Testament - The Ritual (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1992)

Testament – The Ritual is the fifth studio album by Californian thrash metal band Testament, released in May 1992 on Atlantic (cat. no. 7567-82392-1). It was recorded at One On One Studios in Los Angeles, produced by Tony Platt and mixed by Nigel Green at Battery Studios in London. The band leaned more towards mid-tempo and melody here; the album reached No. 55 in the US, and "Return To Serenity" became their only single on the Mainstream Rock chart. This copy is a 1992 European original pressing with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Atlantic 7567-82392-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1992
• Genre: Rock, Heavy Metal, Thrash 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. Signs Of Chaos
2. Electric Crown
3. So Many Lies
4. Let Go Of My World
5. The Ritual
6. Deadline

Side B

1. As The Seasons Grey
2. Agony
3. The Sermon
4. Return To Serenity
5. Troubled Dreams

Personnel

Chuck Billy (vocals), Alex Skolnick (lead guitar), Eric Peterson (rhythm guitar), Greg Christian (bass), Louie Clemente (drums).

Produced by Tony Platt; mixed by Nigel Green; mastered by George Marino (Sterling Sound).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1992 European first edition on Atlantic with catalogue number 7567-82392-1, pressed in Germany.

Who produced The Ritual?
Tony Platt, known among other things as an engineer for AC/DC. Alex Perialas, who had worked on earlier Testament albums, was not involved in The Ritual.

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 Testament records?
At the moment this is our only Testament record. Similar titles are in our Metal collection.