Epica ?– The Phantom Agony - 2LP - Expanded Edition - TMV-071

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The Phantom Agony marked the start of the now decade-long and world-wide career of the Dutch group EPICA. The album was recorded at The Gate Studio in Wolfsburg, Germany, under the leadership of the renowned producer and engineer Sacha Paeth (a.o. Aina, After Forever, Rhapsody, Kamelot) and at its release it was critically acclaimed to be one of the most impressive Dutch Epic Metal debut albums ever. The classically trained mezzo-soprano vocalist Simone Simons is a true revelation, confronting a complete choir & orchestra just as easily as she battles the shrouds clad grunts. But it is the incredible arrangements and production, this band of ex-After Forever guitarist Mark Jansen gives a unique place in Dutch rock history. “Pain and beauty blend into a musical experience that will saturate all the listener's senses”, one critic wrote after listening to the overwhelming CD. He could not have put it better.

 Ten years after its original release, The Phantom Agony is back in store. Remastered from the original master tapes, as a double LP.

Artist - Epica

 Chapter A

A1 Adyta "The Neverending Embrace"  1:27 
A2 Sensorium  4:49 
A3 Cry For The Moon "The Embrace That Smothers - Part IV"  6:44 
A4 Run For A Fall  6:31

Chapter B

B1 Illusive Consensus  5:00 
B2 Façade Of Reality "The Embrace That Smothers - Part V"  8:10 
B3 Feint  4:19 
B4 Seif Al Din "The Embrace That Smothers - Part VI"  5:46

Chapter C

C1 The Phantom Agony  8:59 
C2 Veniality  4:37 
C3 Triumph Of Defeat  3:54

Chapter D

D1 Veniality - Orchestral Version  4:35 
D2 Feint - Piano Version  4:53 
D3 Cry For The Moon - Single Version  3:30 
D4 Run For A Fall - Single Version  4:29

Catalogue No. - TMV-071

Record Condition - Mint (Sealed)

Cover Condition - Mint

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PACKAGING

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Please note: all records are removed from their sealed packaging UNLESS REQUESTED OTHERWISE. Once removed from their packaging, they are kept in a 250g polysleeve which ensures protection. The record(s) and its sleeves are then placed between 2 stiffeners. This ensures that everything arrives exactly as you’d want it to.

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The charges for packaging are based on the following:

FORMAT

PACKAGING

COST

7”

1 polysleeve, 2 stiffeners, 1 card envelope

£0.80

10”

1 polysleeve, 2 stiffeners, 1 card envelope

£1.00

12” / LP

1 polysleeve, 2 stiffeners, 1 card envelope

£1.00

2 x12”

2 polysleeve, 2 stiffeners, 1 card envelope

£1.10

CD

1 Jiffy bag

£0.60

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Grading based on Record Collector Guidelines:

Mint   The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as sealed or unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent   The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good   The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good   The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration etc.

Fair   The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise, it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor   The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad   The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

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