Helloween LP Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II - DMM + Misprint RCA LP (MT75)

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Helloween LP Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II DMM Misprint RCA 

The iconic Helloween – Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II arrives here as a 1988 US RCA 8529-1-R Direct Metal Mastered (DMM) remastered reissue LP, already a landmark release in the birth of European power metal—but this copy stands out with a rare factory label misprint, where both sides are incorrectly labeled “Side A – Stereo”, despite containing completely different and correct track sequences that match the total album.

A true collector anomaly paired with one of the most important metal albums ever recorded.

Pressed with DMM mastering, this edition delivers a brighter, more immediate and cutting presentation—perfectly suited to Helloween’s high-speed twin-guitar attack, thunderous drums, and soaring vocal style.

Recorded and mixed at the legendary Horus Sound Studio, the album captures the band at absolute peak power: razor-sharp musicianship, cinematic song structures, and the signature blend of speed, melody, humor, and epic scale that defined an entire genre.

THE MUSIC & TRACK EXPERIENCE

This is not just an album—it is a full-scale power metal journey, balancing anthemic speed, theatrical storytelling, and emotional depth.

It opens with the cinematic intro “Invitation”, building atmosphere before launching directly into one of the greatest power metal songs ever written:

• “Eagle Fly Free” – A defining anthem of the genre. Galloping double-kick drums, soaring vocals from Michael Kiske, and a euphoric chorus that feels built for stadiums. Widely regarded as one of the most influential metal songs of the 1980s.
• “You Always Walk Alone” – Emotional and melodic, with dynamic vocal phrasing and a more reflective tone, showcasing the band’s range beyond speed metal.
• “Rise and Fall” – A quirky, theatrical mid-album break with experimental flair and playful elements that highlight Helloween’s unique personality.
• “Dr. Stein” – One of the band’s most recognizable classics. Built on infectious riffs and tongue-in-cheek lyrics inspired by Frankenstein themes, it blends humor with razor-tight musicianship and remains a live staple.
• “We Got the Right” – A powerful, slower-burning anthem driven by emotional vocals and a more dramatic, almost ballad-like structure.
• “March of Time” – Fast, aggressive, and relentless, featuring some of the album’s most intense drumming and guitar interplay.
• “I Want Out” – One of the most iconic power metal songs of all time. Anthemic, rebellious, and endlessly covered, it became a global gateway into the genre.
• “Keeper of the Seven Keys” – The epic centerpiece: over 13 minutes of progressive structure, shifting moods, symphonic passages, and grand operatic vocals. A defining moment in metal history that moves from haunting calm to explosive climaxes.

The album closes with additional material depending on pressing, but the core LP itself is considered a perfect statement of 1980s European metal ambition.

SOUND QUALITY

The DMM mastering should give this pressing a noticeably sharper edge:

tighter low-end punch on bass and kick drums

extremely clear vocal separation (Kiske is front and soaring in the mix)

crisp, cutting guitar harmonies

high-energy “live in the room” feel

This is an album designed to be played LOUD—where the precision of Horus Sound Studio production truly shines.

COLLECTOR NOTES - IN OTHER WORD WHY YOU NEED THIS.

US RCA 8529-1-R DMM remastered reissue

Rare label misprint: BOTH sides labeled “Side A – Stereo”.  LIMITED NUMBERS RELEASED BEFORE CORRECTED BY THE COMPANY.

Correct track sequencing present on both sides

Recorded & mixed at Horus Sound Studio, Hannover

Landmark 1988 power metal release 

VINYL GRADE:   STRONG VG    NOTE: ON THE RECORD LABEL AT SOME POINT IN ITS HISTORY SOMEONE WROTE 1988 ON IT.   THIS WAS THE YEAR ALL THE OTHER PRESSINGS AND VERSIONS WERE ISSUED SO I ASSUME THIS IS A 1988 AS WELL AND LIKELY EVIDENCED FURTHER BY THE SMALL NOTATION ON THE LP LABEL BOTH SIDES ITSELF.    I base the date of the record in this listing on those details.  

COVER GRADE: Ungraded. See Photos                                                                                                                                                                                         

FORMAT:  Vinyl

RECORD SIZE: 12 Inch LP                                                                                                                                                       

RECORD SPEED: 33 RPM [Or as noted above]                                                                                

RECORD LABEL / NUMBER: See Photos

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