Artist page · 05/07/2026
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26 vinyl releases, from 2010 debut Opus Eponymous to 2025’s Ceremony And Devotion; key pressings include limited edition Meliora and Infestissumam albums.
Ghost emerged from Sweden’s Linköping in 2008, crafting a sound rooted in doom metal with extensive influences spanning progressive rock, psychedelic, glam, and hard rock. Known for theatrical live shows featuring masked musicians and the persona of "Papa Emeritus," Ghost maintains a mystique around band members’ identities. Their lyrical and visual themes satirize Catholic imagery intertwined with occult and satanic motifs, reflecting a deep black metal influence.
The band’s vinyl catalog spans 26 releases, covering studio albums, deluxe editions, EPs, and soundtracks. Notable records include their 2010 debut Opus Eponymous, 2013’s Infestissumam, 2015’s Meliora, and the recent Ceremony And Devotion from 2025.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Spinefarm Records · 2015
Universal Music · 2013
Rise Above Records · 2010Playlist
The tracks that sum up Ghost's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Released in 2015, Meliora brought Ghost wider acclaim with its blend of hard rock and heavy metal, featuring 10 tracks including ‘Cirice’ and ‘He Is’. Vinyl editions include limited pressings prized by collectors.
Infestissumam deepened the band’s occult rock identity with heavy riffs on tracks like ‘Year Zero’ and ‘Monstrance Clock’. Sweden-origin promos and limited editions are sought-after in vinyl circles.
Ghost’s debut album that introduced their haunting doom metal style. Original limited edition UK pressings on Rise Above Records are collectible highlights.
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Artists who share part of Ghost'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.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"The band’s live shows evoke dark mass rituals with costumes and anonymity as a signature."— Fan observation
Ghost played their first concert in France on June 19, 2011, at Hellfest after several canceled shows in Paris. This marked their entry into the French metal scene.
Meliora was recorded with a blend of hard rock and heavy metal elements, featuring standout tracks such as ‘Spirit’ and the Grammy-winning ‘Cirice.’ Multiple vinyl pressings exist including limited edition US LPs on Loma Vista.
Until May 18, 2022, the true identities of Ghost’s band members remained undisclosed, adding to their mystique and theatrical persona centered on the character Papa Emeritus.
Infestissumam’s vinyl releases include limited editions, promos, and white label versions predominantly from 2013, with pricing ranging widely and strong interest from collectors worldwide.
Official store
T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Ghost was formed in 2008 in Linköping, Sweden.
Ghost's music blends doom metal, hard rock, psychedelic rock, progressive rock, and occult rock elements.
Opus Eponymous (2010), Infestissumam (2013), and Meliora (2015) are key albums with valued vinyl pressings.
Yes, limited edition and original pressings like Meliora US LP or Infestissumam promos often command higher prices.
Starting with Opus Eponymous, Infestissumam, and Meliora gives a good overview of their evolving sound and collectible vinyl editions.
Yes, many Ghost vinyl releases are available in France including Hunter's Moon and Impera on Virgin Records France and Concord Records.
The band performs with masked musicians and the lead singer in bishop’s robes, enhancing their theatrical and mysterious image.
Recent releases such as Ceremony And Devotion (2025) and Extended IMPERA (2023) are part of their expanding vinyl catalog.
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