VOW WOW 3 WTP-90381
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Artist = VOW WOW
Title = 3
Label = EASTWORLD
Catalog# = WTP-90381
Barcode = 4988006000148
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1986
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Let’s focus on a key album from Japanese hard rock legends Vow Wow, a release many consider to be one of their absolute finest. This is their third album under the Vow Wow name, “III,” released on the Eastworld label (Toshiba EMI) with the catalog number WTP-90381. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
Issued on January 22, 1986, this 12-inch vinyl LP is often hailed by fans as a masterpiece and a true classic of the genre, containing no filler tracks. Produced by the renowned Tony Platt alongside the band, “III” was recorded in Japan and mixed at Battery Studios in London, giving it a powerful and polished sound.
This album is frequently praised for its perfect balance of heaviness and drama. Compared to their later work (like “V”), “III” is noted for its significant rhythmic weight, rich guitar tones full of overtones, expansive keyboard soundscapes, and the incredibly expressive, powerful vocals of Genki Hitomi. It features the formidable classic lineup of Hitomi, Kyoji Yamamoto (guitar), Kenji Sano (bass), Rei Atsumi (keyboards), and Toshihiro Niimi (drums).
The album delivers a strong collection of melodic hard rock anthems, featuring tracks like “Go Insane,” “Shot In The Dark,” “Running Wild,” and “Nightless City.” WTP-90381 captures Vow Wow at a creative pinnacle, delivering a flawless and essential album for fans of high-quality, dramatic 80s Japanese hard rock and heavy metal. The original release featured an embossed cover and came with an insert, with some copies also including a logo sticker.