Artist page · 03/07/2026
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Over 18 vinyl releases spanning from 1984 to 2026; original pressings reach up to €70 rare finds.
Originating from Los Angeles, Armored Saint has been active since 1982 with a distinctive style rooted in traditional heavy metal and power metal elements. Their vinyl catalog includes studio albums, live recordings, and reissues primarily on Metal Blade Records. Key releases include the 1984 debut "March of The Saint," the 1991 "Symbol Of Salvation," and modern efforts like 2020's "Punching The Sky." Pressings vary from standard LPs to limited editions and numbered editions in Europe and worldwide. Their discography reflects consistency in heavy metal delivery with over 18 vinyl offerings to date.
Collectors track prices on rare pressings such as the 2026 limited edition "Emotion Factory Reset" LP, with prices ranging from €29 to €70 depending on condition and edition, alongside…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Metal Blade Records · 2026
Metal Blade Records · 2021
Metal Blade Records · 2020
Metal Blade Records · 2017
Metal Blade Records · 2015
Metal Blade Records · 2010
Metal Blade Records · 2000
Metal Blade Records · 1991
Metal Blade Records · 1988
Chrysalis · 1987
Chrysalis · 1985
Chrysalis · 1984Playlist
The tracks that sum up Armored Saint's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Latest studio album pushing modern heavy metal with 11 tracks, available on numbered limited edition vinyl. Prices vary from €29 to €70 depending on pressing.
A recent studio album offering 11 tracks, mixing classic heavy metal intensity and modern production. Includes European limited editions.
2017 studio album featuring 8 tracks blending power metal influences, with several vinyl versions including test pressings and numbered editions.
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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.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"We have always stuck to the essence of traditional heavy metal, combining melody and power in every album."— John Bush, Vocalist
The 1991 album "Symbol Of Salvation" was released on Metal Blade Records and remains one of Armored Saint's pivotal studio albums.
Released in 2021, the "Symbol Of Salvation Live" includes multiple CDs and DVDs and a limited edition numbered LP pressed in Germany and Europe with prices ranging from €20 to over €43.
The 2026 limited edition numbered vinyl pressing of "Emotion Factory Reset" is available in Europe with a catalog number 3984-16203-1 and priced between €29 and €70 depending on the seller.
Armored Saint's debut album "March Of The Saint" was issued in 1984 on Chrysalis Records as an LP. This release initiated their long-lasting presence in metal vinyl collections.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Look for original catalog numbers, labels like Metal Blade Records, and limited edition markings such as numbered copies for newer albums.
Recent albums like "Emotion Factory Reset" (2026) and "Punching The Sky" (2020) come in limited edition, numbered vinyl versions mainly released in Europe.
German pressings typically include specific catalog numbers and sometimes higher prices, while European versions may be more broadly distributed with different sleeve details.
Yes, "Symbol Of Salvation Live" was released in 2021 as a limited edition numbered LP with additional CD and DVD formats.
That album contains 11 tracks, with song lengths averaging around 4 minutes each, showcasing a modern heavy metal sound.
Armored Saint originated in Los Angeles, California, forming in 1982 and has remained active since.
Metal Blade Records is the primary label handling most releases, including limited editions and reissues.
Yes, early albums like "March Of The Saint" (1984), "Delirious Nomad" (1985), and "Raising Fear" (1987) are sought after and released on vinyl originally via Chrysalis.
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