LOUDNESS risky woman PS-295
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Artist = LOUDNESS
Title = risky woman
Label = PIONEER
Catalog# = PS-295
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1986
RPM = 45rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
2trk, bw/instrumental version promo sample
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Promotional Power: Loudness’ ‘Risky Woman’ 12-Inch Promo (PS-295)
Today’s entry focuses on a special promotional item from Japanese heavy metal icons Loudness. We are looking at the 12-inch promo single for the track “Risky Woman,” released by Warner-Pioneer Corporation in 1986 with the catalog number PS-295.
This 45 RPM vinyl was not intended for general sale but was distributed specifically for promotional purposes, likely sent to radio stations and industry insiders to build excitement for the band’s ongoing activities during that period. 1986 was a crucial year for Loudness internationally, following the success of “Thunder in the East” and seeing the release of their “Lightning Strikes” album (the international version of Japan’s “Shadows of War”).
The A-side features the powerful and catchy hard rock anthem “Risky Woman,” a key track from that era showcasing the classic lineup of Minoru Niihara (vocals), Akira Takasaki (guitar), Masayoshi Yamashita (bass), and Munetaka Higuchi (drums) firing on all cylinders. The B-side contains the track “Silent Sword,” further representing the band’s potent output from the “Lightning Strikes”/“Shadows of War” sessions.
As a promotional-only release, PS-295 is a particularly sought-after item for Loudness collectors. It represents a piece of the band’s marketing strategy during their peak international push and offers high-quality vinyl pressings of two strong tracks from a defining moment in their career.