Tyranny – Manipulator (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1987)

Tyranny – Manipulator is an album by the little-documented US hard rock and heavy metal band Tyranny, released in 1987 on JCI & Associated Labels (cat. no. JCI-9016). A private pressing of the album came first; the JCI edition adds the bonus track Fight For Freedom. This copy is the 1987 US edition on JCI.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: JCI & Associated Labels JCI-9016
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year: 1987
• Genre: Metal, Hard Rock, Rare & Collectable

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. Tyranny
2. Doctor Deceiver
3. Echo Away From Here
4. Rock The World

Side B

1. Manipulator
2. Toxic Wastelands
3. Addict
4. Living Your Way
5. Fight For Freedom (bonus track)

Personnel

Sources differ on the line-up: some list Gary Timmons (guitar, vocals, lyrics and music), Throbe (bass, vocals) and Matt Wolff Chazin (drums, vocals), while for the JCI edition others credit Robert Mirabilio (vocals, keyboards, producer). All songs are published by Tyranny Music (BMI).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is the 1987 US edition on JCI with catalogue number JCI-9016. The album first appeared as a private pressing without the bonus track Fight For Freedom, which was added on this edition.

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) means clearly visible wear, on a sleeve e.g. edge or corner wear or ring wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Why is this record hard to find?
Tyranny was a small band, the album was only released on a small US label and was never reissued on vinyl. Later editions only appeared on CD-R and CD.

Do you have more Tyranny records?
At the moment Manipulator is the only Tyranny album in our shop. More rare records are in our Rare & Collectable collection and under Metal.