A seminal hard rock and heavy metal album featuring the signature speed and attitude that defined Motörhead's sound.
Artist page · 07/07/2026
Motorhead
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Motorhead, Loud and fast British rock, spearheading heavy metal since 1975.
50 vinyl releases tracked with rare pressings; key albums include Ace Of Spades and Clean Your Clock.
Motörhead's catalog of vinyl spans over 50 titles, including studio albums, live recordings, and compilations. Early lineups featured Lemmy Kilmister, Larry Wallis, and Lucas Fox, with notable members Phil Taylor and Eddie Clarke contributing to their signature sound. Their music bridges hard rock and heavy metal, with lyrics covering war, power, and life's hardships.
The band maintained a trio format through most of its career, evolving through phases with different guitarists and drummers, and continuing to record and tour until disbanding in 2015 following Lemmy's passing. Vinyl editions include numerous pressings across Europe and Germany, with iconic albums like Ace Of Spades and Clean Your Clock available in multiple versions, some commanding high collector interest.
Discography
Motorhead — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited · 2021
BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited · 2021
UDR · 2016
UDR · 2015
UDR · 2013
UDR · 2012
UDR · 2011
UDR · 2010
Steamhammer · 2008
Steamhammer · 2007
Steamhammer · 2006
Steamhammer · 2004
Steamhammer · 2002
Steamhammer · 2001
Steamhammer · 2000
Steamhammer · 1999
Steamhammer · 1998
King Biscuit Flower Hour Records · 1997
Steamhammer · 1996
Steamhammer · 1995
Roadrunner Records · 1994
ZYX Music · 1993
Receiver Records Limited · 1992
Epic · 1992
WTG Records · 1991
GWR Records · 1990
Receiver Records Limited · 1989
Receiver Records Limited · 1989
GWR Records · 1988
GWR Records · 1987
GWR Records · 1986
Bronze · 1983
Big Beat Records · 1983
Bronze · 1982
Bronze · 1981
Bronze · 1980
United Artists Records · 1979
Bronze · 1979
Bronze · 1979
Chiswick Records · 1977Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Motorhead's career.






The essentials
The 3 Motorhead albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A live album capturing Motörhead's energy in 2016, with 16 tracks including classics like 'Ace Of Spades' and 'Overkill'.
Released on UDR label, this album merges hard rock and blues with Motörhead's signature metal intensity across 14 tracks.
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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.
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Motorhead
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Lemmy Kilmister considered Motörhead less heavy metal and more 'rock'n'roll' at heart.— Lemmy Kilmister
Motörhead formed in London in June 1975
The band was founded by bassist and vocalist Lemmy Kilmister with guitarist Larry Wallis and drummer Lucas Fox, establishing their loud, fast rock sound.
Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor and "Fast" Eddie Clarke defined their classic lineup
Most best-selling albums and singles feature Taylor on drums and Clarke on guitar, key to Motörhead’s influential sound of the late 1970s and early 80s.
The band disbanded in December 2015 after Lemmy's passing
Motörhead remained active until December 28, 2015, with their final lineup including guitarist Phil Campbell and drummer Mikkey Dee since 1992.
'Ace Of Spades' released in 1980 on Bronze label
The album is celebrated for its speed metal and rock'n'roll blend, including famous tracks such as 'Ace Of Spades' and songs that remain staples in the genre.
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Motorhead merch
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FAQ
FAQ: Motorhead on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When was Motörhead formed and where?
Motörhead was formed in June 1975 in London, England by Lemmy Kilmister, Larry Wallis, and Lucas Fox.
What are the top vinyl albums by Motörhead?
Key vinyl albums include Ace Of Spades (1980), Clean Your Clock (2016), and Aftershock (2013).
How many vinyl releases by Motörhead are listed in the Vinyles.com catalog?
There are over 50 vinyl releases by Motörhead available in the Vinyles.com catalog.
What formats are most common for Motörhead vinyl releases?
Most Motörhead vinyl releases are LP albums, with some limited edition and unofficial releases available.
Are there any notable European pressings of Motörhead albums?
Yes, notable European pressings include 'Clean Your Clock' (2016) on UDR label and 'Aftershock' (2013) on UDR with multiple editions.
What years encompass Motörhead's active recording period?
Motörhead was active from 1975 until 2015, consistently releasing albums and touring.
Which Motörhead album features the track 'Ace Of Spades'?
The track 'Ace Of Spades' is featured on the 1980 album of the same name.
Are Motörhead albums available in colored or special vinyl editions?
Yes, some releases like 'Bastards' have limited edition colored vinyl editions, including marble color variants.
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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.








