Muse - Absolution (Vinyl 2LP | EU Reissue | 2020)

Muse – Absolution was originally released in 2003 as the British trio’s third studio album and brought their international breakthrough. A sweeping, orchestral rock epic between prog ambition, alternative rock power and apocalyptic lyrics, with a cover by Storm Thorgerson. It features “Hysteria”, “Time Is Running Out”, “Stockholm Syndrome” and “Butterflies & Hurricanes”.

On offer is an EU reissue from 2020 on Warner Records / Helium 3 (0825646909445) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Warner Records / Helium – 3 - 0825646909445
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album
• Pressing: EU Reissue
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2020
• Genre: Alternative Rock, Rock, Electronic – more in Alternative Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. Intro (0:22)
2. Apocalypse Please (4:12)
3. Time Is Running Out (3:56)
4. Sing For Absolution (4:54)

Side B

1. Stockholm Syndrome (4:58)
2. Falling Away With You (4:40)
3. Interlude (0:37)
4. Hysteria (3:47)

Side C

1. Blackout (4:22)
2. Butterflies & Hurricanes (5:01)
3. The Small Print (3:28)

Side D

1. Endlessly (3:49)
2. Thoughts Of A Dying Atheist (3:11)
3. Ruled By Secrecy (4:54)

Personnel

Matthew Bellamy (String Arrangements), Chris Wolstenholme (Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals), Dominic Howard (Drums, Percussion), Rich Costey (Engineer), Storm Thorgerson (Cover Design).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a 2020 EU reissue on Warner Records / Helium 3; the album was originally released in 2003.

Which well-known songs are on it?
“Hysteria”, “Time Is Running Out”, “Stockholm Syndrome”, “Sing For Absolution” and “Butterflies & Hurricanes”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Alternative Rock collection.