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King Diamond released Abigail in 1987 as his second solo album following his departure from Mercyless. The Danish metal vocalist's uncompromising approach to theatrical heavy metal—marked by his distinctive multi-octave vocals and commitment to concept-driven narratives—positioned him as a singular force in the genre. Abigail stands as perhaps his definitive statement, a fully realized haunted-house narrative that showcases his ability to sustain horror storytelling across an entire album while delivering riff-driven metal of considerable weight and precision.

The album unfolds as a gothic tale told through tracks like "Funeral," "Arrival," and "A Mansion In Darkness," each advancing the narrative of supernatural possession and familial dread. "The Family Ghost" and "The 7th Day Of July 1777" deepen the historical mystery at the album's core, while "Omens" exemplifies King Diamond's gift for building atmosphere through dynamic shifts between spoken word passages and explosive metal fury. The production balances clarity with menace—clean enough to follow every vocal inflection and lyrical detail, dark enough to sustain the creeping dread that defines the record's emotional landscape. This is concept metal that demands repeated listening to fully absorb both its storytelling ambitions and musical substance.

This reissue presents Abigail on vinyl with careful attention to presentation: the gatefold packaging reproduces the original artwork while the white paper inner sleeve houses a transparent sticker on the shrink wrap, details that respect the album's visual identity without unnecessary elaboration. For collectors seeking King Diamond's most cohesive and influential work in its proper physical form, this pressing delivers the album as intended—a narrative experience best experienced as a complete, uninterrupted listening session on LP.

Tracklist:

Α1. Funeral (1:29)
Α2. Arrival (5:26)
A3. A Mansion In Darkness (4:33)
A4. The Family Ghost (4:05)
A5. The 7th Day Of July 1777 (4:51)
B1. Omens (3:56)
B2. The Possession (3:25)
B3. Abigail (4:52)
B4. Black Horsemen (7:39)