DIO’S “DONINGTON ’83” AND ” ’87” TO BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 23RD
On September 23rd, Niji Entertainment and BMG will re-release two legendary live performances from Dio at the Castle Donington festival in the United Kingdom. Donington ’83 captures the original Dio lineup on the Holy Diver tour and captures a young, hungry band three months after the release of their debut album. The set features classic tracks from Ronnie James Dio‘s already-amazing career as vocalist for Rainbow and Black Sabbath, alongside future classics like Holy Diver, Rainbow In The Dark and Stand Up And Shout.
Following three hugely successful studio albums and silver, gold and platinum certifications around the world, Donington ’87 captures the Dream Evil lineup and features such classics as The Last In Line, Rock ‘N’ Roll Children and All The Fools Sailed Away.
Additionally, the two discs contain killer renditions of both Rainbow and Black Sabbath classics, including Man On The Silver Mountain, Neon Knights, Stargazer and Heaven And Hell.
Donington ’83 and Donington ’87 is available in both limited-edition 2LP and CD configurations. Each features a 3D lenticular art print of the cover. The LP sets feature an exclusive etching on Side D.
Donington ’83
Personnel:
Ronnie James Dio – Vocals
Vivian Campbell – Guitar
Jimmy Bain – Bass
Vinny Appice – Drums
Claude Schnell – Keyboards
Track listing:
1. Stand Up and Shout
2. Straight Through The Heart
3. Children Of The Sea
4. Rainbow In The Dark
5. Holy Diver
6. Drum Solo
7. Stargazer
8. Guitar Solo
9. Heaven And Hell
10. Man On The Silver Mountain
11. Starstruck
12. Man On The Silver Mountain (Reprise)
Donington ’87:
Personnel:
Ronnie James Dio – Vocals
Craig Goldy – Guitar
Jimmy Bain – Bass
Vinny Appice – Drums
Claude Schnell – Keyboards
Track listing:
1. Dream Evil
2. Neon Knights
3. Naked In The Rain
4. Rock ‘N’ Roll Children
5. Long Live Rock ‘N’ Roll
6. The Last In Line
7. Children Of The Sea
8. Holy Diver
9. Heaven And Hell
10. Man On The Silver Mountain
11. All The Fools Sailed Away
12. The Last In Line (Reprise)
13. Rainbow In The Dark
Why is this being re-released? This was originally released in 2010, IMO not that long ago.
I already have the 2010 release that came with original replica back stage pass laminates.
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Is this the same as the release in 2010 or what changes were made?
Yes, musically its the same thing, except for the artwork and included 3D print. But labeling and packaging something as “limited” may entice collectors.