Artist page · 03/07/2026
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17 vinyl releases tracked, including key albums like Machine Gun Etiquette; prices range from €18 to €87 for classics.
The Damned, established in 1976 in Croydon near London, were among the first British punk bands to record a single and tour the US. The band's style evolved to integrate punk, new wave, and gothic rock elements. Over the years, they combined fast tempos with melodic and psych-rock influences, maintaining a strong presence on the UK punk scene.
Their catalogue includes 17 vinyl releases with notable albums such as Machine Gun Etiquette (1979), The Black Album (1980), and Strawberries (1982), many reissued multiple times. The band’s sound features varied vocal ranges and a distinctive blend of guitar work and energetic rhythms, often supported by prominent collaborators.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Ear Music · 2026
Damaged Goods · 2025
Ear Music · 2023
Ear Music · 2022
Spinefarm Records · 2018
Live Here Now · 2016
Let Them Eat Vinyl · 2014
Concert Live · 2012
Concert Live · 2011
The English Channel · 2008
Nitro Records · 2001
Musical Tragedies · 1999
Empty Records · 1998
Cleopatra · 1997
Marble Orchard Recordings · 1996
InsideOut · 1995
Receiver Records Limited · 1993
Success · 1991
Essential! Records · 1989
MCA Records · 1986
Demon Records · 1986
MCA Records · 1985
Bronze · 1982
Big Beat Records · 1982
Chiswick Records · 1980
Chiswick Records · 1979
Stiff Records · 1977
Stiff Records · 1977Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Damned's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A pivotal album marking their musical growth with three singles that became punk classics, showcasing tight rhythms and varied vocals.
Produced under 'The Kings of Reverb,' this album features more gothic and new wave influences, expanding their sound with acoustic guitars and keyboards.
Reflects a matured style with punk and gothic rock elements before band lineup changes impacted their sound trajectory.
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Artists who share part of The Damned'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.
Is she really going out with him?" is a high-energy intro sampled from a 1960s classic and emblematic of The Damned's punk creativity.— Unknown
The Damned released "New Rose" in October 1976, becoming the first British punk band to issue a single, launching their career with Stiff Records.
In 1977, The Damned became the first British punk band to tour the United States, expanding punk's reach internationally.
Recorded in 1979 at Essex Studios, "Machine Gun Etiquette" featured Roger Armstrong as producer and backing vocals from Joe Strummer and Mick Jones of The Clash.
Brian James left the band in 1978 after writing most songs, leading to a temporary breakup and reformation under alternative names to resolve trademark issues.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Key vinyl albums include Machine Gun Etiquette (1979), The Black Album (1980), and Strawberries (1982), all available in multiple editions.
"New Rose" was released in October 1976, the first British punk single on Stiff Records.
"Smash It Up" appears on their 1979 album Machine Gun Etiquette, known for its influential punk rock sound.
Original pressings, especially of early albums like Damned Damned Damned and Machine Gun Etiquette, can command prices ranging from €18 to over €80 depending on condition.
Popular albums in France include The Black Album and Strawberries, frequently found in local record shops and vinyl collections.
Yes, limited editions of albums like Darkadelic (2023) and Not Like Everybody Else (2026) are released on Ear Music with special catalog numbers.
The band incorporated gothic aesthetics and vocal styles starting with The Black Album (1980), helping to shape the gothic rock genre.
Live albums such as A Night Of A Thousand Vampires (2022) document performances in London and are pressed in multiple limited editions.
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