Tokyo Blade - The Cave Sessions (Official Bootleg) (Vinyl 12" | UK Original | 1985)

Tokyo Blade – The Cave Sessions (Official Bootleg) is a 1985 12" by British NWOBHM band Tokyo Blade, released without a label under catalogue number LEG 1 T. The four songs "Monkeys Blood", "School House Is Burnin'", "Shadows Of Insanity" and "Jezzabell" were later reissued, among others in 2017 on the box set "Knights Of The Blade". The record was pressed by Disco France. This copy is the 1985 original release.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Not On Label LEG 1 T
• Format: Vinyl 12", 45 RPM
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year of this pressing: 1985
• Genre: Heavy Metal, NWOBHM, 12" maxi

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 (Front Side)

1. Monkeys Blood
2. School House Is Burnin'

Side B (Back Side)

1. Shadows Of Insanity
2. Jezzabell

Personnel

Tokyo Blade, founded by guitarist Andy Boulton. The record itself lists no musicians or producers; in 1985 Vicki James Wright was the band's singer, but whether he is on these recordings is not documented.

FAQ

What does "Official Bootleg" mean?
The record was released in 1985 without a regular label and carries "Official Bootleg" in its title. It is meant as an official release in bootleg style, not an unofficial pressing.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. 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.

Were these songs released elsewhere?
Yes, in 2017 they were reissued on the 4-CD box set "Knights Of The Blade" (HNE Recordings). The original vinyl release is this 1985 12".

Do you have more Tokyo Blade records?
Yes, for example the 12" EP Tokyo Blade – Madame Guillotine. More NWOBHM titles are in our Metal collection.