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| Artist: | Dio |
| Title: | Dio Holy Diver 2021 REMASTERED BLACK VINYL LP |
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| Released: | 2021-01-22 |
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| Format: | VINYL LP |
| Country | Europe |
| Barcode: | 0602507369187 |
| Catalogue number: | 060250736918 |
| SKU: | 3A1346 |
| Condition: | NEW |
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| Genre: | Hard Rock |
| Categories: | Essential Vinyl at Great Prices , Recommendations , Discrepancy's Top 500 Vinyl Albums |
Edition Highlights
2021 remastered edition of Dio’s iconic 1983 debut album
Classic black vinyl LP presenting the remastered audio for enhanced clarity and dynamics
Features legendary tracks including “Holy Diver,” “Rainbow in the Dark,” and “Don’t Talk to Strangers”
Showcases Ronnie James Dio’s powerful vocals alongside the band’s signature heavy metal sound
Widely regarded as one of the most influential heavy metal albums of the 1980s
Originally released in 1983, Holy Diver marked the debut of Dio as a band following Ronnie James Dio’s departure from Black Sabbath. The album quickly established itself as a defining release within the heavy metal genre, combining powerful vocals, dark fantasy imagery, and memorable guitar-driven songwriting. Featuring guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist Jimmy Bain, and drummer Vinny Appice, the record delivers a focused and confident sound that helped shape the direction of traditional heavy metal during the 1980s. Songs such as “Rainbow in the Dark” and the title track “Holy Diver” became enduring staples of the genre, showcasing Dio’s distinctive voice and theatrical lyrical style.
This 2021 remastered black vinyl edition presents Holy Diver with improved sonic clarity while preserving the character of the original recording. The remaster brings greater definition to the album’s layered guitar work and rhythm section, enhancing the energy and impact of tracks that have remained fan favourites for decades. The vinyl format allows the album’s powerful production to unfold naturally, emphasising the dynamic range of the band’s performance. For collectors and long-time fans, this remastered pressing offers an opportunity to experience one of heavy metal’s most celebrated albums in a refreshed format while maintaining the timeless appeal that has made Holy Diver a cornerstone of the genre.
| A1 | Stand Up And Shout | |
| A2 | Holy Diver | |
| A3 | Gypsy | |
| A4 | Caught In The Middle | |
| A5 | Don't Talk To Strangers | |
| B1 | Straight Through The Heart | |
| B2 | Invisible | |
| B3 | Rainbow In The Dark | |
| B4 | Shame On The Night |
| format | All Media | vinyl
| Despatched In | 2-4 weeks |
| Forthcoming | No |
| Recently In Stock | No |
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DIO Holy Diver RSD 2021 Picture Disc
By: John Stoppa on 4 January 2022This picture disc looks really fantastic with the front and back album covers on side A and B of the vinyl. It comes in a sleeve but the front cover has a hole to show off the picture disc which acts as the front cover. Sound is pretty good, plays without any pops or skips. My only gripe is that there is no lyric sheet, but thats expected with RSD picture discs nowadays. vinyl has its own clear sleeve - overall, very happy with the item and happy to recommend it to DIO fans who dont have the vinyl copy or want the picture disc for thier collection.
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