This Item is Released on Friday 17th July 2026
and will be dispatched on Weds 15th July 2026 if purchased before.
Purchases after 15th July will be dispatched Day after Purchase
A defining statement of American heavy metal, The Dark captures Metal Church at full power during their classic 1980s era. Released in 1986 and dedicated to the late Cliff Burton, the album blends thrash aggression with melodic precision, driven by razor‑sharp riffs and commanding vocals. Produced by Mark Dodson (Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies), it remains a cornerstone release for fans of US metal.
This edition is pressed on 180‑gram black vinyl and includes an insert.
Track Listing
Side A
- Ton Of Bricks
- Start The Fire
- Method To Your Madness
- Watch The Children Pray
- Over My Dead Body
Side B
- The Dark
- Psycho
- Line Of Death
- Burial At Sea
- Western Alliance
Features
- 180‑gram audiophile vinyl
- Includes insert
- Classic 1986 Metal Church album
- Last studio album with the “classic” lineup
- Features “Watch the Children Pray”, “Ton of Bricks” & “Over My Dead Body”
- Black vinyl
- 3mm sleeve
Information
Artist: Metal Church
Title: The Dark
Format: 1× LP, 180g, Black
Label: Music On Vinyl
Catalogue Number: MOVLP3123
Barcode: 8719262045057
Country: Europe
Released: (Add year of this pressing if needed)
Original Release: 1986
Genre: Heavy Metal / Thrash Metal
Style: US Metal / Power‑Thrash
Speed: 33 RPM
- Artist Metal Church
- Record Label music on vinyl
- Occasion Birthday
- Case Type Cardboard Sleeve
- Fidelity Level High-Fidelity
- Vinyl Matrix Number n
- Inlay Condition Mint (M)
- Colour Black
- Format Record
- Record Grading Mint (M)
- Unit Type Unit
- Release Year 2026
- Style 1980s, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
- Features 180-220 gram, Import, Sealed
- Performer Orchestra /
- Unit Quantity 1
- Number of Audio Channels Stereo
- Catalogue Number MOVLP3123
- Speed 33 RPM
- Composer /
- Release Title Dark
- Edition Reissue, Remastered
- Type LP
- Sleeve Grading Mint (M)
- Producer /
- Era 1980s
- Instrument Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Guitar
- Conductor /
- Genre Metal, Rock
- Run Time LP
- Country of Origin Netherlands
- EAN 8719262045057
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