Apocrypha - The Eyes Of Time (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1988)

Apocrypha – The Eyes Of Time is the second album by US speed metal band Apocrypha, following The Forgotten Scroll (1987). It was released in 1988 in the US on Shrapnel Records and in Europe on Roadrunner Records. It was produced by Marty Friedman (then in Cacophony, later Megadeth) and recorded at Studio D in Sausalito and Prairie Sun Recording Studios. All songs were written by guitarist Tony Fredianelli, who later played with Third Eye Blind. This copy is the 1988 European original pressing (cat. no. RR 9507 1).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Roadrunner Records RR 9507 1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1988
• Genre: Heavy Metal, Speed Metal

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• 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. Father Time
2. West World
3. Twilight of Modern Man
4. Alexander the King
5. The Day Time Stood Still

Side B

1. The Hour Glass
2. H.G. Wells
3. The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
4. Mystic

Personnel

Apocrypha: Steve Plocica (vocals), Tony Fredianelli (lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Chip Chrovian (rhythm guitar), Al Rumley (bass), Mike Poe (drums). Words and music: Tony Fredianelli. Produced by Marty Friedman, co-produced by Steve Fontano and Tony Fredianelli.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1988 European first edition on Roadrunner (RR 9507 1). The US edition came out at the same time on Shrapnel Records.

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

What is the link to Megadeth?
The album was produced by Marty Friedman, who joined Megadeth as lead guitarist in 1990. Like many Shrapnel bands, Apocrypha focused on technically demanding guitar playing.

Do you have more Apocrypha records?
We currently have no other Apocrypha album in stock. More speed and heavy metal records are in our Metal collection.