Savatage - Gutter Ballet (Vinyl LP | EU Original | Limited Edition | 1989)

Savatage – Gutter Ballet is the fifth studio album by Savatage on Atlantic (cat. no. 782 008-1). It was recorded from February to July 1989 at the Record Plant in New York and produced by Paul O'Neill. Following "Hall Of The Mountain King" (1987), it was the band's second album with O'Neill and the step towards a more orchestral, piano-driven sound, heard above all on the title track and "When The Crowds Are Gone". The European LP is dated 1989; in the US the album came out in January 1990. This copy is the European original LP, limited edition, with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Atlantic 782 008-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
• Pressing: EU original, limited edition
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1989
• Genre: Metal, Heavy Metal, Power Metal
• Extras: Inner 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 (SKU SVA S1).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Of Rage And War (Jon Oliva/Criss Oliva/Paul O'Neill)
2. Gutter Ballet (Jon Oliva/Criss Oliva/Paul O'Neill)
3. Temptation Revelation (Jon Oliva/Criss Oliva/Paul O'Neill)
4. When The Crowds Are Gone (Jon Oliva/Criss Oliva/Paul O'Neill)
5. Silk And Steel (Criss Oliva/Paul Silver)

Side B

1. She's In Love (Jon Oliva/Criss Oliva/Paul O'Neill)
2. Hounds (Jon Oliva/Criss Oliva/Paul O'Neill)
3. The Unholy (Jon Oliva/Criss Oliva/Paul O'Neill)
4. Mentally Yours (Jon Oliva/Criss Oliva/Paul O'Neill)
5. Summer's Rain (Jon Oliva/Criss Oliva/Paul O'Neill)

Personnel

Jon Oliva (vocals, piano, keyboards), Criss Oliva (guitar), Johnny Lee Middleton (bass), Steve "Doc" Wacholz (drums). Chris Caffery is credited and pictured as guitarist but does not play on the album. Additional: Robert Kinkel (keyboards). Produced by Paul O'Neill, cover art by Gary Smith.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1989 European first edition on Atlantic, marked as a limited edition. The edition with a bonus 10" is a 2022 reissue.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Record: NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. Sleeve: VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or overall appearance. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Is "Thorazine Shuffle" on the LP?
No. "Thorazine Shuffle" was a bonus track on the cassette and CD. The vinyl LP has ten tracks.

Do you have more Savatage records?
Yes, for example Savatage – Streets (EU Original 1991), Savatage – Sirens (UK 1986) and Savatage – Gutter Ballet (LP + 10", Reissue 2022). More titles are in our Metal collection.