Candlemass - Tales Of Creation (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1989)

Candlemass – Tales Of Creation is the fourth studio album by Swedish doom metal band Candlemass, released on 25 September 1989 on Music For Nations. It was recorded in June and July 1989 at Stockholm Recording and produced by the band and Mats Lindfors. The concept album includes a new version of Under the Oak from the debut and is the last studio album with Messiah Marcolin before his first departure. The front cover shows Gustave Doré's engraving "The Creation of Light". This copy is a 1989 UK original pressing (cat. no. MFN 95) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Music For Nations MFN 95
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Gatefold
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year of this pressing: 1989
• Genre: Heavy Metal, Doom 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. The Prophecy (Leif Edling)
2. Dark Reflections (Leif Edling)
3. Voices in the Wind (Leif Edling)
4. Under the Oak (Leif Edling)
5. Tears (Leif Edling)
6. Into the Unfathomed Tower (Leif Edling)

Side B

1. At the Edge of Heaven (Leif Edling)
2. Somewhere in Nowhere (Leif Edling)
3. Through the Infinitive Halls of Death (Leif Edling)
4. Dawn (Leif Edling)
5. A Tale of Creation (Leif Edling)

Personnel

Candlemass: Messiah Marcolin (vocals), Lars Johansson (lead guitar), Mats Björkman (rhythm guitar), Leif Edling (bass), Jan Lindh (drums). Narration: Jim Bachman, Jay Larssen. Produced by Candlemass and Mats Lindfors.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1989 UK first pressing on Music For Nations, cat. no. MFN 95, in a gatefold sleeve.

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.

Was this Messiah Marcolin's last album with Candlemass?
Not quite. It was his last studio album before leaving; the album Live followed in 1990. He later returned and sang on the 2005 album Candlemass.

Do you have more Candlemass records?
Yes, for example Candlemass – Ancient Dreams, Candlemass – Nightfall, Candlemass – Live, Candlemass – Chapter VI. More titles are in our Metal collection.