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30th Anniversary Edition first remastered re-release of the tenth full-length album by legendary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
British Metal legends Judas Priest for a second time reissued "Turbo" album, originally released in 1986. Always believing that Metal should have no boundaries, Priest challenged themselves taking on board new technical inventions to create fresh ideas and push their sound forward. Searching for a way to retool their sound, Judas Priest attempted to accentuate their melodic side on "Turbo" by incorporating synthesizers and '80s Pop-Metal stylings ("Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days" sounds more like Poison, albeit with synths). The restrained songcraft sometimes pays dividends, especially on the PMRC-bashing "Private Property" and "Parental Guidance", and the synth-driven leadoff track "Turbo Lover", the latter of which is easily the best song on the record, and a successful reimagining of the Priest formula. The album features all the hallmarks of classic Judas Priest on tracks such as “Turbo Lover”, “Parental Guidance” and “Locked In”.
This album is an essential part of the Judas Priest catalogue. Originally recorded with the band's long term producer Tom Allom, this album marked a distinctive change in the band’s sound by the use of synthesized guitars but still keeping their classic Heavy Metal style that Judas Priest were synonymous with!
Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd./Columbia, 1986/2017 (88875183271). Made in France. 180 g vinyl.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Turbo Lover 5:33
2. Locked In 4:19
3. Private Proberty 4:29
4. Parental Guidance 3:26
5. Rock You All Around The World 3:36

Side 2
6. Out In The Cold 6:27
7. Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days 4:39
8. Hot For Love 4:11
9. Reckless 4:20

Total playing time: 41:00 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary British Synth-Pop/New Wave singer.
The first single from this album, "Cambodia", was released in November 1981 and signalled a different sound from the Wilde camp, with an Electronic and Synth sound, different from the Rock sound of her first album. The songs were again written by Marty and Ricky Wilde, and produced by Ricky Wilde. The lyrics of the songs were similar to the first album: the second single, "View from a Bridge", and the album track "Wendy Sadd" seemed to be about suicide, "Chaos at the Airport" described a nightmare about flying and "Ego" was quite the opposite of a love song. "Can You Come Over" was recorded at the Wilde's home.
The album topped the charts in a host of European countries and reached number 8 in Australia, although it did not surpass the success of debut album.
RAK, 1982 (SRAK 548). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Ego 4:08    
2. Words Fell Down 3:29    
3. Action City 3:21    
4. View From A Bridge 3:30    
5. Just A Feeling 4:09    

Side 2
6. Chaos At The Airport    3:15    
7. Take Me Tonight 3:52    
8. Can You Come Over 3:32    
9. Wendy Sadd 3:47    
10. Cambodia - Reprise 7:12

Total playing time: 40:15 min.

Second re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
80's Black/Dark Metal classic featuring Andy LaRoque on guitar, Mickey Dee (Motörhead) on drums, and the King Diamond himself. Originally released in 1987, “Abigail” established King Diamond as its own entity apart from the Mercyful Fate sound and style. Widely recognized masterpiece, "Abigail" is also unquestionably one of Heavy Metal's greatest concept albums. This is the first concept solo-album by King Diamond.
A passion for dark-themed theatrics had always qualified the work of the man formerly known as Kim Bendix Petersen before this release, and yet his band's debut from two years prior had merely hinted at the conceptual ambitions yet to come. So turn out the houselights, draw the curtains, and listen closely as King Diamond's synthetically altered voice introduces us to the witch Abigail La'Fey (in an obvious tribute to Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan) through her "Funeral". Moments later, proper musical opener "Arrival" introduces the familiar Post-Metal, semi-Thrashing style over which Diamond will narrate his spine-tingling tale of horror, a tale which, in the process, conjures such career-topping compositions as the stunning "A Mansion in Darkness", the surprisingly clever "The Family Ghost", and the quite beautiful acoustics, orchestrations, and sound effects introducing "The 7th Day of July 1777". Ensuing highlights such as "The Possession", the title track, and the epic finale of "Black Horsemen" maintain the pattern of carefully structured lyrics, as they spell out in frightening detail Abigail's terrifying act of possession and demonic rebirth through the hapless leading couple's newborn child. By the time it's all screamed and done, it's safe to say Rosemary's Baby was no more gruesome!
Also of note, musically speaking, ace future Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee matches incredible versatility and envious power for a command performance here, and one can noticeably hear guitarist Andy LaRocque nudging Diamond's erstwhile Mercyful Fate cohort Michael Denner out of the dual lead guitar equation with his inspired leads (he would soon assume an unchallenged position at the feet of the King's throne). As for the master of dark ceremonies himself, King Diamond, too, takes a quantum leap by subjecting his trademark falsettos to layer upon layer of multi-tracked harmonies, transforming what was previously an acquired taste for some into an overpowering and irresistible self-contained chorus sent straight from the pits of hell. Thanks to all of this, the combined quality of the words and music to be found on "Abigail" make it an exercise in Goth Metal storytelling that remains quite simply nonpareil - among the living, at least.
“Abigail” has a legendary reputation. Visionary, revolutionary, beyond its time, the song is a field of magic powers from every member of the band. Everything is perfected, crafted with the most subtle work. With some god-like drumming and guitar playing with the addition of The King's amazing voice this is a must have for any Metal fan and any fan of complex and theatrical music! King Diamond amazed us with many new and great releases after this album, but no one reached the amount of talent and perfection that can be found in "Abigail"!!
Re-edition features three bonus tracks. 180 gram gatefold vinyl.
Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records GmbH Germany, 1987/2013 (RRCAR 8788-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

LP 1

Side A
1. Funeral 
2. Arrival
3. A Mansion In Darkness

Side B
4. The Family Ghost
5. The 7thday Of July 1777
6. Omens

LP 2

Side A
1. The Possession
2. Abigail
3. Black Horsemen
4. Shrine

Side B
5. A Mansion In Darkness (Rough Mix)
6. The Family Ghost (Rough Mix)
7. The Possession (Rough Mix)

The first compilation mini-album by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
The album contains five tracks and an outro, including some rare tracks and B-sides of 12'' singles. "The Lake" ranks as probably the rarest of all King Diamond's tracks. Until this release, it was only available on the limited edition "Halloween" Picture Disc, which quicklly came and disappeared in September '86.
King Diamond adds: “These are not remasters. These are the albums as they were originally done in the old days from the original production masters. They retain all the original dynamics that were captured at the time. It’s very exciting to present these to fans as they were originally released”.
The album cover featured King Diamond with face paint that resembled KISS bassist Gene Simmons' "Demon". Simmons claimed that King's face paint was copyright infringement and sued him. The lawsuit was eventually dropped when King changed his design.
180g Black Vinyl includes download card.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1988/2020 (3984-15680-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Halloween (previously released on "Fatal Portrait", 1986) 04:14
2. Them (previously released on "Them", 1988) 01:58
3. No Presents for Christmas (previously released as A-Side of "No Presents For Christmas" 12" Single, 1985) 04:21

Side B
4. Shrine (previously released as the B-side of "The Family Ghost" 12" Single, 1987) 04:23
5. The Lake (previously released as a B-side of "Halloween" Picture Disc Single, 1986) 04:13
6. Phone Call (previously released as bonus track on CD versions of "Them", 1988) 01:38
 
Total playing time: 20:47 min.

Second re-release of the third full-length album by the legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
Following the incredible success of his second solo album, and first conceptual undertaking, "Abigail", King Diamond set to work almost immediately on his next extravagant adventure in gothic storytelling with "Them." This time, he inserts himself among the story's characters, which also includes his mother, little sister, a haunted house, and, more unexpectedly, a batty old grandmother whose return from a long stay at the insane asylum (famously announced by "Welcome Home" 's borderline hilarious opening shrieks of "Grandmaaaa!!!") precipitates the supernatural acts of possession, murder, and madness that move this tale forward.
It is the first of two fictional concept albums, the second of these being "Conspiracy".
Also worth noting are the new musical players who had joined the King Diamond band on this outing. After all, the replacement of guitarist Michael Denner and bassist Timi Hansen by Pete Blakk and Hal Patino, respectively, signaled the King's final break with his former band, Mercyful Fate. Tellingly, other than upping the overall camp factor just so, this development had no discernible effect on "Them" 's musical vision as compared to "Abigail", thereby confirming said vision as stemming from King Diamond himself.
Co-songwriter Andy LaRocque once again delivers distinctive, semi-Thrash riffs, majestic harmonies, and searing, inventive solo passages to standout moments like "The Invisible Guests", "Tea", and "Twilight Symphony", but it's small nuances such as the acoustic break in "A Broken Spell" and the oppressive synthesized clavichords heard on "The Accusation Chair" that lend "Them" 's story its satisfyingly complex personality. What's more, overly theatrical numbers like "Mother's Getting Weaker" and "Bye, Bye Missy" take a little more license with their arrangements when incorporating the key words, plot themes, and even distinct character voices necessary to advancing the story line, but usually do so with very little detriment to the musical flow, which is occasionally embellished further by short interludes such as the title cut's symphonic instrumental interlude, and the opening and closing vignettes, "Out from the Asylum" and "Coming Home". As for King Diamond, he takes full advantage of the story's various points of view to try on any number of vocal guises, but overall, he's employing spiraling vocal chorales built upon layers of his instantly recognizable shrill falsettos far more frequently than his lower-register growling style. Ultimately, pundits generally found "Them" just slightly lacking in the face of "Abigail" 's rarely challenged excellence, but consumers ultimately disagreed, buying more copies of "Them" that any other King Diamond album before or after. "Them" has sold over 200,000 copies in North America alone.
Re-edition features three bonus tracks. 180 gram vinyl.
Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records GmbH Germany, 1988/2013 (RRCAR 8785-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Out From The Asylum
2. Welcome Home 
3. The Invisible Guest
4. Tea
5. Mother`s Getting Weaker
6. Bye, Bye Missy
7. A Broken Spell

Side B
8. The Accusation Chair 
9. "Them"
10. Twilight Symphony
11. Coming Home
Bonus Tracks
12. Phone Call
13. The Invisible Guest (Rehearsal)
14. Bye, Bye Missy (Rehearsal)

First re-release on Picture Disc of the third full-length studio album by the legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
Following the incredible success of his second solo album, and first conceptual undertaking, "Abigail", King Diamond set to work almost immediately on his next extravagant adventure in gothic storytelling with "Them." This time, he inserts himself among the story's characters, which also includes his mother, little sister, a haunted house, and, more unexpectedly, a batty old grandmother whose return from a long stay at the insane asylum (famously announced by "Welcome Home" 's borderline hilarious opening shrieks of "Grandmaaaa!!!") precipitates the supernatural acts of possession, murder, and madness that move this tale forward.
It is the first of two fictional concept albums, the second of these being "Conspiracy".
Also worth noting are the new musical players who had joined the King Diamond band on this outing. After all, the replacement of guitarist Michael Denner and bassist Timi Hansen by Pete Blakk and Hal Patino, respectively, signaled the King's final break with his former band, Mercyful Fate. Tellingly, other than upping the overall camp factor just so, this development had no discernible effect on "Them" 's musical vision as compared to "Abigail", thereby confirming said vision as stemming from King Diamond himself.
Co-songwriter Andy LaRocque once again delivers distinctive, semi-Thrash riffs, majestic harmonies, and searing, inventive solo passages to standout moments like "The Invisible Guests", "Tea", and "Twilight Symphony", but it's small nuances such as the acoustic break in "A Broken Spell" and the oppressive synthesized clavichords heard on "The Accusation Chair" that lend "Them" 's story its satisfyingly complex personality. What's more, overly theatrical numbers like "Mother's Getting Weaker" and "Bye, Bye Missy" take a little more license with their arrangements when incorporating the key words, plot themes, and even distinct character voices necessary to advancing the story line, but usually do so with very little detriment to the musical flow, which is occasionally embellished further by short interludes such as the title cut's symphonic instrumental interlude, and the opening and closing vignettes, "Out from the Asylum" and "Coming Home". As for King Diamond, he takes full advantage of the story's various points of view to try on any number of vocal guises, but overall, he's employing spiraling vocal chorales built upon layers of his instantly recognizable shrill falsettos far more frequently than his lower-register growling style. Ultimately, pundits generally found "Them" just slightly lacking in the face of "Abigail" 's rarely challenged excellence, but consumers ultimately disagreed, buying more copies of "Them" that any other King Diamond album before or after. "Them" has sold over 200,000 copies in North America alone.
Strictly limited to 2000 copies Collector’s Edition 180 gram Picture Disc.
Metal Blade Records, 1988/2018 (3984-25056-1). Made in USA.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Out From the Asylum 1:45
2. Welcome Home 4:36
3. The Invisible Guests 5:05
4. Tea 5:15
5. Mother's Getting Weaker 4:02

Side B
6. Bye, Bye, Missy 5:09
7. A Broken Spell 4:08
8. The Accusation Chair 4:21
9. Them 1:57
10. Twilight Symphony 4:09
11. Coming Home 1:12

Total playing time: 41:39 min.

Second full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock band.
Kingdom Come was despised as merely a Led Zeppelin clone when they came to the scene in 1988. The similarity in their sound and Wolf's voice are the main reason of this accusation. And this sophomore follow-up to Kingdom Come's commercially successful but critically abused debut was a little surprising. "In Your Face" answered the doubt of whether Kingdom Come has the guts to reinvent their style or not. Out of ten tracks that were mainly written by Lenny Wolf, couple of tracks still can't escape the shadows of Zeppelin such as "The Wind" or "Highway 6", but the band began to show a positive improvement.
The opening, "Do You Like It?" puts Wolf's commanding vocal on top of Stag/Steier killer licks. This song has a memorable lines and there's not a single song on this album that can top this. The second best song is "Gotta Go (Can't Wage A War)", a midtempo blasting track with catchy hooks. "Stargazer" is another up-tempo epic with a superb Verse/Chorus combo. James Kottak, whom later joined Scorpions, is behind the drum kit and he provided a dynamic beat to the band, from the Blues-based slowtempo of "Just Like A Wild Rose" to the classic Rock heavily-influenced "Overrated". If you like ballads, "Who Do You Love" and "Mean Dirty Joe" are worth checking.
The non-typical late 80s Hard Rock style can be a fresh breathe. Wolf's vocal is unmistakably awesome, the rhythm section is exceptionally tight, and the production is also very good. For fans of Led Zeppelin, Dio, and traditional Heavy Rock, "In Your Face" is a brilliant!!
PolyGram Records, Inc./Polydor, 1989 ‎(839 192-1). Made in England. First press. Used: very good.
 

Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Do You Like It 3:39
2. Who Do You Love 4:13
3. The Wind 5:00
4. Gotta Go (Can't Wage A War) 4:25
5. Highway 6 5:51

Side 2
6. Perfect 'O' 3:46
7. Just Like A Wild Rose 4:31
8. Overrated 4:03
9. Mean Dirty Joe 4:08
10. Stargazer 5:16

Total playing time: 44:36
 

Samples: https://www.last.fm

First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album by the former lead guitarist and vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. The album featured Anton Fig on drums, which later performed session work on the Kiss albums "Dynasty" and "Unmasked", as well as become a member of Ace Frehley’s band Frehley’s Comet. Fig along with Will Lee, who played bass on three tracks on the album, became permanent members of Paul Shaffer’s band on "Late Night" with David Letterman and "Late Show" with David Letterman.
Of the four Kiss solo albums released simultaneously in 1978, the best of the bunch is guitarist Ace Frehley's. Similar in approach to Paul Stanley's album, Frehley did not stray far from the expected heavy Kiss sound (like Gene Simmons and Peter Criss did with their releases), but Ace was equipped with better compositions than Stanley.
Frehley proved once and for all that he was not simply a backup musician to Kiss head honchos Simmons and Stanley. All of the tracks are strong, such as the venomous opener, "Rip It Out", as well as a few tracks that confirm how Frehley was indulging in alcohol and drugs a bit too much by the late '70s ("Snow Blind", "Ozone", and "Wiped Out"). You'll also find many underrated compositions ("Speedin' Back to My Baby", "What's on Your Mind?", "I'm in Need of Love"), a gorgeous instrumental ("Fractured Mirror"), and the Top 20 hit single "New York Groove". Unfortunately, when Ace left Kiss in 1982 (eventually forming Frehley's Comet), he never came close to topping this solid and inspired 1978 solo outing.
Casablanca/Lilith Ltd., 1978/2006 (LR114LPP). Manufactured in EU. 180g Picture Disc.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Rip It Out 3:40
2. Speedin' Back To My Baby 3:37
3. Snow Blind 3:55
4. Ozone 4:40
5. What's On Your Mind? 3:27

Side Two
6. New York Groove 3:03
7. I'm In Need Of Love 4:37
8. Wiped-Out 4:13
9. Fractured Mirror 5:26

Total playing time: 36:38 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Dressed To Kill” was produced by Casablanca Records president Neil Bogart, as the label's financial situation at the time did not permit the hiring of a professional producer. Possibly due to the short length of the album, original vinyl versions had long pauses between each track to create the illusion that the sides were longer than they were. Each side ran just 15 minutes, and some of the song times were listed incorrectly on the vinyl versions. For example, "Two Timer" was listed at 2:59 and "Ladies in Waiting" was listed at 2:47. 
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
“Dressed To Kill” peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard 200 album chart in the US and was certified Gold by the RIAA on February 28, 1977. "C'mon and Love Me" and "Rock and Roll All Nite" were released as singles but failed to rise up the charts. A live version of "Rock and Roll All Nite" from "Alive!", issued as a single later that year, reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Limited Edition 180g Purple Marbled Vinyl includes Poster.
Casablanca Record And FilmWorks/Polystar/Bellaphon, 1979/2021 (22S-3 | NBLP 7016). Made in UK. Japanese release replica.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Room Service 2:59  
2. Two Timer 2:47  
3. Ladies In Waiting 2:35  
4. Getaway 2:43  
5. Rock Bottom 3:54  

Side Two
1. C'mon And Love Me 2:57  
2. Anything For My Baby 2:35  
3. She 4:08  
4. Love Her All I Can 2:40  
5. Rock And Roll All Nite 2:49  

Total playing time: 30:07 min.




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The seventh full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Disco/Hard Rock band.
It was the first time that the four original members of KISS did not all appear together for the entire album. In later interviews, the band admitted they started listening to outsiders about what direction the music should go in around the time of "Dynasty". Stanley's "I Was Made for Lovin' You" was an attempt to cash in on the popularity of Disco music. It was one of the band's most successful singles, peaking at #11 on the American singles chart. "I Was Made for Lovin' You" was KISS' first songwriting collaboration with Desmond Child, who showed up later on "Animalize", "Asylum", "Crazy Nights", "Smashes, Thrashes & Hits" and "Hot In The Shade". Frehley said in various interviews that KISS was becoming a youth-oriented band with children attending their concerts with parents.
"Dynasty" restored the band to commercial prominence, reaching #9 on the US Billboard album chart. It was certified Platinum in USA, Netherlads and double-Platinum in Canada. It was the last high-charting album by KISS for several years. 
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
Limited Edition 180g Grey Vinyl includes Poster.
Casablanca Record And FilmWorks/Bellaphon, 1979/2021 (NB 7049PD). Made in UK.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. I Was Made For Lovin' You 4:29
2. 2.000 Man 4:53
3. Sure Know Something 3:59
4. Dirty Livin' 4:16

Side 2
1. Charisma 4:26
2. Magic Touch 4:40
3. Hard Times 3:29
4. X-Ray Eyes 3:42
5. Save Your Love 4:39

Total playing time: 38:33 min.

40th Anniversary re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
Much of the material on the album was written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as members of their pre-KISS band Wicked Lester. With the exception of "Kissin' Time", all of the material for "Kiss" was written before the band entered the studio. Some of the songs were written during Wicked Lester's brief existence, while "Firehouse" was written by Paul Stanley, when he was attending the High School of Music & Art in New York City.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
Despite the band's promoting and touring, "Kiss" sold approximately 75 000 copies after its initial release without the presence of a hit single. It was certified Gold on June 8, 1977, having shipped 500 000 copies. The album was re-released in 1997 (along with most of KISS' earlier albums) in a remastered version.
Gene Simmons has said that the 1974 self-titled is his favorite KISS album.
Remastered re-release comes on heavyweight 180g vinyl with MP3 download voucher.
Casablanca Records/Mercury Records/The Island Def Jam Music Group, A Universal Music Company, 1974/2014 (0602537658244). Made in EU. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Strutter 3:10
2. Nothin' To Lose 3:26
3. Firehouse 3:18
4. Cold Gin 4:21
5. Let Me Know 2:58

Side Two
1. Kissin' Time 3:52
2. Deuce 3:05
3. Love Theme From Kiss 2:24
4. 100,000 Years 3:22
5. Black Diamond 5:11

Total playing time: 35:07 min.

The ninth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Music From The Elder” marked a substantial departure from band's previous output, "Unmasked", with its epic concept and orchestral elements: its sales were so poor that Kiss did not embark on a supporting tour for the first time in its eight-year history, opting instead to make a handful of promotional appearances. In an effort to return to their Hard Rock roots, KISS began recording music more akin to the Hard Rock style that launched them to popularity in the mid-1970s. But at the same time, Simmons, Stanley, and creative manager Bill Aucoin felt that just returning to a harder sound was not enough. They believed that only a bold, artistic statement would regenerate public interest in KISS. To that end, they enlisted producer Bob Ezrin to work with the band, who, in turn, employed members from the American Symphony Orchestra and St. Robert's Choir to record tracks for the album. Ezrin had worked with the band before, producing their hit 1976 album "Destroyer". He had also co-produced Pink Floyd's 1979 concept album "The Wall". Simmons, Stanley, and Aucoin felt that Ezrin could help bring their ambitions to fruition. Most participants in the album's recording admit that it was a major misstep for KISS. Ezrin, despite his recent success with the even more ambitious "Wall" album, admitted that his judgments concerning "Music From The Elder" were clouded due in large part to a cocaine addiction at the time. Stanley and Simmons admit that they were "delusional" concerning the project, while Frehley has stated that he felt that it was not a good idea to begin with.
"Music From The Elder" was the first album with drummer Eric Carr and the last album to feature Ace Frehley, until their 1996 reunion Alive Worldwide Tour, apart from appearing on the cover of the compilation album "Killers" and the next album, "Creatures Of The Night", as well as a handful of promotional appearances with the band until late 1982.
Despite the general negative feelings towards this album, it has garnered some occasional praise in recent years. In 2011, the American website Guitar World mentioned the album among their "50 Great Albums Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary" in 2011, while the Brazilian Roadie Crew Magazine did likewise in a list of "The 81 Greatest Albums of 1981". Later, in 2017, Roadie Crew rank it among their "Greatest 40 Concept Albums Ever" at #22. In 2016, Classic Rock Magazine ranked the album among a list of "The 20 Most Underrated Classic Rock Albums Ever". In 2018, the French edition of the Rock Hard Magazine included it in the Volume 2 of its "Ideal Metaltheque", in the concept albums category. There are rumours that "The Elder" has sold around 500 000 copies, however, this has yet to be substantiated by any official audit, and has not been certified Gold as of 2018.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
180g vinyl in gatefold cover.
Casablanca Records/Mercury Records/The Island Def Jam Music Group, 1981/2014 (0602537850709). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Fanfare 1:22
2. Just A Boy 2:30
3. Odyssey 5:36
4. Only You 4:19
5. Under The Rose 4:49
6. Dark Light 4:12

Side B
7. A World Without Heroes 2:40
8. The Oath 4:32
9. Mr. Blackwell 4:53
10. Escape From The Island 2:50
11. I 3:54
12. Finale (hidden track) 1:09

Total playing time: 42:46 min.

First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album by the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. It is the only album of the four Kiss solo albums to feature all original songs, as Simmons, Criss and Frehley each recorded one cover song on their albums.
Paul Stanley's 1978 solo album was the most Kiss-like of the four, sounding more like an official band release rather than a solo outing. But this isn't necessarily a bad thing - Stanley had become a seasoned Hard Rock songwriter by this point, churning out some of Kiss' best material ("Love Gun", "Detroit Rock City", "I Want You" etc.), and wisely stuck to his winning formula on Paul Stanley. With the help of studio musicians, as well as guitarist Bob Kulick (who was almost an original member of Kiss, and brother of future Kiss replacement guitarist Bruce) and Rod Stewart/Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice, Stanley's album is on par with Ace Frehley's as far as consistency is concerned. A couple of epic compositions (by Kiss standards) are highlights: "Tonight You Belong to Me" and "Take Me Away (Together as One)", as are the more straightforward tracks "Ain't Quite Right", "Wouldn't You Like to Know Me?", "It's Alright" and "Goodbye". 
While his other Kiss bandmates took more chances with their solo records (with varying results), Stanley's album is more or less what a new Kiss album released in 1978 would have sounded like!
The album reached #40 on the US Billboard album chart. It was generally regarded as the second best of the solo albums, following Frehley's.
Casablanca/Lilith Ltd., 1978/2006 (LR116LPP). Manufactured in EU. 180g Picture Disc.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Tonight You Belong To Me 4:40
2. Move On 3:11
3. Ain't Quite Right 3:35
4. Wouldn't You Like To Know Me? 3:18
5. Take Me Away (Together As One) 5:34
6. It's Alright 3:34

Side Two
7. Hold Me, Touch Me (Think Of Me When We're Apart) 3:40
8. Love In Chains 3:33
9. Goodbye 4:09

Total playing time: 35:14 min.

First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album the drummer of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. The album was produced by Vini Poncia, who went on to produce the Kiss albums "Dynasty" (1979) and "Unmasked" (1980). Criss covered "Tossin' and Turnin'", which was a #1 hit for Bobby Lewis in the U.S. during the summer of 1961. The song was subsequently covered by Kiss on their 1979 tour. Much of the material on the album was originally written in 1971 for Criss's pre-Kiss band Lips.
At the peak of their popularity in 1978, Kiss decided to maximize their sales potential and exploit their loyal audience by having each member release a solo record on the same day. Instead of sending sales through the roof, it had the unexpected effect of stopping their momentum cold. It wasn't because the market was flooded with Kiss product - although it certainly was, since they released nine albums, including two double-live records and a compilation, in the course of four years - it was because the albums were, for the most part, terrible. Peter Criss' effort was one of the most undistinguished of the bunch, lacking hooks on the Pop-Metal rockers or the power ballads, as well as personality throughout. Even Kiss fans will have a hard time making their way through this record, or any of the other solo albums.
The album was the lowest charting of all the Kiss solo albums of 1978, reaching #43 on the US Billboard album chart. Of the four solo albums, "Peter Criss" was the only album to have two singles released from it: "Don't You Let Me Down" and "You Matter to Me".
Casablanca/Lilith Ltd., 1978/2006 (LR115LPP). Manufactured in EU. 180g Picture Disc.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. I'm Gonna Love You 3:19
2. You Matter To Me 3:17
3. Tossin' And Turnin' 4:01
4. Don't You Let Me Down 3:43
5. That's The Kind Of Sugar Papa Likes 3:01

Side Two
6. Easy Thing 3:54
7. Rock Me, Baby 2:53
8. Kiss The Girld Goodbye 2:46
9. Hooked On Rock 'n' Roll 3:37
10. I Can't Stop The Rain 4:26

Total playing time: 34:57 min.

The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Thrash Metal band.
There aren‘t many bands with a history as long and eventful as Kreator‘s, who fascinatingly succeed in exploring new horizons while challenging and reinventing themselves time and again – as is perfectly illustrated by their new record "Gods Of Violence". With this 14th studio album of their impressive career, the Thrashers from Essen have created a work of art of utmost vigor, drawing its unfailing power from the pounding heart of one of the greatest, most versatile Metal bands of all time. Over the years, Kreator have sold more than two million albums worldwide and have played countless shows all around the globe.
Without a doubt, one of the greatest works of the band and in Metal music in general!!
180 g double Black vinyl in gatefold cover includes printed inner sleeves with lyrics.
Nuclear Blast Records, 2017 (NB 3725-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Apocalypticon 1:07
2. World War Now 4:28
3. Satan Is Real 4:38
4. Totalitarian Terror 4:47

Side B
1. Gods Of Violence 5:52
2. Army Of Storms 5:10

Side C
1. Hail To The Hordes 4:03
2. Lion With Eagle Wings 5:22
3. Fallen Brother 4:39

Side D
1. Side By Side 4:21
2. Death Becomes My Light 7:26

Total playing time: 51:53 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary Russian Speed Metal band.
Initially it planned to call the album "Рок навсегда" ("Rock Forever") and add the first song with the same name, but the record company changed the song to "Intro" and title to "Круиз-1". Also, obviously, label Melodiya took band's demos, written in the basement. Even so, "Круиз-1" was sold more than 12.5 million copies in USSR!
This album was re-released in 2007 with the missing song and remakes.
Melodiya, 1987/1988 (С60 26141 004). Made in USSR.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Intro 4:40
2. Дальний Свет / Distant Light 4:25
3. Случилось / It Happened So 4:52
4. Последний Рассвет / Last Dawn 5:42

Side 2
5. Иди Же С Нами... / Come With Us... 10:05
6. Мираж / Mirage 3:30
7. Время / Time 4:32

Total playing time: 37:46 min.​​​​​​​

The third full-length studio album by legendaryAmerican singer.
Four singles were released from the album, including Branigan's cover version of Raf's "Self Control", which was a commercial success, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topping the charts in Canada and several European countries. Additionally, "The Lucky One" peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, while her cover of Umberto Tozzi's "Ti Amo" reached number two in Australia and number five in Canada.
The album peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Internationally, it charted within the top five in several continental European countries.
Atlantic Recording Corporation/WEA Musik GmbH, 1984 ‎(780 147-1). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/vinyl): NM/NM.
                        

Tracklist:

Side One
1. The Lucky One 4:10
2. Self Control 4:08
3. Ti Amo 4:18
4. Heart 4:08
5. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow 3:26

Side Two
6. Satisfaction    3:56
7. Silent Partners 4:10
8. Breaking Out    3:50
9. Take Me 3:43
10. With Every Beat Of My Heart    4:12

Total playing time: 40:01 min.

Unofficial re-release of the two full-length albums, in one set, by legendary British Blues/Hard Rock band.
Sources of records are same as official released, but covers are something different from originals. "Houses Of The Holy" cover is apparently same as original one, but child at right side is from back side of original cover (and reversed). Before everything else, this picture was completely new drawing (it's not reprint)!!
"IV" cover is surprisingly strange. Picture of "Old man with firewood on his back" was changed to new photo (not drawing) and different situation! A man (not old man) rest against a hut and take a break!! It's so funny!!
This really strange edition is a must for every Led Zeppelin collector!!!
AnTrop, 1971/1973/1991 (P91 00145/148). Unofficial release. Made in USSR. Used (cover/disc I/disc II): NM-/NM-/NM-.
 

Tracklist:

LP 1
1.Black Dog 04:55
2.Rock And Roll 03:40
3.The Battle Of Evermore 05:38
4.Stairway To Heaven 07:55
5.Misty Mountain Hop 04:39
6.Four Sticks 04:49
7.Going To California 03:36
8.When The Levee Breaks 07:08

LP 2
1.The Song Remains The Same 05:24
2.The Rain Song 07:32
3.Over The Hills And Far Away 04:42
4.The Crunge 03:10
5.Dancing Days 03:40
6.D'yer Maker 04:19
7.No Quarter 06:57
8.The Ocean 04:28

Total playing time: 82:32

Remastered re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary British Hard Rock/Blues/Heavy Metal band.
Recorded quickly during Led Zeppelin's first American tours, "Led Zeppelin II" provided the blueprint for all the Heavy Metal bands that followed it. Since the band could only enter the studio for brief amounts of time, most of the songs that compose "II" are reworked Blues and Rock & Roll standards that the band was performing on-stage at the time. Not only did the short amount of time result in a lack of original material, it made the sound more direct. Jimmy Page still provided layers of guitar overdubs, but the overall sound of the album is heavy and hard, brutal and direct. "Whole Lotta Love", "The Lemon Song" and "Bring It on Home" are all based on classic Blues songs - only, the riffs are simpler and louder and each song has an extended section for instrumental solos. Of the remaining six songs, two sport light acoustic touches ("Thank You", "Ramble On"), but the other four are straight-ahead Heavy Rock that follows the formula of the revamped Blues songs. With elements of Blues and Folk music, "Led Zeppelin II" also exhibits the band's evolving musical style of Blues-derived material and their guitar and riff-based sound. It has been described as the band's heaviest album.
While "Led Zeppelin II" doesn't have the eclecticism of the band's debut, it's arguably more influential. After all, nearly every one of the hundreds of Zeppelin imitators used this record, with its lack of dynamics and its pummeling riffs, as a blueprint.
"Led Zeppelin II" was the band's first album to reach number one in the UK and the US. In 1970, art director David Juniper was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package for the album. On 15 November 1999, it was certified 12× Platinum by the RIAA for sales in excess of 12000000 copies. Since its release, writers and music critics have regularly cited it in polls of the greatest and most influential Rock albums.
180 gram gatefold vinyl.
Atlantic Recording Corporation, a Warner Music Group Company, 1969/2014 (8122796640). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Whole Lotta Love
2. What Is And What Should Never Be
3. The Lemon Song
4. Thank You

Side Two
5. Heartbreaker
6. Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman)
7. Ramble On
8. Moby Dick
9. Bring It On Home


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Remastered re-release of the debut full-length album by the legendary British Hard Rock/Blues/Heavy Metal band.
Led Zeppelin had a fully formed, distinctive sound from the outset, as their eponymous debut illustrates. Taking the heavy, distorted electric Blues of Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and Cream to an extreme, Zeppelin created a majestic, powerful brand of guitar Rock constructed around simple, memorable riffs and lumbering rhythms. But the key to the band's attack was subtlety: it wasn't just an onslaught of guitar noise, it was shaded and textured, filled with alternating dynamics and tempos. As Led Zeppelin proves, the band was capable of such multi-layered music from the start. Although the extended Psychedelic Blues of "Dazed and Confused", "You Shook Me" and "I Can't Quit You Baby" often gather the most attention, the remainder of the album is a better indication of what would come later. "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" shifts from Folky verses to pummeling choruses; "Good Times Bad Times" and "How Many More Times" have Groovy, Bluesy shuffles; "Your Time Is Gonna Come" is an anthemic Hard Rocker; "Black Mountain Side" is pure English Folk; and "Communication Breakdown" is a frenzied Rocker with a nearly Punkish attack. Although the album isn't as varied as some of their later efforts, it nevertheless marked a significant turning point in the evolution of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal!
Although the album initially received negative reviews, it was commercially very successful and has now come to be regarded in a much more positive light by critics. In 2003, the album was ranked number 29 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. When Rolling Stone updated the list in 2012 the album remained ranked at 29th greatest of all time!!
180 gram vinyl.
Atlantic Recording Corporation, a Warner Music Group Company, 1969/2014 (8122796641). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Good Times Bad Times 2:46
2. Babe I'm Gonna Leave You 6:42
3. You Shook Me 6:28
4. Dazed And Confused 6:28

Side Two
5. Your Time Is Gonna Come 4:34
6. Black Mountain Side 2:12
7. Communication Breakdown 2:30
8. I Can't Quit You Baby 4:42
9. How Many More Times 8:27


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