Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Over 1.8 million listeners, 5 key vinyl albums, and rare original 1986 US pressings tracked in real time.
Europe emerged in the early 1980s in Sweden's Upplands Väsby, delivering a distinct melodic hard rock style mixed with heavy and glam metal elements. Their 1986 album The Final Countdown brought international fame with a blend of anthemic melodies and guitar-driven sound. The band continued creating studio and live albums through the 2000s and 2010s, evolving alongside rock trends. Noteworthy vinyl releases span original 1983 debut LPs through recent limited edition reissues and live recordings.
Vinyl collectors find interest in multiple pressings: from original US and European 1986 editions of The Final Countdown to recent colored and audiophile editions of albums like Walk The Earth (2017) and War of Kings (2015).
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Hell & Back Recordings · 2017
Hell & Back Recordings · 2017
Hell & Back Recordings · 2015
Gain · 2013
Gain · 2012
Ear Music · 2011![[Live!] At Shepherd's Bush, London](https://i.discogs.com/r9WGEeVi5KSJa1lOudHLoUm1kYyCX2v_6mPE6jRnjec/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:150/w:150/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTcxNzk0/NDktMTQ1MjI0ODgw/OS0zMTA4LnBuZw.jpeg)
Ear Music · 2011
Universal · 2009
Hell & Back Recordings · 2008
T&T · 2006
Warner Home Video · 2005
Epic · 2004
Epic · 1991
Epic · 1988
Epic · 1986
Hot Records · 1984
Hot Records · 1983Playlist
The tracks that sum up Europe's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The breakthrough album featuring the hit title track, combining arena rock with melodic hard rock. Multiple vinyl pressings exist, making it a collectible staple.
A 2017 studio album showcasing matured rock sound, available in audiophile quality vinyl and limited picture disc reissues.
Continuing their evolved style with arena rock influences, this album is available on vinyl with original pressings commanding strong prices.
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Artists who share part of Europe'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.
"It's the final countdown.... tadada da tadada da da tadada da da tadadadadada"— Chorus lyric from Europe's signature hit
The Final Countdown album, released in 1986, was recorded at multiple studios culminating with producer Kevin Elson shaping the sound that boosted Europe's international success.
In 2013, Europe performed a live set for their 30th Anniversary at Sweden Rock Festival, later released on vinyl, capturing key tracks from their career in a powerful live context.
The original 1986 US pressing of The Final Countdown LP on Epic Records remains sought after with prices ranging from €10 to €14 depending on condition and vendor.
Walk The Earth was issued on heavyweight 180g vinyl in 2017, including limited edition picture discs and Record Store Day releases spanning Europe and USA markets.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Europe was formed in 1982 in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, starting as a hard rock and metal band.
The band blends hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal, and arena rock with melodic elements.
The 1986 album The Final Countdown is Europe's most famous vinyl release, known for its title track and multiple pressings worldwide.
Yes, original 1986 US and European pressings are collectible, with prices influenced by condition and rarity.
Recent vinyl releases include Walk The Earth (2017), War Of Kings (2015), and various live albums from anniversary shows.
French record stores and online marketplaces often stock Europe vinyl, especially popular albums like The Final Countdown and newer reissues.
Prices vary by pressing and rarity; original pressings can cost between €10 to over €90 for special live editions.
The Walk The Earth LP has 10 tracks including songs like 'Kingdom United' and 'Turn To Dust'.
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