Armored Saint - Delirious Nomad (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1986)

Armored Saint – Delirious Nomad is the second studio album by Los Angeles heavy metal band Armored Saint, first released on November 4, 1985 on Chrysalis. It was produced by Max Norman and recorded at Can-Am Studios in Los Angeles. Singer John Bush wrote almost all lyrics, while the music came mainly from Joey Vera, Dave Prichard and Phil Sandoval. This copy is the 1986 European edition on Chrysalis (cat. no. 207 442 / 207 442-620).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Chrysalis 207 442 / 207 442-620
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1986 (first release: 1985)
• 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. Long Before I Die (Bush/Vera)
2. Nervous Man (Bush/Vera/Prichard)
3. Over The Edge (P. Sandoval/Bush/G. Sandoval)
4. The Laugh (Bush/Vera/Prichard)
5. Conqueror (Prichard/Bush)

Side B

1. For The Sake (Vera/Bush/Prichard)
2. Aftermath (Bush/Vera/P. Sandoval)
3. In The Hole (Bush/Prichard)
4. You're Never Alone (Bush/P. Sandoval)
5. Released (Bush/P. Sandoval)

Personnel

John Bush (vocals), Dave Prichard (guitar), Joey Vera (bass, backing vocals), Gonzo Sandoval (drums, percussion). Phil Sandoval plays the second half of the solo on Over The Edge and additional rhythm guitar on Aftermath. Produced and mixed by Max Norman.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is a period pressing, but not the very first edition. The album came out first in the US and UK in 1985; this European Chrysalis edition numbered 207 442 was released in 1986.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use, on the record e.g. faint marks that are barely noticeable when playing. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Who is Max Norman?
Max Norman is a British producer who worked with Ozzy Osbourne, among others. He produced and mixed Delirious Nomad.

Do you have more Armored Saint records?
Yes, for example Armored Saint – Raising Fear from 1987 and the US original pressing of Delirious Nomad. More titles are in our Metal collection.