Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Ten vinyl albums spanning black, death, and heavy metal — multiple pressings tracked live.
Soilwork started as Inferior Breed before adopting their current name in 1996. Their early lineup included Bjorn Strid on vocals and Peter Wichers on guitar. After releasing a demo and the debut album Steelbath Suicide (1998) on Listenable Records, they signed with Nuclear Blast in the early 2000s. Subsequent albums such as A Predator's Portrait (2001) and Natural Born Chaos (2002) showcased their mix of melodic and aggressive metal elements. The band's evolving lineup included influential members like drummer Dirk Verbeuren and keyboardist Sven Karlsson. Soilwork's discography also features live recordings and special vinyl pressings, with many releases available in limited editions and colored vinyl.
Vinyl collectors can find a well-documented catalog with original pressings an…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Nuclear Blast · 2022
Nuclear Blast · 2019
Nuclear Blast · 2015
Nuclear Blast · 2015
Nuclear Blast · 2013
Nuclear Blast · 2010
Nuclear Blast · 2007
Nuclear Blast · 2005
Nuclear Blast · 2003
Nuclear Blast · 2002
Nuclear Blast · 2001
Listenable Records · 2000
Listenable Records · 1998Playlist
The tracks that sum up Soilwork's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Soilwork's 2022 album delivering 14 tracks of melodic death metal with rich production and dynamic arrangements. A recent entry in their vinyl catalog with multiple versions available.
2019 release featuring 17 tracks, blending melodic death metal with complex songwriting. Known for its depth and vinyl editions in Europe and Germany.
2013's double album issued on green vinyl, offering 20 tracks that highlight the band's range within melodic death metal, prized by collectors.
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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.
"Leaving Soilwork was one of the most difficult decisions I've had to make."— Peter Wichers
Founded in Helsingborg in 1995, Soilwork originally went by Inferior Breed with Bjorn Strid, Peter Wichers, Jimmy Persson, Mattias Nilsson, and Carl-Gustav Döös before changing their name in 1996.
After early releases on Listenable Records, Soilwork signed to Nuclear Blast for A Predator's Portrait (2001), boosting their reach with albums like Natural Born Chaos (2002) and Figure Number Five (2003).
Following the departure of drummer Henry Ranta in 2003, Dirk Verbeuren joined Soilwork, stabilizing their rhythm section for several albums to come.
The 2015 album The Ride Majestic exists in multiple editions including a test pressing white label and limited editions on Nuclear Blast across Europe, often sought by collectors.
"I need to take a break from touring to build a solid life foundation."— Peter Wichers
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Soilwork was formed in 1995 in Helsingborg, Sweden, initially under the name Inferior Breed before changing to Soilwork in 1996.
Soilwork's style blends melodic death metal, black metal, and heavy metal with influences from thrash and doom.
Key Soilwork vinyl albums include Övergivenheten (2022), Verkligheten (2019), and The Living Infinite (2013), often available as limited editions.
Yes, many albums like The Living Infinite and Övergivenheten have limited edition pressings in colored vinyl and various country-specific versions.
Prices vary widely; for example, Övergivenheten ranges from about €22.54 to over €50, while Verkligheten can reach close to €100 for rare editions.
Yes, Soilwork is well-known in the Swedish metal scene with over 660,000 listeners and significant play counts, influencing melodic death metal.
Soilwork vinyl can be found in European and international markets, with multiple pressings tracked and available through various dealers.
The band saw changes including the departure of drummer Henry Ranta in 2003 and the exit of guitarist Peter Wichers in 2005 for personal reasons.
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