Blind Guardian - Somewhere Far Beyond (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1992)

Blind Guardian – Somewhere Far Beyond is the fourth studio album by Krefeld power metal band Blind Guardian, released in June 1992 on Virgin. It was recorded from February to May 1992 at Karo Studios and produced by Kalle Trapp. It is best known for the two-part "The Bard's Song", whose second part "The Hobbit" draws on Tolkien and earned the band the nickname "The Bards"; Kai Hansen plays a guitar solo on "The Quest For Tanelorn". This copy is a 1992 European original pressing with printed inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin 213 066 / 213 066-8
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1992
• Genre: Rock, Heavy Metal, Power Metal
• Extras: Inner sleeve (with lyrics)

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 (SKU BG S6).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Time What Is Time
2. Journey Through The Dark
3. Black Chamber
4. Theatre Of Pain
5. The Quest For Tanelorn

Side B

1. Ashes To Ashes
2. The Bard's Song – In The Forest
3. The Bard's Song – The Hobbit
4. The Piper's Calling
5. Somewhere Far Beyond

Personnel

Hansi Kürsch (vocals, bass), André Olbrich (lead, rhythm and acoustic guitar), Marcus Siepen (rhythm and acoustic guitar), Thomas "Thomen" Stauch (drums).

Guests include Kai Hansen (lead guitar on "The Quest For Tanelorn"), Peter Rübsam (bagpipes), Piet Sielck (effects, guitar), Mathias Wiesner (keyboards). Produced, recorded and mixed by Kalle Trapp.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1992 European first edition on Virgin with catalogue number 213 066 (213 066-8 on the inner sleeve).

Are songs missing on the LP compared to the CD?
Yes. The bonus tracks "Spread Your Wings", "Trial By Fire" and "Theatre Of Pain (Classic Version)" appear on every edition except the vinyl LP. The LP has the ten regular tracks.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (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 Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Blind Guardian records?
At the moment this is our only Blind Guardian record. Similar titles are in our Metal collection.