Vinyl Records Collectors Guide

SLAYER - Christ Illusion

Depicting a mutilated Christ painted by longtime collaborator Larry Carroll, the album's graphic artwork courted controversy. An alternative cover was issued to conservative retailers who felt uncomfortable with the original

SLAYER - Haunting the Chapel

"Haunting the Chapel" is an EP released by the thrash metal band Slayer in 1984 through Metal Blade and Enigma Records.

SLAYER - Haunting the Chapel

SLAYER - Hell Awaits

"Hell Awaits" is the second studio album by the American thrash metal band Slayer, released through Metal Blade Records in 1985.

SLAYER - Live Undead Metal Blade Records

"Live Undead" is the first live extended play by the American thrash metal band Slayer. It was released through Metal Blade Records and recorded in New York City in front of a room of people.

SLAYER - Live Undead Axe Records

This issue of the "Live Undead" album has the bonus track: "Chemical Warfare"

SLAYER - Reign in Blood

"Reign in Blood" is the third studio album and the major label debut by the American thrash metal band Slayer. It was released on October 7, 1986 through Def Jam Recordings.

SLAYER - South of Heaven

"South of Heaven" is the fourth studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer. Released on July 5, 1988, the album was the band's second collaboration with record producer Rick Rubin, whose production skills on Slayer's previous album Reign in Blood had helped the band's sound evolve.

SLAYER - Show No Mercy

"Show No Mercy" is the debut album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released in December 1983 through Metal Blade Records. Brian Slagel signed the band to Metal Blade after watching the band perform the song "Phantom of the Opera" by Iron Maiden. The band was forced to self-finance their debut album, combining the savings of vocalist Tom Araya, who was employed as a respiratory therapist, and money borrowed from guitarist Kerry King's father.