44 MAGNUM actor 30ML-1
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Artist = 44 MAGNUM
Title = actor
Label = MOON
Catalog# = 30ML-1
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1985
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Taking Center Stage (Limited Edition): 44 Magnum’s ‘Actor’ (30ML-1)
This entry focuses on the special limited edition of 44 Magnum’s third studio album, “Actor.” Released on June 25, 1985, via Moon Records with the catalog number 30ML-1, this version was a special release for the first 44,000 copies. It featured a distinctive white outer jacket, bonus pinups, and retains its original obi/sticker on the shrinkwrap.
This album marked the band’s final original release for Moon Records and showcased a significant step in their sound. It was famously recorded in Los Angeles, giving the music a distinct “L.A. Metal” flavor and a different production style compared to their previous work.
While some fans noted the L.A. production resulted in a different groove—perhaps lacking some of the mid-low end of their first two beloved albums—"Actor" is celebrated for its high-quality, “no-filler” songwriting. The band’s core strengths, particularly their powerful rhythm section, still shine through. The album is packed with fan favorites, including the classic live opener “Last Train,” the famous heavy ballad “Love Desire,” and energetic rockers like “High School Uproar” and “She’s So Crazy, Make Me Crazy.”
30ML-1 captures 44 Magnum at a peak of ambition. While its L.A. sound sets it apart, “Actor” stands as a high-quality collection of songs and a desirable collector’s item, especially in this limited-edition format.