Artist page · 03/07/2026
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9 original LPs, including 1984 debut and 'The Crimson Idol' — key pressings tracked live here.
W.A.S.P. is a US heavy metal group that began in Los Angeles in 1982, blending glam metal and hard rock artistic elements. Their catalog includes 9 vinyl albums tracked here, documenting a career peak through the 1980s with explicit lyrical themes and highly charged stage shows. Early releases were issued on Capitol Records, featuring ten-track albums with a mix of high-energy songs and power ballads.
Essential releases span from their 1984 self-titled debut to the 1992 concept album "The Crimson Idol," a narrative-driven work available in several curated vinyl editions including UK and Greece pressings. Vinyl prices for key releases fluctuate based on original pressing rarity and condition.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Napalm Records · 2018
Napalm Records · 2015
Demolition Records · 2009
Demolition Records · 2007
Noise Records · 2004
Noise Records · 2004
Metal-is Records · 2002
Metal-is Records · 2001
Apocalypse · 2000
Apocalypse · 1999
Apocalypse · 1998
Raw Power · 1997
Raw Power · 1995
Capitol Records · 1992
Capitol Records · 1989
Capitol Records · 1987
Capitol Records · 1985
Capitol Records · 1984Playlist
The tracks that sum up W.A.S.P.'s career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The band's debut album anchors their early sound with ten tracks including 'I Wanna Be Somebody' and 'L.O.V.E. Machine'. Several Capitol Records pressings exist, notably Canadian originals from 1984.
A concept album with 10 tracks telling a cohesive story. It retains strong collector interest with key original UK pressings on Parlophone and several reissues available.
Featuring 10 tracks, this 1989 album shows more mature themes and complex arrangements. It includes original Capitol Records and notable white label UK pressings.
Go further
Artists who share part of W.A.S.P.'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.
W.A.S.P. combined theatrical shock with metal to carve a distinct niche in the 1980s glam metal scene.— Heavy metal chronicles
The 1992 original UK Parlophone pressing of "The Crimson Idol" carries high collector value, listed with catalogue PCSD 118 and fetching prices up to 100€.
The 1985 Argentine pressing of "The Last Command" on EMI offers a distinct edition with catalogue 108361 and typically sells around 30€ on vinyl market platforms.
W.A.S.P. enjoys over 646,000 monthly listeners with a cumulative 22 million plays on streaming platforms in the mid-2010s, showing ongoing interest beyond vinyl collectors.
Several 1984-1985 Capitol Records LP pressings of W.A.S.P. albums show tailored releases by country, including Canada, Europe, and France, often varying by catalogue number and cover variants.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
W.A.S.P. was formed in Los Angeles, United States, in 1982.
Key vinyl albums include their 1984 self-titled debut, 1989's "The Headless Children," and 1992's "The Crimson Idol."
W.A.S.P. is mainly associated with heavy metal, glam metal, and hard rock genres.
Original pressings, especially early 1980s Capitol Records releases, can be valued from around 16€ up to 100€ depending on rarity and condition.
"The Crimson Idol" LP is a concept album with 10 tracks and available original pressings on Parlophone from 1992, notable for storyline and collector interest.
W.A.S.P. has releases through Capitol Records in France and remains popular among metal fans interested in 80s glam and heavy metal.
Pricing varies by pressing, country of release, and condition; for example, UK pressings often command higher prices than some European or Argentina editions.
Rare pressings often include UK originals and limited editions, which are catalogued on vinyl sale platforms and tracked through live market data.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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