Artist page · 03/07/2026
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14 vinyl records tracked including 2019's Hexed and 2023's live Chapter Called Children of Bodom.
Children of Bodom originated from Espoo, Finland, establishing themselves in 1997 with a style rooted in melodic death metal. The group's lineup included key members such as Alexi Laiho on vocals and lead guitar. Their mascot, named Roy, symbolizing the Grim Reaper, features prominently on their album art. Over a career spanning more than two decades, the band produced 14 vinyl albums including studio, live, and reissues. Their 2019 album Hexed and the 2023 release A Chapter Called Children of Bodom showcase their enduring creative output.
Vinyl enthusiasts can find a variety of editions, with limited runs and tour recordings adding to the collector's appeal. Pressings exist across Finland, Europe, and Germany, often on labels like Spinefarm and Nuclear Blast.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Spinefarm Records · 2023
Nuclear Blast · 2019
Nuclear Blast · 2015
Nuclear Blast · 2013
Spinefarm Records · 2011
Spinefarm Records · 2008
Spinefarm Records · 2005
Spinefarm Records · 2003
Spinefarm Records · 2000
Spinefarm Records · 1999
Spinefarm Records · 1999
Spinefarm Records · 1997Playlist
The tracks that sum up Children of Bodom's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The 2019 album Hexed offers a mature melodic death metal sound with 15 tracks including live bonus content and a remix edition.
A 2023 live album capturing the band's final show in Helsinki Ice Hall, showcasing key tracks across an 18-song set.
Blooddrunk blends thrash and heavy metal styles, featuring 10 tracks and several vinyl editions including German pressings.
Go further
Artists who share part of Children of Bodom's musical DNA.
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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
The band name comes from the 1960 Lake Bodom murders, adding a grim narrative to their identity.— Band history detail
From 2003, the group consisted of Alexi Laiho on vocals and lead guitar, alongside Roope Latvala, Janne Wirman, Henkka Seppälä, and Jaska Raatikainen, who helped shape the band’s melodic death metal sound.
A Chapter Called Children of Bodom was released in 2023 as a live album capturing the band’s final concert on December 15, 2019, in Helsinki Ice Hall, featuring an 18-track set.
The 2019 LP vinyl of Hexed includes limited edition pressings in Europe and Germany, with catalog numbers '27361 40431, NB 4043-1', offered with various price points and multiple vinyl versions.
Children of Bodom's early studio albums such as Hate Crew Deathroll (2003) and Follow The Reaper (2000) were released on Spinefarm Records in vinyl formats, key to their rising recognition in Finland and beyond.
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T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Children of Bodom is primarily a melodic death metal band with elements of power metal and heavy metal throughout their career.
Vinyles.com tracks 14 vinyl records from Children of Bodom including studio albums, live albums, and limited editions.
The band originated in Espoo, Finland, in 1997, close to the capital Helsinki.
This 2023 release is a live album documenting the band's final show at Helsinki Ice Hall in 2019, with 18 tracks capturing their career highlights.
Yes, original pressings exist for major albums such as Hexed, Blooddrunk, and Relentless Reckless Forever, with limited editions also available.
The main labels include Spinefarm Records and Nuclear Blast, with several releases pressed in Finland, Europe, and Germany.
Limited edition Hexed vinyl is often marked with catalog numbers like '27361 40431, NB 4043-1' and comes in special packaging from Nuclear Blast.
Yes, for example 'A Chapter Called Children of Bodom' is a live vinyl album released in 2023 capturing the band's final performance.
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