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This Blue Murder vinyl LP is a must-have for any hard rock enthusiast. Featuring the self-titled album released in 1989, this first pressing comes complete with the original cover and is in near mint condition. The record size is 12" and plays at 33 RPM, delivering high-fidelity sound that will transport you back to the 1980s.The cardboard sleeve is in near mint condition and the vinyl itself has been graded as near mint (NM or M-). Produced by Bob Rock, this LP features the talents of Blue Murder, John Sykes, and more. Don't miss out on adding this gem to your collection.
Blue Murder were an English rock band led by guitarist-vocalist John Sykes. The group was formed in 1987 following Sykes's dismissal from Whitesnake. The initial line-up was rounded out by bassist Tony Franklin and drummer Carmine Appice.
In 1986, guitarist  was fired from the English hard rock group  by vocalist . Sykes had just finished recording the band's , which would go on to achieve  status. He returned to his home in , England, where he began writing songs again. In February 1987, he started putting together a new group. Drummer  was the first to join, having played with Sykes in Whitesnake from 1984 to 1985. Next came bassist , formerly of , and lastly vocalist , who had previously fronted  for a short time. After solidifying their initial line-up, the band recorded some demos and sent them to  with whom Sykes had previously worked with as a member of Whitesnake.Prior to this, Sykes had sent Geffen his first demo recordings, which featured him on lead vocals. As it happened, Geffen's A&R executive  preferred Sykes's vocals to Gillen's     In February 1988, the band began recording their debut album with producer . At the same time, they continued to audition singers, among them  and . Unable to find a singer that satisfied all parties, the band and John Kalodner persuaded Sykes to sing lead vocals. At Franklin's suggestion, the band were dubbed Blue Murder, after the British  "scream blue murder". Their debut album, eponymously titled , was released on 24 April 1989