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Highlights From An Extremely Rare Black Metal Vinyl Collection I Bought From France

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I just bought a crazy black metal collection from France with numerous “Holy Grail” records that collectors dream about owning and some of the most expensive pieces I’ve ever acquired. Starting in late 2022, I’d been talking to a French black metal musician (who shall remain unnamed) about acquiring his black metal records and CDs. It took a few months to work out the deal. Next, I appraised and made an offer on the collection based on a series of photos sent to me over WhatsApp. Finally, we agreed to a fair price and made shipping plans after I issued him the money through PayPal.

As always, I agreed to pick up the shipping charges. We chose DHL France as the shipping service. Unfortunately, post-pandemic shipping prices have increased dramatically, almost double what they were previously, and some new security restrictions made this transaction section a bit more complicated. Once shipping issues were sorted out, the records arrived quickly (in less than five days).

I had some concerns about the condition of some of the vinyl, but once I started sorting through the collection, my fears were assuaged. While the stuff in it was far from “near mint” it was average VG+; there were numerous scarce titles I have never had before and may never have again.

Video Of The Insane Collection

Breakdown Of The Gems

Here is a breakdown of some select gems, and there are many insane ones, starting with…

Darkthrone – A Blaze In The Northern Sky LP 1992 White Label Test Press – Darkthrone – A Blaze In The Northern Sky LP 1992 White Label Test Press – Original copies of “A Blaze In The Northern Sky” are rare enough, but how about this test pressing? At this point, very few of these still exist, nevermind are for sale. This piece is a true rarity.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $1000 USD

Darkthrone – A Blaze In The Northern Sky LP 1992 Peaceville – VILE 28 UK – While this record has been repressed and reissued hundreds of times, the initial run by Peaceville Records was relatively small, making the first pressing of the album quite pricey.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $800 USD

Beherit – Drawing Down The Moon LP 1993 Spinefarm Records – SPI 14Β – The original run of this cult-classic black/death metal masterpiece was also relatively small, making it quite pricey.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $700 USD

Hypocrisy – Osculum Obscenum LP 1993 Nuclear Blast NB 080-1Β  – Hypocrisy – Osculum Obscenum LP 1993 Nuclear Blast NB 080-1 – Extremely rare transparent yellow first pressing of this album was strictly limited to 1000 copies and very rare.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $700 USD

Dissection – Storm Of The Light’s Bane LP 1998 Nuclear Blast [Blue Vinyl] – A true Holy Grail if there ever was one. While an early reissue and not a first pressing of this black metal classic, this 1998 press from Nuclear Blast mailorder was limited to 500 copies and is mega-rare! Even more recent reissues of “Storm of the Lights” bane can fetch $200-$300 a week after they sell out. The first pressings now will run you about $1000.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $700 USD

Nifelheim – Nifelheim LP 1996 Necropolis Records – NR 007Β – This was by far the best album from this band. Original CDs can average around $60; as you can see, the vinyl isn’t cheap either.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $600 USD

DΓΈdheimsgard – Monumental Possession LP 1996 Malicious Records MR010 – While I am not totally familiar with this band, it doesn’t stop their records from costing an arm and a leg.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $600 USD

Beherit β€Žβ€“ The Oath Of Black Blood LP 1991 Turbo Music – Beherit’s debut album was a very limited run and is almost impossible to come by.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $400 USD

Deicide – Legion LP 1992 R/C Records – RC 9192-1 – The fact that this album is fully autographed by the lineup that played on it certainly adds to the value of this one. Considering the animosity between Glen Benton and the Hoffman brothers, you will never get the four of them in a room to sign another copy like this.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $400 USD

Vader – The Ultimate Incantation LP 1992 Earache – MOSH 59Β – A great album by a great band; even recent represses of this get expensive.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $400 USD

SarcΓ³fago – I.N.R.I. LP 1987 Cogumelo ProduΓ§Γ΅es – COG007Β – In my opinion, one of the most influential metal bands ever. Brazil’s Sarcofago has been credited by many as the inventor of grindcore and the bridge between death metal and black metal — another “Holy Grail” for sure.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $400 USD

Dismember – Like An Ever Flowing Stream LP 1991 Nuclear Blast – NB 047 – This album is an essential from the Golden Age Of Death Metal (1990-1995), and the first pressing is hard to score.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $400 USD

Amorphis – The Karelian Isthmus LP 1993 Nuclear Blast – NB 072Β – Another offering from the Golden Age of Death Metal – this limited run of 1000 colored vinyl is highly sought after by collectors.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $370 USD

Sodom – Tapping the Vein LP 1992 Steamhammer β€Žβ€“ SPV 008 – You can argue that this is far from the best album by Sodom, but like many albums from the 1990s, the limited runs make it quite rare and high-dollar.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $350 USD

Krisiun / Viollent Hate – Curse Of The Evil One LP 1993 Dynamo Brazilie – DYN005 – This Brazilian split LP would be the first time the world would hear the brutal black/death metal attack of Krisiun and make it another “Holy Grail” album.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $350 USD

Dissection – Somberlain LP 1996 Nuclear Blast NFR 006Β – Picture disc version of Dissection’s second album and a huge deal.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $350 USD

Morbid Angel – Blessed Are The Sick LP 1991 White Label Test PressingΒ 

Last but not least, a test pressing of what some people consider Morbid Angel’s finest work, “Blessed Are The Sick”. You will be hard-pressed to find this one anywhere.

Condition VG+/VG+
Value $350 USD

There are many other considerable gems in this collection, but these are the 20-or-so standouts; check out my video at the top of the page for a video tour.

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Killer Old-School Thrash / Death Metal Vinyl, CD & Cassette Collection I Got From North Carolina

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Sadly, I have been getting many collections I have been buying lately because the original owners have passed away. I picked up this killer old-school thrash, death, and black metal from the original owner’s family through the mail from North Carolina after they had cleaned out his storage area.

In it were a ton of great out-of-print rarities, and I have outlined some of the gems below.

Gems From This Collection

Sodom – Agent Orange LP 1989 R/C Records – RC 9480 – Excellent original copy of Sodom’s 1987 thrash metal classic “Agent Orange” still in its original shrink wrap.

Death Angel – The Ultra-Violence LP 1987 Enigma – ST-73253 – Another great thrash metal record from 1987 and the best by Death Angel, still in its original shrink wrap with hype stickers.

Exhorder – Slaughter in the Vatican CD 1991 Roadrunner – RO 93632 – Kill first pressing of Exhorer’s debut album and a pricey and rare CD.

Slayer – Hell Awaits CD 1986 Combat – 88561-8020-2 – An actual real first pressing of Slayer’s “Hell Awaits” with the orange back panel. I have never even seen one of these before. Very rare.

Sepultura – Morbid Visions CD 1990 New Renaissance Records – NRCD43 – This a an OG on New Renaissance Records, as you can tell by the insanely simple rear-panel layout.

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Massive Collection of 9000 Rare Extreme Metal Albums, CDs, and Cassettes From Ohio! Have Metal? Will travel…

Massive Collection Rare Extreme Metal Albums, CDs, and Cassettes

This month’s update took me on an adventure to Chillicothe, Ohio, where I picked up a massive collection of 2500 extreme metal LPs, 5500 CDs, and around 2000 cassettes, all in mint condition.

Here is a video of the haul once I loaded it into my place.

Sadly, this collection did not become available under the best of circumstances. The original owner of this insane collection, Scott Baxter, of the Philadelphia-based metal/hardcore band, Dare To Defy, tragically succumbed to cancer at age 55.

Here is a link to some of Dare To Defy’s music, active from the late 80s to the late 90s.

On his passing, he left his collection to a friend who was not a big metal fan. She contacted me through this site, and after a few phone calls, I decided to fly out to Chillicothe to check it out and perhaps make an offer.

I left Los Angeles on the redeye and hoped to catch some sleep on the first leg of the flight from LAX to Atlanta. But unfortunately, I was unable to fall asleep on the plane. So I arrived in Columbus and decided to power through. I picked up a U-Haul truck from a town near the airport and went to view the collection β€” it was as she described to me, so after a bit of negotiation, I wrote the owner a check, loaded the truck, and was on my way back by 3 PM that afternoon.

The Long Journey Home

At this point, on no sleep, I began the most white-knuckle leg of the trip: The 2000-mile-plus trek back to Los Angeles.

I only drove a few hours on the first day before stopping in Indiana. Then, after 16 hours of driving the next day, I stopped for the night in Missouri, and again after a similar length drive, I stopped in Denver.

Most miraculously, there were no serious snafus the entire trip – no running of gas, speeding tickets, or brushes with death.

Highlights From This Collection

I have yet to make it through every album in this monolithic assemblage, but I pulled out a few to feature in this first blog post and will follow up with some more in future posts.

Mortician – Hacked Up For Barbecue LP 2016 Hells Headbangers NM/NM BLUE RED – Great 90s death metal by two-man band from Yonkers, NY, that recorded with a drum machine and never toured because they were on probation. Hacked Up For Barbecue is both brutal and highly collectible.

Mortician – Re-Animated Dead Flesh LP 2016 Hells Headbangers NM GLOW IN THE DARK – Though this album is technically a reissue, the early Mortician albums never appeared on vinyl. This limited glow-in-the-dark vinyl is quite rare, collectible, and pricey.

Death Angel – The Ultra-Violence LP WHITE 2016 Metal Blade – 3984-15377-1 NM/NM – This white vinyl limited run of 100 from the OG Death Angel thrash classic is very sought after because of its low print run.

Mercyful Fate β€Žβ€“ Melissa LP 1983 Megaforce Records β€Žβ€“ MRI-369 EX/NMΒ – The debut album from Mercyful Fate “Melissa” is widely regarded as one the most influential extreme metal albums of all time. To find an original copy in near-mint condition is a rare treat.

Satan – Court In The Act LP 1984 LP Metal Blade – MBR 1016 EX/EX – Though technically a reissue, this first US pressing of “Court In The Act” by the British heavy metal band Satan is very sought after.

Cryptic Slaughter – Money Talks LP 2014 Relapse – RR6547 NM [GREEN LIMITED 300] – These limited color reissues from the godfathers of grindcore not only look cool, but they are also almost worth as much as original copies of this LP.

Deicide – Deicide LP 2014 Metal Blade Records – 3984-15311-1 NM/NM [RED VINYL] – These limited red reissues of the debut album from Deicide sold out so fast they are now scarce and never sell for less than a hundred bucks!

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September First Press Punk Rock / Metal Vinyl Update

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With the recent downturn of the US economy, I’ve had many people coming into the store to sell their punk rock and heavy metal collections. These hard times are both good news and bad news. The good part is I pay a lot for punk and metal collections; the bad news is people wouldn’t be selling them if life was better.

Here is a fantastic first press metal collection a guy brought in two weeks ago.

And here is a great punk rock vinyl collection I picked up this weekend.

Featured Punk / Metal Vinyl

Here are some of the gold nuggets from the videos above.

Black Flag – Nervous Breakdown EP 1980 SST SST 001Β – This is the third pressing of “Nervous Breakdown” by Black Flag. There are over 20 years of pressings of this EP. Actual first pressing is some of the most expensive punk rock albums out there that can go for over $1000 easily.

Ramones – Ramones LP 1976 Sire – SASD-7520 –Β First pressings of this debut Ramones LP average between $143 – $432, according to Discogs, and keep going up.

Possessed – Seven Churches LP 1985 Combat – MX 8024Β – One of the most influential extreme metal albums of all time and some argue the first death metal album, early pressing of Possessed “Seven Churches” are a holy grail of vinyl collectors. The camouflage label is technically a second press, even though it came out the same year. Unlike many vintage metal albums, the first press CD is worth more than the album and is one of the most expensive metal CDs.

Slayer β€Žβ€“ Show No Mercy LP 1983 Metal Blade RecordsΒ β€Žβ€“ MBR 1013Slayer’s debut album is now the most expensive and hard to find in their catalog. This copy is the repress technically, but it still sells for north of 300 dollars.Β 

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Mega-Rare Collection Of 90s Black/Death Metal CDS from Sweden

This video shows a crazy rare collection of black and death metal CDs from the 90s thru 2000s that I bought from a collector in Sweden. There is a ton of crazy out-of-print stuff from labels that are now out of business in Europe. However, many of these CDs have since been reissued by Metal Blade, Napalm, Century Media, and others. You can get many of these reissues, but the originals are easily worth 20-50 dollars (sometimes less, sometimes more).

I didn’t have time to put together a complete list for this month’s blog update, but you can see all of them in the video, and I have taken some time to highlight a few of the best ones I’ve found from this collection.

Big CDs In This Collection

Monstrosity – Imperial Doom CD

Monstrosity – Imperial Doom CD 1992 Nuclear Blast – NB 055 CD [ORIGINAL PRESS] – Monstrosity was a death metal band that became the jump-off point for many death metal musicians, most famously, George “Corpsegrinder” who is currently fronting Cannibal Corpse, which is probably what makes this CD worth so much. This CD goes on eBay / Discogs for north of 100 dollars.

Mayhem: Deathcrush CD

Mayhem: Deathcrush CD 1994 Deathlike Silence – DSP Anti-Mosh 003 NORWAY – Mayhem’s debut EP. While is technically a reissue, this was the first time this album came out officially on CD. This item is heavily counterfeited and reissued. Only the first press had no barcode on the tray card.

Thornium – Dominions Of The Eclipse CD

Thornium – Dominions Of The Eclipse CD 1995 Necromantic – NGP 005 Netherlands – Recorded in 1994 this release from the Swedish black metal band Thornium is worth around 100 bucks. I’m not sure why, it just is!

Behemoth – And The Forests Dream Eternally CD

Behemoth – And The Forests Dream Eternally CD 1995 Entropy – DE 101MCD *Italy – Minialbum released very early in their career and never reissued to the mid-2000s. Song #4 “Evil and Hate” is a tribute to Bathory.

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Rare Unofficial Punk and Metal LPS For Sale

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I have the following very rare punk and metal unofficial (or semi-official) available for purchase. These titles cause problems when listed on eBay or are not allowed on Discogs.

If you are in LA, I can do pickup in Hollywood. Shipping is via Paypal. All prices include shipping (it is free within the United States).

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Available For Sale

Sinister – Diabolical Summoning Picture Disc 2014 – RARE!! – 95$

Samhain – Unholy Passion LP 2016 D. & V. Records – DV008 – VG+/EX RUSSIA 60$ – RARE

Tool – Γ†nima LP Zoo Entertainment (3) – 72445-11087-1 – 100$ – NM/NM

Four Old 7″ s On A 12″ 2007l– SRA 9510 PUNK COMPILATION 1984 – 30$ VG+/EX

The Misfits – Beware LP 2000 Plan 9 – PLP9 GERMANY VG+/EX $100

The Berkeley Symphony Orchestra / Frank Zappa – Son Of Serious Music LP 1984 ICA Masterworks – JUN 161984 EX GERMANY $50

Buzzcocks – Another Razor In A Different Face (Live NYC, 79) LP 2000 Pulsebeat Music EX/EX ITALY – 50$

Void – Hit And Run + Condensed Flesh Demos LP 2010 Weekend Punk Records EX/EX 30$

The Damned – Noise Is For Heroes LP 2003 Nasty Nasty Records – NASTY NASTY 006 NM/NM LIMITED 300 NUMBERED 50$

Syd Barrett – Syd Barrett And The Pink Floyd Demos And Rarities LP 2012 Swing Shift Records UK – VG+/EX UL $50

AOA – Who Are They Trying To Con LP 1985 Children Of The Revolution Records – COR 4 EX/EX UK $60

Cobra  – Hits Rarities & More 82-91 LP 2007 (Cobra (15)) – TOO-001 NM/NM $24

Misfits – The Evil Dead IV LP 1988 VG+/VG+ GERMANY 100$

Misfits – If You Don’t Know This Song… – What The Fuck Are You Doing Here? LP 1988 Red Vinyl EX/NM – 100$

Moonblood – Fullmoon Witchery LP 2005 EX/EX Limited 215 Copies – RARE! EX/EX – $150

Misfits – Last Caress Live In Detroit 1983 Fm Broadcast LP 1989 Radio X – RXXX1983 – SEALED – $100 – RARE

The Templars – The Return Of Jacques De Molay LP 1994 Dim Records – DIM 022 EX/EX GERMANY – $50

Samhain – Initium LP 2014 Plan 9 – PL9-04 SEALED / COLOR UNKNOWN – $70

Corrosion Of Conformity – Eye For An Eye LP Orange Label (Year Unknown) – $50

Bathory – Bathory (Yellow Goat) LP 1997 Black Mark Label – BMLP-666-1 VG+/EX Sweden – 75

Samhain – November-Coming-Fire LP 2014 Plan 9 – PL9-07 Sealed Color Unknown $60

Slayer – The Songbook Of The Antichrist Part 2 LP 2008 – HTWDD-IC-0801-2 VG+/EX – $60 **SOLD**

Misfits – Descent Into Evil LP 2017 Plan 9 – PL9-12 SEALED $40

The Subhumans – Incorrect Thoughts LP 1985 CD Presents, Ltd. – CD036 VG+/EX – $85

Eye Of The Thrashguerilla LP 1999 – 倧隊 Records – 002 GERMANY EX/EX – $50

Misfits – Walk Among You (Live @ Michigan Union Ballroom, Detroit, 1983 WCBN FM Radio Broadcast) LP 2015 Bad Joker – BOSS 5-1987 SEALED NETHERLANDS $50

Slayer – Show No Mercy LP 2013 Roadrunner Records – RR 9868 EX/EX $100

Danzig – Danzig LP 2014 Def American Recordings – DEF 24208 – GREY MARBLED VINYL GATEFOLD RARE – $100

Joy Division – Amsterdam LP 1981 – FAC (PRO1) A&B EX/EX – $70

Bathory – In Memory Of Quorthon LP 2009 UK VG+/EX – RARE! – $50

Suicidal Tendencies – 1982 Demos LP 2008 Die Hard – Die673 VG+/NM $35

Samhain – Season Of The Dead LP 1988 Fiend Club EX/EX RARE – $150

Tool – 10,000 Days LP 2008 Volcano – 82876 81991-1LP RED EX/EX – $100

Danzig – Life Without A Net Demo 1987 LP 2018 Yellow Dog Records – YDLP009 EX/EX GERMANY $50

Oi Of Japan LP 1985 AA Records – AA-016 EX/EX NETHERLANDS – $50

Cro-Mags – Age Of Quarrel 10″ LP VG/VG+ – $50

G.I.S.M. – Militaly Affairs Neurotic LP 2015 Noise Not Music – NNT 022 JAPAN EX/NM – $50 Brown Vinyl with Poster

The Kids – The Kids LP 2011 Philips – 6320 041 EX/EX $50

Joy Division – Let The Movie Begin LP 2008 Ozit-Morpheus Records – OZIT LP 8795 EX/EX UK – $100

Misfits – We Bite (Live At Irving Plaza, New York 27th March 1982) LP 2019 Suicidal Records – SUX282 PINK VINYL NM EUROPE – $30

Samhain – Initium LP 2016 Plan 9 – PL9-04 NM/NM PURPLE – $70

GISM – Detestation/M.A.N. LP 2013 DOUBLE ALBUM – VERY RARE NM/NM $100

Misfits – Legacy Of Brutality LP Picture Disc 2002 Plan 9 – PL9-06 VG+ Europe $50

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Massive 80s/90s Thrash, Death, and Black Metal Vinyl / CD Collection

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Below is a video of the thrash metal vinyl from a massive death metal LP and CD collection I just purchased from a collector in Colorado.

The original owner was a younger guy, but the entire collection consisted of 20% from the Golden Age Of Thrash Metal and 80% from the 90s peak of death metal. 95% of these albums are reissues, but a few first are pressings that include “Slowly We Rot” and “Cause Of Death” from Obituary.

Even some of the reissues can be shockingly expensive due to the 7-12 month delays in vinyl production that is now plaguing the music industry.

I have cataloged the inventory from this purchase below. If you are looking to buy any of the entries listed can do so at ThrashMetalIQ on eBay.

Vinyl List

  1. Napalm Death, β€œScum,” Yellow FDR w/Poster, 2021, Mint, MOSH003FDRUS.
  2. Desultory, β€œBitterness,” Milky Clear, 2020, Mint, FL118.
  3. Cancer, β€œDeath Shall Rise,” Red LP, 2021, Mint, VILELP844.
  4. Cancer, β€œTo the Gory End,” Yellow LP, 2021, Mint, VILELP843.
  5. Nine Inch Nails, β€œQuake,” 2LP, 2020, Mint, B0027576-01.
  6. Carcass, β€œTorn Arteries,” 2LP Blood, 2021, Mint, NB 5369.
  7. Metallica, β€œRide the Lightning,” Blue, 2021, Mint, BLCKND004R-1W.
  8. Cathedral, β€œForest Of Equilibrium,” PIC LTD, 2021, Mint, MOSH43PD.
  9. System Of A Down, β€œToxicity,” 2018, Mint, 19075865591.
  10. Megadeth, β€œPeace Sells…But Who’s Buying?,” 2017, Mint, ST-12526.
  11. Jeff Beck with Terry Bozzio and Tony Hymas, β€œJeff Beck’s Guitar Shop,” Blue LP, 2019, Mint, FRM 44313.
  12. Paradise Lost, β€œGothic,” PIC, 2017, Mint, VILELP662.
  13. Paradise Lost, β€œShades Of God,” PIC, 2016, Mint, 88875181261.
  14. Testament, β€œSouls Of Black,” 2016, Mint, MOVLP1635.
  15. Razor, β€œViolent Restitution,” 2020, Mint, HRR 184.
  16. Watchtower, β€œControl and Resistance,” 1989 Germany, Mint, SPV 08-4783.
  17. Sacrificial, β€œForever Entangled + Demos,” 2LP, 2014, Mint, CRYPT 45.
  18. S.O.D., β€œSpeak English Or Die,” 2LP Green, 2021, Mint, MEGA3030.
  19. Unleashed, β€œDeath Metal Victory! – 30th Anniversary Edition,” Box Set, 7XLP Yellow, 2019, Mint, 19075983901.
  20. Iron Maiden, β€œThe Number Of the Beast,” LP, 2021, Mint, 881043112514.
  21. Vektor, β€œTerminal Redux,” 2LP, 2016, Mint, MOSH553LP.
  22. Carcass, β€œDespicable,” 10” Blue, 2020, Mint, NB 5644.
  23. Pantera, β€œVulgar Display Of Power,” White LP, 2021, Mint, 081227890995.
  24. Pantera, β€œFar Beyond Driven,” White, 2021, Mint, 081227890971.
  25. Exhorder, β€œSlaughter In the Vatican,” Silver, 2021, Mint, MOVLP2823.
  26. Kreator, β€œUnder the Guillotine,” Box Set, 2021, Mint, NOISEBOX101.
  27. Pantera, β€œThe Great Southern Trendkill,” White, 2021, Mint, 081227890964.
  28. Pantera, β€œCowboys From Hell,” White, 2021, Mint, 081227890988.
  29. Possessed, β€œRevelations Of Oblivion,” 2LP Green, 2019, Mint, NB 4880.
  30. Possessed, β€œThe Eyes Of Horror,” 12” EP, 2020, Mint, 19508153058.
  31. Morta Skuld, β€œAs Humanity Fades,” LP, 2017, Mint, VILELP584.
  32. Bolt Thrower, β€œWar Master, Red, 2021, Mint, MOSH029FDRUS.
  33. Carcass, β€œSymphonies Of Sickness,” White, 2021, Mint, MOSH018FDR.
  34. Terrorizer, β€œWorld Downfall,” Purple, 2021, MOSH016FDRUS.
  35. Napalm Death, β€œScum,” 2016, MOSH003FDR.
  36. Sleep, β€œSleep’s Holy Mountain,” Purple, 2015, MOSH079FDR.
  37. Vektor, β€œOuter Isolation,” Yellow, 2021, MOSH464LP-YELLOW.
  38. Vektor, β€œBlack Future,” 2LP, 2015, MOSH463LP.
  39. Cannibal Corpse, β€œKill,” 2020, 3984-25162-1.
  40. Cannibal Corpse, β€œGore Obsessesd,” 2019, 3984-25113-1.
  41. Cannibal Corpse, β€œBloodthirst,” 2018, 3584-25099-1.
  42. Cannibal Corpse, β€œGallery Of Suicide,” 2018, 3984-25100-1.
  43. Cannibal Corpse, β€œVile,” 2016, 3984-14204-1.
  44. Enslaved, β€œEld,” 2LP Beer, 2020, OPLP053.
  45. Enslaved, β€œBlodhemn,” Gold, 2017, OPLP063.
  46. Immortal, β€œAt the Heart Of Winter,” Silver, 2016, OPLP079.
  47. Exhumer, β€œPossessed By Fire,” Blue + 7” EP, 2020, HRR 296.
  48. Protector, β€œThe heritage,” Piss Yellow, 2016, HRR 428.
  49. Protector, β€œGolem,” 2015, HRR 424.
  50. Morbid Angel, β€œCovenant,” Trans Blue, 2020, MOSH081FDRUS.
  51. Napalm Death, β€œFrom Enslavement To Obliteration,” Red, 2020, MOSH008FDRUS.
  52. Obituary, β€œThe End Complete,” Green, 2020, POSH445.
  53. Nocturnus, β€œThresholds,” Green, 2013, VG+, MOSH055FDR.
  54. Sacred Reich, β€œSurf Nicaragua,” 12” Clear, 2021, 3984-15753-1.
  55. Sacred Reich, β€œThe American Way,” Dark Green, 2021, 3984-15754-1.
  56. Sacred Reich, β€œIgnorance,” Blue, 2021, 3984-15752-1.
  57. Forbidden, β€œForbidden Evil,” 2021, 19508119943.
  58. Cannibal Corpse, β€œRed Before Black,” PIC, 2018, 3984-25091-1.
  59. Cannibal Corpse, β€œThe Wretched Spawn,” Grey, 2020, 3984-25160-1.
  60. Bolt Thrower, β€œThose Once Loyal,” Clear, 2021, 3984-14506-1.
  61. Deicide, β€œLegion,” Red, 2014, 3984-15303-1.
  62. Anacrusis, β€œSuffering Hour,” Clear 2LP, 2019, 3984-15663-1.
  63. Tool, β€œLateralus,” 2LP PIC, 2011, 0614223116013.
  64. Tool, β€œOpiate,” 12” EP, 2017, 61422-31027-1.
  65. Metallica, β€œMetallica,” 2LP, 2014, BLCKND008-1.
  66. Bolt Thrower, β€œβ€¦For Victory,” 2017, MOSH120FDRUS.
  67. Amorphis, β€œPrivelege Of Evil,” 12” EP, 2013, RR6024.
  68. Sentenced, β€œNorth From Here,” Marble Green, 2013, 8982-1.
  69. King Diamond, β€œThe Eye,” Clear, 2020, 3984-25152-1.
  70. King Diamond, β€œThem,” White, 2020, 3984-25149-1.
  71. Sinister, β€œDiabolical Summoning,” Orange, 2019, CKC005.
  72. Cannibal Corpse, β€œEaten Back To Life,” 2016, 3984-14024-1.
  73. Carcass, β€œSwansong,”2020, MOSH160FDR.
  74. Cannibal Corpse, β€œButchered At Birth,” Clear, 2009, BOBV148LP.
  75. Slayer, β€œHell Awaits,” Orange, 2015, 3984-14031-1.
  76. Immolation, β€œAtonement,” 2×12, 2017, NB 3511-1.
  77. Iron Maiden, β€œSeventh Son of A Seventh Son,” 2014, BMG14017V.
  78. Nine Inch Nails, β€œPretty Hate Machine,” 2011, BMC 2611.
  79. Chthe’ilist, β€œLe Dernier Crepuscule,” 2×12 Green, 2016, DDR148LP.
  80. Detest, β€œDorval/Deathbreed,” 2×12 Green, 2020, Crypt 109.
  81. Agretator, β€œDelusions,” Black, 2019, Crypt 105.
  82. Convulse, β€œWorld Without God,” 2LP Red, 2019, SRE251.
  83. Sacramentum, β€œFar Away From the Sun,” 2020, 19439742201.
  84. Unanimated, β€œAncient God of Evil,” 2020, 19439749421.
  85. Vital Remains, β€œForever Underground,” Green, 2020, OPLP 050.
  86. Vital Remains, β€œDawn of the Apocalypse,” Orange, 2020, OPLP077.
  87. Vital Remains, β€œDechristianize,” 2LP, 2020, CKC063.
  88. Morgoth, β€œCursed,” Red, 2020, FI 105.
  89. Resurrection, β€œEmbalmed Existence,” 2020, HHR 2020-14.
  90. Nocturn, β€œEstranged Dimensions + Shades of Insanity,” 2LP, 2018, CRYPT 95.
  91. Fulmination, β€œHumanity’s Dirge,” 2LP White, 2013, CDS03.
  92. Hydra Vein, β€œAfter the Dream,” 2018, CRYPT 98.
  93. Eternal Dirge, β€œMorbus Ascendit,” 2019, CRYPT104.
  94. Epitaph, β€œSeeming Salvation,” 2020, CRYPT 07.
  95. Death Squad, β€œInto the Crypt/Dying Alone,” 2LP, 2017, CRYPT 93.
  96. Morpheus Descends, β€œRitual of Infinity,” Blue, 2015, CRYPT 60.
  97. Gorement, β€œThe Ending Quest,” Sky Blue, 2020, TR076V.
  98. Tool, β€œFear Inoculum,” 2LP, 2019, 95055-2.
  99. Eucharist, β€œA Velvet Creation,” 2001, RRLP 004-AS.
  100. Beherit, β€œDrawing Down the Moon,” 2019, kvlt010lp.
  101. Sadus, β€œSwallowed In Black,” Splatter, 2020, POSH 393.
  102. Suffocation, β€œBlood Oath,” 2019, FL225.
  103. Num Skull, β€œRitually Abused,” 2014, RR7257.
  104. Sinister, β€œHate,” 2019, CKC050.
  105. Marduk, β€œThose of the Unlight,” Red, 2020, OPLP015.
  106. Sentenced, β€œShadows Of Past,” Clear, 2019, CKC018.
  107. Slayer, β€œReign In Blood,” 2013, B0018853-01.
  108. Devastation, β€œIdolatry,” 2017, RE10.
  109. Overkill, β€œTaking Over,” 2014, MOVLP1079.
  110. Suffocation, β€œSuffocation,” Grey, 2006, RR 6584-1.
  111. Slayer, β€œSeasons In the Abyss,” 2013, B0018855-01.
  112. Suffocation, β€œHuman Waste,” 12” EP, 2013 RR6686.
  113. Suffocation, β€œSouls To Deny,” 2018, RR6586.
  114. Suffocation, β€œPinnacle Of Bedlam,” Orange, 2018, BOBV607LPLTD.
  115. Destruction, β€œEternal Devastation,” Yellow, 2018, HRR 547.
  116. Slayer, β€œSouth Of Heaven,” 2013, B0018856-01.
  117. Opprobrium, β€œSerpent Temptation,” 2016, RR7320.
  118. Pungent Stench, β€œBeen Caught Buttering,” Grey, 2018, BOBV504LP.
  119. Immortal, β€œBlizzard Beasts,” Clear, 2018, OPLP051CS.
  120. Suffocation, β€œβ€¦Of the Dark Light,” 2017, NB 3728-1.
  121. Diabolical Masquerade, β€œNightwork,” 2014, VILELP525.
  122. Sinister, β€œCross the Styx,” 1992, NB 061.
  123. Sinister, β€œAggressive Measures,” Clear, 2020, CKC 017.
  124. Sarcofago, β€œI.N.R.I.,” 2017, ZEBU005LP.
  125. Protector, β€œUrm the Mad,” 2015, HRR 425.
  126. Pan.Thy.Monium, β€œkhaooohs,” Light Blue, 2014, CRYPT 48.
  127. Opprobrium, β€œBeyond the Unknown,” White, 2020, HRR 732.
  128. Rotting Christ, β€œTriarchy Of the Lost Lovers,” 2020, SSR150LP.
  129. Dark Angel, β€œTime Does Not Heal,” 2LP Red/Yellow, 2020, 19508118899.
  130. Dark Angel, β€œLeave Scars,” Blue, 2020, 19508116144.
  131. Sadus, β€œChemical Exposure,” Yellow, 2017, POSH391.
  132. Destruction, β€œCracked Brain,” Coke Bottle, 2020, HRR 552.
  133. Purtenance, β€œMCMXCI-MCMXCII,” Box Set, 2012, CRYPT 02.
  134. Sinister, β€œHate,” Test Pressing, 2011, FI 021.
  135. Destruction, β€œRelease From Agony,” 2018, HRR 549.
  136. Destruction, β€œSentence Of Death,” 12” EP, 2017, HRR 545.
  137. Enslaved, β€œBelow the Lights,” 2017, OPLP144.
  138. Dark Angel, β€œDarkness Descends,” 1986, 88561-8114-1.
  139. Sinister, β€œHate,” Orange, 2019, CKC050.
  140. Infester, β€œTo the Depths, In Degredation,” 2017, MD005.
  141. Pan.Thy.Monium, β€œDawn Of Dreams,” Baby Blue, 2017, CRYPT 47.
  142. Demilich, β€œNespithe,” 2018, SRE284.
  143. Suffocation, β€œBreeding the Spawn,” Blue, 2018, POSH333.
  144. Immolation, β€œMajesty And Decay,” Clear, 2019, BOBV593LPLTD.
  145. Gorguts, β€œObscura,” 2LP, 2019, WOM036.
  146. Asphyx, β€œThe Rack,” Clear, 2015, CMD9985421.
  147. Thergothon, β€œStream From the Heavens,” 2014, VILELP527.
  148. Rotting Christ, β€œThy Mighty Contract,” 2017, VILELP642.
  149. Samael, β€œWorship Him,” Gold, 2018, OPLP001.
  150. Sinister, β€œDiabolical Summoning, PIC, 2014, Unofficial.
  151. Disma, β€œTowards the Megalith,” 2018, PFL-080LP.
  152. Repugnant, β€œEpitome Of Darkness,” Red, 2020, SSR004.
  153. Winter, β€œInto Darkness,” Box, 2020, SRE401.
  154. Protector, β€œA Shedding Of Skin,” Green, 2020, HRR 427.
  155. Ulver, β€œBergtatt-Et Eeventyr I 5 Capitler,” 2019, 19075950451.
  156. Deteriorate, β€œRotting In Hell + Demos,” 2LP, 2018, CRYPT 94.
  157. Marduk, β€œOpus Nocturne,” Yellow, 2020, OPLP028.
  158. Infernal Majesty, β€œNone Shall Defy, Clear, 2016, HRR 521.
  159. Deceased, β€œLuck Of the Corpse,” Baby Blue, 2019, Hells LP 243.
  160. Cynic, β€œTraced In Air,” Gold, 2019, SOM 521LP.
  161. Enslaved, β€œFrost,” 2020, OPLP025.
  162. Marduk, β€œHeaven Shall Burn…When We Are Gathered,” 2019, OPLP040.
  163. Amorphis, β€œTales From the Thousand Lakes,” Green, 2020, RR7414.
  164. diSEMBOWELMENT, β€œTranscendence Into the Peripheral,” 2LP White, 2020, RR6065.
  165. Incantation, β€œOnward To Golgotha,” 2020, RR 6701.
  166. Incantation, β€œUpon the Throne Of Apocalypse,” 2019, RR 6922.
  167. Darkthrone, β€œPanzerfaust,” 2010, VILELP306.
  168. Grotesque, β€œIn the Embrace Of Evil,” 2015, HHR 2015-23.
  169. Blood Incantation, β€œHidden History Of the Human Race,” LP+CD, 2019, 19075995811.
  170. Cruciamentum, β€œCharnel Passages,” Clear, 2019, MSYO-063.
  171. Spectral Voice, β€œEroded Corridors Of Unbeing,” 2020, DDR192LP.
  172. Burzum, β€œFilosofem,” 2LP, 2008, BOBV089LP.
  173. Death, β€œScream Bloody Gore,” Clear, 2020, RR7324.
  174. Satyricon, β€œNemesis Divina,” 2016, NPR 649 Vinyl.
  175. Obituary, β€œCause Of Death,” 1990, RO 9370-1.
  176. Morbid Angel, β€œKingdoms Disdained,” 2017, SLM071P43.
  177. Tool, β€œ10,000 Days,” 2LP Red, Unofficial.
  178. Tool, β€œAenima,” 2LP Green, 2014, 72445 11087-1.
  179. Cryptopsy, β€œNone So Vile,” 2016, HHR 2016-12.
  180. Morta Skuld, β€œDying Remains,” 2016, VILELP489.
  181. Holy Terror, β€œMind Wars,” Red, 2017, BOBV513LP.
  182. Holy Terror, β€œTerror And Submission,” PIC, 2018, HHR 2018-05.
  183. Darkthrone, β€œSoulside Journey,” 2012, VILELP389.
  184. Bathory, β€œHammerheart,” 2LP, 2013, BMLP666-5.
  185. Bathory, β€œBlood Fire Death,” 2003, BMLP 666-4.
  186. Exhorder, β€œMourn the Southern Skies,” 2LP Orange, 2019, NB 5070.
  187. King Diamond, β€œFatal Portrait,” Orange, 2020, 3984-15675-1.
  188. King Diamond, β€œAbigail,” Blue, 2020, 3984-15676-1.
  189. Cannibal Corpse, β€œThe Bleeding,” 2016, 3984-14037-1.
  190. Cannibal Corpse, β€œTomb Of the Mutilated,” 2016, 3984-14003-1.
  191. Deathrow, β€œDeception Ignored,” Silver, 2018, NOISELP055.
  192. Disincarnate, β€œDreams Of the Carrion Kind,” 2LP Red, 2019, POSH420.
  193. Annihilator, β€œAlice In Hell,” 2018, MOVLP2133.
  194. King Diamond, β€œConspiracy,” Red, 2020, 3984-25151-1.
  195. Mercyful Fate, β€œReturn Of the Vampire,” Blue, 2020, 3984-25158-1.
  196. Anacrusis, β€œScreams And Whispers, 2LP Red, 2019, 3984-15667-1.
  197. Anacrusis, β€œManic Impressions,” 2LP Fuchsia, 2019, 3984-15666-1.
  198. Anacrusis, β€œReason,” 2LP Pink, 2019, 3984-15664-1.
  199. Pestilence, β€œConsuming Impulse,” 2LP, 2019, HHR 2019-14.
  200. Necrophobic, β€œThe Nocturnal Silence,” 2018, HHR2018-09.
  201. Edge Of Sanity, β€œUnorthodox,” Yellow, 2015, BMLP18.
  202. Edge Of Sanity, β€œThe Spectral Sorrows, Blue, 2015, BMLP37.
  203. Edge Of Sanity, β€œCrimson I & II,” 2LP Green, 2015, BMLP168.
  204. Sepultura, β€œBeneath the Remains,” 2LP, 2020, R1607342.
  205. Possessed, β€œBeyond the Gates,” 2019, 19075990141.
  206. Testament, β€œThe Gathering,” 2018, NB 4227-1.
  207. Destruction, β€œInfernal Overkill,” Yellow, 2017, HRR 546.
  208. Emperor, β€œPrometheus-The Discipline Of Fire & Demise,” Clear, 2017, CANDLE722143.
  209. Emperor, β€œIX Equilibrium,” Brown, 2017, CANDLE722139.
  210. Pestilence, β€œMalleus Maleficarum,” 2017, HHR2017-13.
  211. Epidemic, β€œDecameron,” Beer, 2017, CRYPT87.
  212. Emperor, β€œIn the Nightside Eclipse,” PIC, 2019, CANDLE732444.
  213. Testament, β€œThe Ritual,” White, 2017, 3984-15475-1.
  214. Autopsy, β€œActs Of the Unspeakable,” 2014, VILELP33.
  215. Atheist, β€œElements,” Red, 2015, SOM 279LP.
  216. Possessed, β€œSeven Churches,” Gold, 2017, HRR 363.
  217. Dismember, β€œLike An Everflowing Stream,” 2LP, 2010, BOBV186LP.
  218. Morbid Angel, β€œHeretic,” 2018, MOSH272LPUS.
  219. Pungent Stench, β€œFor God Your Soul…For Me Your Flesh,” 2LP Grey, 2018, BOBV508LP.
  220. Cathedral, β€œThe Ethereal Mirror,” 2019, MOSH077LPUS.
  221. Suffocation, β€œDespise the Sun,” 12” EP, 2019, RR6527.
  222. Edge Of Sanity, β€œPurgatory Afterglow,” Orange, 2015, BMLP61.
  223. Malevolent Creation, β€œStillborn,” Clear, 2018, POSH375.
  224. Malevolent Creation, β€œRetribution,” Clear, 2018, POSH373.
  225. Malevolent Creation, β€œThe Ten Commandments,” Clear, 2018, POSH371.
  226. Emperor, β€œAnthems To the Welkin At Dusk,” Green, 2017, Candle769231.
  227. Mercyful Fate, β€œMelissa,” PIC, 2018, 3984-25074-1.
  228. Accidental Suicide, β€œDeceased,” Promo W/Lbl, 1992, DEAF 8.
  229. Obituary, β€œSlowly We Rot,” 1989, Netherlands, RO 9489-1.
  230. Morbid Saint, β€œSpectrum Of Death,” Lilac, 2016, 88875188881.
  231. Carnage, β€œDark Recollections,” Infestation Of Evil Green/Ltd 200, 2014, MOSH232FDR.
  232. Demolition Hammer, β€œEpidemic Of Violence,” Silver, 2015, CMD9984801.
  233. Vio-Lence, β€œEternal Nightmare,” 2LP Light Blue Splatter, 2017, WM55028.
  234. Uncanny, β€œSplenium For Nyktophobia,” 2015, CRYPT11.
  235. Merciless, β€œThe Awakening,” Red, 2017, OPLP087.
  236. Molested, β€œBlod-draum,” 2LP Smoke, 2017, CRYPT 90.
  237. Suffocation, β€œPierced From Within,” Yellow Marble, 2018, POSH334.
  238. Suffocation, β€œEffigy Of the Forgotten,” Blood, 2018, POSH332.
  239. Gorguts, β€œThe Erosion Of Sanity,” Orange, 2018, POSH338.
  240. Gorguts, β€œConsidered Dead,” Blue, 2018, POSH336.
  241. Demolition Hammer, β€œTortured Existence,” 2015, CMD9984791.
  242. Immolation, β€œDawn Of Possession,” Clear, 2018, POSH296.
  243. Celtic Frost, β€œMonotheist,” 2LP, 2016, 88985315311.
  244. Carcass, β€œSurgical Steel,” PIC, 2014, NB 3148-4.
  245. Mercyless, β€œColoured Funeral,” Gold, 2017, XKR004.
  246. Vital Remains, β€œInto Cold Darkness,” 2014, VILELP505.
  247. Vital Remains, β€œLet Us Pray,” 2014, VILELP506.
  248. Atheist, β€œPiece Of Time,” Clear, 2017, SOM 277LP.
  249. Coroner, β€œNo More Color,” 2018, 19075820151.
  250. Coroner, β€œPunishment For Decadence,” 2018, 19075820141.
  251. Coroner, β€œR.I.P.,” 2018, 19075820121.
  252. At The Gates, β€œSlaughter Of the Soul,” Red 2018, MOSH143FDR.
  253. Coroner, β€œGrin,” 2LP Green, 2018, NOISE2LP059.
  254. Coroner, β€œMental Vortex,” Purple 2018, NOISELP060.
  255. At The Gates, β€œGardens Of Grief,” 12” EP Brown, 2015, CMR91671.
  256. Control Denied, β€œThe Fragile Art Of Existence,” 2LP Oxblood, 2018, RR7118.
  257. Bolt Thrower, β€œRealm Of Chaos,” Red 2018, MOSH013FDRUS.
  258. Sepultura, β€œArise,” 2LP 2018, R1 565086.
  259. Dissection, β€œThe Somberlain,” Purple 2017, BLOD018LP06.
  260. Nocturnus, β€œThe Key,” White, 2018, MOSH023FDR.
  261. Pestilence, β€œSpheres,” 2017, HHR 2017-16.
  262. Pestilence, β€œTestimony Of the Ancients,” 2017, HHR 2017-15.
  263. Revenant, β€œProphecies Of A Dying World,” 2LP Red/Orange, 2017, CKC020.
  264. Death, β€œSymbolic,” White, 2014, 3984-15312-1.
  265. Massacre, β€œFrom Beyond,” Terminal Frost White/Ltd 100, 2014, MOSH027FDR.
  266. Metallica, β€œThe $5.98 EP-Garage Days Re-Revisited,” 12” Ep, 1987, 60757-1.
  267. Morbid Angel, β€œFormulas Fatal To the Flesh,” 2LP, 2018, MOSH180LPUS.
  268. Metallica, β€œβ€¦And Justice For All,” 2LP, 1988, Elektra 96 08121.
  269. Death, β€œLeprosy,” 2014, RR7228.
  270. Bolt Thrower, β€œThe IVth Crusade,” 2017, MOSH070FDRUS.
  271. Confessor, β€œUnraveled,” Blue, 2005, SUNN57.
  272. Brutality, β€œOrchestrated Devastation: The Best Of Brutality,” 2LP, 2014, CR004-LP.
  273. Death, β€œThe Sound Of Perseverance,” 2LP, 2016, RR7154.
  274. Morbid Angel, β€œGateways To Annihilation,” 2016, MOSH235LP.
  275. Overkill, β€œHorrorscope,” 2017, RH01-82283.
  276. Immolation, β€œClose To A world Below,” Red, 2017, 3984-14349-1.
  277. At The Gates, β€œThe Red In the Sky Is Ours,” 2013, VILELP464.
  278. Carcass, β€œHeartwork,” 2017, MOSH097FDRUS.
  279. Rotting Christ, β€œNon Serviam,” 2017, VILELP643.
  280. Confessor, β€œCondemned,” 2015, 5534-1.
  281. Death, β€œIndividual Thought Patterns,” Pink, 2017, RR7171.
  282. Death, β€œSpiritual Healing,” 2014, RR7194.
  283. Various, β€œGods Of Grind,” 2LP Yellow, 2015, MOSH063LP.
  284. Autopsy, β€œMental Funeral,” PIC, 2017, VILELP656.
  285. Immolation, β€œFailures For Gods,” Red, 2017, 3984-14197-1.
  286. Immolation, β€œHere In After,” Red, 2017, 3984-14102-1.
  287. Carcass, β€œNecroticism- Descanting the Insalubrious,” 2017, MOSH042FDRUS.
  288. Autopsy, β€œSevered Survival,” PIC, 2017, VILELP632.
  289. Morbid Angel, β€œBlessed Are the Sick,”2017, MOSH031FDRUS.
  290. Atheist, β€œUnquestionable Presence,” Clear, 2017, SOM278LP.
  291. Entombed, β€œLeft Hand Path,” 2017, MOSH021FDRUS.
  292. Morbid Angel, β€œDomination,” 2016, RHO1-24612.
  293. Death, β€œHuman,” Gold, 2017, RR7165.
  294. Morbid Angel, β€œAltars Of Madness,” 2016, MOSH011FDR.
  295. Entombed, β€œClandestine,” 2013, MOSH37FDR.
  296. Entombed, Wolverine Blues,” 2X10” Red Marble, 2014, 5515-1.

CD List

  1. Mayhem, β€œDe Mysteriis Dom Sathanas,” 1994, 7767-2, VG+.
  2. Cynic, β€œFocus,” 2004, 168 618 258-2, NM.
  3. Cynic, β€œUroboric Forms (The Complete Demo Recordings 1988-1989-1990-1991),” 2017, 88985355372, NM.
  4. Electrocution, β€œInside The Unreal + Demos,” 2017, DARK 96CD, NM.
  5. Kreator, β€œPleasure To Kill,” 2000, 82310-74039-2, VG.
  6. Kreator, β€œExtreme Aggressions,” 2002, 82310-74036-2, VG.
  7. Kreator, β€œComa Of Souls,” 2006, NOI 74082-2, VG.
  8. Overkill, β€œ!!!Fuck You!!! And Then Some,” 1996, 1974-2, VG+.
  9. Overkill, β€œFeel The Fire,” 20286-1972-2, VG+.
  10. Overkill, β€œThe Years Of Decay,” 7567-82045-2, VG+.
  11. Overkill, β€œHorrorscope,” 7 82283-2, VG.
  12. Overkill, β€œWrecking Everything Live,” 2002, SPT 15223-2, VG+.
  13. Megadeth, β€œKilling Is My Business…”, 2002, 9046-2, VG.
  14. Megadeth, β€œPeace Sells…,” 1986, CDP 7 46370 2, NM.
  15. Megadeth, β€œPeace Sells…,” 2004, 7243 5986242 2, VG.
  16. Megadeth, β€œSo Far, So Good…,” 1988, CDP 7 481482, VG+.
  17. Megadeth, β€œRust In Peace,” 1990, CDP 7 91935 2, NM.
  18. Megadeth, β€œCountdown To Extinction,” 1992, CDP 7 98531 2, VG+.
  19. Megadeth, β€œCountdown To Extinction,” 2004,72435-98620-2-6, VG.
  20. Megadeth, β€œYouthanasia,” 1994, CDP 7243 8 29004 2 9, NM.
  21. Megadeth, β€œHidden Treasures,” 1995, D 120501, NM.
  22. Megadeth, β€œDystopia,” 2016, B0024116-02, NM.
  23. Megadeth, β€œGreatest Hits,” 2005, 72438-73929-2-2, VG.
  24. Slayer, β€œShow No Mercy,” 2004, 3984-14032-2, VG+.
  25. Slayer, β€œHaunting The Chapel,” 1993, 3984-14034-2, VG+.
  26. Slayer, β€œLive Undead,” 1993, 3984-14033-2, VG+.
  27. Slayer, β€œHell Awaits,” 2004, 3984-14031-2, VG+.
  28. Slayer, β€œDecade Of Aggression, Live,” 1991, 314 586 799-2, VG.
  29. Slayer, β€œDivine Intervention,” 1994, 9 45522-2, G.
  30. Slayer, β€œUndisputed Attitude,” 1996, 314, 586 938-2, VG+.
  31. Slayer, β€œDiabolus In Musica,” 1998, CK 69192, VG+.
  32. Slayer, β€œChrist Illusion,” 2006, 44300-2, VG.
  33. Slayer, β€œWorld Painted Blood,” 2009, B0018218-02, VG+.
  34. Slayer, β€œRepentless,” 2015, 3359-0, VG.
  35. Metallica, β€œMaster Of Puppets,” 1986, 9 60439-2, VG.
  36. Metallica, β€œMaster Of Puppets,” BLCKND005-2, VG.
  37. Metallica, …And Justice For All,” 2018, BLCKND007R-2, NM.
  38. Metallica, …And Justice For All,” 3CD, 2018, BLCKND007R-3, NM.
  39. Metallica, …And Justice For All,” 1988, 9 60812-2, VG.
  40. Metallica, β€œMetallica,” BLCKND008-2, VG.
  41. Metallica, β€œGarage Inc,” 1998, 62299-2, VG+.
  42. Metallica, β€œHardwired…To Self-Destruct,” 2016, BLCKND031-2, VG+.
  43. Vader, β€œDe Profundis,” CM 8126, NM.
  44. Vader, β€œSothis,” 2012, EVIL 041CD, NM.
  45. Vader, β€œBlack To The Blind,” 2012, EVIL 042CD, NM.
  46. Carcass, β€œSymphonies Of Sickness,” 2006, D.I. 062, NM.
  47. Carcass, β€œNecroticism-Descanting The Insalubrious,” 1992, ZK 90910, NM.
  48. Carcass, β€œNecroticism-Descanting The Insalubrious,” 2013, MOSH042CDL, NM.
  49. Carcass, β€œHeartwork,” 2004, MOSH 097CD, VG+.
  50. Carcass, β€œSwansong,” 2014, MOSH1602, NM.
  51. Carcass, β€œWake Up And Smell The…Carcass,” CD/DVD, 2009, MOSH1611, NM.
  52. Carcass, β€œSurgical Steel,” 2013, 3148-2, VG+.
  53. Entombed, β€œLeft Hand Path,” 1999, MOSH 21CD, VG.
  54. Entombed, β€œClandestine,” 2002, MOSH 37CD, G.
  55. Entombed, β€œMonkey Puss (Live In London),” 1998, MOSH 213 CD, VG.
  56. Entombed, β€œWolverine Blues,” 1993, CK 57593, NM.
  57. Entombed, β€œWolverine Blues,” 1993, CK 57742, NM.
  58. Entombed, β€œTo Ride, Shoot Straight And Speak The Truth!,” 1997, 01241-41621-2, NM.
  59. Entombed, β€œMorning Star,” 2002, KOC-CD-8357, VG+.
  60. Bolt Thrower, β€œRealm Of Chaos,” 1989, 88561-2034-2, VG+.
  61. Bolt Thrower, β€œThe IVth Crusade,” 2000, MOSH70CD, NM.
  62. Bolt Thrower, β€œFor Victory,” 1994, MOSH120CD, NM.
  63. Bolt Thrower, β€œMercenary,” 1998, 3984-14147-2, NM.
  64. Bolt Thrower, β€œHonour.Valour.Pride.,” 2001, 3984-14386-2, NM.
  65. Black Sabbath, β€œThe Complete Albums 1970-1978,” 2014, R2-542306, VG+ (Missing β€œTechnical Ecstasy”).
  66. Obituary, β€œThe Complete Roadrunner Collection 1989-2005,” 2013, 1686176172, NM.
  67. Deicide, β€œThe Complete Roadrunner Collection 1990-2001,” 2013, 1686176202, NM.
  68. Deicide, β€œSerpents Of The Light,” 1997, 1686-188112, NM.
  69. Deicide, β€œWhen Satan Lives,” 1998, RR 8704-2, NM.
  70. Deicide, β€œThe Stench Of Redemption,” 2006, MOSH343CD, NM.
  71. Sepultura, β€œSchizophrenia,” 1997, 1686-187642, NM.
  72. Sepultura, β€œBeneath The Remains,” 1997, 1686-187662, VG+.
  73. Sepultura, β€œArise,” 1997, 1686-187632, VG.
  74. Sepultura, β€œChaos A.D.,” 1996, 1686-188592, VG+.
  75. Pantera, β€œVulgar Display Of Power,” 1992, 7 91758-2, G.
  76. Pantera, β€œFar Beyond Driven,” 2014, R2-541769, NM.
  77. Pantera, β€œThe Great Southern Trendkill,” 1996, 61908-2, NM.
  78. Testament, β€œThe Legacy,” 7 81741-2, NM.
  79. Testament, β€œThe New Order,” 7 81849-2, VG+.
  80. Testament, β€œPractice What You Preach,” 7567-82009-2, NM.
  81. Testament, β€œSouls Of Black,” 1990, A2 82143, VG+.
  82. Anthrax, β€œAmong The Living,” 422-842 447-2, NM.
  83. Anthrax, β€œState Of Euphoria,” 7 91004-2, VG+.
  84. Anthrax, β€œPersistence Of Time,” 422-846 480-2, NM.
  85. Anthrax, β€œSound Of White Noise,” 1993, 9 61430-2, VG.
  86. Incantation, β€œOnward To Golgotha,” cd/dvd, 2006, RR 6701-2, NM.
  87. Incantation, β€œMortal Throne Of Nazarene,” 2013, RR6905, NM.
  88. Incantation, β€œDiabolical Conquest,” 2003, RR 6982-2, NM.
  89. Asphyx, β€œLast One On Earth,” 2011, ICARUS 855, NM.
  90. Asphyx, β€œAsphyx,” 2012, D.I. 248, NM.
  91. Asphyx, β€œDeathhammer,” 2012, 9981632, NM.
  92. Cannibal Corpse, β€œButchered At Birth,” 2002, 3984-14426-2, VG+.
  93. Cannibal Corpse, β€œTomb Of the Mutilated,” 2002, 3984-14427-2, VG+.
  94. Cannibal Corpse, β€œThe Bleeding,” 1994, 3984-14037-2, NM.
  95. Cannibal Corpse, β€œBloodthirst,” 1999, 3984-14277-2, NM.
  96. Cannibal Corpse, β€œThe Wretched Spawn,” 2004, 3984-14469-2, NM.
  97. Autopsy, β€œSevered Survival,” 2009, CDVILED258X, NM.
  98. Autopsy, β€œMental Funeral,” cd/dvd, 2011, CDVILED353X, VG+.
  99. Autopsy, β€œShitfun,” 2003, CDVILED 49, NM.
  100. Dark Angel, β€œDarkness Descends,” 2008, 9962072, VG+.
  101. Dark Angel, β€œLeave Scars,” 2008, 9962082, NM.
  102. Dark Angel, β€œTime Does Not Heal,” 2008, 9962092, NM.
  103. Atheist, β€œPiece Of Time,” cd/dvd, 2016, SOM 277, NM.
  104. Atheist, β€œUnquestionable Presence,” cd/dvd, 2015, SOM 278, VG+.
  105. Atheist, β€œJupiter,” 2010, SOM 208, NM.
  106. Dismember, β€œLike An Everflowing Stream,” 2012, WT-106, VG+.
  107. Dismember, β€œIndecent & Obscene,” 2005, CDL0229CD, VG+.
  108. Dismember, β€œWhere Ironcrosses Grow,” 2013, HHR2012-10US, VG+.
  109. Emperor, β€œIn The Nightside Eclipse,” 2014, CANDLE336CD, NM.
  110. Emperor, β€œAnthems To The Welkin At Dusk,” 2017, Candle729637, VG+.
  111. Gorguts, β€œTwo From The Vault (Considered Dead and The Erosion Of Sanity),” 2004, 1686-182662, NM.
  112. Gorguts, β€œObscura,” 2015, 9176-2, NM.
  113. Gorguts, β€œFrom Wisdom To Hate,” 2011, DSR048, VG+.
  114. Exodus, β€œBonded By Blood,” 1989, 888561-8019-2, VG.
  115. Exodus, β€œFabulous Disaster,” 1989, 88561-2001-2, VG.
  116. Immortal, β€œDiabolical Fullmoon Mysticism,” 2013, OPCD007, NM.
  117. Immortal, β€œAt The Heart Of Winter,” 2014, OPCD079, NM.
  118. Malevolent Creation, β€œEternal,” 1995, 76962-32220-2, G+.
  119. Malevolent Creation, β€œIn Cold Blood,” 2013, HHR 2013-11, NM.
  120. Malevolent Creation, β€œDead Man’s Path,” 2015, 9222-2, NM.
  121. Opprobrium, β€œSerpent Temptation,” 2016, RR7320, NM.
  122. Opprobrium, β€œBeyond The Unknown,” 2015, MASS CD 1240 DG, NM.
  123. Suffocation, β€œHuman Waste,” 2005, RR 6686-2, VG.
  124. Suffocation, β€œEffigy Of The Forgotten,” 1991, RC 9275-2, NM.
  125. Suffocation, β€œBreeding The Spawn,” 1993, RR 9113-2, NM.
  126. Suffocation, β€œThe Close Of A Chapter-Live In Quebec City,” 2009, RR7065, VG+.
  127. Suffocation, β€œSuffocation,” 2006, RR 6584-2, NM.
  128. Immolation, β€œDawn Of Possession,” 2015, POSH295, NM.
  129. Immolation, β€œHere In After,” 1996, 3984-14102-2, VG+.
  130. Immolation, β€œFailures For Gods,” 1999, 3984-14197-2, VG.
  131. Immolation, β€œClose To A World Below,” 2000, 3984-14349-2, VG.
  132. Immolation, β€œUnholy Cult,” 2002, DR 022, NM.
  133. Immolation, β€œShadows In The Light,” 2007, 8361-2, VG+.
  134. Immolation, β€œHope And Horror,” cd/dvd, 2008, LIS088, VG+.
  135. Immolation, β€œMajesty And Decay,” 2010, ICARUS 599, VG+.
  136. Immolation, β€œKingdom Of Conspiracy,” 2013, 2952-2, NM.
  137. Immolation, β€œAtonement,” 2017, 3511-0, NM.
  138. Death, β€œScream Bloody Gore,” 1999, WOE050-2, NM.
  139. Death, β€œLeprosy,” 1988, 88561-8248-2, NM.
  140. Death, β€œHuman,” 2011, RR7165, VG+.
  141. Death, β€œIndividual Thought Patterns,” 1993, 88561-1168-2, G+.
  142. Death, β€œSymbolic,” 2008, 1686-179462, VG+.
  143. Death, β€œThe Sound Of Perseverance,” cd/dvd, 2005, 6337-2, NM.
  144. Death, β€œThe Sound Of Perseverance,” 2011, RR7154, NM.
  145. Morbid Angel, β€œAbominations Of Desolation,” 1992, MOSH 48CD, NM.
  146. Morbid Angel, β€œAltars Of Madness,” 2002, MOSH 11CD, VG.
  147. Morbid Angel, β€œBlessed Are The Sick,” cd/dvd, 2009, MOSH3102, VG+.
  148. Morbid Angel, β€œCovenant,” 1993, 9 24504-2, VG+.
  149. Morbid Angel, β€œDomination,” 1995, 9 24612-2, VG.
  150. Morbid Angel, β€œFormulas Fatal To The Flesh,” 1998, MOSH 180 CD, VG.
  151. Morbid Angel, β€œGateways To Annihilation,” 2007, D.I. 074, NM.
  152. Morbid Angel, β€œHeretic,” 2008, D.I. 086, VG.
  153. Morbid Angel, β€œIllud Divinum Insanus,” 2011, SOM 222, NM.
  154. Infernal Majesty, β€œNone Shall Defy,” 1996, D-00044, VG.
  155. Napalm Death, β€œHarmony Corruption,” 1990, 88561-2020-2, G+.
  156. Rigor Mortis, β€œRigor Mortis,” 2003, RMR01-03, NM.
  157. Blood Incantation, β€œStarspawn,” 2016, DDR 157CD, NM.
  158. Massacra, β€œEnjoy The Silence,” 2014, 9984072, NM.
  159. Gorefest, β€œFalse,” 1992, NBA RED 6056-2, NM.
  160. Benediction, β€œTranscend The Rubicon,” 1993, NBA RED 6058-2, VG.
  161. Carnage, β€œDark Recollection,” 2000, MOSH 232CD, NM.
  162. Heathen, β€œThe Evolution Of Chaos,” cd/dvd, 2020, M 7257 5, NM.
  163. Timeghoul, β€œ1992-1994 Discography,” 2013, DDR055CD, VG+.
  164. Immortalis, β€œIndicium De Mortuis,” 2021, DARK 131, NM.
  165. Macabre, β€œGrim Scary Tales,” 2011, WT-89, NM.
  166. Morbid Saint, β€œSpectrum Of Death,” 2016, 88875188872, NM.
  167. Dissection, β€œStorm Of The Light’s Bane,” 2006, BHM003, NM.
  168. Rotting Christ, β€œKhronos,” 2000, SR-0195, NM.
  169. Num Skull, β€œRitually Abused,” 2014, RR7257, NM.
  170. Triptykon, β€œMelana Chasmata,” 2014, 9120-2, NM.
  171. Celtic Frost, β€œMonotheist,” 2006, 77500-2, NM.
  172. Catacomb, β€œIn The Maze Of Kadath,” 2015, DARK 47, NM.
  173. Rottrevore, β€œIniquitous,” 2009, XM 063 CD, NM.
  174. Brutality, β€œIn Mourning,” 2017, CR008, NM.
  175. Absu, β€œTara,” 2017, OPCD098, NM.
  176. Sodom, β€œBetter Off Dead,”1990, SPV 084-76262, NM.
  177. Nocturnus, β€œThresholds,” 2013, MOSH055CDL, NM.
  178. Cancer, β€œDeath Shall Rise,” 2014, CYC 137-2, VG+.
  179. Trouble, β€œTrouble,” 2019, DI 467, M (still sealed).
  180. Trouble, β€œPsalm 9,” 2020, HHR 2020-27, NM.
  181. Cathedral, β€œForrest Of Equilibrium,” 2018, MOSH043CDS, NM.
  182. Monstrosity, β€œMillennium,” 2002, CM 2 2936, NM.
  183. Disincarnate, β€œDreams Of The Carrion Kind,” 2007, D-00152, VG+.
  184. EvilDead, β€œAnnihilation Of Civilization,” 2004, ETL-CD-84, NM.
  185. Fates Warning, β€œNo Exit,” 1988, D2-73330, VG+.
  186. Razor, β€œViolent Restitution,” 1988, RCD 9486, VG.
  187. Flotsam And Jetsam, β€œNo Place For Disgrace 2014,” 2014, 3984-15290-2, NM.
  188. Slaughter, β€œStrappado,” 2014, HHR 385 CD, NM.
  189. Suicidal Tendencies, β€œHow Will I Laugh Tomorrow…,” 1988, EK 44288, G+.
  190. Metal Duck, β€œAuto Ducko Destructo Mondo,” 2012, BTR RS059, VG+.
  191. Destruction, β€œSentence Of Death/Infernal Overkill,” 2000, SPV 85-7529, VG.
  192. Metal Church, β€œMetal Church,” 1985,9 60471-2, VG.
  193. Mekong Delta, The Music Of Erich Zann,” 2013, SPV 265272 CD, NM.
  194. Master, β€œOn The Seventh Day God Created…Master,” 2017, HHR 2017-18, NM.
  195. Brutal Truth, β€œSounds Of The Animal Kingdom/Kill Trend Suicide,” 2006, RR 6597-2, NM.

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14 Most Expensive Punk, Metal, and Rock Albums I Have Above $200

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I searched my inventory and pulled everything in my collection with a value above 200 dollars — hence, the strange number of 14 items in this list. In the video in this post, you can see the walk-thru of my top picks. In addition, I included a list below with pictures and comments on each record and approximate value.

Most of the 14 vinyl that made this list are either metal or punk; however, there were a few oddballs from different genres.

The Truth About Discogs Median Value

I did not look at the Discog’s median value and accept it as gospel. It’s true, Discogs is one of the seven wonders of the internet; however, just going on median value is very deceptive, and here’s why:

  1. Discogs calculates value based on the album’s limited sales on Discogs. If an album is ordinarily worth $100 and somebody sells a fair copy with no cover for $5, this sale is factored in and drags the price down. Conversely, if someone sells an album sealed or autographed copy for far more, it will skew the median up. However, copies are more often sold in poor condition, so that the value will typically skew lower.
  2. Much of the Discogs data is old. Discogs is a big market for vinyl, but it is nowhere near the size of eBay. Therefore, a lot of the information it uses to calculate the value of an album can be as much as 21 years old and based on only a limited number of sales. As we all know, albums appreciate, inflation is real, and the vinyl market changes. None of this is factored into the Discogs median value.
  3. Most sellers on Discogs are not in the United States. Since the site’s algorithm is not very sophisticated, it is easy to game the rankings by inflating shipping costs. If you are in the US, try to buy an album for even close to the listed median value listed – 99% of the time you can’t!

List of Our 14 Most Expensive Punk and Metal Vinyl LPS

Here is the list of the 14 punk/metal vinyl albums from the video at the top of this post. I included the price and a couple of random notes about each.

1. She Wants Revenge – She Wants Revenge LP 2006 Flawless Records B000614801

I’m not exactly sure why this one is worth so much. Even copies in crappy condition seem to be going for $600. Copies of this album in excellent condition go for $1000 and sometimes higher. If anyone knows why this one is so pricey, please leave some info in the comments because I can’t figure it out.

Value: $1000 USD

2. Descendents – Cool To Be You LP 2004 Fat Wreck Chords FAT672-1 Blue Vinyl

This usually isn’t a super expensive album, but the limited first pressing on blue vinyl is worth a pretty penny.

VALUE $600 USD

3. Danzig β€Žβ€“ Danzig 4P LP 1994 American Recordings β€Žβ€“ 9 45647-1

This album usually sells for around $300. This copy was owned personally by Glenn Danzig and is factory sealed.

VALUE $600 USD

4. Rich Kids On LSD – Rock N Roll Nightmare LP 1987 Alchemy VM104

I usually don’t include autographed albums because it is such a subjective value. Even unsigned, this album is $300-$400 if the comic book is included and in good condition. However, I included this one with the autographs because everyone in this band is pretty much dead.

VALUE $500 USD

5. Pantera – Power Metal LP 1988 Metal Magic Records – MMR-1988

According to the band, this album is completely out of print and will never be repressed or reissued, making original copies worth a ton. Despite the corny hair metal image, “Power Metal” is a solid album that rivals some of the band’s later output.

VALUE $400 USD

6. Verbal Abuse – Just An American Band LP 1984 Fowl Records – #5

Punk/hardcore done to perfection. You know you are doing something right if Slayer does a cover album (Undisputed Attitude) featuring six songs from this alum. There are many bootlegs and represses of this album. First pressing like this are extremely rare.

VALUE $400

7. Queens Of The Stone Age – Queens Of The Stone Age LP 2010 Rekords Rekords

This is another one that caught me off guard because this pressing is a 2010 reissue of 1998 debut with a different cover. Original presses go for over a thousand dollars, and the represses are not cheap either.

VALUE $300 USD

8. Samhain β€Žβ€“ November-Coming-Fire LP 1986 Plan 9 β€Žβ€“ PL9-07

Probably my favorite album Danzig ever recorded and one of the many featuring his vocals to make this list.

VALUE $275 USD

9. Danzig – Thrall-Demonsweatlive LP [Picture Disc] 1993 Def American – 514 876-1

Unlike the Samhain album listed at #8, this is from my least favorite techno/electronic period of Glenn Danzig’s career. Even so, these limited edition picture discs are worth a pretty penny, and people seem to buy them.

VALUE $250 USD

10. Carnivore β€Žβ€“ Retaliation LP 1987 Roadracer Records β€Žβ€“ RR 9597

Probably one of my favorite metal albums of all time – Carnivore’s “Retaliation” still stands up to this day, yet could have never come out in today’s politically correct “woke” climate. But, like virtually everything after the death of Peter Steele in 2010 – the value has gone up dramatically.

VALUE $250 USD

11. Sodom – Obsessed By Cruelty LP 2016 Wax Maniax – WM55029

A 2016 reissue of Sodom’s first LP from their wave black metal period, Obsessed By Cruelty, is surprisingly pricey and simultaneously loved and hated by metal fans.

VALUE $250 USD

12. Misfits – Earth A.D. / Wolfsblood LP 1984 Aggressive Rockproduktionen – AG 0024

Original German press with inner sleeve and order form.

VALUE $240 USD

13. Exhorder – Slaughter In The Vatican LP 1990 Roadracer RO 9363-1

This absolutely brutal thrash metal album came out a bit late in 1990 but still holds up to this day. After taking 30 years off, Exhorder returned in 2019 and still tours to this day.

VALUE $230 USD

14. Death – Scream Bloody Gore LP 1987 Under One Flag β€Žβ€“ FLAG 12

Scream Bloody Gore” along with “Leprosy” and “Spiritual Healing” are my three favorite albums from the Death’s caveman-style death metal period before they went in a more technical direction.

VALUE $200 USD

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How To Spot A Fake Yellow Bathory LP (BMLP-666-1)

Bathory- Bathory LP 1984 Black Mark Production BMLP 666-1

The self-titled Bathory LP (Bathory – Bathory LP 1984 Black Mark Production – BMLP 666-1) with the “yellow goat” album cover is considered one of the “holy grail” scores for heavy and black metal record collectors the globe over. But, unfortunately, it is also one of the most counterfeited records out there because of its value. So let’s find out how not to get fooled into buying a fake, or if you don’t have thousands to spend — what a replica is worth.

Why Is This Album So Valuable?

The first album from Bathory is a landmark album from the metal genre. While it sounds recorded in a garage, it became the template for countless black metal bands afterward. The first thousand copies were pressed independently on Quarthon’s Black Mark Productions with a gold-colored goat on the front cover before being picked up by Combat and Under One Flag for broader distribution. The first press with a yellow goat can fetch $5,000 or some for an authentic copy.

FUN FACT: The original goat was supposed to be gold, but due do budget issues, the fledgling Black Mark Productions label had to settle for yellow.

How To Spot A Fake Bathory Album

The iconic artwork for this album is very simple. Therefore there are some very convincing knockoffs available in various markets. Listed below are the main things to be looking for:

  • Examine the dead wax or the “runout matrix” on the album. It is the engraving in the vinyl after the playing surface. The engraving in a real copy should read as follows on Side A (“Darkness”): 840905GP with BMLP 666 1 A PD-CR Pentagram image] [666 image in pyramid shape] and then on Side B will have this etching 840905GP BMLP 666 1 B PD-CR [Cross image]
  • The most prolific bootlegs came out in Europe in the mid-1990s. The most common runouts are 666-1, or you may see some copies with nothing in the dead wax at all.
  • Most of the original pressings came with a printed inner sleeve. However, these can also be faked. Also, some authentic copies may be short an inner sleeve if the original owner lost it.
  • If the album looks “too new” you should look more carefully. Remember that this album came out in 1984 and is 37 years old at this point. You should expect to see some wear.
  • If the color looks “wrong”, it is likely a fake. This is a common problem among cheap bootlegs.

Marketplace Safety

Despite how rare this album is and eBay’s policy to not allow the sale of counterfeit albums, there always seem to be 2-3 copies available for $2200-$2500 at any given time. Most likely, they are not authentic, but here is how you stay safe if you want to spend big money.

  • Contact the seller and inquire about the runout matrix. If they don’t respond or refuse to provide it, you should hard pass. You can also request they provide pictures, though they can be difficult to see.
  • Whether on Discogs or eBay, look for a reputable seller that has many reviews and a lot of items for sale — not someone who could pack up and disappear overnight.
  • If the seller does not accept returns, you should not buy from them.

Album Artwork

As I said, this iconic album artwork is quite basic. Here are some pictures from one of the common European bootleg pressings. Notice how tough it is to tell if it is fake or authentic.

How Much Is A Yellow Goat Bootleg Worth?

If you want to have a yellow goat Bathory, but don’t feel like forking out two grand, it is totally understandable. If you can get past the moral dilemma of not paying the Quarthon estate, you can get replica copies for 50 bucks, sometimes less.

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