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Raw Priest Power: Judas Priest’s ‘Unleashed In New York’ (PRIEST 1)

Today’s entry takes us back to a legendary night in New York City with the Metal Gods. We are looking at the 2023 limited edition unofficial vinyl release of Unleashed In New York by Judas Priest, released on Boner Records with the catalog number PRIEST 1.

Live at the Mudd Club

Captured on March 11, 1979, this album features a blistering soundboard recording from the band’s intimate performance at the Mudd Club in New York City. Occurring right in the heat of the Hell Bent for Leather (Killing Machine) tour, this set captures the band at a pivotal moment just before they exploded into global superstars. The tracklist is a treasure trove of early classics, kicking off with “Hell Bent For Leather” and “Delivering The Goods,” and featuring an epic rendition of “Beyond The Realms Of Death.” It offers a raw, energetic alternative to the polished perfection of their official live album, Unleashed in the East.

Limited Pink Marble Vinyl

This release is highly collectible due to its scarcity. It was pressed in a strictly limited run of 600 copies, split evenly across four colors. This specific edition is on Pink Marble Vinyl, one of only 150 copies in existence. The record matrix (186828E1/A) confirms the pressing details. It stands as a vibrant document of one of heavy metal’s most potent eras.