LOUDNESS risky woman P-3602
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Artist = LOUDNESS
Title = risky woman
Label = ATCO
Catalog# = P-3602
Barcode = 4988014443210
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1986
RPM = 45rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
3trk, a1.risky woman a2.silent sword b1.the night beast
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Charting the Hit: Loudness’ ‘Risky Woman’ 12-Inch Single (P-3602)
Today’s entry focuses on a single release from Japanese heavy metal titans Loudness during their international peak. We are looking at the 12-inch maxi-single for their catchy anthem “Risky Woman,” released in Japan by Warner-Pioneer Corporation (under license from ATCO Records) with the catalog number P-3602. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
Issued on September 25, 1986, this 45 RPM 12-inch vinyl features three tracks and served as a primary commercial release complementing their album releases of the period (“Shadows of War” domestically, marketed as “Lightning Strikes” internationally). “Risky Woman” was a key song from this era, perfectly blending the band’s heavy metal power with strong melodic hooks suitable for wider airplay.
Produced by the band themselves, this single interestingly features tracks in both English and Japanese:
English Side (A): A1: Risky Woman A2: Silent Sword Japanese Side (B): B1: The Night BeastThis highlights the dual approach Loudness took during this period, catering to both international and domestic audiences. The tracks showcase the classic lineup delivering polished and powerful hard rock performances, with additional keyboards provided by Masanori Sasaji. The release came packaged with a single-sided lyrics sheet and the obi.
P-3602 represents the high-quality 12-inch single format release of key songs during Loudness’ most commercially successful international period. It’s a vital piece for collectors, capturing the band’s potent combination of metal energy and arena-rock appeal, and uniquely offering both English and Japanese language tracks from that era.