Raven – Stay Hard (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1985 | NM-/VG)

Raven – Stay Hard is the fourth studio album by Newcastle NWOBHM and speed metal band Raven and their first for Atlantic Records, released on February 14, 1985 (cat. no. 781 241-1). It was recorded at Pyramid Studios in Ithaca, New York; the band produced it themselves, with Michael Wagener producing "On And On" and "Hard Ride" and mixing the album, and Jon and Marsha Zazula as executive producers. Stay Hard reached No. 81 on the US Billboard 200. This copy is the 1985 European original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Atlantic 781 241-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1985
• Genre: Metal, Heavy Metal, Speed Metal

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG (small sticker rip off on front)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Stay Hard (J. Gallagher/M. Gallagher/Hunter)
2. When The Going Gets Tough (J. Gallagher/M. Gallagher/Hunter)
3. On And On (J. Gallagher/M. Gallagher/Hunter)
4. Get It Right (J. Gallagher/M. Gallagher/Hunter)
5. Restless Child (J. Gallagher/M. Gallagher/Hunter)

Side B

1. Power And The Glory (J. Gallagher/M. Gallagher/Hunter)
2. Pray For The Sun (J. Gallagher/M. Gallagher/Hunter)
3. Hard Ride (J. Gallagher/M. Gallagher/Hunter)
4. Extract The Action (J. Gallagher/M. Gallagher/Hunter)
5. The Bottom Line (J. Gallagher/M. Gallagher/Hunter)

Personnel

Raven: John Gallagher (vocals, bass), Mark Gallagher (guitar), Rob "Wacko" Hunter (drums). Produced by Raven, with Michael Wagener (On And On, Hard Ride); mixed by Michael Wagener; engineered by Norman Dunn; mastered by George Marino (Sterling Sound).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1985 European first issue on Atlantic (781 241-1), made in Germany. In the US the LP came out at the same time on Atlantic.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG (Very Good) for the sleeve means clear, visible signs of use, but complete and intact. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Raven records?
Yes, for example Raven – The Devil's Carrion (2LP, UK 1985). We also have a second copy of Raven – Stay Hard with a VG+ sleeve. More titles are in our Metal collection.