TRIUMPH just a game RVP-6386

Canadian Hard Rock Royalty: Triumph’s ‘Just A Game’ White Label Promo (RVP-6386)

Today’s entry features the album that propelled the Canadian power trio to international stardom. We are examining the 1979 Japanese White Label Promo of Just A Game by Triumph, released on RCA (manufactured by RVC Corporation) with the catalog number RVP-6386.

The Breakthrough Masterpiece

Released in 1979, Just A Game is widely considered the band’s definitive work. It broke them into the US market with massive radio hits like the hard-driving “Lay It On The Line” and the anthem “Hold On.” The album perfectly showcases the band’s versatility: Rik Emmett’s virtuoso guitar playing spans from the bluesy “Suitcase Blues” to the classical “Fantasy Serenade,” while drummer Gil Moore and bassist/keyboardist Mike Levine provide the thunderous foundation. The track “American Girls” remains a fan favorite for its catchy hooks and high energy.

Rare White Label Promo

This specific copy is a highly coveted Promo Sample, distinguished by its White Labels (standard copies used the orange RCA labels). Japanese white label promos from this era are prized by audiophiles for their superior pressing quality, often representing the very first run of the stampers.

Packaging and Credits

- Gatefold Sleeve: The record is housed in a high-quality gatefold sleeve featuring the distinctive, futuristic board game artwork.
- Mastering: The credits indicate mastering at the legendary Kendun Recorders by John Golden, ensuring a crisp, dynamic sound.
- Inclusions: This copy is complete with the original Obi strip and a lyric insert containing English lyrics.

It is a pristine example of late-70s hard rock excellence.