TESTAMENT – THE LEGACY 1987 LP - Original Vinyl and Inner Sleeve




Testament Debut LP ""The Legacy" - Original Vinyl and Inner Sleeve


Testament the Legacy was the debut album from San Francisco bay area thrashers Testament This album is considered to be their best work by both fans and critics alike. Original guitar player Alex Skolnik's impressive lead guitar playing is especially outstanding.

The track listing on the original LP is as follows. Subsequent to the initial release, there have been various reading issues include other material but this is the original songs on the album.

TESTAMENT – "THE LEGACY" TRACKLIST


1."Over the Wall"
 2."The Haunting"Souza,
 3."Burnt Offerings"
 4."Raging Waters"
 5."C.O.T.L.O.D." (Curse of the Legions of Death)
 6."First Strike Is Deadly"
 7."Do or Die"
 8."Alone in the Dark"
 9."Apocalyptic City"

Original Artwork on Vinyl:









Testament Line-Up 1987


Prior to the album's recording in 1986, Testament was known as Legacy.

Their lineup consisted of...


  • Steve "Zetro" Souza,
  • guitarists Alex Skolnick
  • Eric Peterson  guitar
  • Greg Christian
  • drummer Louie Clemente
  • Singer Chuck Billy 

How to Spot a Bootleg or Reissue


If someone is trying to pass off a bootleg or reissue version of the Legacy, referred to the pictures above and make sure it matches. Also, anything that is colored vinyl or has additional tracks not listed above is a bootleg at worst, dad or a re-issue at best.

Technical Info

MEGAFORCE RELEASE:

Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: 0 7567-81741-1 7
Matrix / Runout (Side A Labels): ST-A-876313-SP
Matrix / Runout (Side A Labels): ST-A-876314-SP
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout Etchings): STA.876313.A | 1-1 | F/W ¢
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout Etchings): STA.876314.A | 1-1
Matrix / Runout (Runout Etchings- Both Sides): [stamped]

ATLANTIC RELEASE 1987 (ALSO OFFICIAL)

Barcode and Other Identifiers
Label Code: LWA-6626
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, etched): LWA 6626 A
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, etched): LWA 6626 B
Matrix / Runout (A/B-side runout, etched): 9 VII 87 Rico

Hopefully, this has been some good advice to an aspiring thrash metal vinyl collector!

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