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The third full-length studio album by legendary American Glam Metal band.
Released in 1991, the meticulous production gives the album a sound typical of the period - a full sound, with lots of background harmony vocals, layered guitars and additional keyboard tracks.
The album starts in a more somber note with "Over the Edge", which was used in the film Point Break, but the bulk of it consists of standard Hard Rockers, such as "Kiss My Love Goodbye" and "My Koo Ka Choo". The band aims for the ballad hit several times, in "Crystal Eyes", "It's Over Now", and the 1950s-style "I Found You", attempting to repeat the earlier success of their major single "The Ballad of Jayne".
While no track from the album topped the charts (and the band's success declined soon afterwards as their style fell out of commercial favor), "Hollywood Vampires" presents various shades of the band and is representative of the late 1980s - early 1990s Heavy Metal scene, with riff-laden songs and big choruses on every song.
Rare first pressing edition with slightly different track listing. Track 11 is "The Ballad Of Jayne" (a shorter version than the one that appeared on the "Cocked & Loaded" album) instead of the song "I Found You" which appeared on other pressings.
Mercury/Phonogram Inc./PolyGram Records Inc., 1991 (849 604-2). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM-/M.


Tracklist:
1. Over The Edge 5:41
2. Some Lie 4 Love 3:54
3. Kiss My Love Goodbye 4:42
4. Here It Comes 4:37
5. Crystal Eyes 5:54
6. Wild Obsession 4:14
7. Dirty Luv 4:29
8. My Koo Ka Choo 4:06
9. It's Over Now 4:10
10. Snake Eyes Boogie 2:56
11. The Ballad Of Jayne 4:47
12. Big House 4:12
Total playing time: 53:42 min.

The sixth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Produced by former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, "Shrinking Violet" is a harder-edged return to L.A. Guns' roots in Sleazy, crunching Glam Metal a la Kiss and Mötley Crüe.
Every track on this CD is a winner. Seriously, its really good! This is not the raw garage band that L.A. Guns has become known as, but largely sounds like a band trying something new because they have nothing to lose.
The songwriting is actually quite consistent overall; the end result is a surprisingly focused and effective album by a band that appeared all but spent as a creative force. New singer, Jizzy Pearl (ex- Love/Hate), brings a nice raw sound back to the band, as does Clarke's restrained yet muscular production. Gilby Clarke also provided additional guitars on the track "Dreamtime".
Perris Records, 1999 (LA 99282). Made in the USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. I'll Be There 3:59
2. Girl You Turn Me On 4:46
3. Cherries 3:52
4. Decide 5:42
5. It's Hard 4:47
6. California 3:29
7. Dreamtime 4:49
8. Bad Whiskey 5:02
9. Barbed Wire 5:49
10. Big Little Thing 3:02
11. Shrinking Violet 3:13
12. How Many More Times 8:48
Total playing time: 57:29 min.

The debut full-length studio album by legendary American Pop/Rock singer.
The album's lead Single, "All Night with Me", reached number 69 on the US Billboard Hot 100, while the second Single, an English version of Italian singer Umberto Tozzi's song "Gloria", was a commercial success, propelling Branigan to international prominence.
The album was certified Gold in both the United States and Canada. Her Eurodisco version of "Gloria" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female in 1983.
Atlantic Recording Corporation/Columbia House, 1982 (SD 19289). Made in USA. First press. Club Edition. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:

SIDE ONE
1. All Night With Me  3:52
2. Gloria  4:50
3. Lovin' You Baby  4:34
4. Living A Lie  3:41

SIDE TWO
5. If You Loved Me  3:15    
6. Please Stay, Go Away  3:33    
7. I Wish We Could Be Alone  3:18    
8. Down Like A Rock  3:34    
9. Maybe I Love You  3:31

Total playing time: 34:08 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Pop/Rock singer.
The album peaked at number 71 on the US Billboard 200, though it fared better internationally, reaching the top 10 in Sweden and Switzerland, and the top 15 in Norway.
The album's lead Single, "Spanish Eddie", earned Branigan her sixth top-40 entry in two and a half years, peaking at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was moderately successful outside the United States. Subsequent Singles "Hold Me" and "I Found Someone" failed to make an impact, peaking at numbers 82 and 90 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. Nevertheless, "Hold Me" reached number 39 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Disco Club Play chart, while "I Found Someone" reached number 25 on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart.
The track "When the Heat Hits the Streets" was used in a television advertising campaign for the Chrysler Laser, with Chrysler serving as a sponsor for Branigan's 1985–1986 Hold Me tour (a Chrysler Laser was prominently displayed in the "Spanish Eddie" music video).
Atlantic Recording Corporation, 1985 (7 81265-1). Made in the USA. First press. OIS. Cover cut. Still in seal. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Hold Me 4:43
2. Maybe Tonight 3:37
3. Foolish Lullaby 4:18
4. Spanish Eddy 4:08
5. Forever Young 3:52

Side Two
1. When I'm With You 4:12
2. I Found Someone 4:00
3. Sanctuary 3:32
4. Tenderness 3:42
5. When The Heat Hits The Streets 3:43

Total playing time: 39:47 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Pop/Rock 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.
                        

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.

The second full-length studio album by the legendary British Blues/Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
Atlantic Recording Corp./WEA Musik GmbH, 1969/1984 (40 037 | SD 8236). Made in Germany. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX.


Tracklist:

SIDE 1
1. Whole Lotta Love 5:33
2. What Is And What Should Never Be 4:47
3. The Lemon Song 6:20
4. Thank You 3:50

SIDE 2
5. Heartbreakers 4:15
6. Living Loving Maid 2:40
7. Ramble On 4:35
8. Moby Dick 4:25
9. Bring It On Home 4:19

Total playing time: 40:44 min.

The eighth and the final full-length studio album by legendary British Art Rock/Hard Rock band.
Atlantic Recording Corp./Suzy Records, 1979/1980 (SS 59410). Made in Yugoslavia. Used (cover/disc): VG+/VG+.


Tracklist:

SIDE 1
1. In The Evening 6:48
2. South Bound Saurez    4:11
3. Fool In The Rain 6:08
4. Hot Dog 3:15

SIDE 2
5. Carouselambra 10:28
6. All My Love 5:51
7. I'm Gonna Crawl 5:28

Total playing time: 42:09 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary British Blues/Hard Rock band.
Atlantic Recording Corp./Suzy Records, 1971/1981 (ATL 50008). Made in Yugoslavia. Used (cover/disc): VG+/VG+.


Tracklist:

SIDE 1
1. Black Dog    
2. Rock And Roll
3. The Battle Of Evermore
4. Stairway To Heaven

SIDE 2
5. Misty Mountain Top
6. Four Sticks
7. Going To California
8. When The Levee Breaks

The third full-length studio album by legendary Heavy Metal singer.
Aaron went on to make albums with world renowned producers Bob Ezrin (Alice Cooper, Pink Floyd) and Peter Coleman (Blondie, Pat Benatar). During the 80s she topped dozens of European music polls, appeared on the covers of magazines like Sounds, Melody Maker and even TV Guide. She toured non-stop throughout Europe, the UK, Japan and Canada sharing stages with Heart, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, Suzi Quatro, Sinéad O’Connor, Mötley Crüe, Van Morrison and many more.
"Call Of The Wild" features well-known Rock ballad "Barely Holdin On".
The album reached #86 on the RPM Canadian Albums Chart on August 24, 1985 and remained on the chart for twelve weeks.
Attic Records Ltd./Roadrunner Records, 1985 (RR 9780). Made in Holland. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX-/EX.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Rock Me All Over 3:55
2. Running From The Fire 2:58
3. Champion 4:04
4. Barely Holdin' On 4:36
5. Burning Love 3:39

Side Two
6. Line Of Fire 4:15
7. Beat 'em Up 3:00
8. Paradise 3:22
9. Evil Game 3:49
10. Danger Zone 3:09
11. Hot To Be Rocked 3:25

Total playing time: 40:12 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary Melodic Hard Rock/Glam Metal singer.
Refreshing, showcasing the best songwriting and strongest music of Aaron's career, it's she's third-highest charting album, reaching No. 39 on the Canadian Albums Chart and remaining on that chart for seventeen weeks, as well as reaching the Top 60 in three other countries.
Aaron succeeds in this softer, commercial vein with a mature subject.
Two Singles reached the Canadian Singles Chart: "Only Human" at No. 44 and "Goin' Off The Deep End" at No. 93.
10 Records Records Limited/Atlantic/Virgin Records, 1987 (208 206 | DIX 49 | 208 206-630). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used. 


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Powerline 3:48
2. Hands Are Tied 3:47
3. Only Human 3:45
4. Empty Heart 3:04
5. Number One 3:52
6. Don´t Rain On My Parade 3:27

Side Two
1. Goin' Off The Deep End 4:17
2. If This Is Love 4:13
3. Eye For An Eye 3:45
4. Heartbeat Of The World 4:18
5. Dream With Me 4:27

Total playing time: 42:43 min.

Re-release of the debut full-length studio album, “The Lee Aaron Project”, by legendary Canadian Hard Rock/Heavy Metal singer.
Born Karen Lynn Greening, also known in the past as "Metal Queen", Lee Aaron marked as the first female Rock singer from Canada.
She’s debut, originally released as “The Lee Aaron Project” in 1982 through Freedom Records, was reissued in 1984 through Attic Records as “Lee Aaron” (not to be confused with her 1987 self-titled album).
The album featured well-known musicians of the Toronto music scene, including members of Moxy, Rif Raf3 (Q107 Homegrown Vol 4 / Lee Aaron Project band), Santers, and Triumph's Rik Emmett.
Between 1984 and 1992, Aaron toured extensively through Europe and made appearances in Japan and the United States. She released six albums on Attic Records in Canada and international releases in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy, Scandinavia, Australia, and Japan. She won three Toronto Music Awards for Best Female Vocalist.
Lee Aaron is one of Canada’s most iconic vocalists, songwriters, producers, and fearless re-inventors. With an impressive 40+ year career spanning 18 albums and multiple hit singles, she has undertaken successful forays into the world of Rock, Pop, Jazz, and even Opera.
Cosmic Music Canada/Polydor, 1982/1984 (815 211-1). Made in Germany. Used.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Under Your Spell 3:36
2. Lonely For Your Love 3:38
3. Night Riders 3:42
4. Texas Outlaw 3:42
5. I Like My Rock Hard 3:42

Side B
1. I Just Wanna Make Love To You 3:43
2. Runnin' For His Love 3:56
3. Should Have Known 3:48
4. Took Your Heart Away 3:14

Total playing time: 33:01 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary Melodic Hard Rock/Glam Metal singer.
Refreshing, showcasing the best songwriting and strongest music of Aaron's career, it's she's third-highest charting album, reaching No. 39 on the Canadian Albums Chart and remaining on that chart for seventeen weeks, as well as reaching the Top 60 in three other countries.
Aaron succeeds in this softer, commercial vein with a mature subject.
Two Singles reached the Canadian Singles Chart: "Only Human" at No. 44 and "Goin' Off The Deep End" at No. 93.
10 Records Records Limited/Atlantic/Virgin Records, 1987 (208 206 | 208 206-630). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): VG+/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Powerline 3:48
2. Hands Are Tied 3:47
3. Only Human 3:45
4. Empty Heart 3:04
5. Number One 3:52
6. Don´t Rain On My Parade 3:27

Side Two
1. Goin' Off The Deep End 4:17
2. If This Is Love 4:13
3. Eye For An Eye 3:45
4. Heartbeat Of The World 4:18
5. Dream With Me 4:27

Total playing time: 42:43 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary Hard Rock/Heavy Metal singer.
Her sophomore release, 1984’s "Metal Queen", established Aaron as a trailblazer for women in the genre, elevating her to icon status with legions of Rock fans all over the world. The title track has endured to become a genderless anthem of empowerment for all fans.
1984's recording of the album resulted in a multi-album deal with Attic Records. During the recording of "Metal Queen", guitarist John Albani (ex-Wrabit) joined the band and he and Aaron formed a solid songwriting partnership that lasted eleven years.
"Metal Queen" reached No. 69 on the RPM Canadian Albums Chart and held that position for two weeks.
Virgin Records/10 Records/Attic Records LTD, 1985 (207 578 | 207 578-620). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Metal Queen  4:56
2. Lady Of The Darkest Night  4:57
3. Head Above Water  3:45
4. Got To Be The One  5:20
5. Shake It Up  3:12

Side 2
6. Deceiver  3:27
7. Steal Away Your Love  4:21
8. Hold Out  3:30
9. Breakdown  3:40
10. We Will Be Rockin'  3:31

Total playing time: 40:39 min.

The fourth single by cult German Hi-NRG/Euro Disco singer.
EMI Electrola GmbH/Idee Tonträger GmbH/Arrow Records, 1986 (1C 006 156 910-7). Made in Germany. First press. 45 PRM. Used (cover/disc): EX-/NM.


Tracklist:

Side 1
Neverending Love "Rap" 3:31

Side 2
Neverending Love "Song" 3:15

Total playing time: 6:50 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal guitarist and singer.
Ford's second solo release after leaving The Runaways in 1979, "Dancin' On The Edge" features the debut of her new backing band, featuring drummer Randy Castillo, who would soon join Ozzy Osbourne's band, and bassist Hugh McDonald, who later joined Bon Jovi (McDonald had previously played with Jon Bon Jovi in the All Star Revue, the group that recorded the hit "Runaway"). It was her final release with Mercury Records, as she departed to sign with RCA Records in 1987.
"Dancin' On The Edge" surpassed the success of Ford's debut album, "Out For Blood", in both sales and airplay. It reaching No. 66 of the US Billboard 200 chart. Music videos for the Singles "Gotta Let Go" and "Dressed to Kill" received heavy rotation on MTV during the summer of 1984. "Gotta Let Go" was a minor hit in England, reaching #94 on the UK Singles Chart. The music video for "Dressed to Kill" featured a cameo from Ford's then-fiancée, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath. The album was also nominated for a Grammy Award in category of Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. Ford toured relentlessly in support of the album for most of 1984, culminating in a pre-Headbangers Ball concert special recorded for MTV.
PolyGram Records, Inc., 1984 (SRM-1-4094). Made in Canada. First press. Still in seal. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Gotta Let Go 4:40
2. Dancin' On The Edge 5:00
3. Dressed To Kill 3:44
4. Hit 'n Run 3:55

Side Two
1. Lady Killer 3:38
2. Still Waitin' 4:19
3. Fire In My Heart 3:44
4. Don't Let Me Down Tonight 4:45
5. Run With The $ 4:20

Total playing time: 38:00 min.

The fourteenth full-length album by legendary Japanese Heavy Metal band.
It seemed that it wasn't really Loudness with only Akira left from the original band. Sure, Loudness no longer sound like they did on popular releases like "Thunder In The East" and "Soldier Of Fortune", but then again, those albums sounded like any number of 1980's Heavy Metal bands. The 90's releases from Loudness are quite unique and sound like no other band. Songs like "9 Miles High" are quite good. This particular song is a mixture of classic Thrash Metal layered with some 70's wah-wah guitar from Akira. "Wicked Witches" on the other had has a slow, Doomy, almost Stoner Rock/Metal sound. "Crazy Go-Go" sounds a bit like Loudness cover classic Kiss, although it is an original song. The track six, "Kaisou", is an odd Jimi Hendrix influenced instrumental that acts as an intro for "Babylon". "Taj Mahal" is a Middle Eastern sounding song that seems a bit out of place on this CD. "Mirror Ball" adds a bit of Funk to an otherwise heavy track. "Nighcreepers" is a fairly heavy song that finishes out the disc quite nicely. 
Very interesting brand of Heavy Metal with some slight Alternative touches. Inventive, highly original guitar work and not very annoying vocals. Much better than 80's hairy stuff from the same band! There is a ton of experimentation, but there is still plenty of meat to chew on!!
CD features fold-out cover-booklet and separate booklet with lyrics in Japanese. This is one of those Loudness albums that is only available as an Japanese import.
Rooms Records, Inc., Japan, 1998 (BMCR-7027). Made in Japan. First press. Used: like new.


Tracklist:
1. 9 Miles High 3:45 
2. Dogshit 4:45 
3. Wicked Witches 4:25 
4. Crazy Go-Go 4:17 
5. Voodoo Voices 4:24 
6. Instrumental 1:56
7. Babylon 4:54 
8. Crawl 5:17 
9. Forbidden Love 4:38 
10. Mirror Ball 5:08 
11. Taj Mahal 5:30 I
12. Nightcreepers 5:21
Total playing time: 54:20


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The sixth full-length studio album by legendary Japanese Heavy Metal band.
Loudness were the first Japanese Metal act signing a record deal outside their native country in the early eighties. The band was started by guitarist Akira Takasaki, bassist Hiroyuki Tanaka and drummer Munetaka Higuchi. They were technical wizards with guitars and drums, way ahead of their time and very underrated. "Lightning Strikes" is their second album sung in the English language.
The album is known as "Shadows Of War" in Japan, where it was released on March 24, 1986. The tracks are in a different order, and the song "Ashes in the Sky" is known as "Shadows of War". There is also a slight difference in some vocal melodies and arrangements, most notably an extended musical outro to "One Thousand Eyes".
The 1985 album "Thunder In The East" may have introduced Japanese Metalheads Loudness to America, but "Lightning Strikes" was the album that introduced America to Loudness. Their first album conceived specifically for the U.S. market, "Lightning Strikes" was overseen by veteran Metal producer Max Norman (Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth), who helped the band incorporate more commercial elements into their classic Metal sound for the first time.
The album begins with the most commercial sounding song on the album, "Let It Go." However, the rest of the album is in a heavier mould, and is in a relatively similar style to the previous album, "Thunder In The East". Lyrics for the album are credited to Loudness, even though producer Max Norman did a lot of uncredited work on them.
The band's transformation is a resounding success. And thanks to the phenomenal guitar acrobatics of the ever-reliable Akira Takasaki, "Lightning Strikes" rates as Loudness' best American-made album, and one of the best albums of the band. After it's release on July 25, 1986, the album remained 15 weeks in the U.S. charts, peaking at #64 at Billboard 200.
Atlantic Recording Corporation/WEA Musik GmbH, 1986 (790 512-1). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Let It Go 4:13
2. Dark Desire 4:19
3. 1000 Eyes 4:35
4. Face To Face 3:49
5. Who Knows 4:02

Side 2
1. Ashes In The Sky 6:02
2. Black Star Oblivion 3:55
3. Street Life Dream 4:28
4. Complication 4:00

Total playing time: 39:23 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary Canadian Hard Rock band.
Columbia/1985 CBS Records Canada Ltd., 1985 (FC 39953). Made in USA. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

SIDE 1
1. Lovin' Every Minute Of It 3:30
2. Steel The Thunder 4:09
3. Friday Night    3:33
4. This Could Be The Night 4:56
5. Too Much Too Soon 4:07

SIDE 2
6. Lead A Double Life 4:20
7. Dangerous 3:29
8. Destination Heartbreak 4:42
9. Bullet In The Chamber 5:11

Total playing time: 37:57 min.

The debut Single by legendary Dutch Pop group.
The song "You're The Greatest Lover" was the group's international breakthrough as it was successful in a large part of Continental Europe, Israel, and South Africa. Luv' reached its peak with this million-seller. "You're the Greatest Lover" is often considered the signature song of the female Pop act.
"You're the Greatest Lover" was a #1 Hit Single in the Netherlands, Flanders (Belgium), Germany, and Switzerland. The Spanish version of the song, "Tu Eres Mi Mejor Amante", also hit the number-one spot in Spain.
The Single was also successful in Austria and to a lesser extent in France, Finland, Israel, and South Africa. Because of the good performance in the above-mentioned territories, the record reached the 5th position of the Europarade (currently the European Hot 100 Singles), which combined the weekly charts of various European countries into a Single countdown.
According to a special issue of Billboard about the German recording industry published on December 8, 1979, the Single sold 650 000 copies in the Federal Republic of Germany (where it turned Gold). It also sold 80 000 copies in France and 150 000 copies in the Netherlands (Platinum certification). More than one million units of the record were sold worldwide.
A decade later, Philips' German subsidiary reissued the track as a CD Single. In 1993, the Dutch Top 40 hit "Megamix '93" was backed with a Eurodance remix of "The Greatest Lover".
The Single from the debut full-length studio album, “With Luv'”.
Phonogram B.V. The Netherlands/Carrere, 1978 (2044 122). Made in Germany. First press. 45 RPM. Used (cover/disc): VG+/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. You're The Greatest Lover 2:50

Side B
1. Everybody's Shakin' Hands On Broadway 3:27

Total playing time: 6:17 min.

The third Single from the second full-length studio album, “Like A Virgin”, by legendary American Pop singer.
"Angel" became the singer's fifth consecutive top-five Single on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top of its dance charts. It was also able to reach number-one in Australia and the top-five of the charts in Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
On July 30, 1985, "Angel" and "Into the Groove" were together certified Gold by the RIAA for the shipment of one million copies across the United States (the requirement for a Gold Single prior to 1989). It was the first 12-inch Single to be certified Gold, since Frankie Smith's "Double Dutch Bus" (1981).
"Angel / Into The Groove" placed at number 81 on the year-end chart for 1985, with Madonna becoming the top Pop artist for the year.
Sire Records Company/WEA Musik GmbH., 1985 (920 335-0). Made in Germany. First press. 45 RPM. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Angel (Extended Dance Mix) 6:15

Side Two
2. Into The Groove 4:40