Manowar - Battle Hymns (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1982)

Manowar – Battle Hymns is the debut album by New York band Manowar, released on June 14, 1982 by Liberty Records (European cat. no. 1A 064-400103). It was recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, produced by bassist Joey DeMaio and guitarist Ross the Boss, and mixed by Jon Mathias at the Record Plant in New York. Actor Orson Welles narrates "Dark Avenger", and "William's Tale" is DeMaio's bass arrangement of Rossini's William Tell Overture. This copy is a 1982 European original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Liberty 1A 064-400103
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1982
• Genre: Heavy 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. Death Tone (Ross the Boss/Joey DeMaio)
2. Metal Daze (Joey DeMaio)
3. Fast Taker (Ross the Boss/Joey DeMaio)
4. Shell Shock (Ross the Boss/Joey DeMaio)

Side B

1. Manowar (Ross the Boss/Joey DeMaio)
2. Dark Avenger (Ross the Boss/Joey DeMaio)
3. William's Tale (Gioachino Rossini, arr. Joey DeMaio)
4. Battle Hymn (Ross the Boss/Joey DeMaio)

Personnel

Manowar: Eric Adams (vocals), Ross the Boss (guitar, keyboards), Joey DeMaio (bass, bass pedals), Donnie Hamzik (drums, percussion). Guest: Orson Welles (narration on "Dark Avenger"). Produced by Joey DeMaio and Ross the Boss; mixed by Jon Mathias.

FAQ

Is that really Orson Welles on the record?
Yes. Orson Welles recorded the narration on "Dark Avenger". The band later used a second recording with him for the single "Defender".

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1982 European first edition on Liberty, catalogue number 1A 064-400103.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG mean?
The record is graded VG+: light signs of use that hardly matter. The sleeve is graded VG: clear signs of use; it may show creases, wear or small damage. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Manowar records?
Yes, for example Manowar – Fighting The World (EU original 1987), Kings Of Metal (EU original 1988) or The Triumph Of Steel (2LP, 1992). More titles are in our Metal collection.