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The ninth re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary British Rock band.
Departing from the Progressive themes featured on their first two albums, the album featured more Pop-centric and conventional Rock tracks and marked a step towards the "classic" Queen sound. The album launched Queen to mainstream popularity in the UK and throughout the world.
The album's first single "Killer Queen" reached number two on the UK singles chart and provided the band with their first top 20 hit in the US, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Sheer Heart Attack" was the first Queen album to hit the US top 20, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape Chart in 1975. It has been acknowledged for containing "a wealth of outstanding Hard Rock guitar tracks". Retrospectively, it has been listed by multiple publications as one of the band's best works and has been deemed an essential Glam Rock album.
Queen Productions Ltd./Universal International Music B.V., 1974/2011/2023 (0602547202680). Made in Italy. Pressed in France.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Brighton Rock 5:10
2. Killer Queen 3:00
3. Tenement Funster 2:47
4. Flick Of The Wrist 3:17
5. Lily Of The Valley 1:45
6. Now I'm Here 4:13

Side 2
1. In The Lap Of The Gods 3:23
2. Stone Cold Crazy 2:14
3. Dear Friends 1:08
4. Misfire 1:50
5. Bring Back That Leroy Brown 2:15
6. She Makes Me (Stormtrooper In Stilettos) 4:09
7. In The Lap Of The Gods . . . Revisited 3:47

Total playing time: 39:20 min.

The eighth full-length studio album by legendary British Rock band.
Elektra/Asylum Records, 1980 (5E-513). Made in USA. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side One 
1. Play The Game  3:30
2. Dragon Attack  4:18
3. Another One Bites The Dust  3:36
4. Need Your Loving Tonight  2:49
5. Crazy Little Think Called Love  2:45

Side Two
6. Rock It (Prime Jive)  4:31
7. Don't Try Suicide  3:52
8. Sail Away Sweet Sister  3:33
9. Coming Soon  2:51
10. Save Me  3:48

Total playing time: 35:33 min.

The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary British Rock band.
Following their massive 1986 European stadium tour for the "A Kind Of Magic" album, Queen took an extended break. Rumors swirled about an impending breakup, but it turned out the break was brought on by a painful marital divorce for guitarist Brian May (who subsequently battled depression and contemplated suicide), and Freddie Mercury being diagnosed with AIDS in 1987. Instead of sinking further into misery, the band regrouped, worked on each other's mental state, and recorded one of their most inspired albums, 1989's "The Miracle".
The album was originally going to be called "The Invisible Men", but three weeks before the release, according to Roger Taylor, they changed the name to "The Miracle". Released on 22 May 1989 by Parlophone and Capitol Records, it was the last Queen album with a photo of all four members on the front cover.
Lyrically, the songs tend to reflect on the band's past accomplishments ("Khashoggi's Ship", "Was It All Worth It") as well as the state of the world in the late '80s (the title track, "I Want It All"). Produced by the band and David Richards, "The Miracle" packs quite a sonic punch, recalling the rich sounds of their past classics (1976's "A Day At The Races", etc). Split 50/50 between Pop ("Breakthru", "The Invisible Man", "Rain Must Fall") and Heavy Rock (the aforementioned "I Want It All", "Khashoggi's Ship", "Was It All Worth It"), the album was another global smash, even re-establishing the band Stateside (going Top 30 and attaining Gold status).
The album reached number one in the UK, Austria, Germany, The Netherlands, and Switzerland, and number 24 on the US Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. AllMusic would name "The Miracle" as Queen's best album of the 1980s, along with "The Game".
Santa Records, 1993 (П93 00583/4). Unofficial release. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side One 
1. Party 2:24
2. Khashoggi's Ship 2:48
3. The Miracle 5:02
4. I Want It All 4:41
5. The Invisible Man 3:57

Side Two
1. Breakthru 4:08
2. Rain Must Fall 4:23
3. Scandal 4:42
4. My Baby Does Me 3:23
5. Was It All Worth It 5:45

Total playing time: 41:13 min.

The sixth re-release of the thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary British Rock band.
Following their massive 1986 European stadium tour for the "A Kind Of Magic" album, Queen took an extended break. Rumors swirled about an impending breakup, but it turned out the break was brought on by a painful marital divorce for guitarist Brian May (who subsequently battled depression and contemplated suicide), and Freddie Mercury being diagnosed with AIDS in 1987. Instead of sinking further into misery, the band regrouped, worked on each other's mental state, and recorded one of their most inspired albums, 1989's "The Miracle".
The album was originally going to be called "The Invisible Men", but three weeks before the release, according to Roger Taylor, they changed the name to "The Miracle". Released on 22 May 1989 by Parlophone and Capitol Records, it was the last Queen album with a photo of all four members on the front cover.
Lyrically, the songs tend to reflect on the band's past accomplishments ("Khashoggi's Ship", "Was It All Worth It") as well as the state of the world in the late '80s (the title track, "I Want It All"). Produced by the band and David Richards, "The Miracle" packs quite a sonic punch, recalling the rich sounds of their past classics (1976's "A Day At The Races", etc). Split 50/50 between Pop ("Breakthru", "The Invisible Man", "Rain Must Fall") and Heavy Rock (the aforementioned "I Want It All", "Khashoggi's Ship", "Was It All Worth It"), the album was another global smash, even re-establishing the band Stateside (going Top 30 and attaining Gold status).
The album reached number one in the UK, Austria, Germany, The Netherlands, and Switzerland, and number 24 on the US Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. AllMusic would name "The Miracle" as Queen's best album of the 1980s, along with "The Game".
Queen Productions Ltd./Universal International Music B.V., 1989/2011/2023 (0602547202802). Made in Italy. Pressed in France.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Party 2:24
2. Khashoggi's Ship 2:48
3. The Miracle 5:02
4. I Want It All 4:41
5. The Invisible Man 3:57

Side B
1. Breakthru 4:08
2. Rain Must Fall 4:23
3. Scandal 4:42
4. My Baby Does Me 3:23
5. Was It All Worth It 5:45

Total playing time: 41:13 min.

The first European re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive Metal band.
"The Warning" proved to be a holding pattern for Seattle's Queensrÿche, offering quality classic Metal with lyrics tending to the mystical and occult. The band wrote the material for "The Warning" during their tour in support of the "Queensrÿche" EP, inspired by world events and the 1949 George Orwell novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four". Elements of Judas Priest, Rush and Iron Maiden are evident in the music, but the band takes inspirations like these and make them, not the base of the music, but add these influences as extra spice in their own style.
The album was recorded in various recording studios in London with Pink Floyd-producer James Guthrie. "The Warning" featured more Progressive elements than the EP. It was a moderate commercial success in the United States, although none of the singles charted domestically. However, "Take Hold of the Flame" was an international hit, particularly in Japan.
In support of the release, Queensrÿche went on a worldwide tour from August 1984 through to July 1985. During the American leg of their tour, they were the opening act for Kiss on their 1984–85 Animalize Tour and Iron Maiden on their 1984–85 World Slavery Tour.
“The Warning” began Queensryche's road to Rock royalty. With its Orwellian themed lyrical content, stunning vocals and sheer musicianship, this conceptual Prog-Metal album helped launch their long tenure in the Rock charts. Thanks in part to amazing tracks like "No Sanctuary" and "The Warning" this album has truly been a fan favorite for years. Intensity, melody and tantalizing guitar work keep the heart of this release pounding after all these years. It will appeal to nearly all lovers of challenging music and if you haven't heard "The Warning" yet, you must check out this Metal milestone!!
For the fan it is definitely worth the purchase!
Capitol Records, LLC/Universal Music Italia s.r.l./De Agostini Publishing S.p.A., 1984/2022 (DeAgostini 15). Made in Italy. Pressed in France.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Warning 4:43
2. En Force 5:13
3. Deliverance 3:17
4. No Sanctuary 6:02
5. N M 156 4:35

Side Two
1. Take Hold Of The Flame 4:54
2. Before The Storm 4:27
3. Сhild Of Fire 5:17
4. Roads To Madness 9:38

Total playing time: 48:22 min.

The third full-length studio album by cult American Melodic Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
CBS/Sony Inc., 1983 (25AP 2643). Made in Japan. First press. Insert. Used (cover/disc): NM+/NM+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Metal Health
2. Cum On Feel The Noize
3. Don't Wanna Let You Go
4. Slick Black Cadillac
5. Love's A Bitch

Side Two
6. Breathless
7. Run For Cover
8. Battle Axe
9. Let's Get Crazy
10. Thunderbird

The fifth full-length studio album by cult American Melodic Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
Despite the record's name, this is actually the band's fifth studio album. However, it is their third major label/worldwide release.
This is the first Quiet Riot album not to feature any cover songs, and the last to feature lead singer Kevin DuBrow until the 1993 album “Terrified”. It’s also the first Quiet Riot album to feature Chuck Wright, formerly of Giuffria, who replaced Rudy Sarzo on bass as an official member - prior to this, he had performed some uncredited bass work on the band's earlier albums. He would rejoin the band on an on/off basis over the years, and is in the current version of the band.
A heavier emphasis on keyboards suggests the band was trying to keep in step with such other chart topping bands as Night Ranger and Bon Jovi, as evidenced by the popular MTV video - stadium hymn "The Wild and the Young", and the more restrained "Twilight Hotel".
Although "QR III" was greeted favorably by their remaining fans, the album failed to match the mega-sales of their major label debut album. Following the massive success of "Metal Health" and the more modest reception of "Condition Critical" (which failed to duplicate "Metal Health"'s success, but still went top 20 and receive a Platinum certification), sales of "QR III" were even lower, reaching only No. 31 on the US charts. It marked Quiet Riot's final plunge away from stardom as the band's following releases would not enter the charts at all. With constant bickering behind the scenes, DuBrow was handed his walking papers shortly after the ensuing tour ended.
Pasha/CBS Inc., 1986 (Pasha 12 / OZ 40321). Made in USA. First press. Still sealed. Cut-out corner.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Main Attraction 4:44
2. The Wild And The Young 3:35
3. Twilight Hotel 4:34
4. Down And Dirty 3:15
5. Rise Or Fall 4:00

Side 2
6. Put Up Or Shut Up 4:07
7. Still Of The Night  4:40
8. Bass Case 1:00
9. The Pump 4:01
10. Slave To Love 3:57
11. Helping Hands 4:12

Total playing time: 42:13 min.

First re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary Italian Disco/Hi NRG duo.
Radiorama were one of the most successful Italo Disco projects in the 1980s. With hits like "Chance To Desire", "Aliens" or "Vampires", the Italians conquered all European charts.
"Four Years After" album is now remastered and available again on vinyl!
ZYX Music GmbH & Co.KG, 1989/2023 (ZYX 23047-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Bad Boy You 4:07
2. Baciami (Kiss Me) 4:15
3. Daddy Daddy 3:02
4. Flight Of Fantasy 5:15

Side B
5. Body To Body 3:13
6. Macho Man 3:57
7. Silent Movie 3:45
8. A Love Song 3:57
9. Aliens (Remix 89) 4:39

Total playing time: 36:10 min.

The second part of the third compilation album by legendary Italian Disco duo.
Legendary Italo Disco band of 80s!!
ZYX Music, 2021 ‎(ZYX 23040-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
01. Vampires (Swedish Remix) 6:25    
02. Desire (Remix) 6:00
03. Fire (Extended Swedish Remix) 6:33
04. Aliens (Swedish Remix) 5:50

Side B
01. Chance To Desire (Vocal Version) 7:56
02. ABCD (Maxi Version) 7:10
03. Yeti (Special Remix) 7:27

Total playing time: 47:21 min.

The third compilation album by legendary Italian Disco duo.
Legendary Italo Disco band of 80s!!
ZYX Music, 2015 ‎(ZYX 21062-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
01. Desire (Vocal) 3:50  
02. Aliens (Album Version) 4:10  
03. Vampires (Short Version) 4:23  
04. Chance To Desire (Album Version) 4:10  
05. Hey Hey (Album Version) 4:30  

Side B
01. So I Know (Album Version) 4:48  
02. Fire (7 Inch Edit) 3:52  
03. Yeti (Radio Version) 3:59  
04. ABCD (Edit) 4:04  
05. Bad Girls (Edit) 4:20

Total playing time: 42:06 min.

First re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Italian Disco duo.
One of the most unusual Pop albums of the second half of the eighties and the most famous of the band.
ZYX Music, 1987/2021 (ZYX 23036-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Yeti 5:45
2. Aliens 5:44
3. Woman 4:54
4. Warrior 4:16

Side B
1. So I Know 4:48
2. Love Of My Life 4:46
3. Multimix Of Radiorama 11:19

Total playing time: 41:32 min.

First re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary Italian Disco/Hi NRG duo.
Producers and singers Mauro Farina, Giuliano Crivellente, Simona Zanini and Aldo Martinelli created Radiorama's unmistakable sound.
The legendary album is now available again on vinyl!
ZYX Music, 1988/2022 (ZYX 23042-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Heartbreaker 4:21
2. I Don't Wanna Lose You 4:54
3. Bad Girls 4:19
4. My Chery 4:05
5. All Your Love 3:06

Side B
1. Manitu 3:47
2. ABCD 4:02
3. Radiorama Sing "The Beatles" 4:42
    Hey Jude 2:32
    Get Back 0:23
    Back In The USSR 0:18
    I Want To Hold Your Hand 0:22
    Obladi Oblada 0:12
    I Saw Her Standing There 0:13
    Hello Goodbye 0:21
    Yesterday 0:16
4. Fire 3:53
5. Bye Bye Baby 4:24

The second full-length studio album by British heavy metal band.
Carrere/RCA Ltd., 1982 (CAL 138). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. American Radio Stations  4:02
2. Wasted Years  4:22
3. Woman  3:10
4. Heartbreaker  4:30
5. Silver And Gold  5:00
  
Side Two
6. Long Way From Home  3:33
7. Only Child  3:45
8. Blame It On The Night  3:44
9. Wild Cat Woman  3:48
10. Ready To Go  3:40
   
Total playing time: 39:34 min.

The second compilation album by legendary German Heavy/Speed/Power Metal band.
German Power Metallers celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of a unique collection of songs from their outstanding back catalogue, including all available rare and unreleased tracks!
What better way to celebrate their anniversary as by diving deep into their own history, spanning three decades of an incomparable and an unbeatable Metal career – from the humble beginnings in the early 1980s, with their debut attempt "Prayers Of Steel", and back then calling themselves Avenger, through the flourishing 90s, that peaked in their 1996 classic approach "Lingua Mortis". All the way to the most recent years, which also featured Rage coming in third at the Bundesvision Songcontest in 2009, carving a quarter of a century in stone even more so!
Garnish all this with 21 albums released to date and add in some line-up changes, and you not only get your average German Metal combo, but a gathering of brilliant musicians that keep reinventing their own sound with every new creative vision to come!!
"The Soundchaser Archives" is an interesting and entertaining collection of tracks covering this iconic band’s journey through 30 years, displaying not only their ideas and influences, but also their work outside of Rage as well. This compilation is a real gem for die-hard Rage fans, and collectors of rare and unreleased works. Your hard-earned money worth to purchase this!!!
Nuclear Blast GmbH/Cargo Records Germany GmbH, 2014 ‎(NBCLP 3225-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Anybody Home? (new demo 2014)
2. Mystery Trip (bonus track 2002)
3. In Union (unreleased demo 2006)
4. Long Hard Road (demo 2007)

Side B
1. Full Moon (international version)
2. Nevermore (demo 1993)
3. French Bourrèe (bonus track 2003)
4. A Perfect Day (demo 2006)

Side C
1. Enough Is Enough (demo 1991)
2. Here Comes The Night (unreleased demo 2002)
3. Spiritual Awakening (demo 1999)
4. Lost In The Void (demo 2007)

Side D
1. The Missing Link (demo 1993)
2. Another <Kind Of Madness (demo 1991)  
3. Down To The Bone (Avenger 1985)

Side E
1. The Speed Of Sound (new recorded leftover song 2014)
2. Darkness Turns To Light (bonus track 2002)
3. Death Is Alive (demo 2006)
4. Gentle Murders (demo 2007)

Side F
1. From The Cradle To The Grave (demo 1997)
2. Refuge (demo 1993)
3. Fugue No. 5 (bonus track 2003)
4. Last Goodbye (demo 1991)

Side G
1. Dirty Wings (demo 2006)
2. The Pit And The Pendulum (demo 1993)
3. Waterfalls (unreleased demo 1991)

Side H
1. Heads Off (unreleased demo 2006)
2. Assorted By Satan (Avenger demo 1984)
3. Shame On You (demo 1992)
4. Soundchaser (demo 2002)

Track A2: bonus track from 2002 releases;
Track B3: bonus track from 2003 releases;
Track D3: 1985 Avenger song;
Track E1: 2014 recorded leftover (unreleased) song;
Track E2: bonus track from 2002 releases;
Track F3: bonus track from 2003 releases;
Track H2: 1984 Avenger demo song.

Second official compilation album by the legendary British Hard Rock band.
USSR only pressed official compilation album by Rainbow!
Best songs from Rainbow's discography will please every Hard Rock fan!!
Musthave for every hard core fan of Rainbow!!!
Polydor/Melodiya, 1975-1982/1988 (C60 27023 005). Made in uzzr. Used (cover/disc): VG/VG+. 


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Man On The Silver Mountain 04:40
2. Still I'm Sad 03:54
3. Long Live Rock'n'roll 04:25
4. All Night Long 03:49
5. Stone Cold 05:15

Side B
7. If You Don't Like Rock'n'roll 02:36
8. Stargazer 08:28
9. Freedom Fighter 04:20
10. I Surrender 04:01

Total playing time: 41:28 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The first album to feature Bobby Rondinelli on drums and Joe Lynn Turner on lead vocals (the third and final vocalist), after the departures of Cozy Powell and Graham Bonnetrespectively, following the release of "Down To Earth" album.
The album marked the further commercialization of the band's sound, with Blackmore once describing at the time a liking for the Rock band, Foreigner. It became the band's highest-charting album on the UK Albums Chart, where it peaked at number three. "I Surrender" became the band's highest charting Single in the UK, reaching No. 3.
Allegedly, the album's cover (designed by Hipgnosis) had originally been proposed for use on Black Sabbath's 1978 release "Never Say Die!".
Polydor, 1981 (2391 506). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX-/NM-.


Tracklist:
1. I Surrender 4:00
2. Spotlight Kid 4:52
3. No Release 5:31
4. Magic 4:05
5. Vielleicht Das Nachste Mal (Maybe the Next Time) 3:16
6. Can't Happen Here 4:56
7. Freedom Fighter 4:19
8. Midtown Tunnel Vision 4:30
9. Difficult To Cure (Beethoven's Ninth) 5:50

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The band’s last album to feature drummer Cozy Powell and their only album with vocalist Graham Bonnet. Released in 1979, it contains Rainbow's first hit single "Since You Been Gone", marking a more commercial direction of the band's sound.
The departure of Ronnie James Dio gave Ritchie Blackmore a chance to reinvent Rainbow, which he does to a certain extent on "Down To Earth". Adding former Deep Purple colleague Roger Glover as bassist and Graham Bonnet as vocalist, Blackmore tones down some of the excess of the Dio years, particularly in terms of fantastical lyrics, and turns to straight-ahead Hard Rock, only occasionally adorned by prominent synthesizers.
In general, their material is fairly solid, and "Since You Been Gone" easily ranks among the band's best songs, but overall the record is a little generic and sounds very much of its time - namely, the late '70s, when Album Rock still ruled the arenas. Nevertheless, Rainbow has a distinct idea, primarily through the guitar artistry and mystical sensibility of Ritchie Blackmore. He sounds invigorated on the album, turning in muscular performances and strong solos on each cut; clearly, the reunion has revitalized him.
Blackmore, Glover, and drummer Cozy Powell turn "Down To Earth" into a fine Hard Rock platter. It might not offer anything unique, but it delivers the goods!
Polydor Incorporated, 1979 (PD-1-6221 (2391 410)). Made in the USA. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. All Night Long 3:49
2. Eyes Of The World 6:36
3. No Time To Lose 3:41
4. Makin' Love 4:36

Side 2
5. Since You Been Gone (Russ Ballard cover) 3:10
6. Love's No Friend 4:52
7. Danger Zone 4:30
8. Lost In Hollywood 4:51
Total playing time: 36:05 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
Released in 1978, it's the last album to feature original lead vocalist Ronnie James Dio, on which he went out on a high note.
While the material is not quite as strong as on the previous studio effort, "Rising", "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll" maintains the momentum the band had built up.
"Kill the King" had been previously heard on the live "On Stage" record, but here it sounds more fully realized. Also, the title track from the album stands as one of the best songs the band did, not to mention a noble sentiment. The chugging "L.A. Connection" is another highlight.
As with all of their first four albums, this one was produced by Martin Birch, and he really knows how to get the best out of the band by this point. The result is that the songs couldn't sound any better, so even if some of the material isn't quite up to their best, the album is still very cohesive, steady, and, ultimately, satisfying. This would turn out to be the last great album Rainbow would ever make, although they did enjoy a great deal of chart success in the post-Dio era.
Polydor Records Ltd., a Universal Music Company/Universal Music Italia s.r.l./De Agostini Publishing S.p.A., 1978/2014/2022 (DeAgostini 11). Made in Italy. Pressed in France.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Long Live Rock'n'roll 4:24
2. Lady Of The Lake 3:38
3. L.A. Connection 5:02
4. Gates Of Babylon 6:51

Side 2
5. Kill The King 4:30
6. Shed (Subtle) 4:47
7. Sensitive To Light 3:07
8. Rainbow Eyes 7:26

Total playing time: 39:45 min.

The first live album by legendary British Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
Breaking with '70s Heavy Metal tradition by releasing a live album after only two studio efforts (you're supposed to have three before the live one), Rainbow served up this double platter in 1977. It was recorded live over several German and Japanese dates in late 1976, during the Rising World Tour.
"On Stage" is full of great songs and playing, it's one of the best live albums ever recorded. The production is very good. Produced by Martin Birch, who was responsible for much of Iron Maiden's production.
Going without saying, one should be sure going into this, that there's gonna be a lot of ingenious guitar licks being composed, adding a lot of life to tracks like "Catch the Rainbow" and "Sixteenth Century Greensleeves". Those tracks in particular are both on the slower side in comparison to many on the debut, but have an excellent delivery when performed live. Dio's untouched live vocal performance crossed with the unstoppable Ritchie Blackmore showcase some of the greatest moments in "live record" history. The help of Jimmy Bain on bass and Cozy Powell on drums, although less famous at the time, assist driving home and backing many of Blackmore's tangents. This would set the stage for what we should expect from those musicians on future releases.
The covers performed on here are pretty great; while "Mistreated" may seem redundant due to being taken from Blackmore's previous band, it's a nice touch hearing Dio sing it instead. Toney Carey on the keyboards obviously isn't too different from Jon Lord, but still pretty great. "Still I'm Sad" stands out as a unique one here, as it was originally just an instrumental cover on the studio album. But on this, we are given vocals and more intensity, in turn churning out a track that has more suspense, and you can't really hear it anywhere else...
Great release, with some unique output that you won't hear anywhere else!
Polydor/Oyster/Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, 1977 (2675 142). Made in Germany. First press. 2x OIS. Used (cover/disc1/disc2): EX+/EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Disc 1
Side One
Intro: Over The Rainbow (Judy Garland cover) 0:31
1. Kill the King 4:59
2. Medley 12:40
Man on the Silver Mountain 4:10
Blues 4:00
Starstruck 1:55
Blues 1:20
Man on the Silver Mountain 0:45
Total time 16:50

Side Two
1. Catch the Rainbow 15:40
Total time 15:40


Disc 2
Side Three
1. Mistreated (Deep Purple cover) 13:04
Total time 13:04

Side Four
1. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 7:35
2. Still I'm Sad (The Yardbirds cover) 11:05
Total time 18:40 min.

Total playing time: 64:00 min.
 

The second full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
On their second release, also known as “Rainbow Rising”, Rainbow not only avoid the sophomore jinx; they hit a home run. After replacing the entire band (except Ronnie James Dio) immediately following the recording of the first album, Ritchie Blackmore and the "Rising" line-up (Blackmore; Dio; Tony Carey - keys; Jimmy Bain - bass; and the late, great Cozy Powell - drums) had plenty of time on the road touring the first album to get the chops and material together for their second.
In particular, "Stargazer" really came together on the 1975 tour and featured stunning keyboard work from Carey. The material is uniformly strong, with "Starstruck" and "A Light in the Black" standing out in particular. Ronnie Dio turns in a great vocal on the stunningly direct (under three minutes!) "Do You Close Your Eyes". All six songs on the album are up there with anything the band has done, before or since. The playing has a very tight, colourful feel to it, which was lacking a bit on the first record. This album can legitimately be mentioned in the same breath as classic Deep Purple!
The album was an instant critical and commercial success upon release, and even half a decade later was being voted the number one Heavy Metal album of all time by the readers of British Kerrang! Magazine, remaining in the genre's fundamental canon unto the present day. After all, in its grooves, Blackmore and Rainbow managed the seemingly impossible feat of infusing Heavy Metal’s monochromatic shades of black with every colour of the Rainbow!
Unofficial release, 1976 (2929098). Made in ruzzia. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Tarot Woman 6:04
2. Run With The Wolf 3:43
3. Starstruck 4:08
4. Do You Close Your Eyes 3:02

Side Two
5. Stargazer 8:32
6. A Light In The Black 8:11

Total playing time: 33:40 min.