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Gary Moore’s Heavy Metal Masterpiece: ‘Dirty Fingers’ Japanese Promo (25AP 2644)

Today’s entry features a blistering release from the legendary Irish guitar hero. We are examining the 1983 Japanese Promo Pressing of Dirty Fingers by Gary Moore, released on Jet Records (manufactured by CBS/Sony) with the catalog number 25AP 2644.

The “Lost” Heavy Metal Classic

Although released in Japan in 1983 to capitalize on Moore’s growing solo success, Dirty Fingers was actually recorded in 1980 just before the formation of G-Force. It represents Gary Moore at his absolute heaviest and most aggressive. The album features a powerhouse lineup including vocalist Charlie Huhn (Ted Nugent), bassist Jimmy Bain (Rainbow, Dio), and drummer Tommy Aldridge (Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake).

The tracklist is a relentless assault of high-speed riffs and shredding solos. Standouts include the explosive opener “Hiroshima,” which became a massive hit in Japan, the driving “Nuclear Attack,” and a heavy, reworked cover of The Animals’ classic “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood.” The title track, “Dirty Fingers,” is a dazzling instrumental that showcases Moore’s technical precision.

Rare Japanese Promo Edition

This specific copy is a highly collectible Promo Sample, offering the best possible audio experience for fans of Moore’s “heavy” period.

- Promo Markings: The labels verify this as a promotional copy (Sample/Mihon-ban), often pressed from the earliest stampers for radio broadcast quality.
- Inclusions: The album comes complete with the original lyric insert, a standard for high-quality Japanese releases of the era.

It is a vital document of the era when Gary Moore was challenging the boundaries of heavy metal guitar playing.