Tony MacAlpine - Edge Of Insanity (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1986)

Tony MacAlpine – Edge Of Insanity is the debut album by US guitarist Tony MacAlpine, released in early 1986 on Shrapnel and in Europe on Roadrunner Records (cat. no. RR 9706). It was recorded in 1985 at Prairie Sun Recording Studios in Cotati, California, and produced by Shrapnel founder Mike Varney. The all-instrumental album combines neoclassical shred guitar with heavy metal; MacAlpine also plays keyboards and performs Chopin's Prelude No. 16 from Opus 28. He is backed by Billy Sheehan on bass and Steve Smith (Journey) on drums. This copy is the 1986 European original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Roadrunner Records RR 9706
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: UK & Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1986
• Genre: Heavy Metal, neoclassical shred, instrumental

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (small sticker on front and back, corner wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU S 91).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Wheel Of Fortune (MacAlpine)
2. The Stranger (MacAlpine)
3. Quarter To Midnight (Live Solo) (MacAlpine)
4. Agrionia (MacAlpine)
5. Empire In The Sky (MacAlpine)

Side B

1. The Witch And The Priest (MacAlpine)
2. The Taker (MacAlpine)
3. Chopin, Prelude 16, Opus 28 (Frédéric Chopin)
4. Edge Of Insanity (MacAlpine)
5. The Raven (MacAlpine)
6. No Place In Time (MacAlpine)

Personnel

Tony MacAlpine (guitars, keyboards, bass on "The Taker"), Billy Sheehan (bass), Steve Smith (drums), Mike Mani (keyboard programming). Produced by Mike Varney; engineer: Steve Fontano; mastered by George Horn (Fantasy Studios).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is the 1986 European first edition on Roadrunner (RR 9706). The US edition was released on Shrapnel.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or overall appearance. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Are there vocals on the album?
No, "Edge Of Insanity" is an all-instrumental album built around MacAlpine's guitar and keyboards.

Do you have more Tony MacAlpine records?
We currently have no other Tony MacAlpine record. More titles are in our Metal collection.