Judas Priest – Unleashed In The East (Live In Japan) (Vinyl LP | EU Reissue | 1983)

Judas Priest – Unleashed In The East (Live In Japan) is Judas Priest’s first live album, recorded on February 10 and 15, 1979 at Kosei Nenkin Hall and Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo during the Hell Bent For Leather tour. Produced by Tom Allom and the band, it was released on September 21, 1979 on CBS/Columbia, reached number 10 in the UK and went platinum in the US. Rob Halford later said the music was live but his vocals were redone in the studio, which earned the album the nickname “Unleashed In The Studio”. This copy is a 1983 European CBS reissue.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS 32392
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU reissue
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1983 (original: 1979)
• Genre: Metal, Heavy Metal, Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Exciter (Halford/Tipton)
2. Running Wild (Tipton)
3. Sinner (Halford/Tipton)
4. The Ripper (Tipton)
5. The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown) (Peter Green)

Side B

1. Diamonds And Rust (Joan Baez)
2. Victim Of Changes (Atkins/Halford/Downing/Tipton)
3. Genocide (Halford/Downing/Tipton)
4. Tyrant (Halford/Tipton)

Personnel

Judas Priest: Rob Halford (vocals), K. K. Downing (guitar), Glenn Tipton (guitar), Ian Hill (bass), Les Binks (drums).

Produced by Tom Allom and Judas Priest. Photography: Fin Costello.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original came out in 1979. This record is a 1983 European reissue on CBS with the same catalogue number 32392.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Is Hell Bent For Leather on this LP?
No. The LP has nine tracks from Exciter to Tyrant. Hell Bent For Leather and other live tracks were only added on a Japanese bonus EP and later CD editions.

Do you have more Judas Priest records?
Yes, for example Judas Priest – Sad Wings Of Destiny (green vinyl), British Steel / Killing Machine and Point Of Entry. More titles are in our Metal collection.