Bride - Live To Die (Vinyl LP | US Pressing | 1988)

Bride – Live To Die is the second album by Christian metal band Bride from Louisville, Kentucky, founded by brothers Dale and Troy Thompson. It was released in 1988 on Pure Metal Records (SPCN7900602968), recorded at Grand Slam Studios and produced by John Petri. Musically it sits between heavy, speed and thrash metal; “Hell No” and the seven-minute “Heroes” became live favourites. This copy is a 1988 US pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Pure Metal SPCN7900602968
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US pressing
• Country: USA
• Year: 1988
• Genre: Metal, Heavy Metal

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. Metal Might
2. Hell No
3. In The Dark
4. Out For Blood
5. Live To Die

Side B

1. Fire And Brimstone
2. Whiskey Seed
3. Here Comes The Bride
4. Heroes

Personnel

Bride: Dale Thompson (vocals), Troy Thompson and Steve Osborne (guitar), Frank Partipilo (bass), Stephan Rolland (drums).

Production: John Petri (producer, engineer); cover artwork after Gustave Doré.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is a US pressing from the release year 1988 on Pure Metal Records. Later vinyl editions are remastered and only appeared from 2022.

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

Is Bride a Christian band?
Yes. Bride are one of the bands that shaped eighties Christian metal. The lyrics deal with faith, for example Judas' betrayal in “Out For Blood” or alcoholism in “Whiskey Seed”.

Do you have more Bride records?
Right now this is our only Bride album. More heavy and thrash metal records are in our Metal collection.