Description
Judas Priest – Killing Machine (Japan MHCP‑666)
Sony Music Japan • MHCP‑666 • Remastered Limited Edition
The MHCP‑666 Japanese pressing of Killing Machine is one of the most sought‑after modern reissues of Judas Priest’s pivotal 1978 album. Issued as part of Sony’s high‑quality MHCP series, this edition pairs audiophile‑grade remasteringwith the meticulous packaging standards Japanese collectors expect.
Released at a moment when Priest were sharpening their sound into the leather‑clad, steel‑cut identity that would define heavy metal’s next decade, Killing Machine captures the band at a turning point—leaner, harder, and more melodic, with riffs engineered for stadiums and hooks built for immortality.
The MHCP‑666 edition is especially prized for:
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Crisp, powerful remastering with excellent instrument separation
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High‑quality Japanese printing, including an obi strip and lyric booklet
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Collector‑friendly catalog number “666”, adding a cult appeal
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Durable, premium packaging typical of early‑2000s Sony Japan releases
For fans, DJs, and archivists, this is one of the cleanest, most faithful digital presentations of the album—balancing punch, clarity, and the raw edge that made Killing Machine a cornerstone of Priest’s evolution.
Track List (MHCP‑666)
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Delivering the Goods
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Rock Forever
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Evening Star
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Hell Bent for Leather
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Take on the World
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Burnin’ Up
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The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown)
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Killing Machine
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Running Wild
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Before the Dawn
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Evil Fantasies
