Mastodon - Leviathan (Vinyl LP | Red Translucent | US Reissue | 2010)

Mastodon – Leviathan is the second studio album by Atlanta band Mastodon, first released on August 31, 2004 by Relapse Records. It is the band’s first concept album, loosely based on Herman Melville’s novel Moby-Dick. It was recorded in Seattle in March 2004 and produced by Matt Bayles with the band; guest vocalists are Neil Fallon (Clutch) and Scott Kelly (Neurosis). This copy is the 2010 US reissue (3rd pressing) on red translucent vinyl, limited to 998 copies, with insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Relapse Records RR 6622-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, stereo, red translucent vinyl, limited to 998 copies
• Pressing: US reissue (3rd pressing)
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 2010 (original: 2004)
• Genre: Metal, Progressive Metal, Sludge Metal, Collectable
• Extras: Insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- (unplayed)
• Cover: VG+ (minimal bent corner)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Blood And Thunder
2. Seabeast
3. Iron Tusk
4. Megalodon
5. Naked Burn
6. Aqua Dementia

Side B

1. I Am Ahab
2. Island
3. Hearts Alive
4. Joseph Merrick

Personnel

Mastodon: Troy Sanders (bass, vocals), Brent Hinds (guitar, vocals), Bill Kelliher (guitar), Brann Dailor (drums).

Guests: Neil Fallon (vocals on Blood And Thunder), Scott Kelly (vocals on Aqua Dementia), Phil Peterson (cello on Aqua Dementia), Matt Bayles (organ on Joseph Merrick). Production: Matt Bayles and Mastodon.

FAQ

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new; according to our check this record is unplayed. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear, here a minimally bent corner. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Why is the running order different from the CD?
On the vinyl edition “I Am Ahab” and “Island” open side B, while on the CD they are tracks 2 and 4.

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original came out in 2004. This is Relapse’s third vinyl pressing from 2010 on red translucent vinyl, limited to 998 copies.

Do you have more Mastodon records?
Yes, for example Mastodon – Crack The Skye and Mastodon – The Hunter.