#1 · 1988
A pivotal album marking Bad Religion’s return to punk’s core sound, credited with revitalizing the Californian scene.
15 tracksEpitaph labelClassic punk style
Artist page · 03/07/2026
Bad Religion
Bad Religion is a Californian punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1980. Known for intelligent, socially critical lyrics, they helped shape melodic hardcore punk with a catalog spanning over four decades.
11Albums on Vinyles.com
1123Discogs releases
1.6MLast.fm listeners
About
Bad Religion, Forty years of sharp Californian punk rock from Los Angeles.
12 vinyls including seminal albums on Epitaph; original pressings like 'Suffer' fetch top prices.
Founded by Greg Graffin, Jay Bentley, Jay Ziskrout, and Brett Gurewitz, Bad Religion launched their debut EP on Epitaph Records in 1981, a label started by Gurewitz. Their first full album, 'How Could Hell Be Any Worse?' (1982), established their presence in the punk scene despite lineup changes during recording. After experimenting with a psychedelic sound on 1983's 'Into the Unknown', they returned to punk with 1986's 'Suffer', which solidified their influence on California punk.
Subsequent albums such as 'No Control' (1989), 'Against the Grain' (1990), and 'Recipe For Hate' (1993) expanded their fanbase. The band faced lineup shifts and label changes, moving briefly to Atlantic Records, before returning to Epitaph.
Discography
Bad Religion — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Epitaph · 2019Age Of Unreason
Studio
Epitaph · 2013Christmas Songs
Studio
Epitaph · 2013True North
Studio
Epitaph · 2010The Dissent Of Man
Studio
Epitaph · 201030 Years Live
Studio
Epitaph · 2007New Maps Of Hell
Studio
Epitaph · 2004The Empire Strikes First
Studio
Epitaph · 2002The Process Of Belief
Studio
Atlantic · 2000The New America
Studio
Atlantic · 1998No Substance
Studio
Dragnet Records · 1997Tested
Studio
Atlantic · 1996The Gray Race
Studio
Atlantic · 1994Stranger Than Fiction
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Epitaph · 1993Recipe For Hate
Studio
Epitaph · 1992Generator
Studio
Epitaph · 1990Against The Grain
Studio
Epitaph · 1989No Control
Studio
Epitaph · 1988Suffer
Studio
Epitaph · 1983Into The Unknown
Studio
Epitaph · 1982How Could Hell Be Any Worse?
Studio
Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Bad Religion's career.
01
American Jesus
Recipe For Hate · 1993
02
You
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03
Infected
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04
21st Century (Digital Boy)
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05
Punk Rock Song
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06
Do What You Want
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07
I Want to Conquer the World
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08
Los Angeles Is Burning
The Empire Strikes First · 2004
The essentials
The 3 Bad Religion albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1993
This album broadened Bad Religion’s audience, blending melodic hardcore with social commentary; rights sold to Atlantic Records.
14 tracksEpitaph/AtlanticIncludes 'American Jesus'
#3 · 2004
A politically charged album recorded after the return to Epitaph, showcasing the band’s enduring relevance in punk rock.
14 tracksEpitaph labelPolitical themes
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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.
Christmas Songs
Market position
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Min price 26 €Max price 70 €
Average price
37,08 €
Only 16 copies for sale on Discogs
93 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
30 Years Live
Market position
i
Min price 15 €Max price 60 €
Average price
33,08 €
Only 35 copies for sale on Discogs
16 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Empire Strikes First
Market position
i
Min price 17 €Max price 44 €
Average price
28,70 €
Only 29 copies for sale on Discogs
572 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Process Of Belief
Market position
i
Min price 12 €Max price 52 €
Average price
23,96 €
Only 52 copies for sale on Discogs
182 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
No Substance
Market position
i
Min price 18 €Max price 123 €
Average price
32,19 €
Only 13 copies for sale on Discogs
117 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Recipe For Hate
Market position
i
Min price 13 €Max price 35 €
Average price
25,66 €
Only 72 copies for sale on Discogs
1 283 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Bad Religion
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Suffer is credited with saving the Californian punk scene."— Band fans
01Formation
Formation in 1980 in Los Angeles
Bad Religion was formed by Greg Graffin, Jay Bentley, Jay Ziskrout, and Brett Gurewitz in Los Angeles in 1980, founding their sound in the Californian punk scene.
02Album
'How Could Hell Be Any Worse?' and lineup change
During the 1982 recording of the debut album 'How Could Hell Be Any Worse?', original drummer Jay Ziskrout left and was replaced by Peter Finestone.
03Album Controversy
'Into The Unknown' psychedelic experiment rejected by fans
The 1983 album 'Into The Unknown' introduced psychedelic rock elements, leading to fan backlash and temporary withdrawal from circulation before becoming a sought-after collector’s item.
04Lineup
Pete Finestone and Bobby Schayer on drums
Pete Finestone replaced Jay Ziskrout in early years; Bobby Schayer replaced Finestone in 1991 before being succeeded by Brooks Wackerman in the 2000s.
05Band Member
Brett Gurewitz’s departure and return
Gurewitz left around 1994 due to creative and personal issues, including drug problems, then returned to the band in 2002 for 'The Process of Belief'.
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Bad Religion merch
T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
Sweat-shirt
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53,99 €
T-Shirt
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19,99 €
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19,99 €
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21,99 €
T-Shirt
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21,99 €
T-Shirt
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21,99 €
FAQ
FAQ: Bad Religion on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When was Bad Religion formed and where?
Bad Religion was formed in 1980 in Los Angeles, California, by Greg Graffin, Jay Bentley, Jay Ziskrout, and Brett Gurewitz.
What genre of music does Bad Religion play?
Bad Religion plays punk rock, including melodic hardcore and alternative punk styles.
Which Bad Religion album is considered a punk scene revival classic?
The 1988 album 'Suffer' is widely regarded as pivotal in reviving the Californian punk scene.
What are some notable vinyl pressings available for Bad Religion?
Original 1988 'Suffer' LP and 1993 'Recipe For Hate' LP, both on Epitaph, as well as live and recent reissues, are common vinyl pressings.
Where can I find Bad Religion vinyl records in France?
Vinyles.com tracks multiple pressings from European releases, including limited editions available in France through various sellers.
Have any band members changed over the years?
The band has seen several lineup changes, including drummers Jay Ziskrout, Pete Finestone, Bobby Schayer, and Brooks Wackerman, and guitarist Brett Gurewitz left and rejoined.
What is the significance of the album 'Recipe For Hate'?
'Recipe For Hate' (1993) marked a shift to a broader audience and was released during the band’s brief period with Atlantic Records.
Are there Christmas-themed records by Bad Religion on vinyl?
Yes, 'Christmas Songs' (2013) is a vinyl album featuring holiday punk rock interpretations available in original and limited editions.
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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: 03/07/2026