- Performer Mercyful Fate
- Title Melissa
- Date of release 1983
- Country Europe
- Style Heavy Metal
- Other formats WMA MP1 DMF MPC AA FLAC AC3
- Genre Rock
- Size MP3 1674 mb
- Size FLAC 1458 mb
- Rating: 4.2
- Votes: 634
Mercyful Fate - Melissa flac album
Melissa is the debut studio album by Danish heavy metal band Mercyful Fate, released on 30 October 1983. It was the first album released by Roadrunner Records.
Melissa (Mercyful Fate album). Melissa is the debut studio album by Danish heavy metal band Mercyful Fate, released on 30 October 1983.
Track 8 is an out-take from the 'Melissa' recording sessions. Black Masses originally appeared as the B-side of The "Black Funeral" single and later on the album The Beginning Tracks 9-11 produced and mixed for BBC Radio 1's "The Friday Rock Show" and recorded in 8 hours on March 19, 1983. Appears courtesy of BBC Enterprises Ltd. These versions were recorded 3½ months prior to the versions on the 'Melissa' album. Originally appeared on the album The Beginning. Originally appeared on the album Return Of The Vampire Track 13 recorded before Mercyful Fate was signed. Originally appeared on the compilation Metallic Storm and later as a bonus track on the CD remaster of The Beginning Note: On tracks 12 & 13, Benny Peterson plays guitar along with Hank Shermann, as Michael Denner had yet to join the band.
Band: Mercyful Fate Album: Melissa. Track Listing: 1. Evil 2. Curse of the Pharoahs 3. Into the Coven 4. At the Sound of the Demon Bell 5. Black Funeral 6. Satan's Fall 7. Melissa -. 1. Evil. Here's the beginning for the "Melissa" CD: Riff 1 1st end. 2nd ending e-.
Mercyful Fate Melissa Ole Frausing's brother went on tour with Mercyful Fate back in the day. Years later, he named his daughter after this album. Recording information: Mixed by Mercyful Fate. Recorded and mixed at Easy Sound Recording Copenhagen Denmark July 1983.
Melissa, you were mine Melissa, you were the light. She was a witch Why did they take you away? Melissa, you were the queen of the night Melissa, you were my light. I swear revenge on the priest The priest must die He must die in the name of Hell. Melissa, can you hear me? Melissa, are you there? Nothing is left outside at the stake. Melissa is the seventh song from Mercyful Fate’s debut album in the same name, Melissa. This song tells the love story between a satanist and a witch, who was brutally stopped by a priest. Written By Kim Bendix Petersen. Release Date October 30, 1983. Melissa Mercyful Fate.
Melissa by Mercyful Fate, released 30 October 1983 1. Curse of the Pharaohs 3. Melissa. The whole of Melissa is composed, I'd wager, of full live takes which have simply been bolsteres and balanced, and like Priest's masterful one-two of the 80s (BS & SFV) the use of multitracking on vocals more than anywhere else is done to ethereal, understated effect.
Mercyful Fate hails from Denmark and is arguably Venom’s side kicks in the pioneering of the black metal genre. They played traditional heavy metal but their lyrics were mostly about evil and Satanism. Also, their lead singer, King Diamond, would wear capes and face paint. He looked like a cross between Gene Simmons and a pro wrestler. For an example of their evilness, their 1982 demo Nuns Have no Fun had a naked woman on a cross that is surrounded by satanic priests. In 1983, they released their first LP entitled Melissa
Tracklist
| A1 | Evil |
| A2 | Curse Of The Pharaohs |
| A3 | Into The Coven |
| A4 | At The Sound Of The Demon Bell |
| B1 | Black Funeral |
| B2 | Satan's Fall |
| B3 | Melissa |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Easy Sound Studio
- Mixed At – Easy Sound Studio
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Licensed From – Roadrunner Productions B.V.
- Manufactured By – Caroline Records, Inc.
- Distributed By – Caroline Records, Inc.
Credits
- Artwork [Coverart] – Thomas Holm
- Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals, Lyrics By – King Diamond
- Bass – Timi Grabber
- Drums – Kim Ruzz
- Engineer – Jacob J. Jørgensen*
- Guitar [Lead] – MIchael Denner
- Guitar [Lead], Music By – Hank Shermann
- Mastered By – Jack Skinner
- Photography By – Thomas Grøndahl
- Producer – Henrik Lund
Notes
Recorded and Mixed at EASY SOUND RECORDINGS COPENHAGEN July 1983.Mastered at Sterling Sound.
Licensed by Road Runner Productions B.V.
Manufactured and distributed by Caroline Records, Inc.
Comes with a paper sleeve with printed lyrics and photo.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1): CAROL-1385-A MASTERDISK N Emw( Emw is CURSIVE WRITING)
- Barcode (Side 2): CAROL-1385-B MASTERDISK N Emw (Emw is CURSIVE WRITING)
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR 9898 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (LP, Album) | Roadrunner Records | RR 9898 | Europe | 1983 |
| RG0166 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (Cass, Unofficial) | Rock Gallery | RG0166 | Russia | 2001 |
| none | Mercyful Fate | Melissa '83 (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Rare Bread | none | Europe | Unknown |
| RRCY 29115 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (CD, Album, Promo, RM + DVD) | Roadrunner Records | RRCY 29115 | Japan | 2005 |
| MFN-10 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (LP, Album, MP) | Music For Nations | MFN-10 | UK | 1983 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Evil | 4:46 |
| A2 | Curse Of The Pharaohs | 4:00 |
| A3 | Into The Coven | 4:35 |
| A4 | At The Sound Of The Demon Bell | 5:20 |
| B1 | Black Funeral | 2:47 |
| B2 | Satan's Fall | 11:21 |
| B3 | Melissa | 6:40 |
Companies, etc.
- Made By – Sounds Marketing System, Inc.
- Recorded At – Easy Sound Studio
- Mixed At – Easy Sound Studio
Credits
- Artwork [Cover] – Thomas Holm
- Bass – Timi Grabber
- Drums – Kim Ruzz
- Engineer – Jacob J. Jorgensen*
- Guitar [Lead] – Hank Shermann, MIchael Denner
- Mastered By – Jack Skinner
- Photography By – Thomas Grøndahl
- Producer – Henrik Lund
- Vocals – King Diamond
Notes
There will be those on discogs who question if this is a promo by discogs standards.Please note the Japanese characters above the "Side 1" and "Side 2" on the labels.
There are characters for promo in Japanese. The matrix is also different and there is a promo sticker.
Recorded and Mixed at EASY SOUND RECORDINGS COPENHAGEN July 1983
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): SP25-5196-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): SP25-5196-2
- Matrix / Runout (SIde A runout): SP25 - 5196 - 1 111 (4 dots that make a diamond)
- Matrix / Runout (SIde A runout): SP25 - 5196 - 2 111 + C V Ⓑ 〄
- Rights Society: JASRAC
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR 9898 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (LP, Album) | Roadrunner Records | RR 9898 | Europe | 1983 |
| RG0166 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (Cass, Unofficial) | Rock Gallery | RG0166 | Russia | 2001 |
| none | Mercyful Fate | Melissa '83 (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Rare Bread | none | Europe | Unknown |
| RRCY 29115 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (CD, Album, Promo, RM + DVD) | Roadrunner Records | RRCY 29115 | Japan | 2005 |
| MFN-10 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (LP, Album, MP) | Music For Nations | MFN-10 | UK | 1983 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Evil |
| A2 | Curse Of The Pharaohs |
| A3 | Into The Coven |
| A4 | At The Sound Of The Demon Bell |
| B1 | Black Funeral |
| B2 | Satan's Fall |
| B3 | Melissa |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed To – Roadrunner Records
- Licensed From – The All Blacks B.V.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – The All Blacks B.V.
- Copyright (c) – The All Blacks B.V.
- Licensed To – Cargo Records
- Manufactured By – Cargo Records
- Recorded At – Easy Sound Studio
- Mixed At – Easy Sound Studio
- Remastered At – The Hit Factory
Credits
- Bass – Timi Grabber
- Cover, Artwork – Thomas Holm
- Design [Package] – Ponkiesburgh
- Drums – Kim Ruzz
- Engineer – Jacob Jorgensen*
- Lead Guitar – Hank Shermann, Michael Denner
- Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – King Diamond
- Liner Notes – Don Kaye
- Lyrics By, Written-By – King Diamond
- Music By, Written-By – Hank Shermann
- Photography By – Thomas Grøndahl
- Producer – Henrik Lund
- Producer [Reissue Assisted By] – Bill Turjancik
- Producer [Reissue] – Jeff Daniel
- Remastered By – Chris Gehringer
Notes
Black vinyl. Printed inner sleeve.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 4 024572 322762
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): BD22200-01 A1 RR
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): BD22200-01 B1 RR
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR 9898 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (LP, Album) | Roadrunner Records | RR 9898 | Europe | 1983 |
| RG0166 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (Cass, Unofficial) | Rock Gallery | RG0166 | Russia | 2001 |
| none | Mercyful Fate | Melissa '83 (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Rare Bread | none | Europe | Unknown |
| RRCY 29115 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (CD, Album, Promo, RM + DVD) | Roadrunner Records | RRCY 29115 | Japan | 2005 |
| MFN-10 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (LP, Album, MP) | Music For Nations | MFN-10 | UK | 1983 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Evil |
| A2 | Curse Of The Pharaohs |
| A3 | Into The Coven |
| A4 | At The Sound Of The Demon Bell |
| B1 | Black Funeral |
| B2 | Satan's Fall |
| B3 | Melissa |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed To – Roadrunner Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – The All Blacks B.V.
- Copyright (c) – The All Blacks B.V.
- Licensed From – The All Blacks B.V.
- Licensed To – Cargo Records
- Distributed By – The All Blacks B.V.
- Manufactured By – Cargo Records
- Recorded At – Easy Sound Studio
- Mixed At – Easy Sound Studio
- Remastered At – The Hit Factory
Credits
- Artwork [Coverart] – Studio Dzyan, Thomas Holm
- Bass – Timi Grabber
- Drums – Kim Ruzz
- Engineer – Jacob J. Jørgensen*
- Lead Guitar – Michael Denner
- Lead Guitar, Music By – Hank Shermann
- Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Lyrics By – King Diamond
- Photography By – Thomas Grøndahl
- Producer – Henrik Lund
- Reissue Producer – Jeff Daniel
- Reissue Producer [Assisted] – Bill Turjancik
- Remastered By – Chris Gehringer
Notes
180 gram black vinyl.Recorded and mixed at Easy Sound Recording Copenhagen, July 1983.
(P)1983, 1997 Roadrunner Productions B.V.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 4 024572 322762
- Barcode (Scanned): 4024572322762
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 103952 A1FK
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 103952B⋀
- Label Code: LC 09231
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR 9898 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (LP, Album) | Roadrunner Records | RR 9898 | Europe | 1983 |
| RG0166 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (Cass, Unofficial) | Rock Gallery | RG0166 | Russia | 2001 |
| none | Mercyful Fate | Melissa '83 (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Rare Bread | none | Europe | Unknown |
| RRCY 29115 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (CD, Album, Promo, RM + DVD) | Roadrunner Records | RRCY 29115 | Japan | 2005 |
| MFN-10 | Mercyful Fate | Melissa (LP, Album, MP) | Music For Nations | MFN-10 | UK | 1983 |
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