{"product_id":"dio-holy-diver-180-gr","title":"Dio - Holy Diver [180 gr.]","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180 gr.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLacquers cut from original analog masters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes protective inner sleeve and original b\/w photo inner sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDio\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cem\u003eHoly Diver\u003c\/em\u003e arrived in 1983 as a landmark heavy metal statement, introducing Ronnie James Dio's soaring vocal command to a new generation and establishing the sonic template that would define his solo career. The album marked a decisive shift in metal's vocal landscape—a showcase for technical precision, operatic range, and the kind of melodic sensibility that refused to compromise with the genre's heavier demands. Within Dio's catalog, \u003cem\u003eHoly Diver\u003c\/em\u003e remains the commercial and artistic peak, a record that balanced radio accessibility with uncompromising metal credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe title track and \"Stand Up And Shout\" exemplify the album's core strength: anthemic metal compositions built around Dio's crystalline high register and rhythmic command. \"Rainbow In The Dark\" became the record's breakout moment, its synth-driven production and hook-laden structure proving that heavy metal could reach mainstream ears without dilution. Tracks like \"Gypsy,\" \"Caught In The Middle,\" and \"Don't Talk To Strangers\" sustain that balance between accessibility and metal substance, while \"Straight Through The Heart\" demonstrates the band's ability to cut deeper into harder, more propulsive territory. The production values throughout remain crisp and powerful—every vocal line, every guitar articulation sits in precise focus, giving the record a clarity that has endured across four decades.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis 2026 reissue restores \u003cem\u003eHoly Diver\u003c\/em\u003e to vinyl with meticulous attention to source material, cut from the original analog masters. The package includes the original black-and-white photo inner sleeve alongside a protective inner sleeve, preserving the aesthetic integrity of the 1983 release while ensuring durability for collectors and listeners who plan to actually play their copy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Holy Diver\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dio (2)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rhino Records (2)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rock, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180 gr.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: US\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2026\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e: 603497807796\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e A1. Stand Up And Shout (3:17)\u003cbr\u003e A2. Holy Diver (5:50)\u003cbr\u003e A3. Gypsy (3:35)\u003cbr\u003e A4. Caught In The Middle (4:13)\u003cbr\u003e A5. Don't Talk To Strangers (4:52)\u003cbr\u003e B1. Straight Through The Heart (4:33)\u003cbr\u003e B2. Invisible (5:24)\u003cbr\u003e B3. Rainbow In The Dark (4:14)\u003cbr\u003e B4. Shame On The Night (5:19) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48367814639874,"sku":"9SEVXH-O5DG-H2","price":36.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9614\/6690\/files\/dio-holy-diver-rhino-reserve_ZVVdt.jpg?v=1787432139","url":"https:\/\/disciplinaryrecords.com\/products\/dio-holy-diver-180-gr","provider":"Disciplinary Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}