🎸 Loudness – The Birthday Eve (1981, Japan Press with OBI) 🎸

NM VINYL / VG+ COVER — COMPLETE WITH OBI STRIP

Add this beautiful Japanese pressing with OBI of Loudness’ 1981 debut album The Birthday Eve to your collection — a cornerstone of early Japanese heavy metal and the first full‑length release from one of Japan’s most influential metal bands.

The vinyl is Near Mint (NM), exceptionally clean with high gloss and excellent playback quality.
The cover is VG+, showing only light cosmetic wear while remaining sharp, solid, and fully intact.
The highly collectible OBI strip is included, making this a desirable complete Japanese edition.

A top‑tier copy for serious metal collectors and fans of Japanese pressings.

⭐ Why This Copy Belongs in Your Collection

✅ NM vinyl — extremely clean, glossy, and excellent playback
✅ VG+ cover — light wear, strong and fully intact
✅ Japan press with OBI — the most collectible edition
✅ Loudness’ groundbreaking 1981 debut album
✅ Essential for fans of early heavy metal, Japanese metal, and premium‐quality pressings

🎵 HIGHLIGHT TRACKS FROM THE BIRTHDAY EVE

🎧 “Loudness” — Fast, explosive opener announcing the band’s arrival.
🎧 “High Try” — Tight, energetic classic early metal.
🎧 “Open Your Eyes” — Melody‑rich mid‑tempo standout.
🎧 “Street Woman” — Raw, aggressive, and riff‑driven.
🎧 “To Be Demon” — A powerful closing track with signature Loudness flair.

🎶 ABOUT THIS ALBUM

Released in 1981, The Birthday Eve introduced Loudness to the world and helped shape Japan’s early heavy‑metal scene. Known for Akira Takasaki’s exceptional guitar work, powerful vocals, and high‑energy songwriting, this album remains a landmark in East Asian metal history.

Japanese pressings are especially prized for:

• Superior sound quality
• High‑quality vinyl formulations
• Premium packaging
• The collectible OBI strip

This copy checks all those boxes.

Perfect for collectors of:

• Heavy metal
• Japanese metal (J‑Metal)
• Loudness
• Japanese OBI pressings
• Early ’80s rock & metal

📀 GRADING DESCRIPTION

Vinyl: Near Mint (NM)
Exceptional gloss, extremely clean. Plays beautifully.

Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Light edge/surface wear. Fully intact, clean, and visually strong.

OBI Strip:
Included and in great shape.

(Photos will show exact condition — please examine carefully.)

📚 GRADING GUIDE

NM: Nearly flawless
VG+: Light wear, excellent playback
VG: Noticeable wear but enjoyable
G: Heavy wear but intact

📦 Shipping

$6.50

• Secure LP mailer
• Vinyl shipped outside the cover to prevent seam splits
• Combined shipping: Only $2.00 per additional LP

✅ Final Note

If you're looking for a high‑grade Japanese pressing with OBI of Loudness’ 1981 debut The Birthday Eve — with NM vinyl and a VG+ cover — this is an excellent, collector‑quality copy worthy of any metal collection.

👉 Buy It Now and own one of the most important Japanese metal albums ever released!