The Michael Schenker Group – Rock Will Never Die
Original Japanese Pressing Live CD – Chrysalis / Toshiba EMI – Made in Japan
Original Japanese domestic pressing of Rock Will Never Die, the classic live album by The Michael Schenker Group (MSG).
Includes the original booklet, lyric insert, and all original Japanese inserts.
Official Japan edition released by Chrysalis / Toshiba EMI with Japanese liner notes and exclusive domestic packaging.
This copy comes from a long-time female private Japanese collection and has been carefully stored — clean, complete, and well preserved.
Recorded during MSG’s 1983 Japanese tour, Rock Will Never Die captures Michael Schenker at the peak of his live powers. Featuring the classic lineup with Gary Barden on vocals, the album delivers powerful performances of MSG fan favorites and remains one of the most respected live hard rock albums of the 1980s.
LINEUP / MUSICIANS
Michael Schenker – Guitars
Gary Barden – Vocals
Chris Glen – Bass
Paul Raymond – Keyboards, Guitar
Ted McKenna – Drums
PRODUCTION & RECORDING
Produced by Jack Douglas
Recorded live in Japan, 1983
Jack Douglas is known for his work with Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, John Lennon, and many legendary hard rock recordings.
TRACKLIST
JAPANESE EDITION DETAILS
• Official Japan domestic pressing (Chrysalis / Toshiba EMI)
• Japanese liner notes
• Domestic Japanese release
• Made in Japan
• Catalog No: CP32-5094
• Original retail price: ¥3,200
※ This copy is without OBI strip (very common for early Japanese pressings).
CONDITION (Collector Grading)
Disc: Excellent — clean surface, no playback issues
Booklet: Excellent — no tears, marks, or writing
Insert: Excellent — original Japanese insert included
Case: Very Good — light storage marks only
Graded conservatively for collectors.
COLLECTOR NOTES
Authentic Japanese domestic pressing.
Highly regarded classic MSG live album.
Recorded on the legendary 1983 Japan tour.
Features the classic Gary Barden lineup.
Early Toshiba EMI pressing.