{"title":"Manowar Vinyl Records","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManowar on Vinyl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar\u003c\/strong\u003e was formed in the USA in 1980 around bassist Joey DeMaio and, with singer Eric Adams, stands for epic, uncompromising heavy metal. The band has had a particularly loyal fan base in Germany since the 80s. Key albums are “Battle Hymns” (1982), “Hail To England” (1984), “Fighting The World” (1987) and “Kings Of Metal” (1988).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere you will find Manowar records, mainly European original pressings from the 80s and 90s as well as limited reissues on coloured vinyl. Every used record is graded to the Goldmine standard, and the photos show the actual copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/guides\/heavy-metal-vinyl-classics\"\u003eHeavy Metal on Vinyl: 10 Classics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hardrock\"\u003eHard Rock\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/judas-priest\"\u003eJudas Priest\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/iron-maiden\"\u003eIron Maiden\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/scorpions\"\u003eScorpions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ about Manowar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Manowar albums are the most important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe classics are “Battle Hymns” (1982), “Into Glory Ride” (1983), “Hail To England” (1984), “Fighting The World” (1987) and “Kings Of Metal” (1988).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Manowar pressings are sought after?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal pressings from the 80s in good condition are especially sought after. Limited coloured reissues are also popular with fans, especially once they are out of print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you also buy metal collections?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with handover in Bonn-Bad Godesberg. More about \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ankauf\"\u003eselling your records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"manowar-fighting-the-world-red-vinyl-lp-eu-reissue-rsd-2022","title":"Manowar – Fighting The World (Red Vinyl LP | EU Reissue | RSD 2022)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar – Fighting The World\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fifth studio album by US heavy metal band Manowar and their first for ATCO (Atlantic). It was recorded in 1986 and 1987 at Universal Recording in Chicago, produced by the band with engineer Richard Breen, and first released on February 17, 1987. Besides the title track and “Blow Your Speakers” it contains “Defender” with narration by Orson Welles. This copy is the limited Record Store Day 2022 edition from Listenable Records on red 180g vinyl, new and factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressing details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel \/ Cat. no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listenable Records \/ R\/C Records POSH470\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP, Album, red 180g vinyl, limited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU reissue, Record Store Day 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of this pressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022 (original: 1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e, Heavy Metal, Power Metal, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/limited-edition-and-colored-vinyl\"\u003eLimited \u0026amp; coloured vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/all-new-vinyl\"\u003eNew vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New \u0026amp; factory sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFighting The World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlow Your Speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolence And Bloodshed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrums Of Doom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoly War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Of Revenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Wind, Fire And Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonnel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eric Adams (vocals), Ross the Boss (guitar, keyboards), Joey DeMaio (four- and eight-string bass), Scott Columbus (drums). Narration on “Defender”: Orson Welles. Produced by Manowar; engineered and mixed by Richard Breen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “New \u0026amp; factory sealed” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe record is unplayed and still in the manufacturer’s original shrink wrap, so it carries no Goldmine grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the original pressing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The original came out on ATCO in 1987. This record is the limited Record Store Day 2022 reissue from Listenable Records (cat. no. POSH470) on red vinyl. The EU original pressing is here: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-fighting-the-world-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1987\"\u003eManowar – Fighting The World (EU original 1987)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho speaks on “Defender”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe narration is by actor and director Orson Welles. He had already narrated “Dark Avenger” on Manowar’s debut “Battle Hymns” (1982).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have more Manowar records?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for example \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-fighting-the-world-blue-transparent-vinyl-lp-limited-edition\"\u003eManowar – Fighting The World (blue vinyl, 2024)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-kings-of-metal-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1988\"\u003eManowar – Kings Of Metal (EU original 1988)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-battle-hymns-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1982\"\u003eManowar – Battle Hymns (EU original 1982)\u003c\/a\u003e. More titles are in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eMetal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devinylhunter-Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46720008192331,"sku":"","price":28.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4459\/0667\/files\/s-l1600-10_0503aa34-d48d-4c3b-a5c2-b0cb3018f404.jpg?v=1689069231"},{"product_id":"manowar-the-triumph-of-steel-blue-transparent-vinyl-2lp-limited-edition","title":"Manowar - The Triumph Of Steel (Blue Transparent Vinyl 2LP) Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar – The Triumph Of Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e is the seventh studio album by US heavy metal band Manowar, released on September 29, 1992 on Atlantic. It was recorded at Haus Wahnfried in New York and produced by Manowar and John Pettigrass. It is the first album with guitarist David Shankle and drummer Kenny Earl “Rhino” Edwards. It opens with the 28-minute suite “Achilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts”, based on Homer’s Iliad. This copy is the limited 2024 EU reissue on Listenable Records, a double LP on blue transparent vinyl, new and factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressing details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel \/ Cat. no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listenable Records POSH787\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × Vinyl LP, Album, Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU reissue, blue transparent vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of this pressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 (original: 1992)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e, Heavy Metal, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/limited-edition-and-colored-vinyl\"\u003eLimited \u0026amp; Coloured Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New \u0026amp; factory sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts: Prelude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI. Hector Storms The Wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII. The Death Of Patroclus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIII. Funeral March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIV. Armor Of The Gods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV. Hector’s Final Hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVI. Death Hector’s Reward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVII. The Desecration Of Hector’s Body (Part 1, Part 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVIII. The Glory Of Achilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Warriors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide The Dragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit Horse Of The Cherokee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Power Of Thy Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Demon’s Whip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Of The Wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonnel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eric Adams (vocals), David Shankle (guitars, acoustic and classical guitar), Joey DeMaio (bass, eight-string bass, piccolo bass, bass pedals), Kenny Earl “Rhino” Edwards (drums, percussion). Produced by Manowar and John Pettigrass; engineer: Rich Breen; mastering: Howie Weinberg (Masterdisk, New York).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the original pressing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The original was released in 1992 on Atlantic. This double LP is the limited 2024 reissue on Listenable Records (cat. no. POSH787) on blue transparent vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “New \u0026amp; factory sealed” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe record is unplayed and still in the manufacturer’s original shrink wrap, so it carries no Goldmine grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the Achilles suite split over two sides?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt around 28 minutes, “Achilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts” is too long for one LP side. The Prelude to Part IV are on side A, Parts V to VIII on side B, and the other seven songs follow on the second record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have more Manowar records?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for example \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-the-triumph-of-steel-2xvinyl-lp-germany-repress-1992\"\u003eManowar – The Triumph Of Steel (2LP, Germany 1992)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-fighting-the-world-blue-transparent-vinyl-lp-limited-edition\"\u003eManowar – Fighting The World (blue vinyl)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-kings-of-metal-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1988\"\u003eManowar – Kings Of Metal (EU original 1988)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-battle-hymns-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1982\"\u003eManowar – Battle Hymns (1982)\u003c\/a\u003e. More titles are in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eMetal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devinylhunter-Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50022624624971,"sku":"","price":38.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4459\/0667\/files\/LPCover14_1e04262d-4641-4bc6-a9b8-90d77b7195c9.jpg?v=1720791295"},{"product_id":"manowar-fighting-the-world-blue-transparent-vinyl-lp-limited-edition","title":"Manowar - Fighting The World (Blue Transparent Vinyl LP) Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar – Fighting The World\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fifth studio album by US heavy metal band Manowar and their first for ATCO (Atlantic). It was recorded in 1986 and 1987 at Universal Recording in Chicago, produced by the band with engineer Richard Breen, and first released on February 17, 1987. Besides the title track and “Blow Your Speakers” it features “Defender” with narration by Orson Welles. The album went gold in Germany. This copy is the limited 2024 EU reissue on Listenable Records on blue transparent vinyl, new and factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressing details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel \/ Cat. no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listenable Records POSH785\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP, Album, Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU reissue, blue transparent vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of this pressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 (original: 1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e, Heavy Metal, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/limited-edition-and-colored-vinyl\"\u003eLimited \u0026amp; Coloured Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New \u0026amp; factory sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFighting The World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlow Your Speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolence And Bloodshed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrums Of Doom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoly War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Of Revenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Wind, Fire And Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonnel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eric Adams (vocals), Ross the Boss (guitars, keyboards), Joey DeMaio (four- and eight-string bass), Scott Columbus (drums). Guest voice on “Defender”: Orson Welles. Produced by Manowar; engineering and mixing: Richard Breen; mastering: Howie Weinberg (Masterdisk, New York).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the original pressing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The original was released in 1987 on ATCO. This is the limited 2024 reissue on Listenable Records (cat. no. POSH785) on blue transparent vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “New \u0026amp; factory sealed” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe record is unplayed and still in the manufacturer’s original shrink wrap, so it carries no Goldmine grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the voice on “Defender”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe narration is by actor and director Orson Welles. He had already narrated “Dark Avenger” on Manowar’s debut “Battle Hymns” (1982).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have more Manowar records?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for example \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-fighting-the-world-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1987\"\u003eManowar – Fighting The World (EU original 1987)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-fighting-the-world-red-vinyl-lp-eu-reissue-rsd-2022\"\u003eManowar – Fighting The World (red vinyl, RSD 2022)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-kings-of-metal-vinyl-lp-eu-reissue-2024\"\u003eManowar – Kings Of Metal (2024)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-the-triumph-of-steel-blue-transparent-vinyl-2lp-limited-edition\"\u003eManowar – The Triumph Of Steel (blue vinyl, 2LP)\u003c\/a\u003e. More titles are in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eMetal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devinylhunter-Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50023625163083,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4459\/0667\/files\/LPCover10_391ae27f-2bce-483b-84ac-398953c68bca.jpg?v=1720814897"},{"product_id":"manowar-kings-of-metal-vinyl-lp-eu-reissue-2024","title":"Manowar - Kings Of Metal (Vinyl LP | EU Reissue | 2024)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar – Kings Of Metal\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sixth studio album by US band Manowar. It was recorded at Universal Recording in Chicago, produced by Manowar with Jason Flom as executive producer, and first released on November 18, 1988 on Atlantic. With Hail And Kill, the title track and The Crown And The Ring (Lament Of The Kings), featuring the Canoldir Male Choir, it holds some of the band's best-known songs. This copy is a limited 2024 EU reissue on Listenable Records on transparent blue vinyl, new and factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressing details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel \/ Cat. no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listenable Records POSH786\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP, Album, Limited Edition, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/limited-edition-and-colored-vinyl\"\u003eTransparent Blue Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of this pressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 (original: 1988)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e, Heavy Metal, Epic Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New \u0026amp; factory sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels Of Fire (DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKings Of Metal (Friedman\/DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart Of Steel (DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSting Of The Bumblebee (Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Crown And The Ring (Lament Of The Kings) (DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingdom Come (DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleasure Slave (DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHail And Kill (Friedman\/DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Warriors Prayer (DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood Of The Kings (DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonnel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eric Adams (vocals), Ross “The Boss” Friedman (guitar), Joey DeMaio (bass), Scott Columbus (drums).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional contributors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canoldir Male Choir (directed by Clive Griffiths), Arthur Wilshire and Grant Williams (narration on The Warriors Prayer). Produced by Manowar; executive producer: Jason Flom; engineering and mixing: Richard Breen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the original pressing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Kings Of Metal was first released in 1988 on Atlantic. This copy is a limited 2024 European reissue on Listenable Records on transparent blue vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pleasure Slave included on this edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, as the first track on side B. The song was left off the original 1988 vinyl LP and appeared mainly on CD editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “New \u0026amp; factory sealed” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe record is unplayed and still in the manufacturer’s original shrink wrap, so it carries no Goldmine grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have more Manowar records?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for example the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-kings-of-metal-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1988\"\u003e1988 EU original of Kings Of Metal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-fighting-the-world-blue-transparent-vinyl-lp-limited-edition\"\u003eManowar – Fighting The World\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-the-triumph-of-steel-blue-transparent-vinyl-2lp-limited-edition\"\u003eManowar – The Triumph Of Steel\u003c\/a\u003e, both also on transparent blue vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devinylhunter-Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50195210535243,"sku":"","price":32.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4459\/0667\/files\/LPCover30_91636844-4a27-4bfc-bc88-0b5814622929.jpg?v=1723676923"},{"product_id":"manowar-kings-of-metal-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1988","title":"Manowar - Kings Of Metal (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1988)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar – Kings Of Metal\u003c\/strong\u003e is Manowar's sixth studio album, released in November 1988 on Atlantic (cat. no. 781 930-1). Like its predecessor it was recorded at Universal Recording Studios in Chicago, produced by the band with Jason Flom as executive producer. It is the last album with founding guitarist Ross The Boss; drummer Scott Columbus also left for a while afterwards. The original LP has nine tracks; \"Pleasure Slave\" is missing from the vinyl edition. This copy is a 1988 European original pressing with inner sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressing details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel \/ Cat. no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic 781 930-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of this pressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rock\"\u003eRock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eHeavy Metal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inner sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+ (some wear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded to Goldmine standard (see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vinyl-grading\"\u003eVinyl Grading\u003c\/a\u003e). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels Of Fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKings Of Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart Of Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSting Of The Bumblebee (Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Crown And The Ring (Lament Of The Kings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingdom Come\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHail And Kill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Warriors Prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood Of The Kings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonnel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric Adams (vocals), Ross The Boss (guitar, keyboards), Joey DeMaio (4- and 8-string bass, piccolo bass), Scott Columbus (drums, percussion). Guests: Canoldir Male Choir (conducted by Clive Griffiths); narrators on \"The Warriors Prayer\": Arthur Pendragon Wilshire and Grant Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Manowar; executive producer: Jason Flom. Recorded and mixed by Rich Breen and Vince Gutman, mastered by Howie Weinberg. Cover painting: Ken Kelly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the original pressing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is the 1988 European first pressing on Atlantic with catalogue number 781 930-1. We also have a 2024 reissue in the shop; this one is the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is \"Pleasure Slave\" missing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe song was not included on the original single LP and appeared only on CD editions. Later double-LP reissues added it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Media VG+ \/ Cover VG+ (some wear) mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG+ (Very Good Plus) on the record means light signs of play that barely affect listening. On the sleeve, VG+ means light wear; the note \"some wear\" describes it more precisely for this copy. All grades are explained on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vinyl-grading\"\u003eVinyl Grading\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have more Manowar records?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for example \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-fighting-the-world-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1987\"\u003eManowar – Fighting The World (EU Original 1987)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-the-triumph-of-steel-2xvinyl-lp-germany-repress-1992\"\u003eManowar – The Triumph Of Steel (2LP, 1992)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-battle-hymns-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1982\"\u003eManowar – Battle Hymns\u003c\/a\u003e. More titles are in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eMetal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devinylhunter-Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57666390294859,"sku":"MW S3","price":40.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4459\/0667\/files\/LPscan_288e0ed2-2a33-426a-ab15-6501d4364f82.jpg?v=1782291024"},{"product_id":"manowar-the-triumph-of-steel-2xvinyl-lp-germany-repress-1992","title":"Manowar - The Triumph Of Steel (2xVinyl LP | Germany Repress | 1992)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar – The Triumph Of Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e is Manowar's seventh studio album, released in September 1992 on Atlantic (cat. no. 7567-82423-1). It was recorded at the band's own Haus Wahnfried studio in New York and produced by Manowar with John Pettigrass. It is the only album with guitarist David Shankle and drummer Kenny \"Rhino\" Edwards. It opens with the roughly 28-minute \"Achilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts\" based on Homer's Iliad, split across sides A and B on this double LP. This copy is a 1992 German repress with both printed inner sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressing details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel \/ Cat. no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic 7567-82423-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x Vinyl LP, Album, Repress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany repress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of this pressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rock\"\u003eRock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eHeavy Metal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 inner sleeves (with lyrics)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+ (shelf wear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded to Goldmine standard (see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vinyl-grading\"\u003eVinyl Grading\u003c\/a\u003e). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts (first part): Prelude \/ Hector Storms The Wall \/ The Death Of Patroclus \/ Funeral March \/ Armor Of The Gods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts (continued): Hector's Final Hour \/ Death Hector's Reward \/ The Desecration Of Hector's Body \/ The Glory Of Achilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Warriors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide The Dragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit Horse Of The Cherokee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Power Of Thy Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Demon's Whip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Of The Wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonnel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric Adams (vocals), David Shankle (electric, acoustic and classical guitar), Joey DeMaio (4- and 8-string bass, piccolo bass, bass pedals), Rhino (drums, percussion). Songs: Joey DeMaio, some co-written with David Shankle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Manowar, John Pettigrass (associate producer); engineer: Rich Breen; mastering: Howie Weinberg (Masterdisk). Cover painting: Ken Kelly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the original pressing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a German pressing from the 1992 release year, more precisely a repress, i.e. a later run of the first edition with the same catalogue number 7567-82423-1. It is not one of the later coloured-vinyl reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is \"Achilles\" split over two sides?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece runs just over 28 minutes and does not fit on one LP side. The sections from \"Prelude\" to \"Armor Of The Gods\" are on side A, the rest from \"Hector's Final Hour\" on side B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Media VG+ \/ Cover VG+ (shelf wear) mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG+ (Very Good Plus) on the record means light signs of play that barely affect listening. On the sleeve, VG+ means light wear; the note \"shelf wear\" describes it more precisely for this copy. All grades are explained on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vinyl-grading\"\u003eVinyl Grading\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have more Manowar records?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for example \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-kings-of-metal-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1988\"\u003eManowar – Kings Of Metal (EU Original 1988)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-fighting-the-world-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1987\"\u003eManowar – Fighting The World (EU Original 1987)\u003c\/a\u003e. More titles are in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eMetal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devinylhunter-Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57666399043915,"sku":"MW S7","price":52.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4459\/0667\/files\/LPscan4_5cb84949-50ee-45f5-a110-8c0cb64b2f1e.jpg?v=1782290854"},{"product_id":"manowar-fighting-the-world-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1987","title":"Manowar - Fighting The World (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1987)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar – Fighting The World\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fifth studio album by US band Manowar, released in February 1987 on ATCO Records (cat. no. 790 563-1). It was recorded at Universal Recording Studios in Chicago, produced by the band, with Jason Flom as executive producer. It was the first Manowar album recorded and mixed entirely digitally and the first with cover art by Ken Kelly. Orson Welles is heard as narrator on \"Defender\", and the album is dedicated to him. This copy is a 1987 European original pressing with inner sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressing details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel \/ Cat. no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATCO Records 790 563-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of this pressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rock\"\u003eRock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eHeavy Metal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inner sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded to Goldmine standard (see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vinyl-grading\"\u003eVinyl Grading\u003c\/a\u003e). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFighting The World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlow Your Speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolence And Bloodshed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrums Of Doom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoly War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Of Revenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Wind, Fire And Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonnel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric Adams (vocals), Ross The Boss (guitar, keyboards), Joey DeMaio (4- and 8-string bass), Scott Columbus (drums). Guest: Orson Welles (narration on \"Defender\"). Songs: Joey DeMaio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Manowar; executive producer: Jason Flom. Recorded and mixed by Richard Breen, mastered by Howie Weinberg (Masterdisk).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the original pressing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is the 1987 European first pressing on ATCO Records with catalogue number 790 563-1, not one of the later coloured-vinyl reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs that really Orson Welles on \"Defender\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Orson Welles' narration comes from the song's original 1982 demo version and was reused for the album. Welles died in 1985, and the album is dedicated to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Media VG+ \/ Cover VG+ mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG+ (Very Good Plus) on the record means light signs of play that barely affect listening. On the sleeve, VG+ means light wear but overall good condition. All grades are explained on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vinyl-grading\"\u003eVinyl Grading\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have more Manowar records?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for example \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-kings-of-metal-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1988\"\u003eManowar – Kings Of Metal (EU Original 1988)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-battle-hymns-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1982\"\u003eManowar – Battle Hymns\u003c\/a\u003e. More titles are in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eMetal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devinylhunter-Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57666417525067,"sku":"MW S8","price":30.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4459\/0667\/files\/LPscan6_7d0d7ff8-76dd-4837-af60-2dfd9364829e.jpg?v=1782291090"},{"product_id":"manowar-battle-hymns-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1982","title":"Manowar - Battle Hymns (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1982)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar – Battle Hymns\u003c\/strong\u003e is the debut album by New York band Manowar, released on June 14, 1982 by Liberty Records (European cat. no. 1A 064-400103). It was recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, produced by bassist Joey DeMaio and guitarist Ross the Boss, and mixed by Jon Mathias at the Record Plant in New York. Actor Orson Welles narrates \"Dark Avenger\", and \"William's Tale\" is DeMaio's bass arrangement of Rossini's William Tell Overture. This copy is a 1982 European original pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressing details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel \/ Cat. no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liberty 1A 064-400103\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal\"\u003eHeavy Metal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded to Goldmine standard (see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vinyl-grading\"\u003eVinyl Grading\u003c\/a\u003e). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeath Tone (Ross the Boss\/Joey DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Daze (Joey DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast Taker (Ross the Boss\/Joey DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShell Shock (Ross the Boss\/Joey DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManowar (Ross the Boss\/Joey DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Avenger (Ross the Boss\/Joey DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilliam's Tale (Gioachino Rossini, arr. Joey DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattle Hymn (Ross the Boss\/Joey DeMaio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonnel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManowar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eric Adams (vocals), Ross the Boss (guitar, keyboards), Joey DeMaio (bass, bass pedals), Donnie Hamzik (drums, percussion). \u003cstrong\u003eGuest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orson Welles (narration on \"Dark Avenger\"). Produced by Joey DeMaio and Ross the Boss; mixed by Jon Mathias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs that really Orson Welles on the record?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Orson Welles recorded the narration on \"Dark Avenger\". The band later used a second recording with him for the single \"Defender\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the original pressing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is the 1982 European first edition on Liberty, catalogue number 1A 064-400103.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Media VG+ \/ Cover VG mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe record is graded VG+: light signs of use that hardly matter. The sleeve is graded VG: clear signs of use; it may show creases, wear or small damage. All grades are explained on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vinyl-grading\"\u003eVinyl Grading\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have more Manowar records?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for example \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-fighting-the-world-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1987\"\u003eManowar – Fighting The World (EU original 1987)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-kings-of-metal-vinyl-lp-eu-original-1988\"\u003eKings Of Metal (EU original 1988)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manowar-the-triumph-of-steel-2xvinyl-lp-germany-repress-1992\"\u003eThe Triumph Of Steel (2LP, 1992)\u003c\/a\u003e. 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