An early, ambitious landmark that helped define metal's template. Dramatic and influential. A cornerstone. Released in 1976, it's an early landmark for Judas Priest.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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