums?
Yes, some albums like Cherry Pie and Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich have 180g audiophile black vinyl editions released on labels like MUSIC ON VINYL.
What are some popular Warrant tracks to listen to?
Popular tracks include Cherry Pie, Heaven, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and Sometimes She Cries, often featured on their vinyl releases.
How has Warrant’s popularity changed over time?
The band enjoyed peak commercial success in the late 80s and early 90s before grunge altered the rock scene, leading to shifts in their mainstream popularity.
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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.
