HAMADA, MARI lunatic doll VIH-28124
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Artist = HAMADA, MARI
Title = lunatic doll
Label = INVITATION
Catalog# = VIH-28124
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1983
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
10trk, munetaka higuchi(ds, loudness), kenji kitajima(g), shin yuasa(g)
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A foundational album in J-Metal history is the focus here: Mari Hamada’s debut, “Lunatic Doll” (Assassination Warning). This 12-inch LP, released in 1983 on the Invitation label (Victor) with the catalog number VIH-28124, is a true collector’s item. This specific copy is a promotional sample pressing, noted by a sample sticker on the cover, and includes the original obi strip.
This 10-track album was a revolutionary debut, launching the career of Japan’s future queen of heavy metal. Sound-produced by the legendary Munetaka Higuchi of Loudness (who also provided his powerful drumming), the album boasts a heavy, dynamic, and professional sound that immediately established its metal credentials. This powerful sound often contrasted with the “Mari-chan is Heavy Metal” catchphrase used in her promotion.
The album features top-tier musicians, including notable guitar work from Kenji Kitajima and Shin Yuasa. Tracks like “Noah,” “Tokio Makin’ Love,” and “All Night Party” showcased Hamada’s incredible, powerful vocals and signature high-tone shouts, proving her non-traditional, non-pop abilities from the very start. “Lunatic Doll” stands as a landmark release that launched a legendary career and remains a cornerstone of the classic 80s J-Metal scene.