Artist page · 05/07/2026
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19 vinyl releases including studio albums like 'Human' and 'Symbolic' — sought-after pressings tracked here.
Death's discography features 19 vinyl releases across labels like Relapse Records, Roadrunner, and Nuclear Blast. Their sound evolved from raw death metal to more technical and progressive styles, especially on albums like 'Human' (1991), 'Individual Thought Patterns' (1993), and 'Symbolic' (1995). Original pressings and reissues of these albums vary significantly in price and rarity. Live recordings such as 'Live In L.A.' (2001) also capture the band's powerful stage presence.
Chuck Schuldiner, the band's leader, often changed lineup to suit his musical vision. Death’s impact is noted for both musical innovation and collectible vinyl editions available worldwide.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Nuclear Blast · 2001
Nuclear Blast · 2001
Nuclear Blast · 1998
Roadrunner Records · 1995
Relativity · 1993
Relativity · 1991
Combat · 1990
Combat · 1988
Combat · 1987Playlist
The tracks that sum up Death's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A landmark technical death metal album showcasing complex arrangements and Schuldiner’s guitar skills.
This album blends death metal with progressive elements, noted for its intricate compositions and lasting influence.
The final studio album featuring complex technical death metal with progressive touches, highly collectible on vinyl.
Go further
Artists who share part of Death'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.
"I’m not a satanist and I don't involve religion in our music; our lyrics address reality, not fantasy."— Chuck Schuldiner
The debut album 'Scream Bloody Gore' was recorded in Hollywood at Music Grinder Studios in 1986 with producer Randy Burns, marking an early death metal milestone.
Chuck Schuldiner frequently altered Death's lineup to match his vision, with no member playing on more than two albums, highlighting his perfectionism.
'Live In L.A.' test pressing white label LP on Nuclear Blast was pressed in Germany in 2001, showcasing a key live performance on vinyl.
In 1991, before releasing 'Human', Chuck Schuldiner redesigned Death’s logo, removing the inverted cross to avoid religious associations.
"I would live forever if it were possible; I’m a lover of life, friendship, and animals."— Chuck Schuldiner
Official store
T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Death was formed in 1983 in Orlando, Florida.
Death is known as a pioneering band of the death metal genre, incorporating technical and progressive metal elements.
Vinyl editions of 'Human', 'Symbolic', and 'The Sound Of Perseverance' are especially sought after by collectors.
Yes, 'Live In L.A.' is an official live album released on vinyl, capturing performances from 2001.
Chuck frequently changed band members to achieve his musical vision, ensuring fresh contributions for most releases.
Death's influence reaches globally, although they are originally from Orlando, Florida and have no specific French regional ties.
Death’s vinyl records distributed in Europe include those on Roadrunner and Nuclear Blast, labels with strong presence in France.
Prices range broadly depending on pressing and edition rarity, with some test pressings and original releases reaching hundreds to thousands of euros.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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