TSA - Heavy Metal World 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Mausoleum Records, Skull Records

"TSA: Heavy Metal World" thunders onto the Skull Mausoleum Records 12" LP Album Vinyl, representing the third full-length release by the Polish Heavy Metal band. This English version, released as a Limited Edition of 7000 copies, showcases TSA's metal prowess. With each track, "Heavy Metal World" immerses listeners in the sonic realm of Polish heavy metal, solidifying TSA's place in the genre. The limited edition status adds exclusivity to this classic album, making it a prized possession for metal enthusiasts. This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

 

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TSA Album Description

TSA, also known as "TSA Blues," was a Polish heavy metal band that emerged in the early 1980s. In 1985, the band released their second album, "Heavy Metal World," on Skull Mausoleum Records. The album features nine tracks of high-energy heavy metal with bluesy undertones and lyrics in both English and Polish.

Heavy Metal World" is a strong and cohesive album that highlights TSA's skillful musicianship and unique blend of heavy metal and blues. The album's production is clean and polished, with a focus on showcasing the band's raw energy and power.

Despite their success in Poland and other parts of Europe, TSA never achieved widespread international recognition. However, their influence on the Polish heavy metal scene cannot be overstated, and they remain a beloved and influential band to this day.

TSA - Heavy Metal World 12" Vinyl LP
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TSA’s Heavy Metal World roars with unrelenting Polish metal energy on this limited-edition 1985 release by Mausoleum Records. As their third album, it merges bluesy undertones with raw heavy metal power. With English lyrics and a gripping sonic presence, this LP solidifies TSA’s legacy while standing as a prized collectible in the international metal scene.

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To identify this particular pressing:
  • Album Back Cover: Barcode: There is NO barcode on the album cover. Top right corner: SKULL 8394 .  Bottom right corner: PUMA Logo
  • Record Label: Rights Society: SABAM

 

Music Genre:

Heavy Metal 

Album Production Information:

Producer: Jos Kloek

Jos Kloek invites you to delve into his extraordinary journey as the mastermind behind 1980s Heavy Metal — visit the webpage to uncover his legacy.


Executive Producers:

Alfie Falckenbach - Executive Producer

Alfie Falckenbach was a Belgian music producer and entrepreneur who revolutionized the European heavy metal scene in the 1980s. As founder of Mausoleum Records, he gave a platform to rising metal acts across Europe, helping them reach international audiences. His legacy continues to echo through the bands he launched via Read more.

Stonne Holmgren - Executive Producer

Stonne Holmgren was co-founder of the Belgian record company " Mausoleum Records " and was in the 1980's responsible for the creations of many European and in particular Belgian Heavy Metal bands. For these productions he worked frequently together with "Leo Felsenstein" and "Alfie Falckenbach"


Recorded at: Teatr Stu, Cracow, March 1985

Sound engineers: Jos Kloek, Jacek Mastykarz, Andrzej Solecki

Mixed at: Shiva Studios, Brussels, May 1985, Engineers: Patrick Cogneaux, Jos Kloek

Patrick Cogneaux a sound engineer associated with "Shiva Studio, Brussels, Belgium" who has worked on albums for "FN Guns", Ostrogoth, Steelover, TSA, Wildfire, Warhead and many others

Album cover Illustration: Eric Phillippe

Discover the visionary artistry of Eric Philippe and explore the iconic album covers that have defined a generation— visit now!

Album photography: Andrzej Tyszko

TSA Logo Ryszard Piekarczyk

Management Team:

Manager: Jacek Rzehak

Road Manager: Ryszard Piekarczyk

Advertising Manager: Wieslaw Sliwinski

Personnel Manager: Grzegorz Korzeniewski

Chief Technical Staff: Dariusz Tomys

Record Label & Catalognr:

Mausoleum Records – SKULL 8394

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1985 Belgium
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: TSA - Heavy Metal World Skull
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Marek Piekarczyk (Vocals)
  • Janusz Niekrasz (Bass)
  • Zbigniew Kraszewski (Drums)
  • Antoni Degutis (Guitar)
  • Stefan Machel (Guitar)
Complete Track-listing of the album "TSA - Heavy Metal World Skull"

The detailed tracklist of this record "TSA - Heavy Metal World Skull" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. Lunatic Dancing 2:54
  2. Marathon Runner 4:09
  3. Heavy Metal World 4:58
  4. White Death 3:43
  5. For Sale 3:08
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. Plan For Life 4:09
  2. She Cat 4:34
  3. Race Machine Hero 2:05 Rock'n'Roll 4:09
  4. Great Parade 3:44
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Photo of "TSA - Heavy Metal World Skull" 12" LP Record - Side One:
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Photo of "TSA - Heavy Metal World Skull" 12" LP Record - Side Two:
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