King Diamond - Abigail (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1987)

King Diamond – Abigail is the second studio album by the band King Diamond, released on 29 May 1987 on Roadrunner Records (cat. no. RR 9622). It was recorded from December 1986 to February 1987 at Sound Track Studio in Copenhagen, produced by King Diamond with assistance from Michael Denner and Mikkey Dee; Roberto Falcao engineered. The band's first full concept album is set in 1845: a young couple move into an inherited mansion haunted by the ghost of Count de La'Fey and the stillborn Abigail. This copy is a 1987 European original pressing with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Roadrunner Records RR 9622
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1987
• Genre: Metal, Heavy Metal
• Extras: Inner sleeve

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 KD S6).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Funeral (King Diamond)
2. Arrival (King Diamond)
3. A Mansion In Darkness (King Diamond/Andy LaRocque)
4. The Family Ghost (King Diamond)
5. The 7th Day Of July 1777 (King Diamond/Andy LaRocque)

Side B

1. Omens (King Diamond)
2. The Possession (King Diamond/Michael Denner)
3. Abigail (King Diamond)
4. Black Horsemen (King Diamond)

Personnel

King Diamond (vocals), Andy LaRocque (guitar), Michael Denner (guitar), Timi Hansen (bass), Mikkey Dee (drums), Roberto Falcao (keyboards, engineering). Produced by King Diamond, assistant producers Michael Denner and Mikkey Dee.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1987 European first edition on Roadrunner Records, made in the Netherlands, with printed inner sleeve.

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

What is "Abigail" about?
Jonathan La'Fey and Miriam Natias move into a mansion in 1845. The family ghost tells Jonathan that Miriam carries the reborn spirit of the stillborn Abigail.

Do you have more King Diamond records?
Yes, for example King Diamond – Fatal Portrait (1986), King Diamond – "Them" (1988) and Mercyful Fate – Melissa (NL Reissue 1989). More titles are in our Metal collection.