44 MAGNUM four figures MOON-18004
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Artist = 44 MAGNUM
Title = four figures
Label = MOON
Catalog# = MOON-18004
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1985
RPM = 45rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
4trk, a1.25miles a2.parallel zone b1.jealous night b2.this one's for you
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Figures in Metal: 44 Magnum’s ‘Four Figures’ Mini-Album (MOON-18004)
Let’s spotlight another key release from Japanese heavy metal mainstays 44 Magnum. This entry focuses on their 1985 mini-album, “Four Figures,” released on Moon Records with the catalog number MOON-18004. This specific copy retains its original outer shrinkwrap, complete with the obisticker.
Issued on December 21, 1985, this 12-inch, 45 RPM vinyl arrived during the band’s highly productive mid-80s period on the Moon Records label. “Four Figures” served to offer fans new material between full-length albums, featuring four distinct tracks.
The EP delivers the signature 44 Magnum sound of the era: a potent blend of powerful heavy metal riffing, driving rhythms, high-pitched anthemic vocals, and strong melodic hooks, potentially incorporating glam and even new wave elements as suggested by genre tags. Interestingly, the Discogs tracklist attributes each song to a specific band member (Paul, Joe, Ban, Jimmy), perhaps indicating individual songwriting showcases:
A1: 25 Miles [Paul]
A2: Parallel Zone [Joe]
B1: Jealous Night [Ban]
B2: This One’s For You [Jimmy]
MOON-18004 is an essential piece for 44 Magnum collectors and fans of 80s Japanese heavy metal. It captures the band in their prime, delivering high-quality melodic metal on a special mini-album format. The intact original packaging makes this copy particularly appealing.