Heavy Load - Stronger Than Evil (Vinyl LP | Scandinavian Original | 1983)

Heavy Load – Stronger Than Evil is the third studio album by Swedish heavy metal band Heavy Load, led by brothers Ragne and Styrbjörn Wahlquist, released in October 1983 on the band's own Thunderload Records label (cat. no. TLP 834). It was recorded and mixed from August to October 1983 at Decibel Studio and produced by the band itself. The band was known for its Viking themes. Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott plays bass on "Free". This copy is the 1983 Scandinavian original pressing with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Thunderload Records TLP 834
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: Scandinavian original
• Country: Scandinavia
• Year of this pressing: 1983
• Genre: Heavy Metal, Rock
• Extras: Inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (sticker rip off on front)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Run With The Devil (R. Wahlquist)
2. The King (E. Malm)
3. Singing Swords (S. Wahlquist)
4. Dreaming (R. Wahlquist)

Side B

1. Stronger Than Evil (R. Wahlquist)
2. Free (R. Wahlquist)
3. Saturday Night (E. Malm)
4. Roar Of The North (R. Wahlquist/S. Wahlquist)

Personnel

Ragne Wahlquist (guitar, vocals), Eddy Malm (guitar, vocals), Styrbjörn Wahlquist (drums, vocals), Torbjörn Ragnesjö (bass, except "Free"). Guest: Phil Lynott (bass on "Free"). Produced and mixed by Heavy Load.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1983 first edition on Thunderload Records with catalogue number TLP 834 and an inner sleeve with lyrics and live photos.

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

Does Phil Lynott really play on it?
Yes, Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott plays bass on "Free", which was also released as a single in 1983.

Do you have more Heavy Load records?
We currently have no other Heavy Load record. More 80s heavy metal is in our Metal collection.