Abigail (W/Dvd) (Aniv) (Reis) (Dig) [Special Edition, Extra tracks]

King Diamond | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 27, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Special Edition, Extra tracks
• Label: Roadrunner Records
• ASIN: B000AOF9JI
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,539 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings

1. Funeral

2. Arrival

3. A Mansion in Darkness

4. The Family Ghost

5. The 7th Day of July 1777

6. Omens

7. The Possession

8. Abigail

9. Black Horsemen

10. Shrine [*]

11. A Mansion in Darkness [Rough Mix][*]

12. The Family Ghost [Rough Mix][*]

13. The Possession [Rough Mix][*]

Editorial Reviews

This classic album has been re-issued with 4 bonus tracks and a expanded booklet. The bonus DVD has 7 unrelased songs recorded live in 1987 plus 3 videos. - 2005

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The table is set for three...", December 7, 2005

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Huntsmæñus "Lord of the Wolf Weeds" (New Orleans, La) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abigail (W/Dvd) (Aniv) (Reis) (Dig) (Audio CD)

I have to admit I was rather reluctant to purchase this re-release of Abigail. I already had the LP and the first CD issue. I missed out on the Remastered ones and the double sets Roadrunner has released. But the inclusion of a bonus DVD got the better of my control. But I'm glad I got it. First, the CD sounds great, it doesn't sound like there was any tampering done to the original recordings. Second, the booklet that was included is chock-filled with quotes from the bandmembers from 1987, relating their memories of all aspects of Abigail. And third, I didn't have those rehearsal tracks, nor had I heard them before. I was expecting a little more for King Diamond/Mercyful Fate's first "official musical" release on DVD. But, getting a peep off a bootleg tape from the Abigail tour in Sweden, 1987, is better than I expected. King's vocals are much better here than the Abigail Live release('91, '92?). Plus, having all three of the band's videos is a great addition, too. More than just a re-release.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KING-SIZED BLAST FROM THE PAST, November 7, 2005

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Kevin Dobbs "dragonboots" (Perth Western Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abigail (W/Dvd) (Aniv) (Reis) (Dig) (Audio CD)

Whilst many debate which is the better seller or indeed better album between 'Abigail' and 'Them' you really can't deduct any stars because this is such a nice package and an essential buy for any King Diamond fan. You get the remastered version of the epic saga 'Abigail' which is clear as a bell, (a church bell at midnight)and in fantastic packaging. There is an enclosed booklet that takes various comments from the band that made this classic release come to life way back then, and their memories of each other's contributions. The other thing that makes this worth the dollars is the DVD. Despite being of pirate quality which adds to the underground feel of the eighties before MTV and the like, it is a great collection of songs live in Europe on the Abigail tour. If that is not enough then the official videos for 'The Family Ghost', 'Sleepless Nights' which is fantastic and 'Welcome Home' certainly will please.The only odd thing is how hairband King's band looks around him, somewhat out of step for the kind of music and atmosphere being portrayed. Don't delay in buying this whilst you can and lets hope there is more live video footage sitting in the vaults.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny...again!, November 7, 2005

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Endless Karma "Full o' love and kittens" (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abigail (W/Dvd) (Aniv) (Reis) (Dig) (Audio CD)

Let me preface this by saying that I hate having to re-buy albums that I already own. This marks the fourth purchase of Abigail for my collection; the first on cassette, the second on CD, the third the remastered CD with bonus tracks and finally (hopefully) this outstanding release. It actually is worth every cent you'll spend and maybe even a little more. The first disc sounds fantastic and the bonus tracks are cool although it's exactly the same as the previously released remastered edition. I would have deducted stars for that if the second disc (DVD) and the booklet hadn't been so incredible. The DVD has live footage from Gothenburg in 1987 (the full show would have been better but that's nit-picking) and three videos. The quality of the concert footage isn't the best you'll ever see but it's far from the worst. The audio is good and the performance was super tight. Makes me hungry for the DVD release of Deadly Lullabies! All in all you can't go wrong. Abigail is a five star classic in any edition and the addition of the DVD and the superb liner notes seal the deal.
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