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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 2h

BOTTOM:
Release: 2008 LP Reissue
Region: US
Label: Mötley Records ‎– ESM/MR 342

chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 3h

Dr. Feelgood is my 5th favorite of the original albums. Top being the first four equally.

Artist: Mötley Crüe
Album: Dr. Feelgood (1989)
Release: 2024 Remaster, 35th Anniversary Picture Disc
Label: BMG – B0DG9XG7QV
Region: Worldwide

#nowspinning #motleycrue #vinyl #picturedisc

Artist: Mötley Crüe
Album: Dr. Feelgood (1989)
Release: 2024 Remaster, 35th Anniversary Picture Disc
Label: BMG – B0DG9XG7QV
Region: Worldwide

TOP:
Release: 2024 Remaster, 35th Anniversary Box Set
Label: BMG – 964047691
Region: Worldwide

PLAYING:
Release: 2024 Remaster, 35th Anniversary Picture Disc
Label: BMG – B0DG9XG7QV
Region: Worldwide

CD:
Release: 2022 reissue, 2021 remaster, Misprint
Region: US
Label: BMG Rights Management – 538784662

CASSETTE:
Release: Mixtape/Ripped Copy of above CD
Region: US
Label: BMG Rights Management – 538784662

Release: 2022 reissue, 2021 remaster, Misprint
Region: US
Label: BMG Rights Management – 538784662

Release: Mixtape/Ripped Copy of above CD
Region: US
Label: BMG Rights Management – 538784662

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 1d

This compilation features live tracks from 1975 and 1977 and concludes with an interview.

#RIPAceFrehley

Artist: Kiss
Album: You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best!! (1996)
Release: Original 1996 CD Pressing, Club Edition
Region: US
Label: Mercury – 314 532 741-2

#nowspinning #cd #kiss

chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 1d

I'm still going through the Load deluxe box set.

Daily theme: #MetalMonday

Artist: Metallica
Title (1): Mama Said single (1996)
Title (2): Shadowcast (2025)
Release: Load Super Deluxe Box Set (2025)
Region: US
Label: Blackened – BLCKND0011RD-1

#nowspinning #metallica #vinyl #cd #extras

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 1d

While I wait for a vinyl repress this is the only Motörhead album I have on CD, the rest are vinyl.

Daily theme: #MetalMonday

Artist: Motörhead
Album: March Ör Die (1992)
Release: CD reissue (unspecified year)
Region: US
Label: WTG Records – NK 48997

#nowspinning #motorhead #cd

chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 2d

This is the newly reissued debut album from Megadeth, featuring the original artwork.

Artist: Megadeth
Album: Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985)
Release: 2025 Reissue
Label: Combat (no catalog number)

#nowspinning #megadeth #vinyl

Artist: Megadeth
Album: Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985)

TOP:
Release: 2025 Reissue
Label: Combat (no catalog number)

BOTTOM:
Release: 2018 "The Final Kill" Remix/Remaster
Label: Legacy – 88985463001

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 2d

This album was recorded during Thin Lizzy's 1983 farewell tour.

Artist: Thin Lizzy
Album: Life Live (1983)
Release: 2025 reissue
Region: US
Label: Friday Music – FRM-03496

#nowspinning #thinlizzy #vinyl #johnsykes #garymoore

TOP:
Release: 2025 reissue
Region: US
Label: Friday Music – FRM-03496

BOTTOM:
Release: 1993 CD remaster
Region: US
Label: Metal Blade Records – 9 45176-2

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 3d

Kiss' first greatest included remixed, edited or even re-recorded songs making this a must-have for Kiss fans and collectors. I really enjoy it.

#RIPAceFrehley

Artist: Kiss
Album: Double Platinum (1978)
Release: 1997 CD remaster
Region: US
Label: Casablanca – 314 532 383-2

#nowspinning #cd #kiss

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 3d

Today I'm enjoying this excellent 3-CD compilation set from Megadeth.

Artist: Megadeth
Album: Warheads on Foreheads (2019)
Release: Original 2019 CD pressing
Region: US
Label: Capitol Records – B0029177-02

#nowspinning #cd #megadeth

chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 4d

New Testament album! These guys are not slowing down!

Artist: Testament
Album: Para Bellum (2025)
Release: Original pressing on 2xLP, 45 RPM
Region: US
Label: Nuclear Blast Records – NB 7522

#nowspinning #testament #vinyl

chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 4d

RIP :(

chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 4d

Fly high Spaceman! RIP Ace Frehley.

Artist: Kiss
Album: Ace Frehley Solo (1978)

TOP:
Release: 2014 Remaster on 180g
Region: US
Label: Casablanca – B0020536-01

PLAYING:
Release: 2006 Picture Disc Reissue on 180g
Region: Russia
Label: Lilith – LR114LPP

#kiss #acefrehley #vinyl #RIPAceFrehley

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 6d

I just purchased this pre-owned 2-disc limited edition of Kiss Symphony on CD.

Daily theme: #TwoferTuesday

Artist: Kiss
Album: Alive IV Symphony (2003)
Release: Original pressing on 2xCD
Region: US
Label: Sanctuary – 06076-84617-2

#nowspinning #cd #kiss

chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 8d

Another great Thin Lizzy reissue.

Artist: Thin Lizzy
Album: Chinatown (1980)
Release: 2025 reissue
Region: US
Label: Friday Music – FRM-03496

#nowspinning #thinlizzy #vinyl #cd

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 9d

Recently released for the first time on vinyl, this is Warrant's "grunge" album.

Artist: Warrant
Album: Ultraphobic (1995)
Release: 2025 remaster
Region: USA, Canada & Europe
Label: DEKO – DEKO1163-1

#nowspinning #vinyl #warrant

chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 10d

**It includes...

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 11d

This is one of my favorite early Kiss albums.

Artist: Kiss
Album: Hotter Than Hell (1974)
Release: 1997 CD remaster
Region: US
Series: Kiss The Remasters
Label: Casablanca – 314 532 375-2

#nowspinning #cd #kiss

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 11d

Weekend Theme : #SunMoonAndStars

This is Def Leppard's debut EP. I includes the song "Ride Into the Sun".

Artist: Def Leppard
Album: The Def Leppard E.P. (1979)
Release: 2018 Vinyl Collection Vol. One Box Set
Region: USA & Europe
Label: UMC – 5777356

#nowspinning #vinyl #defleppard

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 12d

Slight jazz detour. This relaxing music makes me so happy sometimes, helping to eliminate the stress of daily life.

Artist: McCoy Tyner
Album: Expansions (1970)
Release: 2021 reissue
Region: US
Series: Blue Note Tone Poet
Label: Blue Note – B0033004-01

#nowspinning #vinyl #mccoytyner

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 14d

Thin Lizzy got better with every release!

Artist: Thin Lizzy
Album: Renegade (1981)
Release: 2025 reissue
Region: US
Label: Friday Music – FRM-09632

#nowspinning #thinlizzy #vinyl #cd

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 15d

Having been a fan of these two wonderful Fleetwood Mac voices I had to get this one!

Artist: Buckingham Nicks
Album: Buckingham Nicks (1987)
Release: 2025 remaster
Region: US
Label: Rhino Records – RCV1 727725

#nowspinning #BuckinghamNicks #FleetwoodMac #vinyl

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 15d

Playing some more early live Motörhead today.

Artist: Motörhead
Album: What's Words Worth? (1983)
Recorded: 18 February 1978
Release: 2017 reissue on red vinyl
Region: Europe
Label: Big Beat Records – WIKM 209

#nowspinning #motorhead #vinyl

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 16d

Going with some acoustic thrash metal today. ;)

Artist: Megadeth
Album: Unplugged In Boston (2006)
Release: 2022 reissue on Coke Bottle Clear
Region: US
Label: Cleopatra – CLO2930

#nowspinning #vinyl #megadeth #acoustic

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 18d

Happy #FunkyFriday! A fantastic album by the great Miles Davis.

Artist: Miles Davis
Album: Bitches Brew (1970)
Release: 2020 reissue on 2LP, gatefold
Region: US
Label: Columbia - 19075950861-1

#nowspinning #milesdavis #vinyl

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chessnord.bsky.social @chessnord.bsky.social · 20d

I am not very familiar with this Disturbed album. So far I like it.

Artist: Disturbed
Album: Evolution (2018)
Release: Original pressing
Region: Europe
Label: Reprise Records – 9362-49050-7

#nowspinning #disturbed #vinyl #WeAreAllDisturbed

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