Description
Judas Priest – Sad Wings of Destiny Vinyl Record LP (2010)
Label: Back On Black (Reissue)
Format: Vinyl LP
Originally Released: 1976
Genre: Heavy Metal / NWOBHM precursor
Catalogue / Barcode: 803341325050
Sad Wings of Destiny is one of the most important early heavy metal albums ever recorded—an essential cornerstone of Judas Priest’s evolution and a defining moment in the genre’s development. This Back On Black reissue presents the album with its iconic Patrick Woodroffe artwork: the fallen angel “Fate,” surrounded by fire and despair, a visual that has become synonymous with the band’s early era.
Musically, the album captures Judas Priest at their most dramatic and progressive, blending twin‑guitar harmonies, operatic vocals from Rob Halford, and dark, ambitious songwriting. Tracks like “Victim of Changes” and “The Ripper”remain staples of the band’s live set and are widely regarded as classics of heavy metal’s formative years.
This edition features high‑quality packaging, vivid artwork reproduction, and the full original track sequence. A must‑own piece for collectors of classic metal, NWOBHM history, and Judas Priest’s foundational discography.
Track List
Side A
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Victim of Changes
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The Ripper
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Dreamer Deceiver
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Deceiver
Side B
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Prelude
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Tyrant
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Genocide
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Epitaph
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Island of Domination
Personnel
Production: Jeffrey Calvert, Max West & Judas Priest
Engineering: Jeffrey Calvert, Dave Charles, Chris Tsangarides
Artwork: Patrick Woodroffe
