Artist page · 28/06/2026
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Seven key vinyl releases from Warner, MCA, and Reprise; original 1976 debut and 2022 Fillmore live draw collector interest.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers began their career in Florida before moving to Los Angeles to record. Their 1976 self-titled debut album included the tracks "Breakdown" and "American Girl," initially finding success in the UK. Through the late 70s and early 80s, albums like "Damn The Torpedoes" propelled the band from clubs to major national stages. The group combined rock, pop rock, Southern rock, and folk elements, maintaining an active presence for over 40 years.
Vinyl collectors find numerous pressings from various labels such as Shelter, Warner Records, MCA Records, and Reprise, including special editions like the 2016 Record Store Day release "Kiss My Amps Live, Vol.2" and the deluxe 6-LP "Live At The Fillmore - 1997" from 2022.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Warner Records · 2022
Reprise Records · 2016
Reprise Records · 2010
Reprise Records · 2010
Warner Bros. Records · 1999
Warner Bros. Records · 1996
MCA Records · 1991
MCA Records · 1985
MCA Records · 1985
Backstreet Records · 1982
Backstreet Records · 1981
Backstreet Records · 1979
Shelter Records · 1978
Shelter Records · 1976Playlist
The tracks that sum up Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A comprehensive live collection capturing the band’s 1997 Fillmore concerts in a deluxe package. This worldwide Warner Records release includes 43 tracks covering classics and covers on vinyl.
The 1991 MCA Records album featuring Southern Rock and Pop Rock styles, with 12 tracks including hits like "Learning To Fly" and the title track.
Limited edition Record Store Day vinyl from 2016 showcasing live performances with a mix of rock and blues covers and originals, issued by Reprise Records.
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Artists who share part of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers'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.
"The band pushed from Gainesville to national stages, blending heartland rock with a distinct voice."— Music historian
This deluxe 6 LP box set was released in 2022 on Warner Records and features a 43-track live performance. It is prized for its extensive tracklist and worldwide availability.
Issued in 1991 by MCA Records, this pressing features 12 tracks including "Learning To Fly," an enduring anthem. The Canadian LP pressing has catalog number MCAMD 10317.
Released in 2016 as a limited edition for Record Store Day, this 10-track live LP spans performances from venues like the Beacon Theatre and Fonda Theatre in New York and Los Angeles.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ self-titled first album was released in 1976 by Shelter Records, introducing hits like "Breakdown" and "American Girl," grounding them in classic rock.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
They formed in 1976 in Gainesville, Florida, launching a career that spanned over 40 years.
The group is primarily known for classic rock, heartland rock, southern rock, and pop rock styles.
Key vinyl editions include the 1976 debut, 1991’s "Into The Great Wide Open," and the 2022 deluxe live "Live At The Fillmore – 1997" box set.
Many of their studio albums were recorded after the band moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1970s.
Yes, "Kiss My Amps Live, Vol.2" from 2016 is a Record Store Day limited edition LP featuring live recordings.
Currently, seven vinyl releases by the band are tracked, including live albums, soundtracks, compilations, and studio albums.
"Learning To Fly" is featured on the 1991 album "Into The Great Wide Open."
French collectors can find releases from major labels such as Warner and Universal through Vinyles.com’s aggregated catalog and price comparisons.
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