SODOM Mortal Way of Live a nrm+ 1988 DOUBLE VINYL LP Steam Hammer 80-7575

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Mortal Way Of Live by Sodom

Steamhammer – SPV 80-7575

Label Code: LC 9002

Double Vinyl, LP, Live Album

Recorded during the SODOMANIA-Tour April/May 1988

Made in Germany, Released in 1988

Thrash Metal

Matrix / Runout Side A stamped: C-3929 A-1 etched: 80-7575 A PL. Ⅰ SST 020

Matrix / Runout Side B stamped: C-3929 B-1 etched: 80-7575 B PL. Ⅰ SST 020

Matrix / Runout Side C stamped: C-3930 A-1 etched: 80-7575 C PL Ⅱ SST 020

Matrix / Runout Side D stamped: C-3930 B-1 etched: 80-7575 D PL. Ⅱ SST 020

Condition 

All records are played and cleaned with the latest AudioQuest Anti-Static Brush before listing.

Record : Near Mint+

This is a little played double Album The vinyl is glossy and unmarked.  The records are flat without warping.  Steam Hammer labels are bright, with minimal wear undimmed by its 30+ years.  Beautiful, good as new, sound.

Original Inner Sleeves are Excellent+, clean black with minor creasing.

Four sided merchandise insert is white clean with minimal wear.

Cover: Excellent-

The cover was censored for the CD release of the record. The original shrink wrap is still in place although it has been torn to allow the lps to be removed at original purchase.  This has caused minor corner dinting on the cover’s open edge.  There is a 2cm x 1cm remnant of a price sticker on the front rh corner. Otherwise cover is fully intact and retains its original rigidity and protection. Colour gloss retains its original vibrancy and is little dimmed by its 30 years.  

Outstanding quality.

A lovely package

Tracklist

A1           Persecution Mania 4:44

A2           Outbreak Of Evil    3:46

A3           Conqueror      3:00

A4           Iron Fist  by Eddie Clarke, Ian Fraser Kilmister, Phil Taylor   2:56

B1           Obsessed By Cruelty     8:54

B2           Nuclear Winter       5:55

C1           Electrocution 3:06

C2           Blasphemer   6:00

C3           Enchanted Land    4:15

C4           Sodomy & Lust      5:02

D1           Christ Passion       6:24

D2           Bombenhagel 6:40

D3           My Atonement       5:57

Credits

Cover – Sebastian Krüger

Drums – Chris Witchhunter

Guitar – Frank Blackfire

Lyrics By, Bass, Vocals – Tom Angel Ripper

Producer, Music By – Sodom

Recorded By – Gerd Rautenbach

Barcode 4 001617 757505

Matrix number

A matrix number is an alphanumeric code (and on occasion, other symbols) stamped or handwritten (or a combination of the two) into the run-out groove area of a phonograph record. This is the non-grooved area between the end of the final band on a record's side and the label, also known as the run-off groove area, end-groove area, matrix area, or "dead wax".

Mortal Way of Live is a live album by German thrash metal band Sodom, released in 1988. The cover was censored for the CD release of the record. it was replaced with an all black cover with a white circle in the center containing the band's logo and name of the record, with the original cover appearing on the back of the booklet.

Sodom

German four-piece speed/thrash metal band, regarded as very influential to the modern black metal scene.

Sodom's original line-up consisted of Tom Angelripper, Bloody Monster and Aggressor. The band was initially formed by Tom as a desperate attempt to get out of having to work in coal mines in his home town of Gelsenkirchen. Taking inspiration from bands such as Motörhead, Tank, Venom and Accept, they released two demos which led to a record deal with Steamhammer (none of which were recorded with Bloody Monster, who was replaced by Chris Witchunter). Aggressor left the band shortly before releasing the In the Sign of Evil EP (generally regarded as an important early black metal release), and was replaced by Grave Violator, who did not last long himself, and left following the recording of "In The Sign Of Evil". A replacement was found in the form of Michael "Destructor" Wulf. They then went and recorded Obsessed by Cruelty, their full length debut. It featured music that was mostly in the same vein of In The Sign of Evil. Wulf did not last long himself, and later went and joined Kreator (this relationship would not last long either, and the man would later die in 1993 after a tragic motorcycle accident).

For the most part, the band was not taken seriously at first, as various press sources stated them as nothing more than "a second rate Venom clone with semi inventive lyrics". One member would change that. This member was Frank "Blackfire" Gosdzik, who came in to fill the empty guitar spot Wulf left behind thrash metal. Frank had convinced Tom that thrash metal was moving beyond the realms of the horror/occult/satanic themes of bands like Venom, and that themes such as politics, society, and war were being embraced. Tom was already very interested in various wars, yet viewed them as stupid and outright dumb. This new inspiration culminated into Frank's full length debut with the band, Persecution Mania. The new lyrical approach and increased musicianship on the part of Frank gave the band great praise (as well as a mascot Knarrenheinz, who appeared for the first time on Persecution Mania's cover), and they soon embarked on a tour of Europe with the Swiss thrash metal outfit Coroner. After touring for the better part of 1987 and 1988, the band returned to the studio to make another album. The final product was titled Agent Orange, and it sold 100,000 copies in Germany alone. This made Sodom famous, giving them world wide critical acclaim, and securing their place alongside Kreator and Destruction as one of the great three teutonic thrash metal bands. To this date, Agent Orange has sold more than any other German thrash metal album all over the world.

In January 2018, Tom Angelripper announced the departure of Bernd "Bernemann" Kost and Markus "Makka" Freiwald from the band. Two weeks later he announced the new line up including Frank Blackfire and Yorck Segatz on guitars and Stefan "Husky" Hüskens on the drums. This is the first time in the history of Sodom that the band has four members.

Current line-up:

* Tom Angelripper - vocals, bass

* Frank "Blackfire" Gosdzik - guitar (1987-1989, 2018-)

* Yorck Segatz - guitar

* Stefan "Husky" Hüskens - drums

Former band members:

# Frank Testegen - guitar (1983-1984, 2007)

# Josef Dominic - guitar (1984-1985, 2007)

# Michael Wulf - guitar (1985-1986)

# Uwe Christophers - guitar (on tour in 1986)

# Uwe Baltrusch - guitar (on tour in 1989/1990)

# Michael Hoffman - guitar (1990)

# Andy Brings - guitar (1991-1995)

# Dirk Strahlimeier - guitar (1995-1996)

# Bernd "Bernemann" Kost - guitar (1996-2018)

# Christian "Witchhunter" Dudek - drums (1983-1992), died on 7 September 2008 from liver failure after a long battle with the illness.

# Guido "Atomic Steif" Richter - drums (1992-1995)

# Konrad "Bobby" Schottkowski - drums (1996-2010)

# Markus "Makka" Freiwald - drums (2010-2018)

On my retirement I said to my children “my collection of records, books and comics will be yours”, “ not interested, get rid of them” was their reply.  I’m well on with the comics and books and it’s now time to sell my vinyl.

Most were purchased during my late teens through my mid-twenties.  Many remained unplayed for 30+ years some having been replaced by CDs while others just stored, their music unheard.  In preparation for their sale I have played each one to check for sound quality and to make sure there were no flaws.  I used my new AudioQuest Anti-Static brush each time.  It was so good listening to this wonderful music and revisting my younger self. I was amazed at what good taste I had when I was young!

Hope you enjoy them as much as me.  

See below for notes on my Grading Strategy

Tom Fisher of near-mint second hand emporium Rat Records describes the fairly universal grading system he uses.  If it's good enough for Tom, It’s good enough for me.

Cover and Record are graded separately.

Vinyl Grading System

Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.

Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Excellent (E) – Same but I’d tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.

Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.

Good (G) – To be honest you’re making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I’d only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.

Poor (P), Fair (F) Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. The cover is also approaching death.