WHITESNAKE saints an' sinners LBG30354

The Birth of Legends: Whitesnake’s ‘Saints & Sinners’ (LBG 30354)

Today’s entry spotlights a pivotal release in the evolution of British hard rock giants Whitesnake. We are looking at the original 1982 UK pressing of Saints & Sinners, released on the Liberty label (Sunburst) with the catalog number LBG 30354.

Released in 1982, this album captures the band at a critical crossroads. It serves as the final studio statement from the classic lineup—featuring guitarists Micky Moody and Bernie Marsden, bassist Neil Murray, drummer Ian Paice, and keyboardist Jon Lord—before major personnel changes reshaped the group.

Musically, the album is a treasure trove for fans of blues-based hard rock. It is most famous for containing the original versions of two songs that would later become massive global hits when re-recorded for their 1987 self-titled album: Crying In The Rain and the legendary anthem Here I Go Again. Hearing these tracks in their original, grittier, and bluesier forms offers a fascinating contrast to the polished metal versions that conquered MTV five years later.

Produced by Martin “Doc” Birch, the album features a warm, organic sound. Tracks like Young Blood and the title track Saints An’ Sinners showcase the band’s signature swagger and groove.

LBG 30354 is an essential piece of vinyl for Whitesnake purists. It documents the end of an era and the birth of some of rock’s most enduring anthems in their rawest form.