QUEENSRYCHE Self-Titled EP LP 1983 EMI America DLP-19006 ORIGINAL First Pressing
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Description
You are looking at an original 1983 first pressing of Queensrÿche's self-titled debut EP on EMI America Records (DLP-19006) — the record that launched one of the most respected bands in progressive metal history.
PRESSING DETAILS
- Label: EMI America — rainbow logo label
- Catalog: DLP-19006
- Year: 1983
- Origin: United States
- Recorded at Triad Studios, Redmond, WA, late summer 1982
- Mastered by Ron Luder at the Mastering Lab, L.A.
- Produced by Queensrÿche, engineered by Tom Hall
WHY THIS RECORD MATTERS
Queensrÿche's self-titled EP is one of the great origin stories in heavy metal. The band recorded a four-song demo tape and pressed it independently — and rather than touring clubs to build a following, they sent the tape directly to labels and the press. EMI America signed them off the strength of that demo alone, an almost unheard-of path to a record deal. This EP is the result: four tracks that announced a band with far more ambition and sophistication than the typical 1983 metal act.
Queen of the Reich, Nightrider, Blinded, and The Lady Wore Black showcase Geoff Tate's operatic vocal range and the twin-guitar interplay of Chris DeGarmo and Michael Wilton that would define the band's sound for the next decade. This EP directly led to the band's full-length debut The Warning the following year, and ultimately to Operation: Mindcrime, one of the most acclaimed concept albums in metal history.
This is where it all started.
CONDITION
VINYL: VG+ approaching Excellent — Clean, glossy grooves with excellent sheen. Plays with outstanding clarity. Light signs of age consistent with a 40+ year old record, nothing that detracts from the listening experience. This copy has been well preserved.
COVER: VG+ — The bold gold and purple medieval-style logo cover is striking and clean. Light wear on edges consistent with age. No splits, no water damage.
I grade conservatively using Goldmine standards.
TRACK LISTING
Side One:
1. Queen of the Reich
2. Nightrider
Side Two:
1. Blinded
2. The Lady Wore Black
SHIPPING
Carefully packed in a rigid mailer with full corner protection. Record and sleeve shipped separately in poly sleeves to prevent seam splits. Domestic $10. International $20. Insurance available on request. Returns accepted within 3 days if item is not as described.
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