Vinyl Record

Judas Priest - Sin After Sin

Judas Priest – Sin After Sin on LP: a cornerstone heavy metal album reissued for vinyl. Pick it up from Kilmorna, Listowel for proper loud listening.

LP · 2017

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 2017 LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

Judas Priest’s Sin After Sin is one of those records where you can hear heavy metal hardening into its own language: tighter riffs, sharper attack, and a bigger sense of drama. It bridges the earthy push of hard rock with the precision and speed that Priest would help codify, making it an essential stop for anyone tracing how the genre got its muscle. From the opening surge of “Sinner” through the whip-crack momentum of “Starbreaker” and the closing bite of “Dissident Aggressor,” the album balances weight and melody in a way that still feels immediate. This LP reissue is an ideal way to live with the record—drop the needle, let Side A build its tension, then flip for the darker, heavier run home. If you’re browsing the racks in Kilmorna or swinging through Listowel for a weekend dig, Sin After Sin sits in that sweet spot: historically important, genuinely fun to play loud, and packed with deep-cut energy beyond the obvious highlights.

Sin After Sin is a key stepping-stone in Judas Priest’s rise from hard rock contenders to heavy metal architects. It captures the band sharpening their sound, stretching song structures, and pushing intensity in ways that influenced the faster, tougher metal that followed.

This listing refers to a 2017 vinyl reissue. Pressings can vary by plant and packaging, so if you’re after specifics (inner sleeve style, labels, country of manufacture), it’s worth asking before purchase. Sonically, modern reissues of this title are typically clean and punchy, with strong low-end and plenty of top-end bite for guitars and cymbals.

Crunching twin-guitar riffs, driving drums, and a bright, cutting vocal presence. Expect strong midrange detail, a firm bass foundation, and plenty of treble edge when played loud.

Is this the original pressing? No—this is a later reissue on LP. It’s a great option if you want the album on vinyl without chasing higher-priced early copies. Does it include “Diamonds and Rust”? Yes, “Diamonds and Rust” appears on the album sequence associated with this LP edition. What condition is it in? Condition depends on the exact copy in stock. If you’d like a quick grade of the sleeve and vinyl before buying, contact us and we’ll confirm details.