BATHORY Under the Sign of the Black Mark 1st press 1987(UK) Under One Flag rare
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FLAG 11
BATHORY's 3rd album.... "Under the Sign of the Black Mark"....
"THEE quintessential Black Metal album."
- Fenriz of Darkthrone
In amazing condition, especially for being as old as it is. NO WARPAGE. The very front cover is perfect, no bends, no worn corners, or creases. Flip it over to the backside, there are some faint creases that outline where the record was resting in it but nothing that stands out. The inlay is gorgeous with lyrics on both sides printed in a dark red and medieval font, and of course a portrait of the countess herself. Also, a list of credits and some very interesting words from the legend Quorthon himself.
Sounds amazing from the times I've played. I bought it used and wanted to keep it as keen as possible, so it has remained in excellent condition altogether. Early Bathory recordings were always sound their best on vinyl.
This is a 1st pressing through the UK label Under One Flag, and there is a 1st pressing through the American label on the exact same date "New Renaissance Records." The Black Mark label version was not the first vinyl pressing. Under One Flag did a re-issue in 1987 as well for Bathory's second record "The Return..."(which I am selling as well) but this album is not a re-issue.
Track A1 is titled "Nocternal Obeisance (Intro)" on the center label. ('Nocturnal' consistently misspelled 'Nocternal').
Side Darkness(a):
Nocternal Obeisance (original misspelling)
Massacre
Woman of Dark Desires
Call from the Grave
Equimanthorn
Side Evil(b):
Enter the Eternal Fire
Chariots of Fire
13 Candles
Of Doom...
Produced by
Boss and Quorthon
Recorded and Mixed at Heavenshore, Stockholm Sweden
Please contact me with any questions or concerns
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