Manowar - Fighting The World (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1987)

Manowar – Fighting The World is the fifth studio album by US band Manowar, released in February 1987 on ATCO Records (cat. no. 790 563-1). It was recorded at Universal Recording Studios in Chicago, produced by the band, with Jason Flom as executive producer. It was the first Manowar album recorded and mixed entirely digitally and the first with cover art by Ken Kelly. Orson Welles is heard as narrator on "Defender", and the album is dedicated to him. This copy is a 1987 European original pressing with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ATCO Records 790 563-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1987
• Genre: Rock, 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.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Fighting The World
2. Blow Your Speakers
3. Carry On
4. Violence And Bloodshed

Side B

1. Defender
2. Drums Of Doom
3. Holy War
4. Master Of Revenge
5. Black Wind, Fire And Steel

Personnel

Eric Adams (vocals), Ross The Boss (guitar, keyboards), Joey DeMaio (4- and 8-string bass), Scott Columbus (drums). Guest: Orson Welles (narration on "Defender"). Songs: Joey DeMaio.

Produced by Manowar; executive producer: Jason Flom. Recorded and mixed by Richard Breen, mastered by Howie Weinberg (Masterdisk).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1987 European first pressing on ATCO Records with catalogue number 790 563-1, not one of the later coloured-vinyl reissues.

Is that really Orson Welles on "Defender"?
Yes. Orson Welles' narration comes from the song's original 1982 demo version and was reused for the album. Welles died in 1985, and the album is dedicated to him.

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 Manowar records?
Yes, for example Manowar – Kings Of Metal (EU Original 1988), Manowar – Battle Hymns. More titles are in our Metal collection.