Opeth Still Life 2-LP RARE 1000 only vinyl collectible

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Opeth - Still Life 2LP - 1000 copies

Opeth's 4th release, on double LP with gatefold sleeve and printed inners. Released on vinyl in 2002 by Peaceville records, it was strictly limited to 1000 copies worldwide. It has been pressed only once and has never been reissued, unlike all the other Opeth LPs (from Orchid to Damnation). Needless to say that this gem is pretty sought after and that the chances to put your hands on such a perfect copy are really few!
 

Happy bidding and good luck... get it while you can! Reserve price is not ultra low, but still way lower than the last auctions I saw.
Keep an eye on my other auctions, I also have a brand new and sealed Roundhouse Tapes 3LP box set up for grabs!

condition:

If there wasn't that 1cm crease on the front cover along the spine (hardly noticeable), I would say that the sleeve qualifies for a solid M- condition. No wear at all, perfect edges, no glue residue or anything... and perfectly clean of course (I always store my LPs in plastic protection sleeves).

The LPs have been played ONCE. They are absolutely scratch-free and also qualify for a solid M- grading

tracklist:

A      The Moor
B1    Godhead's Lament
B2    Benighted
C1    Moonlapse Vertigo
C2    Face of Melinda
D1    Serenity Painted Death
D2    White Cluster

label: Peaceville
cat#: DLPVILE78

 AMG review:

Having taken their oppressive black metal symphonies to their furious zenith with their third effort, My Arms, Your Hearse, Sweden's Opeth began deconstructing their sound on 1999's brilliant Still Life. A logical next step in their evolution, the album finds the band re-examining their unlikely fusion of progressive rock and black metal to highlight the former while staying in touch with the latter. The result is a formidable splicing of harsh, often jagged guitar riffs with graceful melodies, and the increasing use of Mikael Åkerfeldt's "clean" vocals (alternated with his ever-present death growl). This tactic only serves to spotlight the quality of Åkerfeldt's lyrics (a rarity in extreme metal circles) and, in the tradition of prior efforts, Still Life is a full-fledged concept album, which, without going into unnecessary details, centers around a tale of unrequited love for a character called Melinda (a discreet reference to Mercyful Fate's early-'80s classic Melissa, perhaps?). Also new to the mix are a wealth of more dynamic, almost groove-oriented riffs (see "Godhead's Lament" and "Serenity Painted Death") which break away from the Wall of Sound overtures of the past. On the other hand, outstanding, multifaceted epics like "The Moor," "Moonlapse Vertigo," and "White Cluster" carry on in the proud Opeth tradition. The all-acoustic "Benighted" is the album's only one-dimensional track (and a beauty it is, too), while the awesome "Face of Melinda" represents a new career high with its quietly building atmosphere and powerful finale. Ultimately, this is another star turn for the group, and the fact that they somehow managed to outdo themselves with their next work, Blackwater Park, is a testament to Opeth's greatness. 

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Europe: 12,50 euros

Rest of world: 14,80 euros

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