REACTION insane HML-001
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Artist = REACTION
Title = insane
Label = DANGER CRUE
Catalog# = HML-001
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1985
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
9trk, 3rd pressing with orange obi sticker on cover, limited released for 1000copies only
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Driving Towards Madness: Reaction’s Debut ‘Insane’ (HML-001, Final Pressing)
Let’s dive into the raw beginnings of the aggressive Japanese heavy metal band Reaction, focusing on their debut studio album, “Insane.” Released in 1985 on the legendary independent label Danger Crue, this 12-inch vinyl LP carries the catalog number HML-001.
This entry highlights a specific and particularly desirable version: the final pressing of the album. This pressing is identifiable by its light red hype sticker on the shrinkwrap, which indicated it was the “Last Press,” limited to 1,000 copies, and crucially, included a bonus live 7" flexi disc.
“Insane” unleashed the band’s signature style in its earliest, rawest form. Known for their high-energy blend of heavy metal, speed metal, and power metal, Reaction stood out with ferocious guitar riffs, a relentless rhythm section, and particularly unique, instantly identifiable vocals. As a debut album on an influential indie label, “Insane” captures the band’s untamed power and hunger.
The album features nine tracks of pure aggression: “Joy Ride,” “Are You Free Tonight,” “Don’t Stop,” “Hat Trick,” “Nothing,” “Let Me Shout,” “Lonesome Knight,” “Dark Illusion,” and the title track “Insane.”
HML-001 is a foundational release in Reaction’s discography and a significant artifact of the 80s Japanese underground metal scene. This specific final pressing, with its bonus flexi disc and identifying sticker, is a particularly coveted item for collectors seeking a complete piece of J-Metal history.